The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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The words hung in the air, a moment frozen in time. I felt a rush of emotions as I slowly settled in my seat, taking in the brief silence that occurred. Then suddenly it happened.

The courtroom erupted in applause, I sat motionless, absorbing the magnitude of the moment. Cameras flashed and people were out of their seats, their reactions ranging from embracing eachother to shouting congratulations.

Aria and Lucas leaped from their seats, their cheers filling the room as they barreled toward me. They circled me in jubilant celebration, their joy contagious. Amid the excitement, Timothy approached, a smile playing on his lips.

“You made it,” he said gently.

I found myself enveloped in a hug with Timothy. His presence was almost grounding, shielding me from the chaos ensuing around us. As we held each other, he twirled me around and laughter spilled from my lips.

“You certainly did, Ms. Sinclair,” said a gravelly voice behind me.

Timothy paused mid–twirl, forcing me to face the imposing figure headed in my direction. Mr. Erickson forced his way through the crowd, his voice rising above the applause.

“Because this is a farce! Prepare for an appeal. You will regret this,” he said through

itted teeth.

Security, quick to respond, intervened, escorting him away from the celebration. His threats continued, even as they forced him out the door. I met his gaze with a steely resolve, refusing to let his bitterness dampen the victory we had fought so hard to achieve.

“Evie Sinclair!” he bellowed, his voice seething with anger. “This isn’t over! You won’t get away with this!”

I turned away, trying to dismiss his words. The excitement in the courtroom only seemed to ramp up as reporters sought to catch every bit of his reaction.

“What an ass,” said Aria, slinging an arm around my shoulder. “I’m so glad you don’t have to work for that pervert ever again.”

“Yeah,” I said absently. Maybe it’s good things worked out this way?

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Lucas clapped his hands, his eyes sparkling with pride. “Evie, you’re incredible! We always knew you’d come out

on top!”

building. Reporters and cameras awaited, eager to capture the moment of triumph. Aria, Lucas, Timothy, and

a microphone toward me, bombarding me with questions. “Ms. Sinclair, how do you feel about the verdict? What message do you have for other victims

for all those who have faced abuse and harassment. My message is simple–speak your truth,

voice broke through the crowd. “Ms. Sinclair, what’s your next move? Any plans for

turned to me, and I felt a momentary vulnerability. Timothy, Aria, and Lucas flanked me on both sides, shielding

statement reaches any potential employers out there. I am ready to reclaim my place in the professional world.”

Among the chaos, I felt a gentle touch on

corridor, but Timothy pulled me farther until we were a good distance away from Aria and Lucas. They had dissolved into talking about if the reporters captured their good

me, his voice low. “We should celebrate! This is your moment,” he suggested, his eyes sparkling

could respond, Lucas interjected with his usual enthusiasm, startling us both. “Hey, how about we have a party away from all this noise? My lake house is the perfect spot. What

of hope flickered within me. Timothy’s invitation lingered, however, and I began to

nice!” I said, my smile straining as I caught the brief look of disappointment

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“what were you going to say earlier? Before Lucas suggested

just going to say that we should celebrate, maybe grab a quiet dinner together. But Lucas’s idea of a party sounds great too. Whatever you

you’re invited too. I want

could see some apprehension. It started to occur to me that he might have wanted to celebrate

without care. I gave his arm a squeeze, quickly overcome

our conversation could continue, Timothy’s phone rang, interrupting our moment. He glanced at the screen, a hint

he said, then upon seeing my dour

hand over my face

I’ll catch up with you later,” he said abruptly before walking away,

deflated.

me gently. A Cheshire grin emerged on Aria’s

that?” she said slyly, watching with me as Timothy exited through the building’s

close, don’t

and turned to her. “Oh, it’s probably family–related. He’s been getting a lot

passed.”

always ready with a joke, chimed in, “Maybe he’s secretly Batman, off to save Gotham

smile at his attempt to lighten the mood. Aria, however, wasn’t easily diverted. She leaned in,

before he left. Is

hesitated. I wasn’t

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