The Boss and The Equipper

Chapter 43- BACK TO SQUARE ONE

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Oli wasn't healed yet and they were having the match after three days. Fin felt bad that Oli had to come to the practice sessions in such a state but they had no other option. Oliandrin Wiziann was the best coach they can ever have. Riverale was good too but Oliandrin was the best.  

"Okay peeps, pep-talk time," Oli said after blowing the whistle and the players gathered around him as he stood up from his chair.

"You all are well aware that we have only three days. Fewer days mean more practice and more concentration. Dixtril," he spoke sharply as he pointed his thumb at Fin and she replied curtly, "Yes?"

"You were a bit distracted these few days so I want you to practice harder. You are one of the brilliant players we have plus you are our central defender. I want you to forget everything and just focus on the upcoming match. You followin' what I'm sayin'?" Oli asked in an all-bossy and professional tone.

"Yes. I'm gonna work harder," Fin said with a curt nod.

"Okay, now...we will now play this way. Defenders take your positions and forward players take yours and try to goal by breaking the defense line. Cool?" Oli said.

"Got it, coach!" They all yelled in enthusiastic unison.

"Okay, c'mon c'mon go go!" Oli shouted encouragingly while giving loud claps and the players took their position.

Viyiab Bialo was the best striker, according to Fin, in the team and it was true indeed. The practice went rather well than Oli thought. He was afraid because for the past few days, Fin's form wasn't as good as it used to be but she regained it in this practice match, thankfully.

Viyiab along with other forwards succeeded in breaking the defense line many times and scoring two goals and one assist. 

By the end of the practice session, everyone was sweating profusely but their hearts were at contentment. Fin was finally back in her old form. Oli couldn't be more proud and happy. 

Fin felt like patting her back. Her mind was disturbed plus she was still taking the therapy sessions. She wasn't sure she would be able to play well but as they say- Practice makes a person perfect.

"Don't tell me you are just going to ignore whatever happened last night," River spoke with a teasing smirk but Oli gave no reaction and calmly opened the water bottle and bought the bottle closer to his lips. He just took a swig of cold water when-

"Oi Fin! YOU DIDN'T SAY THE 'LOVE' WORD BACK TO MY BESTIE," River yelled at Fin who was standing at the center of the ground while he and Oli were at the resting area of the field.

Water sputtered out of Oli's mouth and he coughed with his eyes watering. And not to mention the deathly glare he gave to his best friend who massaged his back in return with a broad grin.

Fin's face heated up upon hearing River's words and she nervously looked around to make sure no one paid heed to whatever River said...and luckily everyone was busy with themselves and tired as hell.

Although Oli drank water a few seconds ago, still his throat instantly dried up as he saw Fin -Furious Fin- approaching him and River.

"What did you just say?" Fin asked challengingly and sourly to River while keeping her hands on her waist. She was back in her 'I-will-kill-everyone' mode.

"You didn't hear me the first time, babe?" River teased.

"Nah...not clearly," Fin said as she put a finger inside her ear and twisted it.