Chapter 4 - Match Day

It was Sunday, the match I had been waiting for a very long time. The match was held in our school, but Shara did not know that. I was the football team captain at that time, so I was handed the key to the gate to the field.

It was 7 AM in the morning, the match was planned to start at 8.30 AM. The job of opening the Field was given to me, I went to my school at 7 AM. A girl was standing near the gate.

It was Shara I rushed to her and asked how did you know that the match was held in our school. She replied, " I asked your friend Eric Captin". Captain?? I laughed

Yes, will you lead us to victory? She asked me.

Yeah, why not I have been doing that for the last few yes, I said this with the most straight face a man could ever make.

So if you win this match, will you be free tomorrow?

I replied Yeah, Why tho?

In a scolding tone, she said, " You said we could go to the arcade or the beach, and you taking me out to dinner. Did you forget that??.

She kinda yelled, I replied Why would I forget that.

30 minutes flew by, and I said to Shara that I wanted to go and train, but she did not let me.

Out of the blue, I asked her Do you have a boyfriend.

She replied by saying I have never even held hands with a boy.

I did not believe any word she said, for the beautiful lady she is, she would have at least had a boyfriend. I said I know you're lying. anyway, how about we go to the beach tomorrow?

With joy on her face, she agreed with it and insisted on going to the restaurant after the hangout.

It was 8 AM The match was about to start my squad members all arrived.

I told her the match would end at 10 AM. If you want to stay and watch the match, find a place to sit and watch. There will be a half-time at 9 or 9.05. I will come and talk to you at that time, alright?

Okay, "All the best, Noah".

Nothing on earth could have made me happier at that moment than her saying all the best to me. I was so determined to win this now. Because she is watching the match. The match started. It was a local tournament final. My team consisted of me, my friend Eric, Johnson the goalkeeper, Rohan, Michal, Raul the defense line, Aaron the midfielder, and Eric the striker. It was a 7's match. The match whistle blew. It was our start. 

Eric passed it to me and gave a run. I passed it back, we were playing one-two. It was about 20 meters the distance between the post and me, Eric passed me the ball back, I cut the ball right and took a shot. The goalkeeper tried to defend it, to be honest, he was so close but I scored top bins!!. It was scored under the first ten minutes, The score was 1-0. I looked at her, she was jumping all around so happily. She is such a cutie.

Now we were playing against one of the best managers, Our opponent team had the kick-off now. They used the same tactic we used to try and score a goal, and they did. The score was 1-1. They played so aggressively that we fell off and went to defense. The team played very well By halftime, they had 10 shots on target. We got a 10-minute halftime break. I was looking for Shara, but could not find her. The head coach called us to discuss the tactics. I told my manager that I would win this, but I said it in my own way. He was stunned to speak and said, "Do it your way, Noah". I saw Sarah after that, she looked so worried, I gave her a heart-warming smile and don't worry I'm gonna win this. The start was theirs, and the second half of the match started.

The opponent team striker hit it straight at Johnson our goalkeeper. We got the ball. For a few minutes I told everyone to go to the defense line. I was the only striker, and Raul passed me the ball I tried to dribble and lost the ball. They went full-attacking and were trying to score a goal. Rohan defended the ball well and it was our counter-attack. I was the only striker. The opponent team went full defense as the time was ticking. We had about 3 minutes left, The defense line passed the ball to each other while I was running around to create a space, Eric saw a space and he looked at me.

I ran towards the space, It was a wonderful pass by Eric. I had a good touch and controlled the ball, the defenders blocked me from shooting. I did a heel flick and converted it into a volley. the shot was beautiful as it went into the left corner of the post, and everyone was hyped as the final whistle blew, including Sarah. We won the match 2-1.

I went to meet Sarah, and she said that she wanted to buy some food for her family.

Sure, why not?, I said. She grabbed my hand and said Come on, let's hurry, my mom must be waiting. I felt like my wrist was wrapped around cotton candy; her hand was so soft, so elegant. 

How could I ever be her boyfriend? That was what I was thinking while we were walking to the store.

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