The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 19

Evie

While I was enjoying the luxuries that came with first class, the experience was quickly soured when Timothy started getting noticed. The stewardess went on her usual rounds, asking if we’d like refreshments or food. She was in a haste to get my order out of the way before getting to Timothy.

knew I recognized you!” she said, her voice high–pitched with excitement.

From across the aisle, I had trouble seeing Timothy’s expression. The stewardess. was blocking my view as she leaned over him, closer than necessary.

“You’re that famous hockey star!” she continued. “Could I have your autograph, Timothy?” She tore a sheet out of her notepad and handed it to him along with a pen. “It would mean the world to me.”

As she moved to the side, I caught a glimpse of Timothy’s tense expression as he scribbled his name on the torn sheet. With a forced smile, he handed it to her with.

a wink.

“Thank you!” she chirped, folding the sheet. She tucked it into her breast pocket before wheeling her cart away.

She paid him a few more visits throughout the trip. As she pushed him to discuss. his time on the team, I was growing more irritated with her voice. It was only when we were prepared to land that she had to return to her station.

As we retrieved our luggage, I nearly gawked at the sight of her writing her contact information on her scarf before slipping it into Timothy’s pocket. I didn’t think he had noticed at first the way he continued with his task. It wasn’t until he reached the exit that I saw him snatch the silk scarf out of his pocket and toss it into the nearest garbage bag.

I found myself snickering a little before cupping a hand over my mouth, surprised that it had slipped out.

After checking into the hotel, we dropped our things off at the rooms and settled. in. There was a brief discussion on which trails we would take before Timothy

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decided on the most advanced one.

“This one looks the most exciting,” he said with a nod. “Unless it’s too intense for you guys?”

The boss shook his head quickly. “Well, certainly not too intense for Evie.” He gave me a harsh pat on the back, making me wince. “Right, Evie? You know I’m afraid of heights, so this type of trip would be the death of me!”

I tried my hardest not to glare at him. Of course, he would chicken out of it and leave me alone with Timothy. It didn’t help that I was pretty inexperienced myself when it came to hiking.

This news didn’t seem to disturb Timothy, who simply smiled in earnest. “Ah, that’s all right. Evie and I should be okay on our own.”

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I felt his gaze land on me and I resisted the urge to meet it. Instead, I started. packing my things in preparation for the trip. It was going to be a long one.

By the time we reached the entrance, we were

press on.

side of him was awfully familiar. His life came second when it came to finding some excitement in his life. That motorcycle he rode in high. school was just one of

I decided to fill in

don’t you ride your motorcycle anymore? I haven’t seen you

snorted, shaking

motorcycle loving teenager before. You and that bike were

I couldn’t quite gather. “What’s there not to understand,

again, and so suddenly. It was like the past was constantly on his mind, ready

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at the expression on his face, so filled with passion and an even greater remorse. The guilt from betraying me must have been consuming

mor concerned that casual. talk would lead to something more serious. From the way he kept glancing at me, I could tell

was, climbing short cliffs and squeezing through narrow spaces. He would try to catch me whenever I slipped,

stopped at a spot near a small stream. Without hesitation, Timothy filled his water bottle to the brim with it. I wasn’t sure how sanitary that was, but he clearly had more

more tired. than thirsty. All the climbing and

top back

where I was.

the healthy glow he had on his cheeks, clearly finding the exercise exhilarating.

go on ahead,” I said

frowned, his skeptical eyes tracing over me. “You sure? You

shape. Don’t let me slow you down.” I forced a laugh, trying to

me for a moment. When it was clear that I was moving any time soon, he relented with

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steady pace until you keep up, all right?”

the ground. I shut my eyes and listened as his footsteps grew

trail. Without Timothy, I was forced to navigate the rocky terrain on my own. By then, the evening was setting in and a bright orange sunset was

caught up with Timothy, and it was getting more difficult to see much of anything with the loss of daylight. I kept my hands outstretched, fumbling

objects to

wasn’t as affective when I got to a steep slope. There was nothing but ridges. on the rock to work with. I had no knowledge of how to handle flat areas like this, but I didn’t have any other

slope before my hand slipped on one of the rocks. When I felt the rock under my foot slip out

as I hit the ground, my ankle exploded with a white–hot pain. I cried out, the rest of my body collapsing into the dirt and dangerously close to the cliff’s edge. My vision was blurred with tears and my breath was frantic as I patted around