Chances Of Chasing Me

Prologue

It was the fleeting moment when you heard their hurrah down to their last hurrah. When the balloons touches the ground, the moment the ball passes the ring and when the buzzer gives you the deafening silence; it is when you hear their cries out loud.

Maybe at some point basketball just gives you the vibes that can pull you in to give in with its temptations.

I just can't stop my grin from escaping on my lips. So this is where we are now. We are standing on the same grounds, breathing the same air but divided by the path we took.

I watched how the people congratulates them one by one after winning the tournament. Some opted for a photo picture and some opted for signatures.

The varieties of contrasting colors mixed in when people decided to leave the gym.

It was his dream to be part of this. He was my dream but I don't want to dream of him anymore. 

Hinintay ko munang maubos ang mga tao bago makipagsapalaran sa landas na aking tinahak.

Isinukbit ko ang aking bag sa aking balikat at inumpisahang maglakad patungo sa conference hall.

I watched their game for the preference of the article I'm about to publish.

"Haven't you heard the News?"

Napalingon ako dahil sa chismis na naguumpisang gawin ng kapwa ko manunulat.

"What News?"

"Mr. Gray is willing for the interview. He decided to talk and mingle with journalists."

Napailing na lamang ako ng narinig ang balita. Kakatwang marinig ang isang balita na tila isang bagay na hindi mangyayari.

"How odd is that?" The two reporters seems to be shocked when I spoke.

Gulat silang nilingon ako. As embarrassed I slightly pulled my hat to cover my face.

Magsasalita na sana ang isa ngunit tinalikuran ko an lamang sila. I just can't help myself from talking.

Napabuntong hininga na lamang ako ng umupo sa designated seat ko. I removed my recorder and my notebook as my paraphernalias on this interview.

If Gray decided to talk then this is a big shot.

Series of flashes from cameras blinded the room when the team strutted like a celebrity.
Giants are simply walking but a sight to be behold.

When everyone was settled the reporters started throwing questions alternately. They were asking obvious questions that are no use to hype the media.

Napatitig ako sa lalaki sa harapan. The guy with number six printed on his shirt amused me.

Looking back at those hazy memories it gives off the nostalgic feeling. Him using his jersey shirt and I scribbling on my notes.

"If you are going to name all the things you like how long does it take for you to mention me." I mumbled. It was my question wayback and I just simply chuckled.

I've got a weird feeling that everyone was looking at me so I lifted my eyes to meet theirs.

Nananaginip ba ako? Ba't sila nakatingin sa akin. Trying to read the mood I glance at the players. They were suppressing their laughs.

Don't tell me I just think loudly again! I discreetly pulled my hat as if it would undo my embarassing movements.

" Wearing hats to cover your face is a sign of disrespect Miss reporter so kindly remove the hat please."

I cursed inside my head.The reporters started to murmur for I interrupted the person who was talking.

Bumuntong hininga ako at tinanggal ang sumbrero. Dahan-dahan kong iginaya ang aking pagtingin sa harap at sa di sinasadyang pagkakataon ay nagtama ang aming mga mata.