The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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The next day, I found myself sitting quietly on the couch, waiting for the time to arrive. He said it would be at noon, though that seemed too far away.

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Rolling over, I reached for the remote control on the nightstand and turned on the television. The news was already on, though they were discussing other local drama. I tried not to give into the boredom, and it eventually paid off.

My heart skipped a beat as the reporter announced some breaking news and Timothy’s face emerged. He faced a small group of reporters, microphones thrusted in his face, smiles plastered on hid lips. The headline flashed across the bottom of the screen: “Timothy Calls Off Engagement to Stella Fitzgerald.”

I couldn’t tear my gaze away from the screen. Every word and image felt like something that would play out of a telenovela. Aria appeared from her room, her disheveled hair and sleep–fogged eyes bearing witness to the early

hour.

“What?” she gasped. “Evie, is this… Is this true?”

I nodded slowly, my eyes still glued to the screen. “He had already told me he would. Guess this makes it

official.”

She moved to my side, placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. “Wow. He is committed.”

I quirked an eyebrow, not sure what she meant by that, and I was slightly afraid of digging deeper. Either way, the news continued on, and the typical fan speculation followed after. I lowered the volume and turned to Aria,

unable to help the smile that emerged.

“It just feels like a weight has been lifted. I guess Stella’s finally letting go, though it took some force,” I said with

a huff.

“Didn’t think she’d unlatch her claws after all this time, but it worked

seeing it in my bank account was almost liberating. I had given me the kick that I needed toward progression, and after seeing Timothy’s own victory, I figured that I

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scrambled off of the couch and rushed to my bedroom. I began searching for something to wear, my mind racing with plans

you going?” she asked, standing in the doorway as she peered

old firm,” I told her. “To do

of black slacks and a crisp white. blouse. “Do you think that’s a good idea, Evie? I mean, considering the way you left… he might

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through me. “I don’t care about that right now, Aria. I

me, her expression conflicted. She knew as well as I did that I needed to get to

down my stomach like a block of lead. As I pulled into the parking lot, my heart

inside, and the air felt heavy with the memories of my time there. The receptionists eyes widened in shock as ! passed her desk, but I paid her no mind. I had more important things on my

but the underlying structure remained the same. I ignored the hushed whispers and curious glances as I made my way to

door was closed, but I didn’t

my stride. Mr. Erickson, still portly with thinning hair and glasses perched on his nose, looked up from his paperwork. Surprise, followed by a flash of

his voice tight with disapproval. “What are you doing

bother with pleasantries. I squared my shoulders, the anger and determination

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removed his reading glasses and leaned back in his leather chair, his eyes assessing me with a mixture of skepticism and condescension. “Set

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