Chapter 0452

Enzo

The ambient noise of the party surrounded me, conversations melding together into a soft hum. But as I held up my glass, ready to make my announcement, my mind started to wander to a time not too far back. I felt a lump forming in my throat, knowing how much this particular revelation would change things. For everyone.

A couple of months ago...

The cafe's familiar bell chimed, announcing another customer's arrival. My focus was solely on the steaming cup of coffee in front of me, and the textbook sprawled open with notes scattered everywhere.

But that focus wavered when a stranger approached, his sharp suit contrasting against the sea of college hoodies.

*Enzo?" The voice, firm and deliberate, pulled me out of my studies.

I glanced up, immediately wary. "Yeah?"

*Tim Malone." He extended his hand. "Hockey recruiter. I caught your game last week. You've got some skills on the ice."

his hand, still processing the introduction. "Thanks. What can

opposite me, his demeanor all business. "Your style of play, your leadership... It's what my team needs.

eyebrow. "You want to

player," Tim corrected. "As a

aback. "A coach? I'm still

your skills off the ice. My team needs a mentor, someone who's been there, played

My whole life over the past several years had been about pursuing my degree and playing hockey. But

would this work?" I

and stay in our town for six months while you train the team. After that, if you do as well as we think you will, I've got

semesters left before I finish my degree. I would

there was a gleam in

a huge opportunity, and I can see how much

many get. It's a door opening just for you,"

I argued. "And

closer, her hands capturing mine. "And besides, sometimes, life throws us a curveball. And sometimes,

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