The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 155

I had hoped that the chaos in my life would somehow subside, but the next morning, I was met with yet another unsettling surprise. As I retrieved the mail from my mailbox, a white envelope with an official–looking seal caught my eye. I tore it open, my heart pounding with a mix of curiosity and dread.

Inside, I found a legal document–a protective order. My eyes widened as I read the words on the page, bile rose up my throat and I had to shove away the urge to vomit. The order stated that I was prohibited from approaching Stella within a certain distance.

I was being labeled as an “aggravated stalker.”

I clenched my fists, a mixture of disbelief and anger coursing through me. How had it come to this? Stella had taken this step to further distance herself from me for something I had no hand in doing!

I picked up my phone and dialed Scarlett’s number, hoping to find answers. After a few rings, she picked up.

“Your sister sent a protection order, Scarlett!” I practically spat the words out. “Did you know about this?”

There was a pause on the other end of the line before Scarlett’s voice came

through, apologetic and concerned. “Oh, Evie, I didn’t know she was going to take it this far. I’m so sorry!”

I took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm of emotions raging within me. “Why is she doing this, Scarlett? I never posed a threat to her or her family.”

Scarlett sighed. “She sees you as a threat now, which could work in our favor depending on how we move from here.”

I couldn’t help but scoff at the absurdity of it all. “A threat? I’ve never wanted anything but the truth to come out. She’s the one who’s been deceitful from the start!”

Scarlett’s voice softened. “I know, Evie. But right now, we need to be careful. The last thing we want is for things to escalate even further.”

I knew she was right, but the injustice of it all left a bitter taste in my mouth. “What

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should I do, Scarlett?”

“I’ll talk to her,” she replied. “Maybe convince her to reconsider.”

I nodded, though I doubted Scarlett’s influence over Stella at this point. “Alright. Let me know if there’s any update.”

I paced back and forth in my apartment, the weight of the

protective order from Stella heavy on my mind. I needed someone to talk to, someone who would listen without judgment. Aria was the first person who came to mind, but I quickly remembered our recent fight, and the thought of reaching out to her felt like stepping into a lion’s den.

Instead, I grabbed my phone and dialed Lucas’s number. I know he’d been a bit busy lately, but hopefully he’d lighten up at the sound of my voice. As the phone rang, my anxiety grew, but when he finally answered, his voice was warm and welcoming.

“Evie? Hey, hon, how have you been?”

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart. “Lucas, I… I need to talk to someone. Something’s happened, and I don’t know what to do.”

voice. “I

a protective order against me, Lucas. She’s accusing me

line. Then Lucas spoke, his voice laced with disbelief. “What? That’s… that’s insane, Evie. Where

accusation even come from?”

taken this. drastic step to distance herself from me after the dress debacle. Lucas listened attentively, his anger

he said firmly. “We need to

battle would only escalate the situation further. “I don’t want to make things worse, Lucas.

my hesitation. “Okay, I get

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my place? We can hang out, have a few drinks, and take your mind off of

for the offer. “That sounds good, Lucas. I could use a distraction right

help but feel a sense of relief knowing that I had

apartment, he greeted me with a warm hug and a sympathetic smile. His place was cozy, filled

his couch, each of us with a glass of wine in hand. The atmosphere was comforting, and I finally felt like I could breathe for

back and looked at me with concern. “I don’t get how you don’t look old and decrepit

sip of my wine, trying to find the words to express my frustration. “I never wanted any of this, Lucas. All I wanted was to be a voice

in understanding. “I’m sorry, sweety. Maybe you’re better

know how to move forward from here. Everything’s become so complicated, and I feel

reassuring hand on my shoulder. “We’ll figure this out, Evie. You’re not alone in this.

a glimmer of hope, and I managed a small

with excitement. “How about we plan a day trip? A little change

the idea. A day away from the constant reminders of all the chaos in my life sounded like

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being pampered, lounging by a pool, and forgetting about all the troubles

“I like the sound of

“Lucas, I appreciate the offer, but I

his head, determination in his eyes. “Evie, this weekend is on me. Consider it a gift, a chance to relax and recharge. You’ve been

for me to accept such a generous offer. Plus, there was the looming issue of my

and placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “You’re not imposing, Evie. I want to do this for you. You’ve been a great friend to me, and I hate seeing you

Lucas in my life. His genuine kindness and willingness to help were like a lifeline in the storm. of my troubles. “Thank

and you can invite Aria too. It might be a good opportunity for you two

heart sank at the mention of Aria. Our fight had been brutal, and I wasn’t sure if she was ready to patch things up. “I don’t

considering my

an attempt at humor, though it

me in the ribs. “Is it

began bitterly. “She’s been having secret rendezvous

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said. “I have photos as proof, and after finding them. Aria told me that 1 needed to