The Ball Behind the Love of the Court
159. Contend Abroad

The days are gone and I have started training with the national team. At night in my spare time, I will contact my family and friends. Obviously longings always flow when times are empty, because that's when I remember them.

The life of the mother is now comfortable because the man received a prison sentence of 15 years for committing the KDRT and conducting an attempted murder.

It turns out that not only did he do that, but one of his colleagues was David's father. But David's father was released because there was no evidence that he was involved.

I also wanted to be angry with David's father, but there was no solid evidence to make him a suspect. In the trial it was said that David's father was only a business associate, not as a murderer.

*drettt* Phone ringing.

"Hello Key assalamu'alaikum"

"Girishal"

"What are you again? "

"Let's relax tonight"

The conversation was back on the phone at a considerable distance. I never took revenge on David for his father's mistakes, because he didn't know anything about it.

After all, let God punish him, we humans can only pray. And I also hope that if David's father is guilty, he will quickly repent before nature punishes him more severely.

"Key are you okay? "

"It's good"

"Please don't answer briefly, I'm sorry if I have something wrong with you" he said innocently.

He always felt guilty after knowing his father was involved in it. But I always calmed him down even though I knew that David's father was one of the people who almost hit me.

Ari has all the footage and traces of his crimes. But I prevented it because I didn't want David to hate his father just because he had bad thoughts about me.

"hhh, you are this. I'm fine just soy sauce because I'm done practicing" I explained to tell you.

"Hmm well, I don't want you to hate me Key. I just want to be with you" He always said that he loved me. But between us there is still no bond called courtship.

"If you love me then who else loves Adel? " I really like teasing her.

"Adel's? He's disappeared from my life" she said firmly.

Ever since his uncle went to prison for injuring my mother, Adel has disappeared. He moved without a sound from our school. Even the signs of Adel's residence were not smelled.

He also broke off his relationship with David. And now says Ari and Yuri our school is very safe and quiet. Because there is no such cunning person who often complains.

"Often I remind you not to talk to me about Adel anymore" He starts to get angry and looks sulky.

"Okay dear Mr. David, I will not speak again. And it looks like it's night then I'll fall asleep"

"Alright, sleep well because you need a lot of energy to prepare the national team"

"Ready"

He never forgets to remind and give direction on what will be done in the national team and what will be needed.

Right now David's my ball teacher and he's a comfortable place to be when I'm complaining about the ball or something new that's learned here. I was very happy to hear his advice on a healthy lifestyle to maintain stamina

In the national team, there are written rules and a clear schedule has been set starting to wake up to sleep again. I've been here 2 months and soon the international tournament will start.

Morning 06.00

"How are you guys doing? "

"Ready coach"

"Good, I hope all are in good health and stamina awake"

"Do you know what the schedule is now? "

"Everybody knows the coach"

Now is the preparation schedule for the test that will be conducted tomorrow with the women's football teams in several cities.

Even though they are formed from the city team, we still have to play well. Set emotions, focus and other skills to sharpen so as not to be surprised after dealing with upcoming matches.

"Key what are we gonna do now? "

"Tara's muscle training, so we can prepare for tomorrow's test"

"Hmmm, okay"

Now I have a close friend, Tara. Tara's here alone because some of her friends don't make it into the team. He was also very close to me because we were one room.

This morning we train muscle movements and other sports so as not to get tired easily when running on the field. Even the coach also told me to keep my running skills faster than yesterday.

"Key, Zahra, Sasa come here"

"Yes coach"

The fastest running owner is currently being trained by a coach to balance himself and run well. But the goal is not only to run but to set the ball control, ball passes and anticipate counterattacks.

And train breathing well, and train considerable pressure that is possible when there is an attack from the opponent when the game starts.

"After the whistle is sounded, you must focus"

"Each coach"

*prittt*

It's not a running game or competing for positions because the three of us have special runs that are quite fast with different positions.

Zahra as a defensive midfielder, Sasa as a striker and me as a full-back who is ready to withstand counter-attacks from opponents and keep the defensive line behind.

Some of us are gathered with their own expertise. But still we will become one and as if arguably unite the strength to keep the goal from conceding.

*pritt*

"Do it more precisely"

"Each coach" There is no victory achieved without effort, but victory will come from effort and hard work and never give up.

Some of them do corner kicks, then direct kicks, passing and then save the goal from the ball that wants to nest.

And that is only the beginning, but the most important skill taught is that they are able to master all and nothing rests on just one person.

*Pritt*

"The exercise is over, you guys please get back to rest and later in the afternoon we will do some more exercises"

"Each coach"

We did the exercises as per the instructions and no one broke anything. I didn't find any bad guys like at the ball game in the lower classes back then either.

I'm sure they're all pure and clean. Our familial attitude was created when we were first united. There is no competition to uphold the name of each, but the name of the Indonesian nation.

