The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 15

Evie

After Aria texted me that she was there with her “surprise“, I finished up the last of the dishes and made my way to the front of the restaurant. I spotted Aria by the front door, waving to someone outside. When she noticed me approaching, she smiled wide.

“Guess who’s back?” said Aria, and I hardly had time to guess before a man entered. the doorway. I could hardly believe my eyes. It was like looking at a ghost from the

past.

“Lucas!” I blinked wildly, thinking that he was simply a trick of the light. He had been a close friend of Aria and I in college. While he had a more upper–class background, being from an elite family, he didn’t have the attitude of someone. from that sector.

Maybe him being gay meant he knew what it was like to be knocked down by society. He had been rather relaxed about it when he told me, but I could see in his eyes that it had caused some tension in his life. I was thankful that he felt comfortable coming to me about it, however.

“What are you doing here? I mean…” I chuckled at myself, hardly able to get the words out, “Not that I’m not glad that you’re back. It’s just been so long.”

“I felt like a visit to two of my favorite people was in order!” Lucas walked up and wrapped me in a warm hug. It was only when he pulled away that I realized I needed some friendly affection. That interaction with Stella was still weighing me down from an already depressing day.

“Well, I’m glad you came,” I said, tugging a strand of hair behind needed the excitement. Good excitement, that is.”

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“Ah, well, what I’m about to say may or may not be more good excitement. I did come with an ulterior motive,” Lucas said, hanging his head.

“Oh?” I tilted my head to the side in question, looking between him and Aria. “And what would th

“You know, I’m slightly parched, Evie.” Lucas faked a cough and started rubbing his throat for effect. I rolled her eyes, almost forgetting that he was theatrical by

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nature. “Perhaps a glass of wine could loosen my tongue a little.”

I laughed. “Alright. You two go find some seats. I’m pretty much done with my shift so I can join in.”

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a booth over

made my way to the kitchen. Timothy was still at the bar. He had his head rested in one hand while he swirled an

weight in my chest, catching only a glimpse of his eyes as they glared at the countertop. I was able to slip in and out of the backroom unnoticed with the restaurant’s best

before sliding into the booth beside Lucas. The two cheered as I popped the

placing the bottle off the side, “What was this

a long sip. “Well, I figured I would let you know now before you spotted me wandering the streets. I

had told him, or if he’d gotten some context clues from Timothy’s televised apology. “Ah, I’m barely a

big deal. about me being able to buy the world but look at what you’ve done for yourself.

barely contain her smile as she swirled the wine around in her glass, releasing its rich, fruitful aroma. I was verging between excited and

around here for a while,” Lucas continued. “I needed the change and I figured that there was no better place. for me than here. And

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gosh!” I nearly tossed my wine glass down as I rushed to hug Lucas. He laughed, carefully setting his own glass aside to return

eye. “Also, I wouldn’t mind if you could show me around a little. I’m sure you’ve got a few single, preferably non–straight guys

the arm. Naturally, Lucas wanted me to introduce him

caused a stir in my own heart. Timothy was still at the bar, downing yet another drink before a woman took the stool beside him. Her skirt was short and her top

hand on Timothy’s arm and began squeezing. his biceps. Timothy hardly looked in her direction, acknowledging her with a short nod. She seemed intent

tightened and I took another swig, hoping the alcohol would release the tension in my muscles. Timothy wouldn’t fall for her advances. He’s so cold

intense, I feared that he could sense

quirked an eyebrow. “Hiding from

around, noticing Lucas‘ curious expression.

my face with

could slip out. He walked casually over the DJ in the corner. The young man

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him. He winked at the young man

desperately. The DJ was looking at me, giving me a thumbs up.

someone,” Lucas simpered before taking a gulp of his wine. “Figured

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but her body language was far