A Girl Nobody Wanted

So the game resumed even more intense. Everyone was trying their very best.

The score was still a tie, so everyone was trying to score a goal for their team. It was almost like a battlefield.

As same as in the first half, possession of the goal was within our team most of the time. Our players were doing a great j with the ball. Especially Jake and Luke.

They two create an excellent pair on the filed. They understand each other's movements precisely, and it is like they read each other's minds. I have never noticed such a perfect combination between these two in previous matches, or maybe I was just busy observing Jake and dreaming about him. God! I have missed so much of the game and other players by just focussing on him...

I think today is the first day, I watch a football match with full concentration on what is really happening in the field... After a few minutes of trying extremely hard to go through the Victoria team’s defense, Jake managed to score another go for our team.

YAY!

I am not an expert in football, but in my opinion, it was a great kick. He did it with an unbelievable level of speed and energy. Everyone was cheering again for my Jake.

No need to tell, 1 was so proud of him... Especially when he looked at the area where I was standing, with his rare handsome smile, it made me break into tears with happiness.

The fangirls in front of me were going crazy about him again.

“You are my HERO" one of them screamed.

“Marry me please, Jake..” another one yelled.

“Jake is super talented, isn't he?” Sally asked.

I smiled shyly.

“I always wonder how he manages to balance his academics with sports this well...” she said again.

“same goes for Luke as well.” I replied, smiling.

“Yeah, it's true... I think guys are better at balancing things than the girls," she said.

“Are you a friend of Jake as wellz" she then asked out of nowhere.

“What? " I got really panicked with her unexpected question.

“Oh! Not I have barely spoken with him..." I added quickly.

“Why did you ask like that?” I couldn't hide my curiosity this time.

“No... Luke and Jake were like best friends when we first came to high school. They were always together. After some time didn't see them together that much. But I know they are still good friends. So I thought since you are a friend of Luke, you may be a friend of Jake too..” she explained, smiling.

“Ait I haven't spoken to him much. I don't know if anyone has spoken with him much other than academics or football stuff” I said casually as possible. You are becoming a good liar! Congratulations Sarahiit

However, there were just a few minutes left until the end of the game. Victoria's team was offered a comer kick. A corner kick can be crucial at a time like this, right?

jason, one of the most talented players in the Victoria team was going to have the corner kick.

He could take the maximum out of the given opportunity, and they scored another goal for their team! He kicked the bal in the direction of one of his fellow players, Tom, and Tom managed to turn the ball to the goal using his head.

God! The scores are matched once again. Only fifteen minutes were left.

I think the Victoria team was satisfied with having the scores tied. They were not trying to score any goals. Instead, they were trying to aggressively defense.

On the other hand, our team was trying their best to score another goal.

I can't even imagine the tension the players would have on the field because I felt like I was on fire. I was extremely nervous...

I 0 much wanted our team to win, and also I wanted Jake to score three goals... Whatever he is going to ask from me afte he scores three goals, I am willing to give him right away no matter how many goals he scored. But I know that's not what he wanted.

Please, God! Please let him get one goal more... Pleasell!

I was praying from all my heart...

I think God has listened to my prayers... Jake was running towards the goal with the ball, and he was so close to scoring... He was like lightning!l! So fastil So stronglll He was going to scorell!

But the next second someone tripped him, and he falls to the ground

“That's illegaltt” I heard Sally screamed.

I didn't know if that is illegal or not, I couldn't even comprehend what has just happened.

He was going to score, and the next second he was on the ground holding his leg How that's possible?

I was standing up, placing both of my hands over my heart while tears running down my cheeks.

He was in extreme painli! My poor Jake is in extreme paint!

He was still on the ground and our physician was checking on him. It seemed like he can't even stretch his leg properly. My poor baby!

This was not the first time I saw him getting injured at a game. My heart always ached to see him in pain. But today it felt million times worse.

“I don't think he would be able to play further.” I heard Sally said next to me.

But I didn't say anything in reply. I didn't know what to say. I don't care if he couldn't play further in the match, but seeing him in that much pain. It is intolerable.

I wanted to run to him... Hold him from both of my hands... Comfort him in any way I can...

But I was helpless... I had to wait and just stair...

Sally was right... He couldn't play further in the match. He couldn't even walk. Our team’s physician held him from one sic and his assistant supported Jake from the other side. Even though he had support from both sides, Jake still walked with much difficulty.

Our whole team looked devastated with what just happened. We have only a few minutes available, and we lost our key player...

However, the player who tripped Jake got a red card, and in return, our team was offered a penalty kick.

This will be our last chance to win, we have to make this succeeded. Luke is the one who got to play the penalty kick. Everyone was again focussing on the match.

But my mind was distant from the game... I was thinking about my Jake... I couldn't see him from where I was. I think they took him to the player's rest area.

My poor Jake... He must be really pissed off right now because it is someone else's illegal movement that made him injur and stop him from scoring his third goal. I don't know why people do such illegal things on the field... This is a game... You have to be fair and respect others, isn't that the base of any sport?

However, Luke could succeed in the penalty kick. We could score another goal

Right after that goal, the game was ended, giving us the winning. 3-2 goals.

All our players and the supporters were cheering with the excitement. I was so happy for my team. They played fairly wit their skills, and they truly deserve this winning. But I couldn't be as excited as they are because I don't know how my Jake is...

After all the celebrations and handshakes with each other, players started to leave the ground. Jake didn't return to the ground. He should be seriously injured and in a lot of pain.

After players left the ground, everyone started to leave.

The girls in front of me were complaining that they couldn't get an autograph from Jake as they wished.

I was just sitting on my seat, thinking about what should I do now. I know I have to leave, but I couldn't without knowing I status.

“Let's go...” Sally said.

“Mmm... I said, thinking.

“Why? What's wrong?" she asked, concernedly.

Sarah... You can’t act stupid like this... Come back to your senses. You can stay here all day, but you won't get to know his status.

“Nothing... Since everyone is leaving the same time, it is a bit crowded.” I replied.

“Yeah... It is true...” she said, sitting back next to me.

We both stayed there for some time and after that left the stadium.

“Where do you live? I can give you a lift” Sally offered.

“Oh! Thank you, Sally. But I have some other work to attend too... 50 you may go.."l replied.

“Ah! Then okay... See you at uni, Sarah... Take Care...” she said, walking towards the car park.

“see you, Sally... Drive safely... I said in reply.

Then I started walking towards the bus stop thinking of what should I do next. I didn’t know if itis okay to call Jake at tha time. So I took my phone and dialed Luke's number.

He answered his phone after a few rings. Thank God!

“Hello... Luke's deep voice raised from the other side.

“Hello, Sorry for calling you now, Luke... But I want to know how he is?" I said trying my best to stay calm.

“We still don't know for sure... We are taking him to the hospital. Our physician said we need to get some X-Rays before coming to any conclusion.”

“Is...Is he in a lot of pain?" I asked while tears filled in my eyes.

“He is in pain..” he said after a small pause.

“But don't worry... We are with him. You may go home now. I will call you after we reach home.” he said.

“Okay... Thank you, Luke..” I replied.

Putting the phone back to my pocket, I sat on the metal bar at the bus stop. How long will it take to get him treated at the hospital? Would it be some serious injury? Would he be unable to walk for some time? Please God! don't let it be that serious... I can't bear seeing him in such a state... God! How much I love him? I have never felt this worried about anyone my entire life... I really didn't know, he means this much to me... Even thinking of him in pain breaks my heart...

I didn't feel like going home... 1 wish I knew where is Jake's house... Even though I went there once, I couldn't remember tt directions...

I decided to stay here until Luke calls me back...