The Ball Behind the Love of the Court

130. Translucent City Team

Tell stories while occasionally taking a breath this on a quiet night. As well as the pain enveloped the ocean between the sound of the heart and the wind.

What should I say with this pain. If they come when they are happy, they can heal me. Then they strike back until they get the burden of the stabbing pain in the heart. To give back wounds.

"Help me wipe these tears bo, help me smile again" a familiar conversation. Because they only see and hear but don't reply.

"Hiksss, hiksss" a cold night accompanied by thick tears.

These tears can be stored for a long time. Don't keep flowing and make me even more hurt in my heart. Can these tears change, from poignant tears to tears of happiness. But it feels so hard.

My night was late with Isak's endless crying. Tears flow throughout the room, even heard by the walls here.

Today I have a training schedule at the tarkam club. So very early in the morning I cleaned myself, worshiped and cooked to eat. Then hurry to go to the training ground.

06.10

"It seems like it's still morning, but it's nothing. I just went to Riki's place"

I hurried away and did not forget to say goodbye to my mother.

When mom asked me why I didn't stop by her house last night, I could only lie if it was a lot of schoolwork. I fell asleep because I cried so long ago.

"Okay, ma'am, Key's going to practice first"

"What do you want between the fathers?"

"No, ma'am, let Key go alone"

"Alright, be careful, son"

A hug that makes me comfortable even a little. At least can treat the wound yesterday although not completely.

This morning I went to the training ground, not forgetting to stop by Riki and Abi sir. Talk even if only a few minutes while waiting for the angkot to come.

At this time I also rarely chat with the two of them, in addition to busy at school I also have a busy practicing ball. So we only meet if there is free time.

"Ki, how was your sister's school. Is there any high school money?"

"Alhamdulillah Key, although there are those who wait but not much. It's all because of your money"

The limited cost makes Riki has a large dependency. Not infrequently his sister's school money is a lot of arrears.

Fortunately I have savings money that I save from the bonus results when I finish competing, although not much at least can relieve Riki.

"It's okay, it's been your fortune. I hope your sister studies hard to become a great person"

"Ready Key, I'll always watch my sister always. And thank you so much for your help Key" I smiled.

Riki's a hard-working kid, he really deserves all this. I also will not stay silent if my friend is in trouble while I am happy to waste money.

"Where's Abi's brother?"

"It looks like he's sick, because yesterday he just opened the stall until the afternoon"

I saw Mr. Abi's shop empty and closed. Usually there are people who replace sales but this time there is none. He said that the person also could not keep the stall on the grounds that there was a family interest, said Riki.

"Key, what's your biggest wish you want to achieve right now? "

"Being a great footballer, getting into the Indonesian women's national team" said me cheerfully.

"That's all? " i'm shaking.

"The main thing is that I want to collect all the love through the ball. I want my lost love to become one" Riki fell silent listening to my vent.

I want to get into the national team and join the retainer of the inside. Because I think with the eating balls I'll find the lost love and get together to be one between me and love becomes a story.

"I'm glad to hear that, because you have such a high spirit for it" Riki said.

"True, until whenever my dreams stay the same. I hope you don't lose your current love" Riki smiled and hugged me as a sign of friendship.

"If I leave first yes, look the angkot has come"

"Yes Key, you be careful"

"Ready boss"

While in the questionnaire, my face was agitated because there was no reply to a message from David. Ari and Yuri also did not contact me, what was wrong with them if I was guilty.

Brother Dika also changed his mobile number, as well as father can not be contacted all. It seems that they deliberately broke this relationship between Indonesia and America.

"Left sir"

"Yes neng"

"Hmm, what paper is this" I found a paper in my Hoodie bag as this hand went in to warm itself from the morning air.

\*\*\*\*

Son, I'm sorry I couldn't be a good father. I love you so much, son, I don't want you to bear this. But you went to America for a reason you can't say. I can only give you this message, and I promise to send you money for your living expenses. You take good care of yourself, hopefully when you return to Indonesia we can meet again.

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What should I do, cry or laugh reading this letter. Maybe dad sent us yesterday when we hugged. And this letter says that my father loves me.

"Key, just came"

"Eh Ani" I was surprised by her snapping which brushed my shoulder hard.

I immediately kept this letter tightly into the bag and walked back with Ani as if nothing had happened.

While these eyes are still able to hold the dam of water that feels like it wants to slide freely but no matter what, I want these tears to come back either in my heart or in my mind.

"You yourself? "

"Well, I am alone"

"Key I want to talk to you about something"

"What's? " The look in his eyes came closer to my face.

It seemed like there was something he wanted to say from the bottom of his heart. Every now and then, his eyes lurked right and left to make sure no one was coming in this locker room.

"What, hey? " It turns out my patience is as thin as a tissue. While Ani is still in a state of lurking.

I don't understand what he wants to do. Because his eyes seem to be detective scouts. I think I want to touch his eyes.

"Yesterday there was someone talking about you, after our match outside the city was over" I approached and was very interested in what Ani was talking about.

