The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 17

Third Person

There was a moment of hesitation as Timothy marched down the dark street. He’d passed them in a hurry, making sure to bump into Evie’s little “friend” on the way out. However, he felt his pace begin to slow.

He cast a glance over his shoulder and saw Lucas heading in the opposite direction. It seemed he had parted ways with Evie and her other friend. He was leaning against the front of a convenience store, typing on his phone.

Timothy paused, feeling his emotions bubble back to the surface as the other man grinned at his phone screen. It could have been Evie on the other end, sending. him flirtatious texts. With how shameless they were in public, Timothy couldn’t. help but fear what happened in private.

That thought alone made him halt his stride. He turned and started walking toward Lucas, cursing himself as he did. The other had been very glib with him, careless even in how he acted.

Eventually, Timothy caught up to Lucas, which seemed to catch the other man by surprise. With a smile, Lucas tucked his phone away and nodded in greeting.

“Timothy, hello!” said Lucas. He looked Timothy up and down and quirked an eyebrow. “What seems to be the problem?”

“I was just wondering about you and Evie,” Timothy said warily. “When did you two meet? Evie seemed so busy that I didn’t think she was…taken.”

“Oh, my Evie!” Lucas chuckled, his bright smile almost cruel. “We began our time as classmates. After a while, we decided to get serious about our relationship.”

Timothy clenched his jaw. “She’s never mentioned you.”

“We were going long–distance for a while. Kind of put a strain between us, but now I’m back. We’ve been going strong ever since.”

“Oh.” Timothy looked away, unable to face Lucas. He tried to focus on the crack in the sidewalk where a few tufts of grass had broken through. “I see. What do you like about her?”

Lucas looked to the sky, a dreamy look in his eyes. “Where to start. She’s the cutest

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girl I’ve ever met. Smoking‘ hot body too!”

The words hit Timothy like a punch to the gut. Lucas had no filter at all, describing her that way. He felt his hands curl into fists as the other man chattered on about Evie.

“And those lips of hers are really something, all soft and kissable. Don’t get me started on that curvaceous waist. Ugh, I can hardly keep my hands off her half the time,” Lucas gushed, running a hand through his fluffy hair.

Timothy could feel the blood rushing to his head and his throat constricting as he forced down a frustrated growl. It seemed to be all physical with Lucas, as though Evie’s personality

didn’t factor in at all. He wondered what she saw in him that was so worth it, that is

he even showed his true

that same, easy–going smile on his face. If Timothy didn’t know any better, he would say that the other was provoking him

stretch. His eyes landed on his watch, and he flashed Timothy a smile. “Well, I’d love to sit and chat

checked the time

through him, but he didn’t necessarily feel tired.

was the on his own phone, realizing

of stubble on his chin as the other man looked upon him curiously. It

about his association with Evie, but Timothy couldn’t

“Anytime. Also, try to be a bit more tactful with Evie. I know you’re this big star with billions of fans, but Evie’s a bit too reserved for that.

tone in the other man’s voice. It didn’t take long for

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and walked to the end of the street before

alone in the city’s quietest hours. Before the serenity of it could engulf him, he folded his arms over

a time where he could be most at

a mere hum in his ears, and he could hardly train his eyes on the hockey puck as it slid from player to player. It usually gave him a rush of adrenaline, as well as a sense of presence, to hear his adoring fans in the stands. He could hear women and girls screaming his name and flashing their shirts

a game,

wanted about how it felt to be with

“Timothy, watch it!”

he could correct himself, he found an opposing player right by his side, ready to

his whistle, putting a pause on the game. Timothy cursed under his breath, stopping as the referee charged in his

him.

short time–out in the penalty box. It didn’t enrage him like it usually

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room with the rest of his

want out there. There are

seated on one of the benches. “One

wasn’t like he hadn’t already planned on dismissing himself. That was what got him into his situation with

Timothy found himself back at his usual bar. His best friend, David, was, seated beside him, chugging down his sangria. Timothy wanted to end the night

eyes fixated on the neon sign above the bar. “It’s not like you guys

into his own reflection within his glass. Suddenly, he felt a warm hand on his back. When he turned,

Her long nails trailed along his arm, raising the hairs in

and ordered her the special. As he prepared her drink, the woman hopped onto the seat beside Timothy and

meet too many handsome guys around here,”

well, at least you didn’t have to look too far,”

thigh, he lost some of the buzz he’d gotten from his drink. Thankfully, the bartender finished with the martini and placed it in front of her, drawing her