A Fool

Since Bryan gave his word to help out Aila in her training, they've been jogging daily for the past weeks. They wake up at 5 am and go for mile run to strengthen their stamina. Aila hurriedly goes to school before 8 in the morning for her classes and then attend her training with her teammates at 4 in the afternoon.

This has been her routine for the past weeks and most likely until next month for their first inter-school game. Yhuan has laid low recently because he is also busy with his part-time job, the most time they get to spend together is lunchtime.

Aila loves it that Yhuan has returned to the sweet and caring boyfriend because she despises the possessive version of him.

"Huddle up girls, I've designed a play for Aila, this is something that we can execute in crucial possessions."

The girls gathered around the coach to get the proper position and screens to execute the play. She had no words for the gratitude she felt for this bunch of people who are really nice, supportive, and easy to be with.

Aila and the team were really tired after the scrimmage, Bryan went up to her and handed her a towel. Aila thanked him as she used the towel to wipe her sweat on her face and neck. While Aila was drying herself, he was demonstrating techniques on how to perform screens properly without getting hurt.

This is the type of relationship Aila wants, chill, and relax, which is happening just because her boyfriend is busy. If not, he sure will have issues again with her activities and relationships with other athletes who she gets to mingle with on a regular basis.

During the second round scrimmage, Aila slipped and twisted her ankle; she was in pain. The whole varsity department was worried for her, Bryan ran towards Aila, he immediately checked her injury. He removed Aila's shoes and socks, he saw her ankle was starting to turn red and sore. He decided to transport her to the royal clinic; he carried Aila in his arms towards the school clinic.

"How are you feeling?" Bryan instinctively asked Aila.

"I feel like crap, this thing is painful." Aila had the audacity to joke while in pain while she held tightly to Bryan's neck.

When they arrived at the school clinic, Reese came and signaled when it was safe to transfer her to the official VIP car.

Aila nibbled on her lower lip, doing her best to control the pain she was feeling. Aside from the physical pain, she was in, she is more worried about the coming games next month.

"Girlfriend, don't be too worried, we have the best doctors to check on your foot." Reese was trying to comfort her. Aila held onto Reese while they were inside the car.

Aila's right ankle was already swollen when they arrived at the Royal clinic. Her foot was checked with the best and state of the art equipment. Luckily it was just a mild sprain, she needs to ice her foot and wrap it in a bandage after soaking it in ice. She was also advised to rest her foot, for a week. 

Reese sent Aila home to let her rest.

"Girlfriend, I forgot my things in my locker at the gym, can you get someone to take care of it?" Aila requested for her things, thinking that Yhuan might be contacting her by now.

"Sure thing, I'll call Bryan to go get it for you since he is back in the gym to report to your coach."

Aila's teammates handed Bryan her things, Bryan also had explained Aila's state to the whole team. They were all finally able to breathe easier knowing she's fine and will be able to recover in time for the inter-school games.

Bryan was boarding his motorbike when Yhuan approached him. He looked furious and was about to charge at Bryan, good thing, some of Bryan's teammates were close by they handled the furious boyfriend.

"Where is Aila? Why did you have to carry her like that? Know your place dude, she already has me!"

Yhuan was spouting questions to Bryan like rapid gunfire.

"Your girlfriend is hurt dude, and you are more concerned with me carrying her to the clinic than her current status." Bryan was disgusted with Yhuan's attitude.

"You are a jerk, trying to take advantage of her when she's hurt! I know your plans; I know you run with her every morning are you slowly making your move on her?" Yhuan was still accusing Bryan maliciously.

"You are way out her league dude; I don't know what she saw in you… At least know your priorities, Aila is hurt and all you're nagging about is my relationship with her." Bryan was on the verge of dueling with Yhuan so he did the manly thing to do; he left and brought Aila's things to her house.

Yhuan was left stunned with every word Bryan told him, it lashed at him like a sharp stick. He was guilty, in all counts, instead of looking for Aila, he went straight to look for Bryan. His judgment was clouded by his resentment when he saw the picture of Bryan carrying Aila. The photo of them went viral on the school forum it was captioned the gorgeous damsel and her hot knight. There were also other photos of them when Bryan handed Aila the towel and they were talking at a close distance. 

Bryan reached Aila's house, she handed Aila's things to Reese and told her about what happened between him and Yhuan.

"That lunatic really is repulsive. I don't know what Aila saw in him." Fury roared through Reese's mind.

"I know right? My thoughts exactly! I mean our Aila here is not that dumb, but you know blinded by love." Bryan was keeping his temper in check.

Reese went on her way to Aila's room to give her things to her. While Aila was looking for her cell phone in her bag, she can't help blurting it out to Aila.

"Girlfriend, just so you know your crazy boyfriend made a scene at school."

Aila slapped a hand over her mouth when she saw how many calls and texts she received from Yhuan. She read his texts one by one and realized one thing. He was mad at her because of Bryan, he did not even ask how she's recovering, and he even threatened her to stop playing basketball.

 She was speechless with her frustration; it is as if she is choking on her own resentment of Yhuan.

Just as she was feeling worse Yhuan called again. Aila was hesitant at first, but she did answer his call.

"Hello Love? Are you okay? Are you in any sort of pain? I am so sorry I was a fool earlier, I was so frustrated about the photo I forgot the most important thing… you."