Broken and Beautiful Love by Georgia Price

Author:Georgia Price [Price, Georgia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-14T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

Jimmy

I knew this shit would catch up with me. I knew I wasn’t strong enough to handle it. I put Sofía’s needs above my own, and I don’t regret it. But now, Westmore is in my fucking head and Sofía’s dad was right. I can’t keep her safe. He and I should have had a conversation, man to man, but that would have made me no better than the asshole who has been trying to control her for the last half a year. It was her choice to wait to tell her family and I respect her enough to abide by her wishes. These aren’t my secrets to share.

I’m on the road as much as I’m home. Gabe is one hell of a neighbor and friend, but I’ve asked too much of him these past few months. I called him on my way to Sofía’s parents’ house. He gave me the number of a friend who is a private investigator. I spoke with the guy for nearly an hour. I want shit on Westmore, and I want it now. I want to find a way to bury this guy. I want to prove that he’s not invincible the way he thinks he is. I will find a way to make sure that he stays out of my and Sofía’s life forever.

I want to be able to move forward with her, but my past is making this hard for me. Every time I close my eyes, I see my mother’s face. After talking with Westmore this morning, I noticed similar mannerisms between him and my father. I keep seeing my father marching through our home. I remember those feelings I had as a child cowering in the corner, and part of me felt like that little boy during our interaction today. My flashbacks are back in full force and even if I wanted to tell Sofía about how fucked up I am, now isn’t the time. I feel like I’m on a sinking ship in the middle of the ocean without a raft.

I didn’t even try to call her back when she hung up on me. She’s right. We do both need a minute. But now I need to perform tonight, and I’m not in the right mindset. I try to clear my head as I walk into the stadium. It’s time to use hockey as the release it’s been my entire fucking life. Dad’s home from a business trip? Go play hockey. Dad’s losing his shit again? Go play hockey. Dad’s drunk off his ass again? Go play hockey. Dad beat the shit out of Mom again? Take care of Mom and then go play hockey. Dad came after me again? Get my ass kicked and then go play hockey. Dad shows up at the rink, bitching I’m not good enough? Play fucking hockey. It’s been my mantra for as long as I could lace up my skates. Just play fucking hockey.

“Jimmy! Ready to kick some ass?” Jack asks as I set my stuff down in the locker room.

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