Chapter 34 The Game
Bryce watched her patiently till she was settled perfectly in her seat. She smiled at him and he took it as his cue to leave.
He was completely mesmerized by how pretty she was with her hair let down. She was the perfect definition of the word ‘beautiful’. He had never seen her like this. Her blonde hair accentuated her pretty eyes that he found himself completely lost just by staring at them.
“Are you okay?” Hera was forced to ask when he didn’t move an inch from the spot where he stood.
He blinked rapidly “I’m very okay.”
As he made his way to the driver’s seat, he envisioned her pretty face and a smile masked over his face.
Taking the seat next to her, he started the engines and pulled out of the mansion. Minutes later, they had already hit the road, drivig to the location where the game would take place.
“Why the long face?” Bryce question when he noticed that Hera was sulking. She looked like a child begging for attention and he found it extremely cute.
“I don’t have a long face.”
“Yes you do.” He argued “You were smiling before we started this trip and now you’re sulking. Is something wrong? Do you need my help with anything.”
She crunched her face at his question “I don’t need your help with anything. I’m just hoping that we don’t miss the game since I took so long in getting ready.”
He chuckled. He had thought that she was upset because of something very serious but she was only upset because she thought that her delay in getting ready would prevent them from seeing the game.
How is it possible that this woman isn’t bothered about the other aspects of life? Why was she interested in the smallest things that doesn’t seem to matter even to him? He thought that he understood women but Hera was a different subject that he found a little too challenging.
“We won’t be late.” He responded at last and she batted her eyelashes at him with a pout on her small full lips.
This woman would be the death of him and it’s not even a joke. She ignited a feeling inside him that almost resembles that of hell and sadly he wanted to get burned.
“How do you know that we won’t be late?” She questioned, oblivious to the fact that he was battling his emotions that was almost on the verge of setting him up in flames “It’s not like you can see the future.” She added.
“Trust me mi amor. We won’t be late.” He gave her a reassuring smile and took the next route and in less than ten minutes, they had already arrived at the parking lot and occupied a space there as well.
“We’re here.” Bryce announced and Hera clapped her hands in excitement.
Stepping down from the car, he turned to her side of the door and pulled the door open. She hopped down and carefully secured her bag on her shoulders.
“Shall we?” He asked with an outstretched hand and she took it in hers before they proceeded into the court to take a seat and watch the game.
Bryce suggested that they take the last lane so that they would get a better view of the game and they did just that.
Just then, his phone vibrated in his pockets. He reached out to his pockets and brought out his cellphone to stare at the dialled number.
“Hera it’s Max. Wait here okay, I’ll go and get him.” He informed her and she nodded in understanding.
“Don’t forget to get snacks.” She called out to him and he bowed his head at her before exiting the building.
Minutes later, he arrived with Max trailing behind him.
“Has it started already?” He asked when he got closer to where she sat.
“I don’t think so.”
“Good.” He handed over the items that he had bought to her and she received them gratefully.
“Hello Hera.” Someone called from behind her and Hera looked to see that the voice belonged to the man that had just walked in with Bryce.
“Hello.” She scrutinized him to remember where she had seen his face. He looked very familiar but her brain couldn’t process any information about him.
“The name’s Max.” He blurted out, saving her from her misery “We bumped into each other the other day at the mansion.”
Hera’s face glowed up at that instant “You’re right. We have met. My name is Hera”
“Oh I know. I’ve heard so much about you my dear.” He drawled, throwing Bryce and amused look while Bryce tried his very best to avoid his gaze.
Hera silently watched the exchange between the both of them. Between Bryce and Max, she wondered who was older. They both had the same body build and was very physically fit. They looked like protectors that spent the entire day working out at the gym. Not that she’s complaining though.
“Which team are you cheering for Bryce?” She questioned when Max had taken his seat.
“The Underdogs.”
“Who are they?” She asked Innocently.
He found out that she knew nothing about this but it delighted him to teach her.
“The team wearing white.”
“Oh…” She gasped. “They’re shiny and white. I love the color.”
“Why?”
“It represent sacredness and purity. A very good choice”Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
Bryce stared at her as she spoke. The more she talked, the more he wants her to continue. He wanted to know more.
“I guess I like White too.”
She smiled at him “I’m glad that you do.”
Soon enough, the games began and Hera watched in anticipation of what would happen next. When either of the team threw a ball into the net of the opponents, she stood up from her seats and cheered for them.
Bryce and Max couldn’t help the laughter that erupted from their stomachs when she did that. At a point, the game was forgotten and all their attention was focused on Hera would didn’t fail to give them a good show.
It continued for hours until the games were over.
“I really had a good time.” She announced happily.
“I’m sure you did. You kept on cheering for both teams.” He laughed heartily.
Hera gave a nervous laugh “I had no idea that I did that. I guess I got too excited. Hope I didn’t ruin the game?”
“I guess so too but it’s alright and honey, you made the game a whole lot interesting.” He patted her head lovingly.
“Great. Is it okay if I use the ladies before we go?”
“Sure. I don’t see why not.” He responded casually.