Chapter 24 - The Bet

"Everyone get ready and warm up properly, even the non players today will have to warm up." - Tezuka

There's a total of 3 tennis courts that we will be using.

The match ended for today and Rebecka, Ian, and Eric won.

THE NEXT DAY - Wednesday

Since Mario and I are competing against one another on friday, he doesn't talk nor look at me. Although I was kind of bothered when he talks to me, I still hope to be friends with him.

As I walk out through the door, Mario passed me. He didn't say anything and kept walking.

Mario's thoughts

Sorry Rea, no matter what I need to win this!

Rea's thoughts

Why must my opponent be him?

Walking to the cafeteria, I heard..

- : why did you make Rea compete with Mario?

It's sounds like Amy's voice so I decided to listen. Anyways my name is mentioned.

Ryo : I don't know what you're talking about.

Amy : Don't lie!

Ryo : ...

Amy : I don't know for what reason. Are you jealous that they eat together?

Ryo : No!

Hearing that made me sad, I would've been happy if he was jealous. What am I thinking about?! I'm the only one who likes him. He doesn't even remember me at all.

I left and went to the library I didn't eat lunch nor breakfast earlier.

Ryo's thoughts

You're right Amy, What am I doing?🤦🏻‍♂️

TENNIS CLUB

"Captain's not here again, and will be back on monday. For now, I would like you all to warm up." - Amy

1 hour later....

"We'll start the 3 matches now, players go to your assigned courts." - Tezuka

During the game....

Rebecka : Hi?☺️ I'm Rebecka

Rea : Hi, I'm Rea

Rebecka : How long have you been playing tennis?

Rea : Since I was 8 years old. I kind of stop though.

Rebecka : Hmm

Rea : By the way, congrats you won the match☺️. You were really great!

Rebecka : It's nothing, I pretty much gave all my free time on tennis, because of someone. *serious* *looks at Mario*

Rebecka : Rea? Have you ever love anyone? someone you're willing to sacrifice everything?

Rea : No...

Although I said no, Ryo popped out my head. However how about him? (first crush)

Rebecka : hmm, got to go. I'm gonna watch my friend's match. See ya!

Rea : Bye 👋🏻

Rebecka : *left*

- : Hey!

Rea : *turns her head to look at who's talking*

Mario : You'll lose! *serious*

Rea : Huh? how can you be so sure? *angry*

Mario : Then, let's make a bet.