My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0453

"You've been distant lately," Nina remarked, her fingers interlacing with mine, as if she was trying to physically pull me from my reverie.

"It's this coaching thing." I admitted, my gaze fixed on the horizon. "On one hand, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But on the other..." My voice trailed off, but the unspoken words hung heavily between us. The thought of being apart from Nina, even if just for a few months, was agonizing.

She sighed softly, turning to face me. "Enzo, remember when I took that internship in New York in January? We were apart for a whole month. It wasn't easy, but we managed, right?"

I nodded slowly, memories of those lonely nights flooding back. "It was tough, Nina. And now it would be six times that amount of time."

She paused, searching for the right words. "But wasn't it worth it? The experience I gained, the growth I

underwent? This is your New York, Enzo. You have a chance to shape young minds, share your passion, and make a real difference."

Her words resonated deep within me, but the fear of regret was paralyzing. "What if I fail? What if I realize that coaching isn't for me?"

What if you discover a side of yourself you never knew existed? Life is full of 'what ifs', but you can't let them dictate your path. Besides," she added with

We continued our walk in contemplative silence, each lost in

eluded me. I found solace in late-night skates on the rink, the cold air sharp against my face, and the ice

particularly grueling practice session, I found an old photo of a younger me, holding my first hockey stick.

shaped my early years. I owed so much of my success to him. Wasn't this my chance

realization hit me with

impact lives, to share my love for the game, to build something from scratch. It was a challenge, yes, but one I

my side, even in spirit,

my fingers trembling as I dialed Tim's number. As it

Enzo.

my own emotions. "You won't regret

of the silence in the room was palpable as I