The Ball Behind the Love of the Court
41. Injuries

The doctor forbade me when I saw this move to get out of the hospital bed because I was still weak. The doctor advised me to rest for at least 30 minutes and then I could go home. The doctor also said that the person had also paid all the fees.

"Is he really David" I asked again popped into this mind. Because when I look into his eyes it's like saying that there's the same light that I'm with David.

But I'm still worried because David's not here but he's abroad and hasn't come back and without word. For a moment I closed my eyes to sleep even for a moment.

"Doctor, can I go home? "

"Please miss, it looks like you've improved. Do we need to take you to an ambulance? "

"No, no, I can do it myself. Thank you"

After that my step went and walked home with a bandage that adorned the head. These nights where there may be transportation, it is better I take an online motorcycle taxi to be comfortable and quickly get home. But there's no app, god I forgot I don't have a phone. I had to get on a motorcycle at the base across the street.

Arriving at home, there were already mothers and fathers with anxious faces. They were confused looking for me because it was night not to go home. It's my fault for saying goodbye to buying food but it didn't come back, because the truth is I'm looking for mom.

"Astaghfirullah, you why his head son" I panicked when I saw the bandage on the head. He hugged me with affection. His eyes glazed as he looked at me.

"It's okay ma'am, key just fell off earlier" My reason came back so mom wouldn't worry and fret at me more.

"Let's go in, you have to rest first" We both went inside the house. While my father went straight home. Again tonight my mother accompanied me to sleep in her warm embrace.

Tomorrow I leave for school. As usual heading to the stop, greet Riki and Pak Abi while waiting for the angkot. I miss playing with them. During my busy school even compete, my time is closed to be with them. Say goodbye with a smile and go to school. The glow must be the same as greeting eyes and then returning home. That's how I felt, longing to repeat my time with them.

Arriving at school I looked around the still quiet. Enter the class while holding a photo containing the address last night. I thought flying, that place was scary to me. I thought I could find Mom but I found some badness there.

"Who was that guy last night? " My mind is entangled in this daydream that goes back around. It was a hope that was still waiting for David. But obviously it's definitely not David because there's been no news of him abroad for a long time.

"Mom, how you. Giving a longing that shackles my life. My lips keep saying hate you, but it's a lie if my heart also hates you" sad to come back when my memory ensnared the name of a mother.

"For keyyyyyy"

"Hey is daydreaming about you key" Ari and Yuri come together. I was shocked and immediately hid the photo in my hand. I immediately put it in the bag so they don't find out.

"Morning, hehe" I tried to laugh at them to say that was fine.

"What are you hiding the key" Yuri said with a suspicious look.

"Oh this, anu it's e... Yes, yes, books, yes" I lied again

"Oh yes, will you continue training" Ari asked me.

"I keep training, because the coach of Alam will train us again. He will try his best to win the game"

"Thank God" they both loved hearing my words.

"Later I'll have a lesson pen for practice" I said, explaining a little.

"OK ready boss, let me give you a note to copy" said Ari and Yuri following him.

"Okay, thank you my dear friends" As long as I've been given a football practice session, they've always given me the lesson notes I've been leaving behind.

They are very compact, sometimes Yuri and Ari help to copy the notes. Sometimes they give me notes and I copy everything at home. I love them so much. On the lips they always help me to keep training to be a great player. They are the only friends I love so much. One day I will bring more happiness to both of them.

When lesson time started, I asked permission to do the exercises in the back court. As usual, we started the warm-up to stretch the stiff muscles. Then continue to do the tactical exercises taught by coach Alam. After the feeding exercise there will be a provision of direction for all existing players.

"This time I have great expectations from you guys, good game and can win. That's it, and don't let you have the pressure to compete"

"ready Coach".

Time passed, the match arrived. We all went to where the match was held. Be excited and not forget to pray before leaving. Hoping on the Creator for victory today.

This time the headmaster also participated in watching the match, he also entrusted everything to the coach of Alam. I'm sure coach Alam will do his best to win.

"Bismillah" while closing my eyes for a moment, I said basamalah before entering the venue of the match.

Entering the dressing room, given directions and doing prayers together for the sake of smoothness. This time coach Alam played me in the first minutes. My heart is very happy to be back and play in the first minute.

When we entered the field, everyone cheered. The students also came to watch the pride team defending the school. I warmed up and entered the field with all my heart. Whatever the result I will play with a heart full of fire. It will not be able to someone who wants to put it out.

*prittt* the match begins.

There is no need to see who the opponent is facing, what rank the opponent is, how much power. But what is needed if you have entered the field is how to get up when you fall, how to maintain the mentality when you miss points and most importantly how we continue to fight until the sweat flow is endless.

