The Hockey Star’s Remorse by Riley Above Story

Chapter 59

TIMOTHY POV

Timothy stepped out of the meeting room, his mind still swirling with thoughts. about the changes the new club leader was implementing. The meeting had been intense. He knew he had to work even harder than ever to prove himself this time around.

The new club leader had announced some significant alterations to the team’s strategies and playing style. One of the changes involved giving Timothy more playtime, which should have been a reason to celebrate. However, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease about the direction the team was taking.

As he made his way through the bustling corridors of the club’s headquarters, he tried to process all the information that had been thrown at him. He had to play catch up to get the same level of notoriety with the new team, and it felt like a daunting challenge.

The pressure to perform weighed heavily on his shoulders. He had always been a standout player in the previous club, but now he had to prove himself all over again. It was as if he was starting from scratch, and the thought filled him with anxiety.

Still, he had to adapt to the new strategies and gel with the other players quickly. In this case, it would serve him well to make new allies rather than just casual drinking friends.

As he walked, he couldn’t help but think about his old team and how much he had grown attached to them. They had been like a family at times and leaving them behind had been bittersweet. Their silence during the trial had been deafening, however, and Timothy couldn’t help but feel empty.

Later on, Timothy threw himself into one of his intense training sessions. He knew that he had to prove his worth on the field, and that meant giving his all in every practice and match. He welcomed the opportunity to improve his skills and become a more versatile player.

There was no room for mistakes this time. No room for doubt, especially with him. being heavily scrutinized under the public eye at that point. Having dedicated fans. did not translate to having dedicated teammates and coaches.

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Surrounded by the rhythmic sounds of clanking weights and the smell of sweat. Timothy’s mind eventually drifted to Evie. Lately, he had noticed a change in their dynamic, and it left him feeling uneasy.

After their night at the strip club, he had hoped their friendship would grow stronger. They had shared a fun time together, and he had felt a deeper connection with her. However, in the days that followed, he couldn’t shake the feeling that Evie was pulling away from him.

As he lifted the weights, he replayed their recent interactions in his mind. Evie had seemed distant, and their conversations had become more surface–level. She had been evasive when he tried to make plans, always claiming she was busy with work or other commitments.

Timothy couldn’t help but wonder if he had done something wrong. He had felt a strong bond forming between them, but now it seemed to be slipping away. She had opened up to him about her past, and he had hoped that would continue. Instead, he felt like she was shutting him out.

Finishing his set, he wiped the sweat from his brow and took a water break. As he gulped down the cool water, he suddenly grew frustrated. It was obvious she was avoiding talking about whatever was bothering her.

He wanted to be there for her, to offer support like she had done for him, but it seemed like she didn’t want to let him in. He didn’t want to push her, but he couldn’t stand seeing her so distant. She even looked sad on some occasions.

Despite her distance, he couldn’t help but be drawn to her. He found himself. thinking about her constantly, wondering what was going on in her life. However, he had promised to keep his distance if it meant her feeling more secure around him.

There was one awkward evening when he found himself standing outside her apartment, debating whether to knock or not. He missed her company, and he wanted nothing more than to spend time

with her. Instead, he had retreated back into his apartment, his heart beating violently.

After that, he had tried going out with some friends, preferably without punching anyone. However, the nights were short, and his wicked thoughts always circled back to Evie. It suddenly became more convenient to spend his nights home alone. with Duke as company.

Duke seemed to love Evie as well. That told Timothy a lot about a person. especially since he met so few of them. When he’d met the pet–sitter, Linda, his immediate instinct had been to growl circle around her. He didn’t what disturbed the dog so much about Linda, even though she seemed to take good care of him while Timothy was away.

As Timothy walked out of the gym, he spotted a group of his former teammates huddled together, their eyes fixed on a phone screen. He noticed their snickering and felt a tinge of annoyance. He had expected some skepticism about the changes, but their behavior seemed different, almost malicious.

Timothy furrowed his brow, feeling a pang of irritation. What could they possibly be laughing about? Ignoring the unease settling in his stomach, he approached the

group.

“What’s so funny?” Timothy asked, trying to keep his tone casual.

One of the players, Jake, held up his phone, smirking. “Take a look, man,” he said.

Timothy took the phone and glanced at the screen. It was a social media page belonging to a woman he recognized as Linda – his dog–sitter. The photos showed her in various places, and he

couldn’t help but find familiar.

He quickly scrolled through the pictures, his heart sinking as he saw images of Linda posing in his apartment. The realization hit him like a ton of bricks had been in his home, taking pictures without his knowledge.

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His face flushed with embarrassment and anger. “Where did she get these photos?” he asked, trying to sound calm despite the roiling emotions inside him.

Jake shrugged, a mocking glint in his eyes. “Who knows? But it seems like she had quite a time in your apartment.”

Timothy’s jaw clenched, and he handed the phone back to Jake. He couldn’t believe that Linda had taken pictures in his personal space and then shared them without his consent.

“She had no right to do that,” he said through gritted teeth.

His former teammates exchanged smirks and shrugged off his words, seemingly amused by the situation. Timothy’s frustration grew, and he felt an overwhelming. desire to defend himself.

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“I barely know her,” he said, his voice tinged with annoyance. “I employed her, and that was it. She had no business posting those pictures.”

One of the other players, Mike, chuckled. “Looks like you left quite an impression

on her.”

Timothy shot him a withering glare. “This is not funny.” he retorted.

Jake laughed, and Timothy felt a surge of anger rise within him. He had left the team to pursue his dreams and grow as a player, but they seemed content to belittle him at every turn.

“I suggest you mind your own business,” Timothy said sharply, unable to hold back his frustration any longer.

Mike shrugged, feigning innocence. “Just saying, man. Your business is all over the

internet now.”

Timothy took a deep breath, trying to keep his composure. He didn’t want to stoop to their level and engage in pointless arguments.

“This is fucked,” he said with a sigh, rubbing a hand over his forehead.

As they all watched him in quietly, mischief twinkling in their eyes. Timothy nearly lost it.

“Go do something better with your time!” he growled, kicking the nearby wall and disturbing the photos that hung on it.

With that, he turned on his heel and walked away from the group, determined not to let their taunts get to him. He knew that he had made the right decision to leave the old team.

As he left the building, he couldn’t shake the feeling of frustration and

embarrassment. He had tried to start fresh with the new club, but it seemed life

wasn’t having that.

How could Linda do such a thing? Had he not paid her enough? Fans violating his privacy was not a new event, but he hadn’t expected things to go this far.

He was going to have to call his manager about this.. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

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