Mag-log inEvelyn’s P.O.V. (Continued)“Important enough to interrupt my lunch?” I asked, still keeping my voice calm.Zack's jaw tightened.I heard a faint chuckle and a snicker from the other side of the table, but I didn’t glance in their direction.For a few seconds, Zack didn’t speak but let a small sigh in the end.“Listen. I am not here to pick up an argument with you.” He spoke in a very serious tone.I didn’t interrupt him but tilted my head slightly.“I really have something very important to discuss with you.” He added, knitting his brows tightly.I knew this expression of his very well.He was trying to keep his anger under control while trying to sound serious.I leaned forward, planting my arm horizontally on the table, moving my upper body in his direction.“If this is about the next competition. We can talk when I am at the rink. Apart from that, I don’t think that we have anything else to discuss.” I replied calmly, my gaze completely blank.“Can you stop making everything diffi
Evelyn’s P.O.V. (Continued)“Then I suppose I have no choice but to work harder,” I replied playfully.Jonah chuckled.“Don't worry, Evan. I'll make sure she doesn't forget about us once she starts working with Black Raven.” He said with a cheeky grin.“That's a serious responsibility,” Evan remarked, still playful.“Exactly. I don't want to lose our best strategist.” Jonah was still as playful as he always had.We stopped inside and looked for an empty table.The place was relatively crowded, but we managed to find an empty table near the windows.The sunlight streaming through the glass made the corner feel much more peaceful than the rest of the room.I placed my bag on the chair beside me and sat down.“I'm going to get something to eat. Do either of you want anything?” Jonah asked, putting his bag on a chair.“Just a coffee for me,” Evan replied.I added, “I’ll have some juice and a sandwich.”Jonah nodded and headed towards the counter with our orders.Evan settled into the chai
Evelyn’s P.O.V. (Continued)There was a difference between being pushed into a future and choosing one for yourself.Jonah wasn't abandoning his passion.He was simply making room for another ambition.And perhaps that was something I needed to remember, too.My dream had always been to become a professional hockey strategist.But I also wanted to be capable of standing on my own, to have a career that belonged to me rather than one that existed to support someone else's success.In my previous life, I had forgotten that distinction.I had spent so much time studying Zack's game that I had never given myself the chance to discover how far my own abilities could take me.This time, I wouldn't make that mistake."That makes sense," I said sincerely."I think it's wonderful that you know what you want."Jonah smiled."What about you? Are you planning to study here for your master's?""I'm not sure yet. Ms. Holt suggested a few programs I should look into. I want to compare them before ma
Evelyn’s P.O.V.“With your assistant work on the university team and now your internship with the Black Raven Club, will you be able to submit all your assignments and projects on time?” My professor, Rachel Holt, asked me in a concerned tone.I put the two completed assignment folders on her desk with a confident smile.“I assure you, Ms. Holt, that I will not compromise my studies at any cost.”She looked a bit relieved, but concern didn’t leave her gaze.“You asked me to prepare my portfolio for the master’s program, Ms. Holt. I need some guidance in that.” I said to her and put another folder in front of her.She gestured me to take the chair and took the folder.“Will you apply here?” She asked me while opening the folder.“It’s still a plan,” I answered honestly.She glanced at me once and then moved her gaze back to the folder.I looked at my phone when it vibrated in my hand.It was Cathy who messaged me.I opened the message and furrowed my brows.[Cathy: After finishing your
ZacK’s P.O.V. (Continued)“Maybe I will. Unless you want to be the next thing I crush.” I snapped, glaring at Jessica.Instead of getting offended, she burst into laughter.“Oh, Zack. You really are entertaining when you're angry.” She slapped my forearm playfully while laughing.“Then find someone else to entertain you.” I was getting irritated by her persistence, but I didn’t push her away this time.“Why would I do that when you're right here?” She was having her fun.She leaned closer, her intoxicated eyes studying my face.“Besides, I thought you would be happy to see me. After all, your precious Evelyn has abandoned you.” She teased, but my expression turned murderous.“Take her name one more time, and you will not like the consequences.” I warned her, but it only made her grin wider.“Why? Does her name hurt now?” She asked me mockingly.I clenched my jaw, still shooting daggers on her through my eyes.“The whole university saw how she treated you, Zack….. not once, but thrice.
Athena’s P.O.V. (Continued)"But I know my sister. She doesn't usually become suspicious of people without a reason. And tonight, she seemed determined to understand something about Zack that she wasn't ready to explain to me," I added worriedly.Theo didn’t speak for a few seconds, giving me time to breathe."Did you ask her directly?" He asked calmly.“Hmmm.” I sighed before continuing."I did. She said she didn't want to make assumptions without evidence."Theo went quiet again.I knew what he was thinking because I also had the same thing in my mind.“What if something happened between them that Cathy also didn’t know?” I speculated in a low and measured voice.“You know Eve, Theo. She always bottled-up things.”I stared at the ceiling, thinking about what would have happened between Evelyn and Zack.Did he hurt Evelyn?My chest tightened instantly.“Don’t overthink, love. You are right that Eve bottled up things, but she never hid things from Cathy.” Theo comforted me, and his wo