"Hey. " shouted Coach nature from the sidelines sambol give instructions in the form of hand movements.

In the first half it was fun, we fought each other attack after attack. This leg will follow the instructions given by the coach of Nature. Listening to all directions in order to achieve success. There is no selfish word, no word win its own name. There is only victory together.

In the 25th minute we managed to break into the opponent's goal with very good cooperation. Ika's kick cannot be tepis by the goalkeeper. Temporary score of 1-0 for our wineries. A very boisterous cheer dominated the match field. Lenting cheered in spirit to keep us burning.

"Golllllll gollll" all cheered and performed a brief celebration then returned to their respective positions.

In the final minutes of the first half we could have added a temporary lead to 2-0. The goal again happened because of the corner that I did and can be executed easily by a header Fara who was then free standing in front of goal.

"Golllll" the screams came back. Our faces snahat happy and did the celebration together.

Our win was very encouraging for the team. Everyone cheered with joy because of the victory. But our excitement was met with anger by the opposing players. Their play in the final minutes of the first half game was getting louder. Many wild tackles are aired, it seems this is not to snare the ball but want to harm the opponent.

*prittt* until the first round is over, the score is still 2-0. Temporary purchase by our team. Inside the room was bustling with cheers of spirit. Then sit quietly and rest while listening to the direction given by the Nature coach.

"The game this time is quite good, but the backline is still a void. Please don't let them escape your barriers. Never play rough this time, play with your heart. You can't hurt your opponent because we both have to respect our fellow players"

"Each coach" This time I strongly agree with the direction spoken coach Alam. This direction is a new greeting to our spirit and professional when facing situations on the pitch.

"You should play hard. Do not let your game saggy. Take care of each other and their responsibilities. Use the tactics I taught you. Keep our victory until the last round whistle is sounded"

"Each coach"

"One more time, the opposing players are eyeing Key, Rega, and Fara. Your good game makes the opposing team always aim to hurt your feet. Please be careful not to get carried away by emotions. Play quiet and avoid while they stare at the prey"

"Good coach"

I understand now, why they always go after me in the game. There were even some who kept my movements tight, Rega and Fara. I also have to be vigilant, because they have shown a hard game when our team is 1-0 up.

"Coach, why don't I play" asked Ana with a face that was upset because I didn't get minutes until the first half was over.

"Wait, there's a time"

"My game is better than Key"

"Enough Ana, please respect my decision" Ana's face grew increasingly irritated and she turned her back vehemently from the gaze of the Nature coach.

The break is over, it's time to enter the field with a good game. When the first whistle sounded, I was careful what the coach of Nature said. Their beauty was also getting fiercer and wild. It seemed like they were angry at the defeat and were trying to snatch the ball with violence.

Sure enough, in the second half many violations occurred. They just keep playing and playing rough. Coach Alam outside the field shouted for us to be focused and calm.

"Focused, and calm" his movement said to keep heart and calm because of violations made in a row.

The calmness and patience of our team in attack paid off. Right in the 67th minute we added a goal to the opponent's goal. The score became 3-0 a temporary win for our team. However, this victory makes the opposing team players go up. They committed many abuses and violence. Looks like they're playing kung fu instead of balls.

"Key ride, ride" shouted the Nature coach who told me to ride aiding the attack.

The ball is at my feet. I tried to swerve with the ball to get away from 2 defenders. But really unfortunate my fate, a kick from the opposing team managed to hurt this leg.

*blakk*

"Aduhhhhhh" Shouted in pain. It seems I can't continue the match. When I fell down, their faces threw sneaky smiles at me. I kept screaming in pain while hitting the field.

"Aaaaaaaaaaa" The pain did not improve. The medical team gave the condition that I should be pulled out because I could not continue the match. Ana replaced me to play the rest of the last minute. I was taken to the treatment room and immediately treated by the doctor on duty.

"It looks like your injury is quite severe" the doctor tried to explain about the accident I had.

"meaning doc? "

"The ankle injury is quite severe, it takes therapy and exercise to recover and you have to pull over from the field a few months in advance"

"I can't play anymore Doc? "

"It's still possible with regular medication and therapy" a decision that really disappointed me. I had to pull over from the field because of the injury I had. It looks like you have to rest first because the injury is quite severe.

"Aaaaaaaaaaa" I shouted in annoyance.

*brak, brak*I vented when the doctor went outside to take the medicine. I hate myself for not being able to prevent those who are after me. Coach Alam told me but I wasn't careful.

Not long after, doctors brought medicines and bandages. The bandage she wrapped into my ankle that was injured to reduce the pain. Right now your feet are in pain to move. The doctor advised me to take a short break and wait for the Alam coach to pick me up.