The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 93
The aftermath of the confrontation with Evie left Timothy adrift in a sea of
remorse and regret. He had never anticipated that his thoughtless actions would
reemerge in such a dramatic fashion. His relationship with Evie was already
hanging in the balance, but that video might have severed any chance they had
at reconnecting. The weight of regret hung heavy on Timothy's shoulders as he
retraced his steps, his mind consumed by the need to uncover the truth. He was
determined to find out who had stolen the video that had shattered his
relationship with Evie.
He could think of the few guys he'd shown that video to. Bill and Clay had been
enthusiastic about seeing it, which had increased Timothy's doubts about
committing such a betrayal. Only Josh had actually received the video, since it
was his motorcycle he was offering to Timothy.
Timothy sighed and dialed Josh's number. He needed answers, needed to know
who had screwed this up for
him, as if he hadn't enough damage on his own.
It had been a while since he'd spoken to Josh. Their friendship was highly
situational, and its depth was shallow at best.
Suddenly, the ringing was cut off and a groggy voice answered.
“Hey, man,” Josh greeted. “Long time no talk.”
Timothy's tone was measured, his words chosen with care. “Hey, Josh. It has
been at
while.”
There was a moment of awkward silence. Timothy wasn't feeling particularly
nostalgic. He didn’t have the luxury of dwelling on the past.
He needed answers, and he needed them now.
“Did you want to hang out?” Timothy asked.
you want to
Josh snorted. “What? Grown so bored of your life of stardom that slum it up with
an old bud?” “Perhaps,” Timothy said matter of factly, shrugging a shoulder.
“Don't act like you wouldn't be up for it.”
This made Josh laugh aloud. Timothy cringed at the sound, but he knew he had
to
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remain cordial for the time being. Once he had Josh cornered, he'd
pounce.
After a moment, Josh finally took the bite. “All right. I'll send my address.”
As he stood before Josh's apartment door, he hesitated for a moment, his hand
poised to knock. Josh had wound up in a rough part of town. It was similar to
where Evie and her friend had been situated, very rundown and abandoned in
appearance.
Taking a deep breath, he rapped his knuckles against the door, the sound
echoing in the hallway.
The door swung open, revealing Josh's face. There was a flicker of surprise in
his eyes, quickly masked by a forced smile. “Tim! Hey, man. Long time no see.”
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Timothy managed a tight smile, his emotions a jumble beneath the surface.
“Yeah, it's been a while, hasn't it? Let me in, will ya?”
Josh stepped back, gesturing for Timothy to enter. “Sure thing, come on in.”
As Timothy stepped into the apartment, he couldn't help but feel discomfort. The
familiarity of the space, with its worn-out furniture and moldy odor, all brought
back memories of his less polished days. But there was an underlying tension in
the air as well.
“Can I get you something to drink?” Josh asked, his attempt at hospitality a thin
veil over their unspoken tension. Timothy shook his head, his focus squarely on
the matter at hand. “Thanks, but I'm good. Actually, I wanted to talk to you about
something.”
Josh's smile faltered slightly, his eyes narrowing with curiosity. “Yeah? What's
up?”
Timothy's gaze met Josh's, his expression serious. “Remember that video I
showed you? The one with me and Evie?”
Recognition flickered in Josh's eyes, followed by a grin. “Oh, right, that video.
Yeah, I remember.
“I need to know if anyone else had access to that video, Timothy said, his voice
steady despite the turmoil within.
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Josh's brow furrowed, confusion evident in his expression. “Why? Is something
wrong?"
Timothy hesitated for a moment, grappling with how much he should reveal.
“Yeah, something's wrong. That video got out, Josh. It's causing a lot of
problems.”
Understanding dawned on Josh's face, his eyes widening with surprise. “Wait,
seriously? How did that happen?” “That's what I'm trying to figure out,” Timothy
replied; his frustration seeping out. “I need to know if anyone else could have
seen it, if anyone else had access to it.”
Josh scratched his head, his expression thoughtful. “I mean, I don't think so. You
sent it to me, but I'm pretty sure I didn’t share it with anyone.”
Timothy nodded, his mind racing with possibilities. “But did you ever show it to
anyone else, even if they just glanced at it?"
Josh shook his head, his gaze locked on the floor. “Nah, man, I kept that to
myself. I wouldn't want that kind of
thing getting out there.”
Timothy pinched the bridge of his nose and leered at Josh. He couldn't afford to
give up, not when everything he cared about was on the line. Josh had to know
something.
“Did you release the video?” Timothy asked again.
Josh blinked. “What? Dude, no!”
“I'm not playing games with you, Josh,” Timothy growled. “You were the only one
who got the video, but you're telling me someone else somehow got their hands
on it?”
Josh kissed his teeth and ran his hands threw his hair in frustration. He walked to
the fridge and swung open the door, cursing under his breath. When he came
back. out, he pulled out an open can of beer and chugged it down.
Timothy kept his eyes trained on the other man, which didn’t go unnoticed. Josh
turned back around and wiped the corner of his mouth with his wrist. “I did it, all
right. That what you wanted?”
“Why?” Timothy's voice was sharp as he spoke. “What the hell what you do that
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for?”
Josh's shoulders sagged, his voice laced with remorse. “I've been going through
at tough time lately, man. Someone got to me, threatened me.”
Timothy stood up and crossed the room, towering over Josh as he pressed.
“Who?”
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As the truth settled in. Timothy felt a little helpless. He had unwittingly become
entangled in a dangerous game, one where the stakes were higher than he could
have ever imagined. His mind raced with questions.
With a heavy heart, he stepped away from Josh. I have to go, Josh. I need to
figure this out.”
Josh's gaze held a mixture of fear and regret. “Be careful, Tim.”
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As he walked away from Josh's apartment, the weight of the truth settled heavily
on his shoulders. The danger was real, the stakes higher than he could have
ever imagined. The scar on his midsection was proof of that. He was going to get
to the bottom of this.
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