My phone buzzes, pulling me out of my flu-induced haze. I glance at the screen, barely able to focus through the pounding in my head. It’s my best friend Maya. Maya: Did you and Alex break up?? I frown, blinking hard to make sure I’m reading that right. Kylie: What? My heart stumbles, like it’s preparing for bad news. Kylie: Why? The response comes almost immediately, the words so blunt they make my stomach drop. Maya: He just walked into the party I’m at…with another girl. The air feels like it’s been sucked out of my lungs. I read the message again, hoping I somehow misunderstood. Alex wouldn’t do that. We’re engaged. He put a ring on my finger, for God’s sake! My hands shake as I try to type. Kylie: Are you sure it’s him? Maya: 100% My heart shatters a little more. Maya: They’re all over each other. Her words hit me like a punch to the gut. How could he? After everything we’ve been through together…how could he do this to me? Maya: Maybe she’s just a friend? A bitter laugh escapes my lips. Yeah, right. A friend who drapes herself all over him at a party? I can picture it so clearly — his easy smile, that stupid charm he knows how to turn on at the drop of a hat. When he’s talking to you, he makes you feel like you’re the only girl in the world he cares about. It’s hard not to be pulled in by him, like a planet revolving around the sun. My stomach lurches as my mind flashes to all the times he promised me he’d never hurt me, that I was the only one. Lies, all of it. I get out of bed, put on a pair of jeans and grab my keys, ignoring the ache in my muscles and the sharp, dizzying pain behind my eyes. Flu or no flu, I have to see what’s going on for myself. My phone buzzes one last time. Maya: Kylie, I know what you’re thinking. Don’t do it. You’re sick. I know she’s trying to protect me, but it’s too late. I’m already out the door. If Alex is in fact cheating, I need to look him in the eyes and see if he has the guts to lie to me to my face. I’m not letting him get away with this crap. Not tonight. In "Coaching His Heart" by CrushReel, the romantic tale unfolds after Kate and Tom experience a fleeting connection that leads to a misunderstanding, causing them to part ways. Fate intervenes when Kate reemerges as the assistant coach for a men's hockey team, bringing her face-to-face with Tom once more. Exploring themes of love, destiny, and second chances, this modern romance delves into the complexities of hidden emotions and the power of rekindled connections. Set against the backdrop of a grand mansion, the story weaves together secrets and revelations that promise to captivate readers seeking a heartfelt journey. What sets "Coaching His Heart" apart is its tender portrayal of characters navigating through unspoken feelings in a world where vulnerability reigns supreme. With each page turned, readers are drawn deeper into a web of emotions that resonate long after the final chapter. Experience the magic of "Coaching His Heart" on CrushReel, where this sweet romance awaits your discovery.