"Team 2; this is Bravo Sierra; we are being followed by a black motorbike. I will find a different route please block him."
Aila looked behind them and she saw it too, it scared her it was a black bike with a man in black pants and a black leather jacket with a black helmet. He was creepy; this is the first time Aila felt like she is in real danger.
When Bryan was sure that he lost the one following them, he proceeded to drive to Aila's mansion. But when they arrived, he noticed the bike a few blocks from Aila's home. He immediately contacted his backup to go and follow the man on the bike, but as soon as the black rider saw the backup he left as fast as the speed of light.
Aila's security around the mansion was beefed up. Bryan informed her that he has to take her to and from school to be safe until the issue of the black biker is resolved.
The next day, Aila has a game, but it will be held in their university this time, they have the home-court advantage. The gymnasium was packed with students from their university and from other universities. Aila's fans were also there and this time they have big posters of her photoshoot and even named their clique "Ailanatics".
While warming up, Aila was stretching when the crowd jester was interacting with Aila's fans; she was accommodating to them, she waved and gave them flying kisses.
"Oops, what do we have here?" the crowd jester suddenly said on the microphone, then the crowd went wild; Aila looked around, her teammates pointed behind her.
Yhuan arrived with a bouquet of white roses in one hand and a bag of energy drinks in the other.
Yhuan handed Aila's teammates the energy drinks and he knelt in front of Aila.
"I'm sorry Love." He looked up to Aila to meet her gaze and offered the bouquet of flowers to her.
Aila made him stand up quickly because many were already looking at them; she held her hands and pulled him towards their bench. The crowd was still going gaga over the drama that just unfolded before them.
"Forgive me, Love, I was such a jerk to you." Aila hugged Yhuan and whispered to him.
"I forgive you, Love. I love you… thank you for the flowers."
"What a lucky guy! I guess the basketball goddess is not single anymore!" the crowd jester was teasing Aila's fans.
The game started and as expected Aila was playing well, three-point shot after three-point shot they were all nothing but net. The first half ended and the players went to their locker room. Aila spoke briefly with Yhuan and told him that they will be entering the dugout. He suddenly kissed her cheeks before they parted.
Aila was surprised because she is aware that there are many eyes on her today and she did not want any issue regarding public display of affection.
She retreated and ran towards her teammates. Yhuan saw Bryan looking intently at them, he did not look happy. Seeing Bryan that way Yhuan could barely conceal his joy, he let out a faint smile. Yhuan was so cocky that he was able to show off his relationship with Aila.
The second half of the game started and Aila's team was up with a comfortable lead. She was again the best player of the game with 32 points, 13 assists, and 7 steals. She was asked for a quick interview, she obliged and answered all questions regarding the game, and she also thanked her loyal fans. However, when she was asked about Yhuan's surprise and their relationship her answer was simple.
"I want to keep those things private; thank you for understanding" her sweet smile was enough for the interviewer to accept her refusal to answer.
She then went back to their locker to freshen up; she wore a black fitted shirt and denim shorts which was matched well with her red drawstring bag and black and red Js. As she exited the locker she saw Bryan, she approached him and told him that Yhuan will walk her down the bus stop and he should wait for her there, he agreed and said goodbye to Aila.
Yhuan saw them talk; it looked like they are very comfortable with each other. Yhuan's fists were clenched in rage.
"Hi, Love! Thank you for waiting for me." Aila waived at Yhuan and run towards him.
"It is my pleasure to be the one who gets to wait for you like this." Yhuan and his grand words again.
Aila held his hands and again, they walked hand in hand towards the bus stop. They were just in time they boarded the bus right away. They sat together, Aila embraced Yhuan's arm and softly rested her head on his shoulder.
"Love, I just want to know how I can convince you to be secure in yourself, and in our relationship, I'll do anything love..."
Yhuan blushed at what he heard from Aila. He smiled cheekily and tugged his reddened ear.
Aila thought about Yhuan's unusual reaction.
"OMG, could he be thinking of..."
Aila slapped Yhuan on the shoulder and laughed at him; "Hey Love, no dirty thoughts please..."
"What? I was just thinking about a kiss, come on here." Yhuan pouted his lips and pointing it out to Aila.
Aila quickly placed her fingers on his lips and kissed his cheeks. Yhuan grabbed her hand and kissed it a couple of times. Aila's face was flushed; her man surely knows how to make her heart flutter. A few minutes later they reached Aila's stop. Yhuan was frustrated with how fast the moment with Aila on the bus ended.
"Thanks Love, I'll see you tomorrow." Aila winked and smiled at Yhuan.
Yhuan was watching Aila walk towards the direction of her home when he noticed Bryan's car, he parked on the sidewalk and picked up Aila.
Anger seared through him when he saw what had just happened; he was cracking his knuckles and while thinking of Bryan.
"Bryan, Bryan, you chose the wrong guy to mess with; I will make sure to make you suffer."