The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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The air in the parking lot behind the ice rink was frigid, biting into Timothy’s skin as he trudged towards his car. Hockey practice had been intense, and the

exhaustion gnawed at him. As he approached his car, he noticed Alex just a few feet away.

Timothy almost left it alone, but then he spotted another figure emerging from the car they were standing beside. It was one of Timothy’s teammates.

Timothy’s eyebrows knitted together in suspicion as Alex slipped some money in the younger man’s hands. The first time should have been the last time, because Alex’s deals were getting more obvious with time.

Alex, with a guilty start, looked up and caught Timothy’s gaze. His eyes widened briefly before he quickly pocketed the money. Timothy’s instincts kicked in, and he decided to approach.

The teammate had already gone by the time Timothy stode over to where Alex was standing, his anger simmering just below the surface.

“Alex,” Timothy began, his voice edged with a sharpness that cut through the chilly air. “What was that all about?”

Alex feigned innocence, his face a mask of nonchalance. “What are you talking about, Timothy?”

Timothy didn’t buy it for a second. “Don’t play dumb, Alex. I saw you. What are you up to?”

Alex sighed, a hint of frustration creeping into his demeanor. “Look, Timothy, it’s nothing. Just some personal business.”

Timothy’s patience was wearing thin, and he had no intention of letting Alex off the hook so easily. He leaned in closer, his voice low and dangerous.

“Personal business? In a dark parking lot? Money changing hands like some kind of secret deal? I’m not buying it.”

Alex shifted uncomfortably, his gaze darting around as if searching for an escape route. “Timothy, you don’t understand. It’s not what you think.”

Timothy’s anger flared, and he took a step closer, his voice a menacing whisper. “I

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suggest you start talking, Alex, because it looks like you’re involved in something shady.”

Alex hesitated for a moment, his resolve crumbling under the weight of Timothy’s anger. Finally, he spoke, his voice low and hesitant. “It doesn’t concern you.”

narrowed. “Are

scoffed, attempting to brush off

man.”

was wearing thin. He wasn’t about to let Alex off the hook so easily. “Don’t play games with me, Alex. If you’re into something illegal behind the scenes, I’ll

been helping out a friend with some financial stuff. It’s nothing

not just risking your own career, Alex. You’re putting our entire club in

in response. This made Timothy’s temperature rise, almost to a breaking point, and

he could speak his mind once more, Alex finally spoke up, “Oh, by the way, your girlfriend’s

was referring to. His heart sank as he spotted Stella standing a few feet away,

Timothy stammered, trying to hide his discomfort.

sly smile, feigning innocence. “Hi,

him a kiss, Timothy ducked away with a grimace. She laughed it off, though

up, babe,” she said. “I’m just here

looked back at Alex, who was already sneaking away. “She’s not my girlfriend!” he insisted, hoping

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glanced around, suddenly aware of the prying eyes of other hockey players. It seemed that they all knew his life more than

to Stella and lowered his voice. “Stella, we

moved away from the curious gazes of the hockey players, finding a more secluded spot. Timothy felt his anger

really doing here, Stella?” Timothy asked, his voice

you, Timothy, I’m here to support you. Is

contain his frustration any longer. “Don’t play games with me, Stella. You know why I’m

her gaze turned sharp. “Oh, Timothy, you’re always so serious. It was just one night. A little fun,

clenched his fists, his anger boiling over. “Fun? You drugged me, Stella! You

her smile returned, albeit colder. “You’re exaggerating, Timothy. It

do you?

narrowed, and she leaned in closer to him. “Why not? Afraid your precious Evie will think less of

Stella. You have no idea how much I care about

Stella’s gaze

a hint of amusement. “Oh, Timothy, you’re so naive. You really think Evie cares about you? She’s just using you to climb the

eyes blazed with anger. “Whatever. She’s not like

a step back, her expression smug. “Believe what you

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