The remembrance

Avery still remembered the day of the championship game like it was yesterday. He was a senior in high school, and he had been a star player in the soccer team all season. The pressure was on, and he was determined to lead his team to victory.

But as the game progressed, Avery started to feel the weight of his parents' expectations on his shoulders. They were in the stands, cheering him on, but he couldn't help but feel like he was letting them down.

Despite his efforts, the game didn't turn out the way he hoped. They lost, and Avery felt like he had failed. He walked off the field, his head hung low, and met his family in the stands.

His father's disappointment was evident as he approached Avery. "What happened out there? You were supposed to lead the team to victory, not let them down like this," he said, his voice laced with anger.

Avery's heart sank. He knew how much his father had invested in his soccer career, and he couldn't bear to see the disappointment in his eyes. "I'm sorr