Tears of Insecurity

Chapter Fifty One

Previously -

"Our third and last match is between two very skilled boxers. Both are from rival colleges. We have Monali Mittal with us on our right. It is her first official boxing match.", The referee introduced. Monali came inside the ring from the right side, her college people cheering on her. 

"And on our left we have Susheela Ruhail, two times district level, state level, national level winner and an Olympics attempter in boxing.", Pramod, Mini and Lily listened in awe. As soon as Susheela and her coach walked towards the ring, there was a sudden boom around the whole auditorium. Pramod and Lily were yelling and shouting, Mini was clapping the loudest and even the rival college students were cheering for Susheela.
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A/N - Warning : I do not know anything, and I repeat anything about boxing and how the district level matches and points work. This is a work of fiction so please do not make a mockery of it by comparing it to the real boxing matches. I apologise for the cringe writing in advance, and I hope if any boxer is reading this, please forgive me, I'm sorry but I'm not trained. The next final match would definitely involve deep knowledge on boxing as I'm currently reading about it. And yes, sorry in advance for all the cringe.
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Susheela who was used to such a grand welcome didn't show much interest in the crowd. Instead, she jumped inside the ring and took her position. Monali, her competitor was looking her up and down, trying to intimidate her. Susheela sighed, for her Monali had already lost the match then and there.

"Okay, so we have already explained you all the rules and penalty points. Now remember, no serious injuries.", The referee said in a serious tone, looking at Susheela especially. He had been a judge in a panel when Susheela was a teenager, he had studied her moves very well and thus knew how bad Susheela can play when provoked. He knew what Susheela was capable off. Susheela rolled her eyes and nodded, while Monali thought that the referee refered to her. She smirked at Susheela, trying to show off her overconfident look.

"There will be three rounds. Three minutes for each round. Try to get as many points as you can, if you win, you'll be promoted to the next level, that is the semifinals. You have five minutes from now to talk to your coach and prepare.", The referee said and moved aside.

Susheela went towards her coach who helped her remove her black and silver boxing robe. Susheela wore her mouth guard, her hand wraps and Purab helped her with her gloves.

"Susheela, she's looking overconfident right now. You make sure to use her overconfidence against her, okay?", Purab commanded her looking into her eyes sternly.

"Yes, coach. I'll win this match for sure.", Susheela said sucking in a deep breath, her eyes moving towards the bleachers where she saw a crazy looking Lily waving both her hands at her. Pramod tried to drown himself as he looked at his bestfriend while Mini was showing her a big smile and two thumbs up! Susheela smiled at the three of them before she moved her concentration on her coach.

"Now, who are you?", Purab asked holding Susheela's face in his hands.

"Susheela, a winner.", Susheela said confidently.

"And what are you not?", Purab asked with wide eyes, a fire blazing in them.

"I'm not a born winner.", Susheela said through her clenched teeth.

"Then how do you win?", Purab asked her aggressively.

"I win by learning through my mistakes.", Susheela said nodding her head.

"And, are losers winners?", Purab asked her.

"Yes, coach! But only if we learn through them!", Susheela nodded her head.