The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 56

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the city streets, I found myself strolling down the familiar block with Timothy and Lucas. I hadn’t planned on going out that evening, let alone ending up in such an

unexpected situation.

“This is the hottest place on the block,” Lucas told Timothy, an eager glint in his eyes. “You’ll love it!”

Timothy hummed. “Well, what’s the place called?”

“It’s a surprise, dude.” Lucas shot him a glare. “And you owe me.”

“I’m aware,” Timothy muttered. “Especially since it’s the fifteenth time you’ve told me.” I giggled. “It’ll be fun, Timothy! We go here all the time.“.

I couldn’t believe I was about to do this. Lucas had convinced me that it would be a night to remember, but as we approached “The X Emporium,” my heart pounded with nervous excitement. I looked over at Timothy, his clueless expression matching my own feelings.

I

He had no idea what was in store for him.

“Should I be nervous?” Timothy asked, his curiosity piqued.

Lucas grinned mischievously, “You should be excited.”

Lucas led us into a small entrance down a set of stairs and the security guard simply stepped aside to allow us in.

As we entered the dimly lit club, the vibrant music enveloped us, and I could sense Timothy’s confusion. Right as we entered, a woman in a scant outfit waltzed by with a tray of drinks. Timothy’s eyes bugged out of his skull when he saw how her dress dipped dangerously low in the back.

On the neon stage, male dancers moved gracefully around poles, their bodies. adorned with glimmering costumes. I exchanged a knowing look with Lucas, and we snickered in unison.

“Welcome to ‘The X Emporium‘!” I said with mock grandeur.

Timothy glanced at me, a mixture of surprise and amusement playing on his face.

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“What a colorful place. Doesn’t seem like you’re type of scene though, Evie.”

“You don’t know what I like,” I said, slightly offended that he’d made his own. assumptions about me. Of course, it was true that I’d never go out of my way to step into a strip club.

Lucas clapped him on the back, “Relax, my friend. It’s all in good fun.”

I hoped that Timothy would loosen up and enjoy the night, but I could see he was still unsure about the whole situation. We found a spot on the dance floor, and I could tell he was trying to act nonchalant, but his eyes betrayed his uncertainty.

“A strip club,” he said finally, his eyes scanning the room. Men were stuffing money into the thongs of dancers as they gyrated in their laps. “I’ve never been in one of these.”

I blinked in surprise. “You haven’t?”

Timothy glanced down at me. “Hell, no. I have better ways to spend my hard- earned money.”

I wasn’t sure if I was more flattered or shocked by that revelation. Perhaps it was good that he didn’t frequent places like this, but that didn’t stop them from sleeping with women in the comfort of his own home.

strutted by

to us.

catch up with you guys later,” he said, already disappearing into the

then, I started to

left alone on the dance floor, Timothy and I

unable to hide his

at his bewildered expression. “In my defense, this was Lucas‘

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The rhythmic beats of the music pulsed through the air, creating an electric atmosphere. I glanced at Timothy, his eyes

surrounded by the mesmerizing performances of the talented dancers. I

strippers noticed Timothy and approached him, their eyes locked on him with intent. My heart clenched, and a possessive instinct took over. I didn’t want him to

him, wrapping a gloved hand around

she said seductively into

hockey player from the news?” the shorter woman asked,

darting to each of the women as

his hand, pulling him toward the

breather,” I said, hoping

unease.

inside. me. As we stepped into the hazy, red room, the noise from the main club faded away, and

with a playful glint in his eyes. “Well, Evie, I didn’t expect to be here

light, not wanting to reveal the true reason

thought of losing him to the allure of those dancers. It was irrational, I knew, but the connection we shared made me feel more vulnerable than I cared

chuckled, seemingly oblivious to the internal struggle I was facing.

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filled the air, Timothy’s next comment caught me off guard. “So, Evie,

chuckled, attempting to keep things light, but the teasing remark belied the whirlwind of

quickly, and my mood shifted as I turned serious. “But really, Timothy, how are you enjoying the

pausing for a

stomach. Despite the enticing distractions around us, it was the connection we shared that mattered most to

you like to

Dancing was not -something I typically did, especially in such a lively environment.

Timothy’s face,

replied with

go of my inhibitions. Timothy’s enthusiasm was contagious, and I found myself laughing and twirling with him, the world around us fading into the

of the music, I caught glimpses of our reflections in the club’s

and in that

right. The worries that had plagued me earlier seemed insignificant compared to

the song came to an end, we both caught our breath, our smiles lingering.

know you were such a great dancer,” I teased, playfully

him.

of hair away from my face. “Well, I didn’t