All Chapters of Ex-Hockey Star Regret: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Chapter 31- I am seriously losing it.

Nicole’s POVRegardless, I still gathered myself together. “Well…Brad and I will attend.”My voice came out firmer than I expected, even though my stomach twisted like I’d swallowed a bag of nerves. I wasn’t about to let Sophia think she’d gotten to me. She already thought she had the upper hand, and I couldn’t let her see even a crack. I told myself over and over again: don’t let her see you sweat.‘I didn’t need her to see me like I was not enough like she thinks,’ I reminded myself silently, trying not to roll my eyes as she gave me that usual look that seemed half pity and half mockery. ‘I shouldn't even give her that impression as no one knew what happened between Brad and I.’And as much as I know, Sophia only wants to get me with her words. She thrives off the reaction and the little flinch she can pull from someone. So, no matter what, I had to act like her words didn’t mean a thing. Even if deep down, they hit way too close to home.She leaned slightly to the side, one manicu

Last Updated : 2025-10-07

Chapter 32 – Did she sign us up?

Brad’s POVI was in the school's locker room with the guys who were loud in their jokes, lockers slamming, sneakers squeaking on the floor and the like but my mind wasn’t in that room. I was physically sitting on the wooden bench, lacing my skates, but mentally, I was somewhere between confusion and panic. Although, I wouldn't have been to school today as I didn't have lectures today, I had lectures the previous day and as I didn't see Nicole anywhere around, it made me feel unbearable. Although I learnt she doesn't have lectures on Monday but on Tuesday and that was why I had to come today, hoping to see Nicole. Nicole still hadn’t picked up my calls. I’d tried calling her after the banquet, before and after my lectures the previous day, even at midnight once when sleep refused to come. But nothing came up, it was just her voicemail, which has made me feel so cold and empty.I ran a hand through my hair, trying to shake the thought, but it kept creeping back like a bad echo. She had

Last Updated : 2025-10-08

Chapter 33 — So sweet of him.

Nicole’s POVA notification popped up and Brad’s name lit my screen. For a second I just stared at it, like a key to the part of me that still believed in second chances.Twenty-five messages. Like a whole twenty-five. The thought alone made my chest feel crowded. He’d tried calling for an unhealthy number of times. I told myself I needed space and I meant it but the silence had been worse than I expected. Ignoring him felt like a punishment I wasn’t sure I deserved.Still, I told myself to be fair. I’ve never been in a real relationship before, like the kind where people sit and talk things out until they understand one another. If we ever were going to be anything at all, we owed each other that much. I needed to hear what he had to say if I claimed to ever love him. Maybe he’d explain, maybe it would be messy and also maybe it’d be the end. But hearing him out sounded better than this weird limbo of unanswered questions and there was no way I would know what was going on with him i

Last Updated : 2025-10-09

Chapter 34 – The Campus Clash

Nicole’s POVThe long-awaited D-Day was finally here before I even had time to panic about it. It felt like the entire campus had been buzzing about the event since the day Sophia and Rowan opened their big mouths. And now…here we were.Brad had been so intentional about this one, just like he was with the banquet. And maybe even more. He’d insisted on being the one to pick every single thing we would wear. And honestly, I didn’t even argue. He had this annoyingly confident smile as he dropped the outfit on my bed last night and said, “Trust me, babe, this will turn heads in a good way.”He wasn’t wrong as the outfit was sporty but flattering- a cropped white top with our team logo on the front, paired with navy shorts that hugged me just right. The fabric was soft, breathable, and light enough to make me feel like I could actually sprint or dive without worrying about anything flying out of place. My sneakers matched Brad’s as it's a white with blue stripes and the knee guards comple

Last Updated : 2025-10-10

Chapter 35 – Team Nicole and Brad on this

Nicole’s POV“Welcome to the Campus Clash!” The commentator’s voice boomed across the open field, echoing through the speakers and making the crowd roar with excitement. “Today, we’re testing teamwork, strength, and brains!”Students from every corner of Barbados University had gathered around, holding banners and chanting for their favorite couples. The sun hung high, warm but not scorching, and a soft breeze spread across the open grass.I shaded my eyes with my palm as I scanned the setup as it was all colorful balloons, buckets, ropes, steps, and trays and I was beginning to think that this is basically chaos disguised as games.“The rules are simple,” the commentator continued dramatically, dragging the suspense. “The best couple wins. So, here we go! The teams will go through the games displayed, one after the other. Let’s get this started!”Brad leaned slightly toward me, his voice low. “You ready for this, champ?”I smiled, brushing a strand of hair out of my face. “Born ready

Last Updated : 2025-10-11

Chapter 36 – Our little trick.

