The Match

" Mom, please don't cry! You know right? It's time for us to come out of the shell and shine!" Mellina said.

" I know, I am proud of you girls!" She said and kissed their foreheads.

" Thank you for everything mom!" Mellina said with a tight hug.

" I should thank the lord almighty!" She said she felt a sharp pain when Mellina thanked her.

" Dad, I want curry! Mom's curry is not like what you cook I want your curry dad! " Angel tried lightening the mood.

" See, I am the best cook!" Shiv raised his color in pride.

" That's the only thing you cook good and that too if they eat a good Indian cook's curry then we can talk about your delicious curry! Your's is just edible, not good and all!" She twisted her lips.

" Woah! Ask Sindhu she has been in India for 15 years she knows the original taste!" That's how the bickering started.

And after that everyone retired to bed after the delicious dinner.

TUESDAY MORNING,

Everyone bid bye to Sindhu and went home.

Today was the day, her graduation.

Ryan arrived the Monday night and the school arranged for his accommodation in the institution's guesthouse. They had it nearby as many celebrities come and go frequently.

Mellina along with Angel and their mother Katherine went to school for the graduation ceremony.

Angel and Katherine got seated among the crowd meanwhile Mellina stood backstage because she was going to be awarded four to five prizes.

That's when their young, the headmaster came running towards them.

" Ms. Primrsose!" He called while panting.

" Yes, Mr. Smith?"

" There's an emergency, we need you!"

" Yes, please can I know what is that?"

" Yeah, you know right? Today we have a hockey match, our players are injured as you already know the other two teams are at camp and match other players here are rookies. So, your father suggested calling you and I feel the same. So could you?" He asked politely.

She contemplated, it was her graduation day. But her father needs her!

" I know it's more to ask! But we have been on top for past years, this match could bring us down. I don't know if the accidents were planned. I am sorry, I had bought you such a circumstance then again..." He was interrupted.

" It's okay sir! I can understand, even I am a part of this school I have the responsibility to save our school's reputation. I will go there sir, but I have a request!" She agreed, building plans in her mind.

" Can my mother get my prizes?" She asked.

" Yeah, sure! How can we not award our star student?" He asked with a chuckle.

" Okay, sir. It would be good if I leave now. I will put a word to my mom and get started!"

" I have, Ms. Franklin waiting for you! She will drop you there!"

" Okay, sir. Then, I will take my leave!"

" Sure, Thank you, Mellina! Sorry for spoiling your special day!"

" It's fine sir! I love the game than the celebrations!" She said left from there.

She went to where her mother and sister were seated.

" Mom!"

" Mellina, Darling what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be backstage?"

" No, mom. I came to inform you about that, I am not going to be here!"

" What are you saying?"

" You know right, mom? Dad had a match today. The three of the players are injured, we already had low strength in hockey and the other two teams are at camp and match so only rookies are here it seems so I was asked to go there. Maybe I could participate in a match for the last time!" She said with a sad smile.

" But, baby. It is your special day. Why is your dad doing this? Don't he know, who is the chief guest today?" She said with disappointment.

" Mom, it wouldn't be a help to me in anyways mom and moreover my dad is important than whatever it is!" She said strongly.

" If you say so. So shall we also come with you, what should we do without you?"

" No, mom. I asked Mr. Smith to give my awards to you. So you will get on behalf of me!" She said smilingly.

" Awww! I am proud of you baby!"

" Thank you, mom. I will leave, it's getting late!" She left after all the best from her sister and a kiss from her mother.

Ms. Franklin was waiting for her, even though it was nearby still, they used a car to go there as it was already late.

As they reached the stadium, she rushed inside and saw their teaming standing in a circle and her father in the middle discussing the match.

" Am I late?" Mellina asked interrupting their conversation.

" No, you are at the right time and I am sorry for spoiling your special day!"

" It's okay, coach!" She smiled at him and addressed him formally.

The team members were glad as she was there. Even though she was not a game-changing player but still she was a good player.

" So, I hope you guys understood all the things. Have team spirit, support your teammates, and don't lose your cool whatever happens!

If we win this game we will enter the finals directly and will have another match in the afternoon or we will be playing another match to get qualified for the match. So you know it would be exhausting if we didn't win the first game so give your best!

I believe you guys!"

" We will win the game, coach!" The team captain said enthusiastically and also in a bold tone.

" That's my girls! Go change your jerseys!" He sent them to change their clothes.

As expected they won the first game. The team did a great job.

After they won the game, they rested before their next match.

The graduation ceremony was already over, Katherine and Angel came to the stadium with her certificates and trophies, they sat among the audience and got ready to cheer their team.

But, expect the unexpected.