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When a devastating injury threatens the career of Terence Tiles, the superstar goalie for the Seattle Kraken, the foundation of the life he meticulously built over eight years crumbles. Overwhelmed, he retreats from...
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“To be honest, when the rumors about you and T started I almost didn't believe it.” Claudia says as I'm being dolled up backstage. She's been watching me since we left the Castle, I mean if I didn't know her I'd have pegged her for a serial killer. You shouldn't watch someone like that, it's creepy.
“Why?” I dare ask. I knew there were rumors but I didn't think they'd reach London. Because obviously, they don't play hockey in this part of the world. But then again, there's me, born and raised In London, fled to the States…….
“Because you're cold, ice cold and Terence is more…….soft, beautiful, warm, he's very different, you two are very different.”
“Ever heard of physics, like charges repel, opposite charges attract, you see where I'm going with this?”I turn for the stylist to continue.
“I don't trust you.”
“I never asked for your trust.” A laugh escapes me.
“You'd break his heart.” She continues, “You are not capable of love and I know it.”
“You sound so confident.” I eye her up and down.
Who does this bitch think she is?
“I am, even in college you broke your poor boyfriend.” She snaps.
“I don't remember us being friends in ‘college’, Claudia.” Now she's getting on my nerves.
“Of course we weren't, how could we be?”
“Then shut the hell up, and don't act like you fucking know me.” I say with a smile spread on my face and I walk away, taking her chance to respond with me. She can't get to be, yes we went to the same college, yes things didn't work out with my college ex, and let's not forget her sleeping with him only a week after our breakup.
I'm older now and what I have with Terence is completely different, and I'm better at psychoanalysis than she is.
Hello Victoria's Secret.
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The opening act featured Kevin Hart. Which was like really great, since he got everyone laughing their asses off and got a selfie with the Seattle Krakens. Seattle's hugest Jocks were the biggest highlights of the runway show. Terence looked nervous, at least to me, he did a brilliant job at hiding that fact from the entire crowd of celebrities, millionaires, designated thugs and members of the NHL board? Maybe they're waiting for Terence to make an appearance, and if so, they have him. And a lot of other models ogled him, which made me furious. Just a little bit.
After showing off, the Victoria’s Secret Angels proceeded to walk the runway with Disney princess themed lingerie on their beautiful bodies. I'm guessing that's why they chose London.
So many photo shoots, so many reporters and distinguished members of the press, some of which I know because of my job as a sports agent. I made sure to check with all my clients, to know which and who will be at tonight's event. I did however find that three of them, one in hockey and two in basketball will be here tonight.
Madam Beaufort had an act somewhere along the way and while I've always missed all her public events, I found out today that so many people love her. Which seems weird to me, well they didn't live with her for a better part of their lives right?
“You love eachother.” Terence had had earlier in the mansion. I did watch her entire act and wondered if she was comfortable with her walking stick or if she wanted something stronger. From her act I found out about her recent surgery and a tear almost left my eye. But we can't have that right? This makeup is too expensive. I do make a mental note to check in with her after the show. Oh what an awkward conversation awaits me.
And the Unveiling of the fantasy bra, the main highlight of the show, was worn by me. Since the other model was in a really bad shape as the reporters like to call it. I did look for Terence in my peripheral vision and I tried so hard not to look at him. The rumors are true, yes, but I definitely do not want a break out tonight. And let's not forget the Performance from my favorite girl, Lana Del Rey. With my favorites, Radio and Summertime Sadness.
Eventful night.
There's more photo shoots and interviews about my outfit when my phone buzzes and I excuse myself to take it.
Donovan? Never thought I'd say this but he's definitely disappointed in me at this point.
“Miss Martins speaking.”
“No time for pleasantries, pull up Pucked Weekly, now.” And he hangs up.
That can't be good. Pucked Weekly is a hockey news site and magazine that focuses on the dirt and smiles of every player in the NHL. Regardless of their status in the league.
I pull up the site and the first news on their homepage. I Scroll a little.
PUCKED WEEKLY
FROM GLORY TO GOSSIP Terence Tiles’ Vezina Nomination Sparks Scandal
SCANDAL HITS LONDON Terence Tiles and Ivy Martins’ Secret Encounter
Fuck.
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AUTHOR'S NOTE
The Vezina Trophy is an Award in the NHL for the best goaltenderof the season. And Terence is being nominated despite the fact that he had been absent for eight months. And with the season coming to an end and the quest forthe Stanley Cup approaching?
Who knows what's going to happen?
And yes, there is a deleted scene coming for you guys soon.
