A leap of faith

Chapter 35- Impulsive

Ryan's POV

In the evening, I went to play basketball with a couple of friends. I just wanted to divert myself. I just didn't want the past to take over. So I quickly changed into my jersey, took the duffel bag and left.

We normally used to play near Smith's house. Alongside 10 blocks from his house, there was a vacant property with a basketball court. It wasn't really up to date. But it was decent. It was built in like 5-10 years ago. Considering this, the concrete paving was still doing fine.  Wooden benches stood up parallel to one side of the court. 

I pulled up near the house. Took my bag and walked inside. Smith, Peter and a few boys from college had already came in. They noticed me as I unlocked the gate  and it was followed by an awful screechy noise.

*Damn the gate!*

Smith:"Hey bud!"

Peter: "Hello bummer! Ready to lose?"

Me: "Yeah right! In your dreams sweetheart!" I just smirked at him

And with this Peter had a hearty laugh!

Me: "What are we waiting for? Lets begin!"

Smith:"I guess Mike was supposed to join us. "

Me: "Fine. We will wait for a while then"

We were just hanging out for a while when Mike came. His face was a bit low and he did look upset. He just waved at us and came forward to talk. He changed in his jersey and we were all set to play.

Our team huddled up in the court and the game started. We were enjoying ourselves, surely Mike's team was giving us a neck to neck fight. Everyone in there team was so involved in the game, that they didn't miss any chance of scoring. Except the team's captain was lost in his own sweet world. Consecutively he missed 2 baskets. I looked at him as his head drooped down in utter disappointment.

*What is so wrong with him today?!* 

We continued playing for a while and decided to rest. Everyone occupied the wooden benches and were discussing the pros and cons about the game. He just kept fidgeting with his phone. Currently he was being very weird. 

*I need to talk to him!*

So I took him outside the court for a brief conversation.

Me: "Do you have a minute? See me outside the court"

Mike: "Yeah. Sure"

We both walked outside and he gave me a suspicious look.

Mike: "Whats wrong? "

Me: "Exactly. What is up with you? You seem to be lost lately"

Mike: "Umm. Yeah"

I just cocked my eyebrow towards him

Me:"Spill it up"

Mike:"Well don't judge me too soon. I think Myra isn't really interested in me!"

Me:"Huh?"

Mike:"Well I took her out for lunch. Well literally begged for it But she didn't seem to be happy about it. I mean she was just pretending to enjoy my company."

*WTF! He took her out for lunch!*

It somehow felt very weird. My stomach felt as if it was a hollow. My mood just changed. I suddenly felt so impulsive,  my whole body stiffened to this.