I got home, I wanted to prepare something, but I already ate something at Mr. Johnson's shop, and I am saving money, to get a present for Christabel. I didn't give her anything on her birthday, I wasn't happy, I must find something tangible to offer,
the next day came in with a bink of eye. After today, the judo competition will start, we will be going to alpha high school, they are the ones hosting it this year. I came early and run through some practice, everybody was training hard, the coach was impressed, I left to watch, Christabel practice, the student on the seat for the basketball court was counting, they weren't many, so I sat in front. I watch their game closer they are still making that same mistake, they only pass the ball to Christabel to score point , if only they have another person, who can score point. The game was almost done, I left without Christabel seeing me. On my to the exit, I saw students coming in, they all want to watch the boys practice. This is why Christabel wasn't happy that day. They never win. I waited for Christabel in the entrance to the court, she came out, seeing me she was actually surprised, I am waiting for you, I said. Christabel and Walked to our quiet place. We had some snacks. You should change your playing style, it doesn't suit you guys. But it was Marcel idea Christabel said. I see Marcel wants only Christabel to score. You guys should at least have another person that can score point, you get tired when, you are the only one and the opponent will mark you, you guys becomes the prey then. Christabel stared at me covering one eye, her eye glistening. Did you watch our practice, she said slowly, with that tone, I fell for, yes I did I finally replied after a moment.(he was able to scan our problems with just a practice game, he is something else, what have come over him. It seems like I am the one now shy) thanks Sam, Christabel said softly. I began to smile uncontrollable, I never knew, you had a great smile, she added. My face turn red, what is happening to me, I turned to another direction to catch myself. Let get to work I finally said, taking an expansive breath. We went for extra classes and later left for Mr. Johnson's shop, I came home late. I was tired we, had to do Marcel portion, he did come to the shop, well, I don't really care, more money if he doesn't come. I couldn't go to the bed to lie down,, so I slept on the couch. Imagine me sleeping on the couch comfortably.The judo competition begins, we promise to come early for the judo competition, I wasn't feeling healthy today, I think it malaria. I haven't been exposed to mosquito bites before. I manage to come to school, we did some run through. We were to set at 9pm. I went to my quiet place, I lie down there and soon slept off. After a while, I felt somebody touch me, it must be a girl, her hands were soft, she went for my neck, she touched it and left, my temperature was hot by that time. Later she came again, she hits me slightly but I barely got up, she assisted me in getting up to sitting level, take this, she said, handing me some pills, I took it, and she handed me a cup of water, I could barely see by now, so I couldn't recognize her. She rested me on her lap, I felt warmth, I had slept on a rough surface before. She touched me on my forehead and rested me perfectly on her lap, what came to my mind was Christabel, I kept repeating it on my mind or so I thought, I wasn't sure anymore. Minutes later the person left, but she put a cloth for me to rest my head, by now I was getting better already, I tried to get a glance, "don't stress yourself" she said, her voice was that of a princess. After she left , the judo competition rang in my head like a bell. I quickly stood up, I checked time on my phone 11pm, "oh shit I am late, I rushed out of the school, on finding out, that they have left. I ran has my legs could carry me. I finally got to alpha high school, I tried to enter, but the gatekeeper refuse to let me in, I was stuck there for over 20 minutes, he kept saying, that thieves enter the school pretending to be students. Luckily for my one of the judo student was sent on an errand, he came, told the man, that I was one of them, before he let me in. I was sweating awful, but I kept my stands, inside alpha high school was beautiful, well-designed, it was all tiled, he led me to the arena where it is being held, immediately we entered, there was air conditioner cooling the environment, my heat was transfer some minutes inside, the event has begun Long.James and Chris has long been displaying their new moves, we had nothing to worry about, I said in my mind. We already defeat reigns high school, it was only Cambridge left. James was in place to fight for alpha High while Chris was to fight in Cambridge, coach I said approaching him. Where were you, we searched everywhere, I wasn't feeling good, so I fell asleep, "are you okay now" he said hold my two hands. Chris came out to fight against Cambridge high school, his opponent was a big one, he will have to use of the moves I showed him, that will be effective against big people. Soon the match begin, Chris was doing well, he had almost got an ippon, but it wasn't enough, so he got a waza-ari. He tried to pull his moment but, he lost his balance and the opponent seized the opportunity he throws Chris up perfectly and landed him on the ground, we already knew he had lost but some of us kept saying "pull yourself together, you can still win". Chris wasn't able to shake out of the pinned
Alpha high school as also qualify for the final round. The final round was only one opponent. He entered the tatami, I quickly recognize him as the boy from Mr. Johnson's shop. The one with a water can. This will be interested, I smiled. Him to recognize me from his facial reaction I could tell, but he will underestimate me given that, they know that James is the strongest judoka among us. I looked around to get an insight of my surroundings, I spotted someone unusual, it was Christabel, what was she doing in alpha high school, she was breathing heavily I could tell, her face looked worried, she was staring at our team, trying to find something. But she didn't succeed, her face look pale, then she looked at my direction and spotted me, I was staring at her, she stepped backward, she placed one of are hands-on her heart. She wanted to say something but for some reason, she couldn't. She later walked to where our team is. the game was about to begin, I heard he was the best in alpha hi
