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."

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

your leadership... It's what

"You

player," Tim corrected. "As

blinked, taken aback. "A coach? I'm still

team needs a mentor, someone who's been there, played the game, knows the

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

would this work?" I asked,

smiled. "I'm glad you asked," he said. "In August, we would hope to see you come and stay in our town for six months while you train the team. After that, if you do

but I've still got two semesters left before I finish my degree. I would have to drop out to

nodded understandingly, but there was a gleam in his

it," he said. "It's a huge opportunity, and I can see how much passion you

a

leave my team," I argued.

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

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