The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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Lunch break at the office provided a brief respite from the demands of the day. As
I sat in my office, a mixture of nerves and determination fueled my decision to
make a call that had been long overdue. I took a deep breath, pulled out my
phone, and dialed my mother’s number.
The phone rang for what felt like an eternity before Mia's chipper voice greeted
me. “Evie, darling! How wonderful to hear from you.”
I bit my lip, steadying myself for the conversation ahead. “I'm ready to talk. Can
we meet?”
Mia's enthusiasm didn’t waver. “Of course, sweetheart! I'd love that. Where do
you want to meet? My treat!”
I hesitated for a moment, considering the options. Then, a thought struck me.
“Actually, why don’t you come to my office? I'm on my lunch break now.”
There was a pause on the other end of the line before Mia responded, “Your
office? Oh, how exciting! I'd love to see where my successful daughter works.”
I could almost picture the smile on her face, and the skepticism in me grew.
Nevertheless, I gave her the address and agreed to meet her at the office.
When Mia walked into the sleek lobby of the firm, she looked like she stepped
out of a glossy magazine, her presence commanding attention. As she
approached, I couldn't ignore the sense of pride that flickered in her
eyes.
“Evie, darling, look at this place! I always knew you'd succeed in life.” Mia
beamed, surveying the impressive surroundings.
I forced a smile, suppressing the questions that lingered in my mind. My mother
had always been skilled at deflecting, turning the spotlight back onto me
whenever I sought answers. I led her through the busy office, trying to gauge her
reaction to the controlled chaos of a corporate environment.
We reached my office, a small sanctuary amid the hustle and bustle. Mia's eyes
widened as she stepped inside, taking in the minimalist decor and the view of the
city beyond the glass walls.
“Wow, Evie, this is amazing! I'm so proud of you,” she exclaimed, her praise a
balm to my conflicted emotions.
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We settled into the chairs facing each other, the air thick with unspoken tension.
Mia glanced around the room. seemingly enamored by the success she claimed
to have predicted.
“So, what did you want to talk about, sweetheart?” Mia's tone was light, as if she
were merely indulging me
I took a deep breath, the weight of the questions I'd carried for years pressing
down on me. “l want to know you left me with Dad. Why did you choose your
career over being with me?”
Mia's expression shifted, a flicker of discomfort crossing her features. “Evie, ... I
was scared. I didn’t know how to take care of you while I was on the road trying
to make a name for myself.”
The admission hung in the air, a fragile truth that shattered the illusion of a
glamorous life. Anger bubbled within
but I held it back, determined to hear her side of the story.
me,
“You were scared? So, you just left me with Dad, with no explanation, and went
off chasing your dreams?” My voice quivered with a mix of frustration and hurt.
Mia's eyes softened, and she reached out to touch my hand. “Evie, you have to
understand, I was young, and I didn’t know how to balance everything. I thought
leaving you with your father was the best thing for you.”
The rational part of me understood her perspective, but the wounded child within
me demanded more. “The best thing for me? Do you know what it was like
growing up with him? The emotional neglect, the constant disappointment? You
abandoned me, Mom.™
Her eyes glistened with remorse, but there was also a glint of defensiveness.
“Evie, I'm sorry, I truly am. I thought I was doing what was best for you.”
I leaned back in my chair, “And what about now? You show up after all these
years, acting like everything is fine, and you want to be a part of my success.
Why now?”
Mia sighed, her gaze dropping to her lap. “I've made mistakes, Evie. I can’t
change the past, but I want to be a part of your life now. I've been watching you
from afar, and I'm genuinely proud of what you've accomplished.”
The sincerity in her words tugged at my conflicted heart. A part of me longed for
the motherly connection I had missed out on, but another part was wary of letting
her back into my life.
“Mom, it's not that simple. You can't just show up and expect everything to go
back to normal. I have my own life now, and it's not just about your pride in my
success,” I said, my voice firm.
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Mia nodded, a trace of sadness in her eyes. “I know, Evie. I messed up, and I
can't change that. But I want to make amends, to be there for you in whatever
way you'll allow.”
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The conversation lingered in the air, and I picked silently at my salad. As she
recounted her time on the road in a wild display of emotions, I felt myself tuning it
all out.
Once Mia left my office, promising to talk later, the conflicting emotions within me
churned. Her words echoed in my mind, but did little ease my sense of
abandonment. It hardly felt like closure.
As I stared at the paperwork on my desk, the energy to tackle the junior
attorneys“ cases seemed to evaporate. My thoughts were a jumble of
resentment, hurt, and a lingering hope for something more. Mia's admission had
opened old wounds, and the journey toward forgiveness felt like an uphill battle.
I was almost grateful when my phone buzzed, interrupting the silence, and the
name “Penny” illuminated the
screen.
“Evie, you won't believe what just happened!” Penny's voice crackled with
excitement as I lifted the phone to my
car.
“What's going on, Penny? I'm just about ready to call it a day.”
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Penny's excitement reached new heights. “You won't regret this, Eviel I'll get all
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know. This is a chance to make a real difference, to inspire others to speak out
against injustice.”
1 hung up the phone and felt my spirits lift ever so slightly.