Exposed

Max dejectedly walked towards the audience stands as he feared his brother's reaction. 

However, his assumptions never culminated as he was greeted with a widely grinning Rudra and Naomi. 

" Wooo, the champ is here ". Naomi said with the brightest smile as Max's face flushed a little 

" I lost … ". Max said, not accepting her compliment

" Pfft, so what? You're my champion for sure ". Naomi said, trying her best to cheer him up. 

Max looked into Rudra's eyes as he found them to be as loving as ever. 

Much to his pleasure, Max saw no disappointment in Rudra's eyes as he looked into them, only mirth and love. 

" It was a good fight, you have improved a lot as a fighter " Rudra said, expressing his genuine satisfaction over Max's growth. 

" I could do better " Max said, shaking the compliment off.