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.

electrifying atmosphere. Eventually, a larger man strutted by and rubbed

to us.

later,” he said, already disappearing into the

I started to

the dance floor, Timothy and

to hide his confusion. “This is…

couldn’t help but laugh at his bewildered expression. “In my

neon lights flickered above us, casting a

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club. The rhythmic beats of the music pulsed through the air, creating an electric atmosphere. I

talented dancers. I tried to focus on having fun, but

their eyes locked on him with intent. My heart clenched, and a possessive instinct took

up against him, wrapping a gloved hand around

big boy,” she said seductively into his

that hockey player from the news?” the shorter woman asked, batting her long

darting to each of the women as

split–second decision, I grabbed his hand, pulling him toward the nearest private room, much to the girls‘

said, hoping to escape the prying

unease.

hazy, red room, the noise from the main club faded away,

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

things light, not wanting to reveal the true reason I

of those dancers. It was irrational, I knew, but the

chuckled, seemingly oblivious to the internal struggle I was

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

teasing remark belied the whirlwind of emotions inside

I turned serious. “But really, Timothy, how are you enjoying the night?” I asked, curious to hear his honest

pausing for a moment before responding, “Honestly, having you

feel a flutter of butterflies in my stomach. Despite the enticing distractions around us, it was the connection we shared that mattered most to him. I felt a rush of gratitude, realizing that at least our friendship

“Would you like to dance?” he asked, extending

for a moment, feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. Dancing was not -something I typically did,

smile on Timothy’s face, I felt my

I replied with

onto the dance floor together, and as the music swirled around us, I let go of my inhibitions. Timothy’s enthusiasm was

of our reflections in the club’s mirrors. Timothy’s laughter and the joy in his eyes

and in that

plagued me earlier seemed insignificant

we both caught our breath, our smiles lingering.

you were such a great dancer,”

him.

brushing a strand of hair away from my face. “Well, I didn’t know you were either. We