Mad Love: An Austin Rivers Love Story

Chapter 28

AUSTIN'S P.O.V

I'm so excited because we made it to the playoffs. Not only that but we have a shot to make it past round one! Tonight is our final game against the Spurs and if we beat them we'll make it to the Western Conference Semi-Finals and we'll be playing against the Rockets.

My dad-I mean Coach wants us to go into the game with a clear mind. It's kind of difficult because of my situation.

Since that night in Orlando, I have called Dez over a hundred times and I texted her about a thousand! I know it's probably selfish of me but I just want her to forgive me and get over this.

My bros flew in yesterday to support My dad, myself and the team.

While everyone was still asleep, I took the time to reflect on my life and thank God for all of my accomplishments and blessings! Shortly afterwards I got up to fix me a bowl of cereal. I was on Instagram scrolling through pictures and videos and I saw where Callie posted a picture of a San Diego sign and captioned it "We're finally here!"

What the hell is Callie doing in San Diego? Who does she know there? Then it hit me. The only person I know who is associated with San Diego is Dez. That's where her parents live! I ran into the living room and woke up my brothers.

"Hey y'all wake up! Tell me again why Callie didn't come?" I asked.

All of them were moaning and wiping crust from their eyes. Spencer sat up and I went over to him and shuck him a little.

"Spencer why won't Callie make it to my game?"

Jeremiah must have gotten tired of me talking so he quickly answered.

"Bro! She went to San Diego with Destiny to visit her parents! Anything else you wanna know?"

By this time, all the guys were starting to get up as if they couldn't go back to sleep.

"Man this is bullshit! Callie should be HERE! FUCK! DESTINY SHOULD BE HERE! We're supposed to be together. She's apart of me now and she's carrying my child!"

I tried really hard not to shed tears, especially in front of my brothers. I never want a guy to see me cry.

Adam came over and placed his arm around my shoulder. "Bro calm down. Don't let this distract you from what you have to do on that court tonight. Get through tonight and then you can think about Destiny again."

"Yeah bro! Think about it like this, If Destiny wasn't pregnant, y'all definitely wouldn't have a reason to get back together!" Spencer said.

We all gave Spencer evil looks like dude why would you say that shit!

"What!?" he said innocently.

Adam shook his head at Spencer, "Nothing man just pay him no mind Austin. Get through tonight with a clear mind and put your problems on hold."

Adam was very helpful. I decided to take his advice.

The night approached quickly and I was amped. Tonight was a do-or-die type of game.

It was a struggle the whole game but we were able to pull the win right at the end thanks to CP3! When he scored the "winning" basket I was super hype! We're headed to the Semi-Finals. All the players hugged each other and some of the Spurs congratulated us. Afterwards everyone met up with there families. Their wives, their girlfriends, their kids and then that state of depression came over me again...I miss Dez.