The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 18

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.

I said, slightly winded. “I

toward the door. He swung it open and gestured for her to exit through it. “Get right on it, Evie. We’re relying

sweating until the cool air from the ceiling fan hit my neck.

did the boss grill you for this time?” A coworker of mine, Paulette, came and stood

tired smile. “He wants me to entertain Timothy, basically as an

he’d stoop that low. Just groveling at the guy’s feet at

from over his

boss had made a skeptical out of me yet again.

basically. If I show Timothy a

the company

his head, disappearing behind his screen. “I always knew he was

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

fired was like a sweet relief more than something detrimental. My whole

I turned back to my laptop and started

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with orchestrated visits and interviews with dedicated fans. He had a smile on through it all. Those smiles, mostly meant for the public,

grown some much from when they met years ago. He had basically been on

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

up on the matter. Instead, I saw something more provocative. With each interview, I saw that he’d

interviewer asked him a more personal

a shy smile and said that he enjoyed hiking. He went on about how he was a hiking enthusiast and that he often went on extreme

my laptop. It was best not to keep the boss waiting, although

the boss‘ door and knocked lightly. He opened the

I said. “I saw that he’s been on

boss smiled

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trail,” he demanded. He then turned to me and grabbed my shoulders. “You get that boy on the phone and invite him to join us.

been expecting me to go along with them. “But would he really feel up to a hiking trip right now? I mean, he’s still worrying

him!” the boss cheered, clapping his hands. He pointed at my pocket. “Get

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