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.

entrance, we were already wrapped up in

press on.

excitement in his

I decided to fill in the

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

shaking his

this crazy motorcycle loving teenager before. You and that bike were

amusement faded and he gave me a look that I couldn’t quite gather. “What’s there not to understand, Evie? I haven’t ridden a motorcycle since that bad bet

suddenly. It was like the past was constantly on his mind, ready to invade every conversation

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motorcycle represented a troubled time in my life. It was the mark of my irresponsible teenage

an even greater remorse. The guilt from betraying me must have been consuming him for him to go

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

navigated it like the professional he was, climbing short cliffs and squeezing through narrow spaces. He would try to catch me whenever I slipped, but I’d snatch my hand away and cling to the trees branches for

Timothy filled his water bottle to the brim with it. I wasn’t sure how sanitary that was, but he clearly had more survival skills than I

preserving my water, only taking small sips when necessary. I was more tired. than thirsty. All the climbing

screwed the top back on his bottle

where I was.

he had on his cheeks, clearly finding the exercise exhilarating. Meanwhile, my

I

tracing over

out of shape. Don’t let me slow you down.” I forced

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

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pace until you keep up, all right?” he

on the ground. I shut my eyes and listened as his footsteps grew more distant and eventually nonexistent. A few minutes passed before I

rocky terrain on my own. By then, the evening was setting

getting more difficult to see much of anything with the

to hang

but ridges. on the rock to work with. I had no knowledge of how to handle flat

foot slip out of

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 for