Marcel was staring at me from close quarters, Christabel was close to me holding my bag. "I want to go home" I said to Christabel, she handed the bag over to me and drop it, we both quickly tried to catch it out head jam each other, "sorry" I said, but it seems like she purposely did it. She raised her head and said, "your head is hot" she said stretching her hands to touch my neck, wow, your body is really hot. I will walk you home she said, I tried to refuse, but I couldn't, or maybe I didn't put more effort, I won't make it home, If someone doesn't help carry my stuff. Christabel carry my bag and stuffs that I brought along, call Mr. Johnson that I won't be coming I said with a fainting voice. I will, she said while assist me as we walk to the entrance of the school. I raise my head to look forward, and I saw Marcel waiting for us. Christabel, where are you going, he said with a demanding voice. Sam is sick, I want to help him home, Christabel replied swiftly. He can walk himself,
Christabel wakes up early, she reads through the books, she collected, it was good. She felt something on her neck. She quickly realized that it was Sam necklace. She lifted it up and smiled for no reason. she dives up quickly like she had something important. Its Saturday morning. Everyone was still asleep, being tired of the week stress. Christabel's family case was different. They have all woken up, they had a small garden to attend. All family hands must be on deck, they finished the maintenance quickly today. It usually takes them 2 hours, but this time was just an hour. Christabel made it possible, she worked like a cheetah. They had breakfast. Christabel helped her siblings with their books. After she was done she got dressed and have to leave for work, her mom already told her what they lack in the house. "Both Simon and Anita needs new books, "she said. Christabel had been in charge of Simon and Anita. Her parents provide food in the table. Her father Mr. Smith works has a H
Few moments, after Marcel left, christabel called Sam again, Sam picked the call, hey christabel he said, "Sam are called this morning but, you didn't answer is everything alright, you got me worry" christabel voice out immediately she heard Sam voice. "I was busy, and I didn't see any missed calls, well, am actually free, you can come over for some tips" Sam said, christabel got excited on hearing this, but she refused, remembering what happened last time. I really don't want tips now, she said. "Okay" Sam said, I wanted to show you possible questions from the novel "a dark face" Sam added with a low tone. Christabel quickly rush out the word "wait" I will come over, she had problem in read that particular novel. Is as if he knows what her difficulty was. I will be there in an hour, she added. Sam said okay and ended the call. She rush inside to get something pleasing on, she ended up wearing her best dress. an hour later she, find herself in a place she wanted to avoid coming again
Marcel came with his dad to their favorite restaurant. It has been long they visited, he wanted to invite christabel but, she refused. They already booked a spot. The restaurant was outdoor. Table was arrange outside, while the main shop, where the workers bring out people's orders. The owner of the shop was talking to Marcel dad. She asked Marcel to get go get their orders, so Marcel left them, on getting to the main shop, he heard a familiar voice, he turned around, quickly, trying to pinpoint the location of that familiar voice. He soon spotted christabel and Sam, he was filled with rage immediately. Furious with anger, he walked straight to their table and hit it hard with his hands. Sam push christabel before the impact and the damage affected him only. The table on Sam was on the floor. Christabel and Sam immediately turn to the direction of the person with fear. "Marcel" christabel yelled standing up from the floor. "What the meaning of this" she tried to push Marcel, but he he
Mr Johnson got home, he was really mad in his mood, you got tell. "Marcel" he called. he came out immediately, "explain yourself" Mr Johnson said, watching him. "I thought he was, harassing her" Marcel said with a stammering tone. "you thought" Mr Johnson looked at him closely. "christabel yelled", that why I acted that way. he quickly knees on the floor, "am sorry, it won't happen again, I don't want my best friend to get hurt".Mr Johnson took a deep breath, you shouldn't apologize to me, but the people you offended,you where never like this, Mr Johnson said, finding a answer to it. do you like christabel. "no she just my friend" Marcel quickly replied. if you do like her Mr Johnson added, you shouldn't behave like this in her presence, your score is zero, right now.marcel looked another direction, apologize to sam and christabel, you even hurt her knee, Mr Johnson stands up. especially sam, I don't want to explore on what happened today, I have promised your mom, that I won't punish
Christabel came late to school. Marcel was waiting for her at the gate. "Hey christabel" he said, spotting her in the junction. Christabel, mom beg for Marcel forsake.christabel doesn't care about her parent's decision. She had known Marcel since childhood, they have been friends. He has never acted this way before. Maybe he has issues with Sam. But Sam is a nice guy that doesn't provoke anybody. I am not going to forgive unless he apologized to Sam, she finally concluded in her mind.Christabel ignores Marcel at the gate, she pretend, he was a statue. Marcel quickly follow her am sorry, he said. Christabel walking fast, not listening to his words. I have already apologized to Sam Marcel finally said. "I did the wrong things" please Marcel said standing, staring at christabel as, she walks away. This was hard for christabel, but lately Marcel have done many, and she can't keep ignoring them.christabel finally face Marcel, she likes to express her dislike for someone, before it gets wo