The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 18

Evie

The last place I expected to be was back in the boss‘ office. He was pouring himself a cup of coffee, humming a small tune as he did so.

I sat quietly in my chair, my hands folded on my lap, as he headed back to his seat and took a long sip. He hadn’t mentioned what the meeting was for specifically, but I had an inkling that it was about what happened with Jasper.

With his free hand, he drummed his fingers on the desk and gave me a long stare.

I cleared my throat. “You wanted to see me, boss?”

me

“Yes, Evie.” He set down his mug and sat back in his chair. “It’s about what occurred the other day.”

“Oh, no.” I shifted in my seat. “I can explain. Timothy was-”

“-Is,” he cut me off, his eyes narrowing, “Still in business with you, correct?”

I wiped my sweaty palms on the sides of my skirt. “Y–Yes, sir.”

“Good.” He stood up and took another sip of his coffee. “And I’d prefer if you kept him on. I have an assignment for you, Miss Evie. One that could decide the future. of your career.”

“I don’t think that’d be necessary, sir,” I said weakly.

The boss went on anyway, “I want you to get as much dirt as possible on Timothy. I want you to learn about his hobbies, all the interviews he’s ever had, even down to what kind of drink he prefers. Then when you’ve done that, find a way to entertain him!”

I was growing increasingly angsty as he revealed his scheme. This meant total proximity to Timothy, even down to tracking his every move throughout the years. The boss clearly didn’t realize what kind of history we already had, but he was asking me to do the very thing I was trying to avoid.

“And if you’re hospitable enough, he might end up becoming a public success. story for the firm,” the boss said proudly. “Do you understand?”

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The influx of information was making me nauseous. Asking me to study Timothy’s personal life was one thing, but having to cater to him for the good of the company was another. As was as if the universe was holding a personal vendetta against me.

said, slightly

and started walking toward the door. He swung it open and gestured

sweating until the cool air from the ceiling fan hit my neck. I returned to my desk and

the boss grill you for this time?” A coworker of mine, Paulette, came and stood beside me, pressing her hand on my shoulder. “I heard

tired smile. “He wants me to entertain Timothy, basically as an apology for what happened with

snickered. “Ah, figures he’d stoop that low. Just groveling

peered at us from over his computer screen. “Wait. He

made a skeptical out of me yet again. “I have to do damage

he’llor Jasper, basically. If I show Timothy a fun time,

bring the company

behind his screen.

him, covering her grin with her hand. “Keep it

his hand carelessly. I guess he’d been at the job long enough that him getting fired was like a sweet relief more than something detrimental. My whole career was resting on this job, however, so I didn’t have the luxury of calling out the boss‘

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them, and plenty of fan–made accounts as well. If only one of his

There was some philanthropy in there as well, that combined with orchestrated visits and interviews with dedicated fans.

starting to fill in the blanks now. He’d grown some much from when they met years ago. He had basically been on his way up since making the pro–team.

disappearance, but his fans were just as clueless on the matter. No coach had stepped forward about it either. What happened

his, hoping that a few answers. would pop up on the matter. Instead, I saw something more provocative.

video, the interviewer asked him a more personal question. The man asked him what his favorite activity was, and I grabbed my pen and notepad in

enjoyed hiking. He went on about how he was a hiking enthusiast and that he often went on extreme trails by himself. This was big news for the boss, but I couldn’t help the sinking feeling in my stomach at the thought of

not to keep the boss waiting, although I was starting

to the boss‘ door and knocked lightly. He opened the door and raised his

likes hiking,” I said. “I saw that he’s

smiled wide. “Brilliant!

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Tiffany, was seated at the desk closest to the entrance. She lifted her head and waited for his

and grabbed my shoulders. “You get that boy on the phone and invite him to join us. I’m counting

the fact that he’d been expecting me to go along with them. “But would he really feel up to a hiking trip

time to distract him!” the boss cheered, clapping his hands. He pointed at my pocket.