The Bet for Love (Series 2)

II. Sky's Life

II. Sky’s Life

(Sky’s POV)
(At My Mother’s House)

My life is not easy as you think it should. My mom died when I was 5. Then my father starts his depression. I also started to get depress. My dad said. Why don't we go to Canada where we can both start a new life. After that my life been hell since then. But someone turned it upside down.

I never know why my mom died that day. All of a sudden my dad don't want us to get depression again. And that's why he planned us to migrate at Canada.

I’m Sky Paris Cali Smith. I'm 22 years old.

My dad, Pierre Smith, wants me to be here for at Least for a year or two. Because he also wants to visit my mom. It's been 15 years since we visit her.

I got what I really wanted, but I don’t need those. I need my dad’s attentions.

When we move here yesterday, I see that court. I want to play, but body say, we both need a rest. Then today. I get up early to jog. I do that every day when I was on Canada. Then I see the court, I go home and get my ball. Then play the game I love. I just want to play again. I shot my ball and get it back. But the kids saw me with my nice shooting skills.  They also want to learn and play.

When I'm done playing basketball with Jett's Friend. I go home. When I reach home, I see my dad, talking to his phone. Then I listen a little bit, it’s all about business. As always. I make my way on my room. I put the money on my bag.

Are you guys wondering how I know his name? Because I see his face on the bulletin board. That he passed his engineering board. I really admire his strength to fight for his dreams.

I take a bath, change clothes. To be girly Style of Clothing.

Times like this, I ever wander if my mom, was alive. Maybe dad will not engross with work and have vacation. I hold my basketball. I see my bracelet, which my Childhood sweetheart give me.

I sat down the personal made bench at the window. I see the bracelet that given to me. And its full of promises.

"I miss my childhood best friend. Where is he?" I said.

Then spin the ball on my thumb. That’s one of my trick I learn. The basketball was a gift from my best friend at Canada.

My Best friend is Owen Wilson, the varsity player of the basketball Club. When he learn that I’m going at the Philippines. He give me his favorite basketball so that I could remember him always. We always play, when we want to, we use his basketball and their gym. One time, Coach James Bryan, is Owen’s coach, see us playing. He just laugh at us. And say.

(Flashback)

"So, you're not home yet, because you have a beautiful girlfriend here, who is also playing basketball? But you’re eating her dust. I’m ashamed on you. She beat you in a game when you excelled. Maybe she can replace in the team." Coach James Bryan said. He's just lean on the wall. Like he's been watching us a few minutes ago.

"I just give her to bust her confidence.” Owen said.

"So is that a pity? Then why your score is still zero.” I said. I pass the ball to him.

I can see his coach is smiling at us. And leave quietly.

(End of Flashback)

We play to have fun. Even his coach see us almost every night, and tell me that Owen didn’t smile during practice. He takes his practice very well. Seeing this man playing basketball, with a smile. Is a good vibes. He taught me what I need to know. From Lay out. To half court shoot with or without a defender and with pressure. Tricks that made for show off. And I learn a trick that from observing how they play on practice games even in real games. I learn a trick is shot with an arc.

The University of Calgary (U of C or Calgary) is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. That’s where I go for my collage life. And he promise me he will get in the NBA soon. That I know he will. He really excel on it. He really put his heart on it.

My through broken when someone knock on my door.

"Come in." I said.

And the door is open. And its Dad.

"Sweetie? How are you?" Dad said.

"Im fine." I said.

"Do you have fun playing basketball?" Dad said.

I'm shocked. He saw me.

"You see me?" I said.

"Yes I did. Then I follow you. You are really great. If I’m not a business man, maybe I’m a NBA Professional Basketball Player. But I have a responsibility on the company." Dad said. He sat down beside me.

Smith international Group of companies, is been generations. And I’ll be the next line in the throne. Well, I been ready for a while. But I’m still enjoying my freedom.

"Because you are the only son, dad." I said.

"And that’s not all. Your grandfather, let me choose. NBA Professional Basketball Player or A businessman with Cath, your mom. It’s like choosing, my dream or my love. Your mom then is a pregnant with you that day. I choose the both of you. I don’t have the regret on it. . My love for the both of you is stronger that my dreams. I can make any dreams with you guys. And if I don’t take the company it will put in charities." Dad said.

It’s been a while since we talk like this. I miss this conversation. I wish we could do this everyday.

"Grandpa won’t do that." I said.

"Your grandpa, is a pain in the neck. But I still love and respect him. Your mom and I met when we are college. She’s the school nerd. And I was the varsity player. I accidentally hit her. I say sorry. Then she say, she will only accepted my apology, if I beat her for a shoot-out. I taught that day, she’s not as good. Well I stand incorrect. I just let the last shot don’t sink. 19/20. On my mind she’s not good enough. But when she start, No miss shot. Perfect. That’s the time I know she’s perfect." Dad said.

I see he get his necklace. I see their wedding ring. It's like a pendant. Holding it like it was the most precious thing in the world. Just like my mom.

"I think it’s time to pass this you. This is your mom and my wedding ring. But it’s not all, it’s your grand grandparent’s wedding ring. That's pass on my dad.  Then it's pass on to me." Dad said.

He put it in me. I'm still shock.

"This is the most precious and most valuable ring this time. And I want you to take care of it. And pass it to my grandson." Dad said.

"Thank you Dad." I said.

He stand up. And headed to the door.

"By the way, I’m not getting any younger. You must learn how to manage our company." Dad said.

"I know dad." I said. 

I kiss him on the cheek. As he exit my room. I look at the sky on my window. Thinking of life.

After that day, I make my way down. I could smell something good.

When I reach at the dining table. I saw the table eggs, bacon, hotdog, bread and rice.

"Good morning Dad." I said. And kiss his cheek. And sat down. We eat.

"Be ready. We will be having a visitor." Dad said.

"Who?" I asked.

"It will be a surprise. They will be here before lunch. They also having lunch with us." Dad said.

Who will that be? I just continue to eat. But I'm curious who?

(End of POV)
(To be Continue)
(Updated - March 23, 2020)
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