Offside: Brooks

Three thousand one hundred and ten miles isn't far enough. If Harvard were on the moon, I would much prefer it. The reality of what transpired in the past twenty-four hours hits me harder than Cash's slap shot. I was the other woman. He played me. Now, with my heart shattered and my phone in pieces, I'm starting a new life in Boston, determined to erase Cash Brooks from my head—and heart—for good. But some things, and some people, are harder to escape than others.

The harsh reality of your past hits you as you land in Boston, the city that should represent a fresh start. Ignoring the insistent buzzing of your phone – a constant reminder of the man who betrayed you – you hail a cab and head to a hotel near Copley Square. The city is a blur of historic buildings and bustling streets, a stark contrast to the emotional turmoil churning inside you. Every mile closer to the hotel feels like a step further from the terrible truth you uncovered: Cash Brooks, the professional hockey player who stole your heart, is married.

The hotel room offers no immediate solace. Lying on the bed, the silence amplifies the chaotic thoughts in your head. Could he really have a secret wife? How did he hide her? And what does she have to do with his brother, Cory? The questions are relentless, but you know you can't seek answers from Cash. You can't trust him anymore.

Your phone vibrates again. You grab it from your purse, half-hoping it's someone else, but every message is from him, pleading for understanding. His texts, filled with excuses and declarations of love, only fuel your anger. In a fit of rage, you smash the phone against the wall, the pieces scattering like your shattered heart. You are done with Cash Brooks. You will erase him from your head and heart.

Offside: Brooks

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