Sophia’s POVI couldn’t believe I actually got distracted in the middle of the damn game. Like, seriously, what was wrong with me? I wasn’t even supposed to be looking at Brad like that, but his body, ‘God help me’, was something else. The way his shirt clung to his chest, slightly wet from the previous round, the definition of his muscles as he bent to pick up another balloon…Mehn, that was impossible to ignore. I could bet half the girls watching were thinking the same thing.But knowing that didn’t make it any less annoying. Because while I was busy admiring him like some lovesick fool, I missed my chance. The tray slipped from my hand at the wrong angle and splattered uselessly against his chest instead of bursting where I’d aimed. The crowd gasped first, then laughed. And then came the cherry on top which was of course, Nicole’s voice.She actually got Rowan. Square in the face with the Ice butter and all.Brad laughed and pulled her in, saying, “You did great, my love…”My love.

Last Updated : 2025-10-11

Chapter 37 — The tricks figured out.

Brad’s POVI didn’t know what exactly Rowan was up to, but the smirk on his face gave him away before the game even started. That smug, overconfident grin of his had “trouble” written all over it. And remembering Nicole’s warning earlier, how she told me to never underestimate Rowan and I knew there was a high chance that Rowan had something shady lined up.But whatever it was, if it had to do with this game, I was going to make sure he regretted even thinking about it.The crowd around us was loud, the noise from the bleachers vibrating through the field. Students were screaming names, whistling, and waving banners. I could even hear some girls chanting Rowan’s name, like he was still the quarterback god he used to be. Maybe he thought that ego would carry him through this too.“Brad, don’t rush it,” Nicole whispered behind me, her voice soft but firm. I didn’t even turn around as I could feel her confidence in me just from that tone. “You’ve got this.”Her faith in me hit different.

Last Updated : 2025-10-12

Chapter 38 — I hope this lasts.

Nicole’s POVSophia stayed on the ground longer than anyone expected, sprawled like a soap-opera actress waiting for applause. For a second I actually felt a weird glimpse of pity then, but not long enough it turned to annoyance. The crowd was loud, the air was sticky with victory and so I had zero patience for a staged faint.I reached down and offered my hand. The reflex or let's say gesture to help someone up is drilled in me as it felt like the right thing to do. Besides, if she was actually hurt, you don’t just let a person lie there. But before she could take my hand properly, she flashed those big eyes, grabbed my wrist like a lifeline and then, shamelessly, leaned on it and tried to pull herself up.That was the moment I decided I had had enough of her theatrics.Guess what! I let go of her and in turn, her body slid. The thud sounded more like a slap than an accident, and a few people around us laughed- that kind of nervous and surprised laughter people try to hide when the v

Last Updated : 2025-10-12

Chapter 39 – We will give them a show.

Sophia’s POVThe day had barely ended, but the whispers from the students hadn’t stopped. Every time I walked past a group, someone snickered, or worse, looked at me with that pitiful, mocking smile people give when they think you’ve fallen too far to get back up.And you know what? I hated it.Did I just say hate? No! I despised that with every fiber in me.Rowan had gone silent since the incident, barely saying a word as we left the field as the crowd all had their eyes on us when we wanted to discuss our next move. I didn’t even need to look at him to know his ego had taken a harder hit than mine. His jaw was tight the whole walk out and his hands buried in his pockets like he was fighting the urge to punch something.We didn’t even bother to talk until much later that evening, when the crowd had finally dispersed and we could breathe without feeling everyone’s eyes on us.I spotted him leaning against the railing outside the back of the auditorium, having a half-burned cigarette b

Last Updated : 2025-10-13

Chapter 40 – Department Quiz Day.

Sophia’s POVThe morning of the quiz felt annoyingly bright. And with that, the day should have been calm and boring, but my stomach buzzed like I had swallowed static. As the thoughts of everything Rowan planned with me that was supposed to go smoothly in a clean, quiet and perfect manner, enveloped my mind. We had to have a rethink on the first plan on Nicole, knowing that it might not go well as Nicole doesn't get involved with the score sheet.Of course, we would have a plan B.But the moment I stepped into the lecture hall, something about the air felt off. Maybe it was how Nicole was sitting there already and had her posture straight, that same stupid focused expression like she had something to prove. She’d even tied her hair in that neat ponytail again, like she wanted the whole world to know she was “serious.”But then, whatever.I took my seat right beside her like nothing had happened. That was part of the plan which was- pretend to be cool and act unbothered. You know, no

Last Updated : 2025-10-14

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