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.

trails. By the time we reached the entrance, we were already wrapped up in our

press on.

life came second when it came to finding some excitement in his life. That motorcycle he rode in high. school was just one of vices in an overall careless

forward, I decided

motorcycle anymore? I haven’t seen

shaking

teenager before. You and

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

and so suddenly. It was like the past was constantly on his

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my life. It was the mark of my irresponsible teenage years. Since

couldn’t help but stare at the expression on his face, so filled with passion and an even greater remorse. The guilt from betraying me must have been consuming him for him to go and

casual. talk would lead to something

like the professional he was, climbing short cliffs and squeezing through narrow spaces. He would try to catch me whenever I

a spot near a small stream. Without hesitation, Timothy filled his water bottle to the brim with it. I wasn’t sure

was more tired. than thirsty. All the climbing and jumping had worn out my

screwed the top back on his bottle

where I was.

had on his cheeks, clearly finding

on ahead,” I said

eyes tracing over

me slow you down.”

me for a moment. When it was clear that I was moving any

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steady pace until you keep up, all

as his footsteps grew more distant and eventually nonexistent. A few minutes passed before I felt

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

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

objects to hang

nothing but ridges. on the rock to work with. I had

my foot slip out of place, my heart was struck with panic. I tried to remain vertical, using my legs for impact, but

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