The Ball Behind the Love of the Court
146. Tactics Book

What Adel was talking about was also true that they were engaged. And Adel attended our High School, aiming to be David's spy and keep holding him so as not to be with me.

"I'm sorry that I've always thought badly of you, because I was really strangled by the longing of that moment. Then you came and suddenly didn't recognize me" That sense of disappointment finally ended here.

Disappointed about the pain left behind and silenced by hugging a gripping miss. I have been waiting for news from him for years.

Lying when I'm not sick, when I remember that moment swallows the bitterness of David's face. Like a stranger who comes face to face yet speaks a thousand languages.

"You're not wrong Key, I'm wrong for not being able to get out of papa's entanglement" My chest tightens as I listen to that.

It may be true, his father David said, that we cannot be together because of conflicting social status. Life is like heaven and earth.

"Maybe it's true your papa vid said to leave me. We are like the heavens and the earth. And you fit better with Adel than I do with simplicity" I said.

I want to make sure that Papa David's words are true even though it hurts my heart so much when I say them. How not, whereas I love him so much even to this day there is nothing to replace David in my heart.

Being honest is better, even if it is heartbreaking that should not be hurt intentionally. Just a thread of hope to get back with him again.

"You better obey whatever your father wants. And maybe our relationship will end here" I'm downcast with the pain of saying all that.

"No, you're wrong. I will still choose you. Because right now my heart really can't be forced by anything" David clasped my hand back and gave me a box.

"Open up" I opened slowly and it turned out to be a necklace I had returned to her.

I still fell silent and stared at the necklace with many thoughts. I don't understand what I have to decide right now. I don't want to take the wrong path that can make my heart break again.

"Do you want to be my lover" he said with a serious look.

"I haven't thought about it yet, maybe I'll answer it after tomorrow's final has been played"

I think I'm empty right now, can't say yes or no. I decided to focus first on tomorrow's final and then I'll answer all the questions David gave me.

Although at this time I saw the disappointment that was shown from the look in his eyes. Maybe because I postponed it and don't want to answer it now.

"Alright I understand your feelings, the most important thing now is that you already know the misunderstandings that have occurred" I smiled at her understanding.

"I also brought something for you key"

David gave me a book. He said the book could help me learn new tactics and strategies.

He said that the strategy and tactics he drew himself and obtained while defending the national team yesterday and combining tactics when he studied football abroad. He's very good at putting all that together as if he's the future coach. I accepted it gladly, because it was so much I needed.

A misunderstanding destroys a relationship, but he still cares about me because he took the time to give back the book on tactics the second time.

"Thank you very much vid, I'll study and take care of it" It feels very awkward, our situation is no longer the same as it used to be even though it's been out of misunderstanding.

I don't know if I should be with him anymore and have a close friend relationship like I used to or not. Because we both still feel foreign.

"I go to the dorm first"

"Wait, keep this necklace and don't think about me. Continue your play well in tomorrow's final" David gave me the necklace and I grabbed it.

"Thank you yes"

"The spirit of the key" His hand gently stroked my hair.

Looks like he remembered the last time he stroked this hair at the match before David left for overseas. I feel like going back to that time, we're going to be fine.

"Vid"

I looked at him with mixed emotions. Between being happy, being disappointed, and feeling like wanting to go back to childhood that was just about a ball fight was not a feeling.

"Yes key?" I hugged David as tightly as I could. I miss that hug, I miss everything about the old David.

I don't know why tears don't drip and wet my clothes. My heart trembled as I hugged her, it was like a dream. And now the dream came true even though there was never an answer about the taste between me and David.

"Take care of your die and play tomorrow" whispered David to me, and his hand returned the hug.

"Don't cry, you're a strong girl. And I liked you a long time ago" Her hands were busy wiping my tears to tell me not to dissolve in sadness.

But how can I hold back, whereas she holds sincerity while with me. He'll come back like the guy I knew when he wasn't with Adel. I remember everything, about David's kindness and his attention in a long time gone.

"I remember when you said I was a different woman. Because he likes the ball and has a high spirit to play the ball" murmured me while holding the sadness.

I twisted the memory a little so that he would remember it. David smiled and looked at me.

"Go back to the hostel, take care of your health and play well. I'll watch maybe tomorrow" I nodded and hurried away from David's presence.

Sometimes I look back to see it. It turned out that David was still standing and watching my steps go. He kept waving and gesturing for me to smile back.

The Chamber

"Vid I promise I'll show you the best game tomorrow, and I won't let you down" I muttered while holding the necklace in hand.

Then I opened a book containing tactics and strategies from David. I read and study slowly. The time is very short because tomorrow we have to play a game.

But I don't think it's too late, it's better to read and learn even if it's too late than not at all. My eyes continue to focus on learning this as preparation for tomorrow.

"Key, why are you still here. Didn't that guy want to meet you? "

"Ah, Lily. You startled me" I was surprised by Lili's sudden arrival. I think he's a ghost, apparently the room-waiter hehehe.

"I've met him "

"Hurry up, don't you miss her? " His voice was flirtatious as if he wanted to tease me. Lili stepped up and approached me who was studying a book from David.

