The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 93

The aftermath of the confrontation with Evie left Timothy adrift in a sea of remorse and regret. He had never anticipated that his thoughtless actions would reemerge in such a dramatic fashion. His relationship with Evie was already hanging in the balance, but that video might have severed any chance they had at reconnecting. The weight of regret hung heavy on Timothy’s shoulders as he retraced his steps, his mind consumed by the need to uncover the truth. He was determined to find out who had stolen the video that had shattered his relationship with Evie.

He could think of the few guys he’d shown that video to. Bill and Clay had been enthusiastic about seeing it, which had increased Timothy’s doubts about

committing such a betrayal. Only Josh had actually received the video, since it was his motorcycle he was offering to Timothy.

Timothy sighed and dialed Josh’s number. He needed answers, needed to know who had screwed this up for

him, as if he hadn’t enough damage on his own.

It had been a while since he’d spoken to Josh. Their friendship was highly situational, and its depth was shallow at best.

Suddenly, the ringing was cut off and a groggy voice answered.

“Hey, man,” Josh greeted. “Long time no talk.”

Timothy’s tone was measured, his words chosen with care. “Hey, Josh. It has been at

while.”

There was a moment of awkward silence. Timothy wasn’t feeling particularly nostalgic. He didn’t have the luxury of dwelling on the past.

He needed answers, and he needed them now.

“Did you want to hang out?” Timothy asked.

you want to

Josh snorted. “What? Grown so bored of your life of stardom that slum it up with an old bud?” “Perhaps,” Timothy said matter of factly, shrugging a shoulder. “Don’t act like you wouldn’t be up for it.”

This made Josh laugh aloud. Timothy cringed at the sound, but he knew he had to

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time being.

pounce.

moment, Josh finally took the

had wound up in a rough part of town. It was similar to where Evie and her friend had been

knuckles against the door, the sound echoing

swung open, revealing Josh’s face. There was a flicker of surprise in his eyes, quickly masked by a forced smile. “Tim! Hey, man. Long time

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jumble beneath the surface.

for Timothy to enter. “Sure

the apartment, he couldn’t help but feel discomfort. The familiarity of the space, with its worn–out furniture and moldy odor, all brought back memories of his less polished

something to drink?” Josh asked, his attempt at hospitality a thin veil over their unspoken tension. Timothy shook his head, his focus squarely on the matter at hand. “Thanks,

his eyes

met Josh’s, his expression serious. “Remember that video I showed you? The

eyes, followed by a grin. “Oh, right,

need to know if anyone else had access to that video, Timothy said, his voice steady despite the

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brow furrowed, confusion evident in his expression. “Why?

a moment, grappling with how much he should reveal. “Yeah, something’s wrong. That video got

dawned on Josh’s face, his eyes widening with surprise. “Wait, seriously? How did that happen?” “That’s what I’m trying to figure out,” Timothy replied; his frustration seeping out. “I need to know if anyone else could have seen it, if anyone else

You sent it

with possibilities. “But did you ever show it to anyone else, even if they just glanced

gaze locked on the floor. “Nah, man,

thing getting out there.”

Josh. He couldn’t afford to give up, not when everything he cared about

release the video?” Timothy

“What? Dude,

“You were the only one who got the video, but you’re telling me

on it?”