Love, lies, and basketball

Interview

Daija's p.o.v

I was in the press room answering questions.

Reporter1:"daija. how do you feel going into the WNBA?"

Me:" im excited, taking it to the next level is always exciting. Im looking forward to more challenging things "

Reporter2:" how do you feel leaving conneticut?" after he asked that question, i heard someone sniffling.

It was az. I never thought she would cry. I put my arm around her and she just laid on my shoulder.

Me:" well leaving Connecticut is going to be hard. Leaving any place you have grown to love is hard leaving. And with a team like this, makes it even harder. I love these girls, we are not a team, we're a family. And no school or nobody can or will make me forget about them" i felt myself tearing up but i kept talking. " I just love them too much. ..... And i wish...... i wish i didnt have to leave. But thats the next step, and i gotta take it "

Reporter3:" did you talk to anyone before you made this decision"

Me:" of course. We had a long talk for everyone that is leaving and everybody is sad, but then again, they want us to be great"

Reporter4:" have you talk to Tina Baredshaw, about what your season would be like if you were on the team?"

Me:" yes i have actually. I told her that i liked challenges, and she told me she would give me a challenge"

Coach g:" any more questions?"

There were no more questions, so we got up and walked out. I bursted into tears. So did az.

Me:" it's going to be ok az i promise"

Az: " no its not, once you leave im going to have to take over the team and isnrvdjdjdxh" she mumbled cause she was crying so much

Me:" what?"

Az:" im not ready for that"

Me:" az i know you did not just say that. You are more than ready to handle this. You took over a high school team, and a summer college league. You got this"

Az:" ok" she said while wiping her eyes

*a month later*

Welp, im leaving for the WNBA today😪. I know i should be happier, but i dont want to leave. We had an assembly for everyone that is leaving. Everyone went before me and it was my turn to talk.

Me:" well, im not really ready to leave yall but i know tht there are better things ahead. I love all the huskies. Yall are my family, i would never trade yall. Love yall. " I said crying

All:" we love you tooo!"

I just started smiling. I had to leave early so i could get back to chicago.

Ron came to my dorm and helped me move my stuff. Az helped also, she got over me leaving, and she was happy for me.

Me:" well thats all of it"

Az: " im going to miss you"

Me:" im going to miss you too" i said hugging her

When i turned around, my whole team, also including the boys basketball team, tennis team, football team, and every other team, ran and gave one huge group hug.

Me:" aww i love yall"

All:" we love you too daija! we will miss you"

Me:" i will miss yall too! bye"

All:" BYYEE!!!".

Ron and i got in the car and he drove off. I started crying and smiling. August knew i was leaving and even though i was going to be back home for a

Little bit, he did something really special.

Before we left there was a concert and august set it up.

Aug:" dont forget about mee. Ill never forget where i came from. Im on the bottom

The shoes on my feet i remember how i gott'em

When i didnt have a car i was waitin' at the bus stop

Then i needed cash, i was sellin' crack rock

Didnt have a lot but a nigga had enough

Had to keep it movin' when the goin' got tough

It was bad yall.."

I just listened to the song and when it was over i ran on stage and hugged him so tight and i didnt wont to let go.

Aug:" i love you" he whispered quietly in my ear

Me:" i love you too"

Aug:" no i mean for real for real" i looked up at him and smiled. I think i loved august again.

Me:" i do to"

OH MY GOD!! DID I JUST SAY THAT???? SHIIIITTT