My Hockey Alpha

Chapter 0466

"Oh my gosh, you're Enzo Rivers' wife!" one of them exclaimed.

The other girl's gaze darted between Lori, Jessica, and me, her excitement morphing into mischief. "Wait, were you guys talking about a baby? Is there going to be a little hockey star on the way?"

My heart raced, panic setting in. The last thing I needed was wild rumors circulating throughout the stadium. I had to think fast.

Smiling with as much grace as I could muster, I replied, "It was just a joke between friends. You know, the kind of what if' conversations you have for fun."

Lori chimed in, "Exactly. We were just teasing her since Enzo's been so in the spotlight lately."

Jessica laughed, giving me a playful nudge. "And you know, imagining a mini Enzo on skates. No truth to it!"

The girls exchanged glances, seemingly satisfied with our explanation. "Well, if it ever does happen, that would be the cutest thing ever!" the first girl gushed.

"Totally!" her friend agreed. "Anyway, we won't keep you. Good luck with everything!"

As they left, I let out a deep breath, relief washing over me. "Thank you," I murmured to Lori and Jessica, grateful for their quick thinking.

Jessica rolled her eyes. "Girl, we've got your back. But seriously, you need to take that test. Rumors spread fast, especially juicy ones like this."

The three of us returned to our seats, the roar of the crowd still echoing in my ears. I tried to shake off the earlier events and focused my attention on the game. Enzo was out there on the ice, gliding effortlessly. His precision and skill were unmatched, and even though my mind was a whirlwind of emotions, I couldn't help but feel a surge of pride watching him.

Jessica leaned in, pointing to the rink. "Look at him go! Enzo's really on fire tonight."

Lori nodded in agreement. "He always seems to have this natural flair when he's out there. Makes it look so easy."

I watched as Enzo weaved between opponents, the puck seemingly glued to his stick. With a swift maneuver, he took a shot, and the puck soared into the net. The crowd erupted in cheers, and I clapped along, momentarily forgetting my own turmoil.

It was always mesmerizing watching Enzo play, a reminder of his dedication and passion. For those brief moments, the world faded away, and it was just the ice, the game, and Enzo.

However, during a lull in the game, it seemed as though my friends still weren't satisfied with their earlier scolding. Leaning toward me, Lori lowered her voice and nudged me with her elbow. "If you are pregnant, Nina, have you thought about how you'll handle it? Will you tell Enzo?"

Jessica added, "What if it keeps him from going? His new career, the opportunity of a lifetime. Can you really drop that kind of news on him now?"

Their words hit hard, echoing the very fears that had consumed my thoughts. Enzo was on the brink of a new chapter in his life. I knew that this news would change everything. But tonight, I didn't want to think about it.

"Of course I'd tell him," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper. "He deserves to know. But... I'm terrified of what that means for us."Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Lori placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. "You don't have to decide everything right now. First, find out for sure."

I nodded, taking solace in her words. "You're right. I just... I never imagined this happening. Not now."

A sudden roar from the crowd cut our conversation short. I looked up to see Enzo making a brilliant play, scoring the final goal of the game.

The rink erupted into cheers, the atmosphere electric with celebration.