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Carmen’s POVI didn’t have the luxury of time to think much about Terry’s change of mind as the whistle went off, and everyone heard it.“It is time for the game to begin!” The announcement came.My heartbeat increased, and I held my hands in front of my chest, closed my eyes quickly, and said a quick player.“God, please, help Chase today, and let him be excellent in today’s game,” I prayed quietly.I couldn’t explain it, but I felt so deeply for Chase that I wanted him to win, and this was more than the desires of a manager. It was the desire of a girl who had fallen for a boy who would never look in her direction because she wasn’t his spec. Regardless, I would always want the best for Chase, and I would work hard enough to ensure that he got the success he deserved. Chase Maddox worked hard enough, and he deserved every recognition and success he could get.“The players are lining out now,” the announcer stated.Everyone went almost quiet when they began to walk out.The players

Chase’s POVIt was getting close to the time, and we would soon be lined out to play, but I noticed that the entire room was quiet.Sean Noble was absent.If he was here, he would have been talking loudly, bragging about skills he didn’t have, and trying to draw all attention to himself, but because he was absent, everyone was quiet.I noticed that they were all trying to meditate, or think about the game. They all seemed a little sober even though this wasn’t their first tournament game. The only new person here was me.Anyway, I felt the urge to urinate, and I got up.“Better now than later when I am at the pitch,” I muttered to myself as I made my way to the restroom.I thought the restroom would be easy to locate, but I realized that it wasn’t. By the time I realized that I had missed my way, I found myself in a hallway that seemed like a private area. I turned to leave, but when I heard voices, I stopped.“I am trying my best, dad,” a male voice said grumpily.I recognized the vo

Carmen’s POV“As soon as the players come out and you hear the announcement to begin the game, you already know what to do, right?” I asked the cheerleaders after finding the perfect spot for them.“Yes, we do,” they all responded.“Excellent!” I said.Then I allowed them to get settled in while I called Nora. I hadn’t seen her, because I didn’t go in with Chase, but I needed to find out if she was doing her job. She might not like that I was buzzing her all the time, but then again, I wanted nothing less than perfection.Fortunately, she picked up.“Are you in there?” I asked Nora.“Yes, I am,” she answered.This time around, she didn’t sound irritated.I guess she was also feeding her eyes with a lot of handsome players, and that was enough to cheer her up.“Did you capture the moments like I asked you to?” I asked her.“Yes, and I am still on it. I am the best in this job, and you shouldn’t have to worry,” she said.“Does Chase seem bothered about your presence?” I asked her.“He

Chase’s POVAfter Terry left, I tried to get the conversation out of my head, but I was disturbed.Carmen might be gone even before the game was over, and I didn’t know how I felt about it. I tried to convince myself that it was the best thing to do. It was what I wanted, and since I couldn’t do it, Terry might as well help me out with it, but then again, I could barely get it off my chest.Some of the top officials came into the room where all the players were gathered after we were done getting dressed; they were three men, and I recognized them from the games I had watched online.“I see you all are well set,” one of them said.They exchanged handshakes with everyone.“I am the best hockey player of the season; I have an award to proof it,” Sean Noble bragged loudly as he shook the men.“Having an award is one thing, but showing your skills on the pitch is another, and that is exactly what we are here to see,” one of the men said.Sean Noble was quite embarrassed, but he tried to c

Chase’s POVRoger James and Philip Trust had a few words to say to us, which wasn’t a surprise because they had said all that they needed to say before now.And then we got into the long car and began the drive to the venue.Benjamin sat close to me. Till now, he was still the only player who came close enough. The others were still hanging around Sean Noble and playing loyal to him.“How are you feeling?” Benjamin asked me, striking up a conversation.“Normal,” I answered, a little confused by the question. “Isn’t that how I am supposed to feel?” I asked him.“Well, I wouldn’t be surprised because you have been really excellent at all your games. When I joined the big league, I almost passed out in agitation on my first game,” Benjamin revealed.I wondered briefly how the likes of Benjamin, and some of the other players had gotten to the big league before I did when clearly, none of them were half as good as I had been. Maybe someday, I might be able to ask him about it without mak

Carmen’s POVChase still seemed very upset, but I didn’t allow that to deter me. All through the day yesterday, I was working really hard to ensure that Chase not only performed in his first tournament game, but that he also got the most publicity.“You just go on and join the other players. According to the arrangement, I cannot drive with you, but I am right behind you,” I told Chase when he just stared at me speechlessly.After Chase left, I turned to the cheerleaders.“We all recall what our assignment looks like, right?” I asked them and they nodded. “Great! Now, let’s get going,” I said.We followed in the direction that Chase had gone, but while he would be going with Roger James and Philip Trust and the other hockey players, I had also made arrangements on how to get there with the cheerleaders.I could already feel the tension in the air, and maybe that was why Chase was still being moody. He was probably thinking about the game.This wasn’t the first time I had seen him in