Chapter 87

“Where are you heading to, President Reed?” the driver asked once Sonia got into the car. She placed her walking stick aside as she replied to him. “Bring me to City Stadium, please.”

“Okay.” The driver started the car. The trip from Paradigm Co. to City Stadium was a 1-hour long car drive. The

stadium was known for being one of the most congested areas in Seafield as it was close to the city’s airport, so

Sonia found herself caught in a jam. Time continued to tick, and the clock struck 4.00 p.m. while they were still

 

on the road.

Meanwhile, Tyler was dressed in a black jersey with the number ‘8’ printed on it. He was warming up on the court

 

while glancing at the audience seats. A disappointed look formed on his rather pale face when he saw that the two spaces that he had pre-booked were empty. What’s up with them? Why did neither of them come?!

“Hey, Fuller, what’s up?” One of Tyler’s team members came over and tapped him on the shoulder. Tyler shook his head. “Nothing,” he muttered in a rather dispirited tone.

“Well, you should rush over if nothing’s up. The coach is asking us to gather.” The teammate pulled his hand back

and strode toward the rest area that was prepared for the players. After taking a final glance at the audience

seats, Tyler turned and went after his teammate.

Beep! The players officially got into their rows after the whistle blew, and the match began after each party

shook their opponents’ hands. Tyler was the small forward and also the star player of the team. Once the person

in the center passed the ball to Tyler, Tyler would begin to travel with the ball. His actions were swift, and it only

took him a single dodge to avoid the opponents’ attacks. Without much effort, he brought the ball past the free throw line and tossed it into the ring. He scored! The audience cheered for them, and Tyler gave his teammates celebratory high-fives. “You’re amazing, Fuller. It’s only the start of the game, and you’ve already shown them

who’s king,” one of the teammates said.

“That’s right. If we go on like this, we’re definitely going to win” someone added.

His teammates cheered him on and tapped him on

the audience seats. The two

much effort to get two tickets for the best spots in the stadium, in hopes that they would come and watch him during the competition.

support him! He had

while preparing to score. The other team already knew that he was a formidable opponent, so three players stepped forward to play defense while he attacked; they wanted to stop him from scoring. Tyler’s heart sank when he realized that three players were surrounding him, for he had understood that he was their

one for him!

“I’ll wait for you in

helped Sonia out

nodded before she hobbled toward the entrance of the stadium

the stadium. When she looked over at the audience’s faces and saw the looks of disappointment on them, she couldn’t help but wonder what had happened during the match. She soon

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Kosovo leading by 20 points ahead of

the opponents! We’re playing from our home court, and most of the audience

so

me. Excuse me!” Sonia got the crowd to give her space so that she could make

at her spot, she caught

with the other person-it was

see Sonia in the stadium. He gave her a

 

her hand. “Did Tyler give you this?” When Tyler handed him the ticket the morning before, he noticed that Tyler had another ticket in his hand. The seating number was the one next to the seating number on Toby’s ticket. Before this, Toby assumed that Tyler would give the ticket

given it to

a response as she sat down in her seat. “Yeah, he gave it to me.”

she would’ve never agreed to come. However, she had no choice but to stay since

already arrived.

for he didn’t want to block the audience at the back. “Are you interested in basketball?” Toby asked,

you talking to

only two people we know in the crowd. Who else does she think I’m talking to? Could

you to start a conversation with me.” Sonia’s gaze fell upon the court as she spoke. “I’m not interested in basketball. I’m only here to watch the competition because I didn’t want the ticket to go

waste.”

twitched a little before he muttered a short reply

she watched the tournament in silence as well. After a while, Toby carefully turned his head a little to peek at Sonia’s sharp and well-defined side

then, the crowd around them began to voice their complaints. “Sh*t. What sort of nonsense is

team would definitely win this round. I can’t believe Team

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