บททั้งหมดของ Ruined by the Hockey Captain: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

~RHEA~ I was awakened by the sound of my phone ringing and I've been trying my best to ignore it but whoever was calling was relentless. “For God's sake” I muttered before grabbing my phone from the night stand.It was Heather.“Isn't it too early to be calling me relentlessly?” I asked groggily as I rubbed my eyes with my fist.“Too early? Baby, we have a whole lot to teach you for tonight's game. We are coming over” She stated and I frowned as I slowly sat up straight.“What do you mean we?” I asked and there was a little shuffling on the other side.“Hey baby!” It was Aisha.“Hey… what's going on?” I asked, confused on why Heather and Aisha were together by this time.“I called Aisha and asked if she was willing to help prep you for tonight's game” Heather explained and I frowned.“Prep me for what exactly?” “We'll be there soon and I'll explain better. Just get your ass up from your bed and wish your man good luck before he leaves. You wouldn't see him again until the game”

~RHEA~I bit my lower lip as I tried to get closer to him, but Heather grabbed my wrist and pulled back.“What the hell is going on and what the fuck are you wearing?” She asked with a frown as Aisha jogged up and stood beside him with the same disapproving look on her face.I tore my eyes reluctantly away from Zander who had his jaws clenched and his eyes focused on the game happening in front of him.“I… I thought wearing something more eye-catching would make him see me easier” I explained to her and Heather stared at me in disbelief.“You know, if you weren't my best friend, I would have slapped you across the face” She stated and my eyes widened.“What…”“Look around, Rhea. Do you see anyone else in the crowd wearing that exact jersey he gave you?” She asked and I slowly raised my head and glanced around the crowd.My heart thumped as I realized my jersey had in fact been different and unique from everyone else's. “He customized it for you, Rhea,” Aisha added and I frowned.“I d

~RHEA~ Heather plopped down beside me in the dining hall.“You look like shit” She commented and I scoffed.“I felt worse”Today has been super draining. After Zander walked out on me, the taunting had only gotten worse especially because Chase couldn't seem to get the hint and leave me alone.Heather suddenly gasped then grabbed my hoodie.“Who did this to you? Sienna? I swear, if I…”“It wasn't her and it doesn't even matter who it was” I said and she stared at me for a while then frowned.“This is really weighing down on you, isn't it?” She asked and I scoffed.“You have no idea” I whispered and she went quiet before moving closer.“Haven't you considered the fact that the reason this is weighing down on you this way is because you actually have feelings for him?” I tensed up at her words as my heart skipped a beat.“Don't be ridiculous…”“Am I? You've been mopping around since yesterday and don't you dare think I don't see the way you stare at the door, waiting for him to walk

~RHEA~ I watched as Zander walked away with a frown on my face.He was talking about me, I had read his lips.“Don't worry, you guys will be okay soon” Heather murmured as she stood beside me and I sighed as I recounted what we had just done.Like Aisha had suggested, we had gone to talk to coach. I could still remember the cold look he had given me as soon as we asked to talk to him.I had expected him to yell at me or blame me for everything that happened but when Aisha asked if I could come along on the team retreat, he was more than willing to let me go.“Zander changed the day you came into his life and he may not have seen it but I sure did. You made him calmer, more approachable”His words had surprised me because how had I changed Zander? He seemed more irritated when I was around, if anything.“If you coming for the Team retreat is going to bring That Zander back then by all means, you're free to join” His words echoed in my head as I watched Zander climb into his car. Wha

~RHEA~ The empty feeling that had bubbled up in my chest ever since Aisha's Fiance had said that didn't disappear.It only got worse with each breath I took.Heather's warm hand landed on mine, pulling me out of my thoughts. We were both seated at the back seat, headed towards the party.“Don't think too much about it. Zander is just angry, he'll get over it” She whispered and I forced a smile on my face before glancing out the window.What If he never got over it? What if he found some other woman to fake date or even really date her? I clenched my jaw as I fought back whatever emotion was clawing its way down my throat.Even if Zander wasn't there, I still planned to have fun.We got to the venue and like expected, it was swarming with cars and people. Since it was kind of a school event, a lot of things were limited like alcohol but some guys were still able to sneak some in.“I'll find out where the guys are so we'll go meet them” Her Fiance uttered and she shook Her head.“I