The Era Of Footballer

Chapter 15 - Football Competition

The atmosphere became awkward because of one Diego remark.

Diego was purified with an aura that was like explaining his evil idea.

"Well, Sarr .." said Diego slowly approached Sarr. Ninda quickly raised her hand to the side, putting up a body to protect Sarr.

"I know your idea, Diego. Sarr should not play football" said Ninda firmly with squinting eyes.

Sarr who was bent could only be silent, but Rigla saw both of Sarr's hands being clenched tightly until they trembled slightly.

Diego brought his face closer to Ninda's face, who was staring at him. Diego then shifted his head and asked Sarr, "Are you sure you don't want to play ball?"

Sarr still bowed without saying.

Ninda deg-degan, she is afraid that Sarr will accept Diego's invitation. He kept saying in his heart "Stay still, Sarr."

A minute has passed. Diego sighed seeing no response from Sarr. Diego re-enforced his body and said, "Rigla, Hamka, let's take a look at the other clubs."

Diego turned his back, greeted him with his right hand and said, "Then we'll excuse you. Sorry for interrupting." And then walk away leaving the club room.

Rigla says nothing, turns around and walks after Diego, who has left the clubroom while Hamka bows and runs after Diego and Rigla, who have left the clubroom. The door was closed by Hamka from the outside, leaving Sarr still hunched over and an awkward atmosphere among the members of the sewing club.

"Sarr .. remember your promise to me" said Ninda lowering her hand.

Sarr's annoyed face that was still facing down showed how eager he was to accept Diego's invitation.

***

The three then looked at the existing clubs one by one, but did not enter the club room as they entered the sewing club room. They only see from the glass window of the existing club room, and if the activities of the club are on the field, then the three only see from a distance.

The time has shown at 5 pm, all three have seen every club that has started their respective club activities. All three are in the corner of the terrace of a low-walled school that has a vending machine.

"Gee! It's good to drink this after walking for a long time!" diego said after drinking isotonic drinks.

Hamka drinks an isotonic drink similar to Diego's, while Rigla drinks a box of milk.

"Rigla, do you like milk?" ask Diego who is sitting on the low wall of the school terrace.

"Hm .. yes, so it is .." replied Rigla with a faint smile that Diego had never seen. A smile that hides deep sadness.

"Oh! Then, I will take you to a store that sells very good milk sometime! I know the seller!" said Diego who jumped up and grabbed Rigla. "You're coming too, aren't you?"

Hamka replied, "Y-yes, with pleasure!"

***

The day has changed, the time shows at 9 am. Rigla was recording what was written on the blackboard. The teacher was explaining the material he was giving. The atmosphere is calm like learning hours in general.

"RIGLAA!" shouted Diego who (opened) slammed the door that made the whole class surprised not least the teacher who was teaching.

Man does not know there is a Rigla in his heart.

"COME! HURRY-HURRY!" diego shouted with his arms swinging like a parking attendant telling him to back off.

Rigla sighed in embarrassment, standing up from her chair with attention from her friends and teachers.

"Ehm, son Diego .. What business is there to call Rigla?" ask the teacher who was a little scared.

"Oh, sorry to interrupt, sir! There's an urgent matter regarding the inter-school football competition!" rigla answered excitedly which shocked everyone, Rigla was no exception.

"Competition?" ask Rigla who just walked a few steps from her chair.

***

"International Standard High School Football Championship .." said Rigla read the title of the poster.

"And that's not all! Look at this!" said Diego pointing to the part he meant.

" 'This championship must be followed by every school that has this poster in it'? Wait .. so that means .." said Rigla, who was joined by Diego.

"YES! OUR FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP!! Oh yeah, do you know Hamka's class?!" diego shouted that boomed until it could be heard all over the school hallway.

"Diminish your voice, lessons are ongoing. I know what your question means, but we'll get to him at the hour" Rigla replied.

"Hehh, no exclamation .. My spirit has disappeared.." Diego replied with a slight gloom.

Rigla put on a flat face after hearing Diego's reply. He then blinked his eyes several times, slightly shaking his head, and said, "Now."

"Yes, our work is getting more exciting!" answer Diego by embracing Rigla.

***

The break sign bell just rang and Diego slammed the door on Hamka's class. "HA~AMKA! TO~MA~RI~LAH!" he said with a sweet tone that was in the ears of the students like the call of the gansters to the babunya.

Hamka's face flushed red, he was completely embarrassed by the attitude of his two club mates. With his head down, he dashed towards Diego and Rigla who were waiting near the door of his class.

"Sir Diego, Rigla, can you please not go into the class of random people .. where there is still a teacher!" whispered Hamka by covering her mouth from the side.

"Yes, I agree with you" replied Rigla.

"ah! I have more important information for you!" answer Diego who does not listen to Hamka.

This guy doesn't listen to me/his inner Hamka and Rigla.

"Our school is going to be in a football competition!" diego shouted with both hands held high up to the sky.

Diego's words surprised Hamka and the rest of the class.

"REally?!" asked Hamka excitedly.

"Yes, yeah! Let's talk in the cafeteria!" said Diego, who then grabbed Hamka and walked away from the class.

Rigla sighs to see Diego who just left and Hamka who was eaten by Diego's sweet bait. Rigla bowed to greet the teacher and closed the door slowly and followed Diego and Hamka who were busy chatting.

In the cafeteria, the arrival of Diego and Hamka made the atmosphere of the canteen turn more silent. The one who had originally shouted called for the canteen mother to immediately serve their order, becoming slower.

And when Rigla came, the whole cafeteria saw Rigla and fell silent. Diego and Hamka sit in one of the empty seats, while Rigla walks towards the canteen's mother.

Dregs! Like an army paving the way for the general, the students automatically open the way for Rigla.

Rigla sighed and then said, "You guys order first, I still want to take a look at the menu."

The students gulped, not daring to order to the unemployed canteen mother. "What's wrong with you guys? Break time is not long, hurry up the message!" said the canteen's mother.

The hands of the students nudged slowly, giving the code to forward the message first. No one dared to order until someone finally ordered.

"Mom, I bought a doughnut equal to an ice chocolate one!" said Dea who was standing next to Rigla.

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