The day that awaited has arrived, we did a test and thank God we managed to win by using the tactics that the coach had taught.

Until in time a big day will arrive in a short time that is 5 days more. After testing, we will all go to Singapore for the match.

"Key, key, key"

"What's Tara? "

"Have you contacted your family? "It was last night, and I said that we were going to Singapore" I said kindly.

I talked to my family about going to Singapore. But unfortunately they can not come because of the cost and health that is not possible.

He said the mother will watch when we play at home, which is at the GBK stadium (Gelora Bung Karno ) that makes me excited to win the match against Singapore this time.

"Have they come? "

"No, they're just watching at home"

"Why aren't you sad? " I laughed listening to a question from Tara.

How can I be sad while the support they provide is so full just for me. And even my closest friends and friends supported me from afar.

"Never grieve to go to war, believe me that we will go home bringing happiness" Tara simply nodded.

During the trip I did not sleep. Seeing the beautiful scenery of Indonesia, and not long before we arrived at the airport and left for the country of Singapore.

"Look, soon the garuda will fly to the land of the people" Gunamku was proud of Tara sitting beside me.

"True Key, the garuda will land in Singapore" he said with a smile.

Looking towards the window filled with beautifully painted clouds. The birds are not visible, only the spark of sunlight that adorns.

This is a beautiful sight created by God. It was amazing, so enchanted I spent my flight time staring in admiration at the ceiling.

"Keyla, you're not resting? " Say the coach when checking on his foster children.

"Hmm, not coach. My view cannot be sidetracked between admiration and pride"

"meaning? "

"I was amazed to look up at the sky coach, and I am also proud that I will soon be playing in the land of people. A match abroad for the first time for me" I told the coach.

The coach smiled as he listened to my story calmly. He continued to look at each player one by one and apparently I was the only one not asleep.

"You better take a break, because travel is so energy draining" he told me.

"Good coach"

I immediately run it and try to close my eyes calmly so that I can add energy even if I fall asleep for a while.

Singapore Hotels

Not long after that we landed at the airport in Singapore. Then taken by bus to a hotel inn that is quite beautiful.

True they say that the land of people is very beautiful, but never forget to go home because the mother earth still waits with determination so that her children arrive at the land of birth.

"Subhanallah, what a beautiful building here. Moreover, many skyscrapers" I am indeed a village person who is always amazed to stare at new things.

"True key, it feels like I want to stay here" I was surprised by Tara's words following me from behind.

"Son, we should just stand on our feet and don't settle down" I said as I stroked Tara's hair.

"Hahaha, yes I'm just kidding. Come on, let's go in" We got into a pretty big hotel. Your first time yes I was well received by the hotel staff.

The luxurious building layout is very pampering the eyes. I may be very happy to be here as long as the tournament is over. And it might feel very comfortable.

Excellent welcome, the roofs are held in luxury. It was a real surprise at the beginning of our arrival in Singapore.

"Has everyone gathered? "

"It's coach"

"This is your hotel key" The division is over.

Each room is occupied by 4 players. And thank God I returned one room with tara. And a few other players.

Luxury items are already prepared. Modern bathroom without a dipper, and wc with a tissue. What a funny new thing I just met here.

Even though we have settled in the hotel, we get used to discipline by getting up early. Next is breakfast, as well as warm-up and light exercise. And then we'll train as usual. It was done repeatedly and given some oral learning until the match will be held soon.

Nightfall.

"How are you guys, I miss you so much" I said in a photo on my phone.

I keep looking at the pictures of those I love. Every night I pray and ask for ease in every morning before night.

"You haven't slept Key? "

"Not Tara, why aren't you sleeping?" "I can't sleep because tomorrow's the first game" he told me.

He's worried about the first game we're going to play tomorrow. I tried to calm him down even though I was also anxious because it had never been witnessed by the crowd in the vast stadium.

"Have not thought about it, we have been practicing hard and God willing we will quickly adapt well tomorrow"

"Right but I... "

"Have come to sleep, I'm already sleepy" I laughed while hugging her so she wouldn't say much.

Actually that anxiety will be present in every player. Especially in the first game and witnessed by the crowd and play at home opponents. It's really quite remarkable.

I try to calm down and sleep in my night. I will make sure that tomorrow I get the best energy to beat the opponent.

"Sleep son, grandfather will take care of you" I nodded with the words of grandfather who always gently stroked my hair to sleep in his lap.

Ahead of the match, we warmed up a little bit this morning and rested and went to a really magnificent stadium.

I was again fascinated to see the sight that spoiled the eyes. How beautiful is the country of the people who make me smile along the road when entering the stadium.

"This is the first game for you, I just want you to play quietly and casually. Don't tense up and stay focused. Let's say we play at home"

"Each coach"

We will do 3 matches. Against Southeast Asian teams, one of them is Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.

They are a strong team, but there is no harm in us remaining optimistic and unyielding because confidence will defeat doubts from the bottom of each heart.