"You can place your bag on the bench, I 'll go get the ball and some water". Ronald said.
"Okay"
"Here you go" he said and gives her the water.
"So, what skills can you perform in basketball"
Ronald asked her while sipping the water.
"Apparently, nothing, but I can shoot the ball, but not too perfectly, today we did some shootings during the practice".
"Okay, then how about we start with perfecting your shooting skill".
They both put their water on the bench.
"So, to shoot a ball perfectly", Ronald said
"First, place your shooting hand underneath the ball you're your fingers widely spread, control with your fingertips and finger pads while your palm lightly touches the ball.
Then place your other hand on the side of the ball, which provides balance and control without pushing the ball during the shot".
As Ronald talks and performs the action to teach her, she watches him carefully.
"Before you shoot bend your knees and use your legs to push upward, to transfer your energy to the shoot.
Remember keep your elbow tucked in and aligned directly under the ball.
As you release the ball, fully extend your shooting arm towards the basket, flicking your wrist to give the ball backspin". Ronald explained
"Do you get it" Ronald asked
"Yeah" Tesa answered.
"Then why don't you try". Ronald said passing her the ball
"Okay" She responded on catching the ball.
She makes some moves but she still doesn't get the ball into the basket
"You'll have to fully extend this arm towards the basket, flicking your wrist to give the ball backspin whiles your elbow is tucked in." Ronald tells her whiles assisting her to make the shoot.
Eventually it enters the basket.
Tesa screams "we made the shoot" and gives Ronald a high five on his palm
They both smile at each other.
She then tries on her own, to her surprise the ball entered straight into the basket.
Ronald assesses her
''I think you'll catch soon. You are fast learner'' he said
"Yeah" Tesa replies shooting the ball again.
(The gate bell rings)
The gatekeeper runs to open the gate.
The car drives in and packs.
Elis, rushed out of the car to hag his brother, but upon seeing the girl standing next to him, he asked
"Who are you and what's your name"
"I'm Theresa and you?"
"I'm Elis, Ronald's brother".
"Oh okay"
"Is she your girlfriend, did you bring her home to introduce her to mum and dad, that at last you've got a girlfriend" Elis asked Ronald.
Ronald and Theresa both stare at each other.
Seeing this Elis said running towards the house, "looks like I'm right, I'll be the first to tell mum and dad.
Before Ronald could shout, Theresa shouted "no I'm not his girlfriend, I'm just here to practice basketball" But it was of to no use because he turned a deaf ear and bellowed
''I waiting for you, Ronald''
''Your brother is quite stubborn'' tesa said
''Yeah''
''I think I must get going. You need to have some time for your brother''
''Noo, he's just kidding''
''Anyways it's getting late and my mom will be expecting me''
''Okay, see you tomorrow''
''bye''
Annie's House
''I'm home'' Annie bellows.
'' It's like today you're late, did you pass by your friend's house''
''Noo, we had a long day at the court, we didn't close early'' Annie said as she lies on the sofa feeling listless
''Oh okay. why don't you go wash up while I prepare dinner''
''Sure'' She gets up recklessly and goes to her room to have a quick bath
Few minutes later….
''I'm back, hope you prepared something classy and filling
''I made macaroni and cheese"
''Wow, that's great'' Annie replied excited.
She pulls out a chair and sits. They begin to eat whiles chatting
''How was your day'' Annie asked
''wonderful, I literally slept the whole day; I mean after bringing you your sports bag
''You took a day off?''
''Yeah, I had to because I was having headaches''
''Oh okay. Anyways how is Stella?
''She's fine, I just had a video call with her when you were in your room''
''Oh okay''
''I see you're becoming used to her. That's good''
''Yeah, I never knew she was a nice and virtuous girl''
''What's her dad's occupation?'' I pretended to ask
''He's a businessman''
''At which company. Is it a renowned company?''
''Yeah, Airedon home accessories''
''Does he own the company?''
''Yeah, how did you know?''
"That doesn't matter, but Stella is now the manager of the company."
"Yeah, how did you know that too".
''I saw her entering the company so I followed her to see what she was about''
"How about you, how did you know"
"I attended her handing over ceremony"
"So that was the ceremony you told me you were attending"
"Yeah"
"Why didn't you tell me"
"That's because you weren't interested in her matter, besides you were going out with your friends."
''Were you actually spying on her? Was it when she saw you at the mall the other day.'' He asked in disbelieve
''Yeah, but not exactly spying, I just wanted to know more about her, if she's morally upright and honest''
''Seriously'' Drake said standing up from the table with his plate in his hand.
"So why didn't you tell me that her father was the owner and now she is the new manager, has her father approve your relationship?''
''No, he just knows me as her friend from university, so he doesn't know about our relationship'' he said whiles washing the plate.
''So, when are you guys going tell him''
''Someday, anyway, good night" Drake said as he walked away.
"Okay"