Elevation (Jacob Perez Story)

Chapter 11 | Jacob V Maurice

They both sat there in silence whilst Paris was deep in her thoughts and Mr. Aguello was waiting for a response. Paris snapped back into reality as Mr.Aguellos eyes were staring through her soul, like a glass window

Paris: [She smiled and nodded] "Yeah that's... It sounds great"

Mr. Aguello smiled and took her hand, and tucked her chair in for her. They both left the restaurant and into his limo. Paris was lost for words when she saw the beautiful limo parked outside the restaurant...

On the ride, Paris and Mr. Aguello sat opposite eachother

Paris: "When did you buy the limo?"

Mr. Aguello: "I was probably 23 and it was my first purchase from my first ever paycheque. It was memorable moment, cruising the streets of LA in an expensive vehicle. Being escorted to wherever, whenever and that's what I want for you. I look at you and I believe you deserve an opportunity like this. I don't personally know you but I'd really like to get to know about you more since we are going to be partners" [He smiled]

Paris: [She smiled back and nodded] "What do you wanna know?" [She rose an eyebrow]

Mr. Aguello laughed and pulled out a bottle of champagne from his mini fridge in the corner. He popped open the lid and got out two glasses and poured them both a glass...

Mr. Aguello: "You don't mind do you?"

Paris: "No, please do... My throats a lil dry"

Mr. Aguello: [He laughed] "Alright..."

At the basketball game it is halftime and Jacob is sweating like crazy. The points were 56-39 to Maurice. Maurice were with his boys looking over at Jacob and Lucky sternly

Lucky: "Ahh just ignore this bozo man. He's just tryna throw you off your game but you got this. Don't let him step all over you Jacob, you want some respect. Now's the time to demand it bro!"

Jacob: [He chuckled breathlessly and nudged] "Sounding like my coach bro"

Lucky: "If that's what it takes to get your game up then yeah bro I'll keep talking"

The buzzer has just gone off and and now it's time for them both to get back on the court. They were head to head as the referee threw the ball up. They both leap for it and Jacob grips it just in time. He dribbles and Maurice is blocking him. Maurice attempts to get the ball but fails. Jacob double crosses him and runs and leaps for the net and slam dunks it into the net...

5 mins were left of the game. The points were 72-65 to Maurice. Jacob was slightly catching up but 5 minutes were left of the game and it was down to Jacob to turn this into a win within 5 mins. Jacob dribbles the ball and dribbles through Maurice legs tricking him

Maurice: "That all you got? You trash bruh! You'll always be!"

Jacob takes a shot from mid court and the ball swipes the net clean. Maurice watches it go through the net and looks back at Jacob...

Maurice gets aggressive as he has the ball, barging Jacob out the way as Jacob comes back trying to reach and grab the ball from him. Maurice uses his hips and bumps him away and takes a risk for a shot and scores. Maurice cheers proudly

Hakim: "That's what I'm talkin about bruh. Head in the game Maurice nigga!"

All of them: "Maurice AROOOFF!!"

Maurice went all out for the 4 mins of the game until the time they have left is 2 minutes The points were now, 109-99 to Maurice. They took one more break and went back on the court for the last 2 minute

Jacob has the ball and dribbles up nudging Maurice out the way but Maurice slaps it out his grip and grabs for the ball dribbling over to the net and slam dunks it. 113-99. Maurice is still in the lead and Jacob is breathless, shaking his head. He jumps on the spot and shakes his body out

Jacob's POV
Aight! I'm done playing. I'm whooping some ass. I ain't about to lose this after I got myself into this shit. I ain't about to be humiliated! I had the ball... okay dribble dribble... I done a few skills on him and shot from the side and it went in. Cool next point, he has the ball, alright just get the ball, I ran up after him and leaped like a mf frog and slapped that shit right out his mf hand. I ended up tripping but quickly got back up on my feet and dribbled to the net and SLAMDUNK!!! Yess. Aight cool the points are now... 113-105. 1min18 secs. Cmon Jacob cmon Jacob. Show em whatchu made of. Maurice had the ball. He was running up on me, my ankle gave up on me. He saw the opportunity to leap for the dunk and I leaped soo high and slapped the ball away from the net. I paced over to the ball and ran across the court dribbling and slam dunked that shit again. 360 style! I heard more cheers for me filling the room. Points are what? 113-108. Cool!

End of POV

Maurice dribbles the ball and Jacob is blocking him. Maurice goes left then right then spins back into the right and shoots but the ball hits the hoop. Jacob leaps for the ball and dribbles it and shoots from a side shot and it goes in. 113-111

45 seconds left. Maurice has the ball and he dribbles up and Jacob nudges him and Maurice drops dramatically sliding across the floor. He throws his arms up

Maurice: "REF!!!!"

The ref comes in blowing the whistle for a penalty. Maurice on the penalty spot, and as it's time to shoot. He shoots and ball rolls around the rim of the hoop. Maurice runs up, Jacob runs up, Maurice grabs for the ball guiding the ball back into the net but Jacob slaps it away just in the nick of time. Jacob sprints after the ball and Maurice tries to but his body responded late and he trips. Jacob runs up toward the net and leaps 4 feet from the net and dunks it INN!! The hall is flooded with cheers. Jacob lands back on his feet and growls in celebration. Beating his chest with his fist

Jacob: "Yeahh!! That's what I'm fucking talkin about. Cmon man, WOO, LETS GO!"

The points are 114-113 to Jacob. 30 seconds. Maurice has the ball dribbles and shoots from the middle and it's goooesss through the net! He punches the air. Jacob has the ball and dribbles up but Maurice gets the ball dribbles back going to the net. He leaps for the net and Jacob slaps it away and it ends up going off the court. It's Maurice ball and he attempts to shoot from the side of the court and it's a goal. 117-114. Jacob now has the ball he paces across the court, runs up and dunks it, going in. 117-116. Maurice has the ball and he attempts to shoot it from mid court. Jacob runs up to the net as the ball is going in, he grabs for the ball and now he has the ball. Jacob dribbles back as Maurice charges at him but Jacob double twists and shoots from his right, and it goes in. 118-117. 10 seconds and it's Maurice's ball. Maurice has the ball and dribbles towards the net. Attempts for a dunk but Jacob charges at him, and Maurice elbows him in the chest. It's a penalty for Jacob. Jacob bounces the ball on the penalty spot and takes a glimpse of everyone in the crowd cheering. It was as if everything was in slow motion for him, he looked at the net and then aimed the ball adjusting his angle and shoots! And it goes in and that's a POINT!! He's won. The crowd jumps out their seats, cheering, clapping, yelling. The energy put a smile on Jacobs face. He clapped for himself and the crowd, waving back. He goes over to Lucky laughing extravagantly. He hands shakes with him and they hug it out...

Meanwhile in Mr. Aguello's office...