Play of Fate [COMPLETED]

Chapter 18

The place that has been filled with the noises of shouting men, shrieking girls, and dribbling balls is now clean, quiet and about to be deserted. The girls and their coaches waited by the open area, where their shuttle will pick them up. They've taken selfies, group photos and exchanged numbers. Their laughters filled the place, leaving it with nothing but treasured experience and happy memories. Maine and her group were at the back, by the big tree, still taking photos, and teasing each other. Among all the groups, they were the ones who grew very close with each other, as if it has not been five days ago when they first met.

James watched them, smiling, as they make noises, two of them running around, with one holding a shoe in one hand, the other laughing as she tries to avoid her. The girls run towards the others when the shuttle arrived. Since they were at the end of the line, they were left to seat at the back end of the vehicle. Once everyone has settled in, Jason instructed the driver to drive away, all of them leaving one last look at the place that has been their home for the past five days.

James stood up from his seat and walked towards where the his group were seated. The girls grew quiet when they saw him approaching, Ynna transferring to the seat at the back, leaving Maine's side vacant. She tried to reach for her but to no avail as the guy took the seat.

"Guys. Hingin ko number niyo, and save niyo 'yung akin please, para sure na isasama niyo ko sa get together niyo." He said, scanning his eyes to all of them. The girls, except Maine, looked at him, malice written in their faces. James pretended he didn't see it and gave his phone to Ally for her to start saving her number. Once done, James left them and returned to his seat. Minutes later, he felt his phone buzz and curiosity etched in his handsome face when he saw it was from Ynna.

"Coach, malaki utang na loob namin sa'yo pero 'wag mo sana itong masamain... STYLE MO BULOK! 😝"

"What are you talking about?" He replies.

"Lol. Hindi mo bagay mag maang-maangan. Sana kinuha mo na lang sa'min number niya para hindi mo na kami kailangan idamay. - Ally" The following text said. James just shook his head, unbelieving their silliness.

"Don't know what you're talking about. 🤔"

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Manila

Jerald was rushing to the parking lot when he bumped into RJ and Jake who came out from the men's washroom.

"Oy, start na class ah, saan ka punta?" RJ asked, eyeing the bag he's carrying. "Magca cut ka naman, Brad? Tsk tsk masama kang impluwensya." Jake said, teasing him.

"Lul. Inaaya ko ba kayo? Larga na, andun na daw si sir." He said, walking away from them. "Saan ka nga pupunta?" RJ again asked, both guys following him.

"Susunduin ko si Meng. Hindi daw pwede si Papa e. Sige na. Una na ko, beast mode na si Sam."

"Uy, sama ako! Wala naman na akong klase e." Jake called, stopping Jerald from running. He waited for Jake by the stairs while texting Sam that he's on his way. When he looked up from his phone he saw that RJ was also standing next to his now smirking brother.

"Oh ikaw?" Jerald asked. "Sama ako. Hindi naman ako pwedeng magpa iwan dito 'no." He said, diverting his gaze. Jerald's brows furrowed, hesitating if he should let him come with them. He hasn't seen his sister for almost a week and she does not want to get into trouble with her for letting RJ come along. "Not sure that's a good idea, man." He said, scratching his ear. "Bakit?" RJ asked. Jake chuckled and shoved his brother lightly. "Baka ma murder ka, Tol." He said, obviously finding amusement in his brother's discomfort.