-You've known all that just by watching? One of the players asks
Before Ethan could answer, Marc adds
-You've surprised us, it's true, but how can I trust that you'll know how to play properly this time?
-You won't know until you give me the opportunity, and I understand that your team has never been able to beat Jason's team, right? So even if they lose, your defeat was already predicted, or were you trying to use me as an excuse to justify your incompetence? (Said an empty-eyed Ethan)
-Hey, what's wrong with Ethan? He looks different (Lucia asks Aldora)
-I have no idea, doesn't he look like him and that look? I only saw him like that when he fought with Grandpa's bodyguards. But why did he suddenly get like that? There's no reason to be alert
While Aldora and Lucia whispered, an annoyed Marc with clenched fists stared at Ethan. The tension was such that no one dared to break the silence until a ball came out of nowhere and interrupted the tension
-oops, I dropped it, hahaha, (Jason said) I hope you're ready to lose
Hey! Aldora, would you like to go get a drink after my victory? You'll be better off with me than with those useless people, in fact I'll dedicate the winning goal to you hahaha
-what an idiot, he keeps going after you even though you don't even look at him (Lucia said)
-yes, he's unbearable. But our families do business together and I have to put up with him at my grandfather's request
-Ok, ok, what's going on here? You should be ready to play by now, I'm sorry Ethan but your performance was pathetic and I have no choice but to leave you out (the coach said)
-wait sir, let's let him play (Marc added, surprising everyone)
-Are you sure about that, Marc?
-Yes, I must say that I don't like you Ethan and I don't like the way you stick to Aldora all day, but I can see determination in your eyes and it seems that you have a lot of confidence in yourself, and as you said it is possible that this match is already lost but, "nobody disrespects my team" so for now I'm going to leave this subject aside and if we manage to win although I highly doubt it I will let it go but if you mess up again I promise you that I will make you regret your words.
The match starts both the public and the players of the opposing team were surprised to see that Ethan is playing again so they were confident for a sure victory
Ethan has the ball but this time he seems to know what to do and how to do it leaving everyone surprised, the speed at which he ran, the agility of his movements and level of his jumps could be compared to those of a professional.
As for the team, they simply separated the opposing team's players, leaving player 12 (Jacob) and Jason at the mercy of Ethan and Marc, who took advantage of their weaknesses to score basket after basket.
The team's coordination improved and the players focused on passing the ball to Marc and Ethan to score. The team quickly came back and the game was very tight. The end of the game was approaching, but they were still tied. The two teams stopped coming back one after another and it was very difficult to know who had the advantage.
2 minutes to go until the end of the game, it was all or nothing. There was a lot of pressure from Marc's team, especially since it would be the first time in years that there was a hope of winning. The nervous spectators cheered with shouts, "Come on, they say, one last effort, you can do it!"
The team went all out for the winning point. The Marc_Ethan duo was unstoppable, elbow to elbow, giving their last breath and PERIOD!!! You did it, gentlemen, the Wolves won after 4 years, everyone jumped on the court to celebrate the victory and elevate the champions, without a doubt this match will be remembered for a long time
-I must say that I was wrong about you Ethan, welcome to the team (Marc said)
-These are my boys, I knew it! I knew today was going to be my day (said the coach with tears in his eyes while making everyone laugh)
Aldora ran towards the players, where Marc was waiting for her with open arms but….
-You did great Ethan, I'm very proud of you (she said while giving him a bear hug)
-You did very well too Marc (said Lucia touching his hand)
-Yeah right, well it seems that your friend had her eyes on someone else the whole match (she said coldly while walking away)
-Where are you going Marc? Asks the coach. We'll be celebrating at Dumbo BBQ at 8pm, don't be late
- yes yes, see you there.
CLAYTON MANSION 17h.40
-I have been informed of Ethan's incredible skill in today's match, is that true? (Mr. Clayton asked his secretary)
-Yes sir, we don't know if it's because he already had experience or it was simply a stroke of luck, but what we do know is that this young man has an exceptional ability to adapt
-Well, then I did well to entrust him with the security of my granddaughter. But make sure it's not too obvious and that it doesn't attract attention, if your suspicions are true we don't want others to find out about Ethan's potential
-Yes sir, I will do so. By the way, your granddaughter informed me that you wouldn't be coming to dinner, apparently there will be a celebration at the Dumbo BBQ tonight, they will go buy some outfits from Ethan and meet directly there.
- At the Dumbo BBQ? That girl always does whatever she wants (Mr. Clayton sighed), I can't understand why she likes that junk food when she has the best chefs at home
-I think it's more for the company sir, young people like to spend time with each other and talk about things that only they understand
-Well, it seems that she's old enough not to spend time with her old grandfather. Make sure they don't come home late
-Aye sir.
Dumbo BBQ. 8:15 p.m.
The atmosphere is very pleasant, both the players, the students and the family members are celebrating remembering the incredible game this afternoon.
-Hello everyone! (said Aldora and Ethan)
-Here's the special guest (says the coach approaching them) Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for this incredible athlete
Everyone cheers Etan while Aldora looks for Marc in the crowd
-Have you seen Marc?
-I called him and he didn't answer, Lucía didn't answer the phone either (said one of the players)
-That brat! (added the coach) on top of the fact that I reminded him not to be late... does he think that because he has a victory he can go by my orders? He could already be entering through this door at this...
He couldn't continue when a voice interrupted him
-What are these threats about? We're already here (said Marc entering through the door and holding Lucía's hand)
-What's that? Are you and Lucía dating? (Asked Aldora)
-And what happens if it's like that? Is there a problem? (said Marc with a mysterious smile)