"Do you know if the man is very handsome, that night you met a handsome man and now you are sought after by a handsome man. It's so comfortable that your life is surrounded by these guys"

It has become a habit of Lili if talking handsome man then she will continue to find out about the man. He will be very interested in the men who fit in his vision criteria. But I think almost all of them fall under the Lili criteria.

"Here you go, I want to rest" Lazy to hear the rambling of the lilies talking about the handsome man David.

"In the meantime, what is it? " She approached and looked at the book I was carrying. The look that probes is like a detective.

"Oh this, a book that contains tricks and strategies in the ball. You can learn it for preparation tomorrow" I explained.

Lili still stared at the book in wonder. He stood up while looking at the contents contained in the book. The images and strategies were clear, his eyes fixated on staring at it all. His hands were busy flipping through the sheets per sheet.

"Crazy, what strategy is this? Good job, you better get some sleep, buddy. Let me read all this because I'm interested in the contents" Lili pushed for me to rest. And he was overwhelmed by the contents of the book.

"All right, I'm going to sleep. If you need to show the book to others" I said and immediately rushed to the bed to relax the tired body.

"OK ready" he said casually and I fell asleep to gather energy to play with gacor tomorrow.

"Your struggle is not easy to get to this point. Your journey is long and it takes a struggle"

We listen to the direction and advice of the coach 2 hours before the game starts to be used as a stock. Because it is very necessary to build mental.

"Before the game I want to ask you guys, does anyone want to get out of the team before going on the pitch? "

"Every no Coach" Compact answer.

The coach's lips smiled slightly as if to speak that he managed to score young seeds who would fight it out in this final round.

"Bring the name of this city to the top of the highest tournament, and fight until your sweat gets applause for victory"

"Now be prepared"

We all prepared in spirit, changed clothes and then rushed to warm up before the game. A few minutes later we were already wearing the pride uniform defending this city.

"Bismil was bornrahmanirrahim o Allah, make it easy for me to play this time. Aamiin" Praying before a match is a ritual I never leave behind.

\*prittt\* match start signal whistle has been sounded. We played well as the coach wanted. Play defensively then attack with little chances in order to make good use of it to score goals.

"Sela... " Shouted me and gave the pass to him.

The game is getting more fierce, our game and the opponent's game look quite balanced. Play attacking and defending equally strong.

\*bluk\*ball kick thrown far forward. The attacker we have is quite agile and does his job well. Run without the ball and do good control.

\*bluk\*

"Ouch" I muttered when I saw the ball was successfully patted by the goalkeeper.

"Let's get excited, focus again" I shouted.

As captain of the team it is not easy. I have to give my spirit so that their game is not slack and have to see the opportunity to play the strategy that the coach has given.

I hope they play calm and control the game. As well as mentally they are not weak when experiencing repeated failures of an experiment.

"Hey, go go "Shout me with the code. It seems like they understand and do the tactics that have been taught.

"Ouch, "Not that tactic went smoothly, but our striker made a mistake so the ball was controlled by the opposing team.

I gave a very big concentration. These eyes are not separated from the rolling ball. I calmly aimed for the ball from the opponent's foot.

\*bluk\* the ball managed to kick out and produce a throw-in only for the opposing team.

"Let's focus" I yelled again to the player.

They did a good throw-in. From the empty sidelines, they escaped from the chase and managed to approach the box pinalty. I did not manage to block their attack.

\*bluk, bluk, bluk\* tactics games from them are pretty enough. The opposing player successfully faces the goalkeeper. They're approaching the box of pinalty.

\*gollll\* goals result from beautiful assists. Very thin almost touch the opposing player and also finishing successfully even a little.

"Wake up, it's okay. Forget what is happening now and focus on the next game. Come on spirit" I said as I raised early to get up after failing to catch the ball.

There is nothing to blame in a ball game because if there is a mistake then everything will be wrong and able to fix it for the better. And when one of the players makes a mistake then invite him to rise to keep his mental stail.

As the captain of the team I have to be able to transmit my spirit to the friends who play. Mistakes are not a reason to make the next mistake.

"Come on, let's get excited" I yelled at them all as the match started to come back.

In my brain before the long whistle sounded then we had not lost. Although the time is only 1 minute, there is still a chance to rise from a slump.

\*prittt\* game resumed. We have to play calm and not be rash in taking action.

\*Bluk\*

"Good key" Beautiful bait on target and in the front line back to play the ball beautifully.

I see there are a lot of sides to the right of the big money opportunities because they can't keep pace with our strikers.

\*bluk\*

"Oh, spirit spirit" Shouted back at a time when some strikers did not finish well.

\*prittt\* the first round of play is over. We immediately went into the dressing room to get an evaluation from the coach.

"You guys how, do the finishing nothing perfect. The passes from the back have been good but have not been taken advantage of" The hard knock from the coach is a passion for us.

All faces stared seriously at the scene. Because what we are talking about must be remembered and contemplated to do something better.

"You, you and all of you if you can't play well then say it so I can replace it with a reserve player" the clash was a reprimand for us who played less well let alone lack of concentration.

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