"Who? And why talk about me Ani? "

"Is it deserted here? " His eyes were still wary for fear that someone might come.

"They want........"

"Morning" Sahutku and Ani simultaneously.

We return to our activities with a pair of football boots and prepare for practice while waiting for friends who have not arrived.

Practice as usual with increased concentration. Even though yesterday we won and won the championship, then the next training must be more vigorous not a mediocre exercise.

"Keyla, come here" Coach Jaka called me to pull over from the field.

"What's the Coach? "

"This is a notification letter from the manager, that your contract will expire in a month because you get a call from the city to conduct the next inter-city tournament" My eyes widened to listen to the explanation given.

"Really Coach? "

"True Key, congratulations because of the ability you have and your hard work. Then we cannot deny that you are accepted in a big city team" he explained to me.

"Yeyyy, Thank you so much Coach" I hugged Coach Jaka with a lot of fun.

My body jumped up in excitement so that made some of my friends notice me. They have a high curiosity, especially I jump with excitement like an obscure person.

"Remember, I hope you play well there. Show your ability to penetrate into the squad of the young Garuda princess. And one more thing don't disappoint me as your coach" Gentle advice was given by a coach acting as a father in this team.

"Ready Coach, get it done" I kissed the notice proudly. I was finally able to break into the game from the city team and was able to open up a great opportunity to gain a lot of experience.

\*prittt\*

"Please gather before this exercise is dissolved"

All the players gathered on the sidelines. Every time the training is finished, there is always a group because there will be an evaluation from the coach.

After yesterday's win, this month there is no schedule to do a major tournament. So we still have to follow the training session to increase stamina.

If there is an impromptu tarkam game then we are ready to carry out the tarkam game. The important thing is not to stay silent and not to hone the skills that already exist.

"Please pay attention, your friend has a place on the women's soccer team in town. He will undergo selection to enter the core team that will compete at the provincial level" explained Coach Jaka

"Huh really? "

"So son, I also want to"The little thunders that whisper from ear to ear.

" Keyla come here" I'm standing next to Coach Jaka.

"Good Coach"

"Look, he is Keyla, I hope there will be a new Keyla in the team"

\*prok, prok, prok\*

"What a great Key"

"True key, great" Patches and congratulations from team mates. I'm glad to see them feel what happiness I'm getting right now.

"Thank you guys" I'm glad they welcomed me so enthusiastically and congratulated me so much.

"Good kids, my expectations are huge on you guys. Your success is my success too. I'll be so happy to see you on TV as great players"

The warm words from Coach Jaka touched the day of us all. The speech is a testament to the sincerity of a coach who teaches selfless science and always does so with sincerity.

After the meeting we cleaned ourselves up to hurry home.

"Crazy Key, your name can go to the city team. Hmmm, when can I play like you" Ani's face suddenly moody because considering she is still undeveloped.

"Calm down, there's still time ahead. Do not be discouraged, if today can not then there will be tomorrow" I give him the spirit so that he always has a purpose in the course of his life.

"Oh yes Key you should not forget yes to me, if later your name has spread in this country"

"Hahahah, you could have. I will not forget your name. The name of a friend who accompanied me to this day" We laughed together in the arms of friendship. Walk out of the dressing room to go home.

"Keyyyy"

"Ari, yuri" I immediately hugged the two of them tightly.

I was surprised to see them without news from yesterday and now come suddenly to my training ground. It feels funny, they miss being together.

"Hey Ani"

"Hi" Sapa Ari and Yuri to him. The three of them knew each other even though they were not very familiar.

"Key let's go home, I want to tell you a lot of things"

"What's? "

"Come, come with me"

"Awhile"

I approached Ani to offer her to come home with me. But Ani refused, saying she was being picked up by her father.

I finally left Ani sitting alone in the training area. Indeed the atmosphere is quiet, but there is still a security guard who guards it.

"Well, you be careful here, Ani. I'm first yeah"

"Hmmm yes key... " I turned to Ani, but Yuri pulled my hand to speed things up because there was something they wanted to show.

I thought I was still worried, I was pensive in the car when I saw Ani wanted to say something. His face looked worried as he looked at me, but I didn't know what he wanted to say.

"Astaghfirullah, I forgot"

"Why Key? "

"Can we go back to Ani again? "

"Why really? "

"There's something I want to talk to him about"

I forgot something, Ani wanted to say something to me about someone saying my name. But his lips stopped as Ira walked into the dressing room.

I knew that his face was anxious because he wanted to say the delayed thing earlier.he said that the person was related to my life. But I don't know because Ani hasn't finished her words.

ANI POV

"Don't you know, Dad picked her up a long time ago. Where the sky is getting hot again" I muttered while looking at the phone a few times but there was no answer from my father. I've called him many times but haven't been picked up yet.

I don't know if the road is still stuck. Or is he on duty in his office. I also became afraid because the atmosphere of the audition training ground was quiet there was no one.

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