Continuation of Chapter 23. - ang pinakamahabang chapter. lols. hmm..pramis di to aabot ng 30 [hr] [b]Chapter 23 [2/2][/b] “Team!” Everyone approached Drei. Sam went out to buy something. “The Danes have extremely prepared for this game. I am expecting everyone’s full performance on court.” The current game is on its third quarter. The Lions will be playing anytime soon. Will went to get his phone and call Danica to check on Franz’s condition. He saw several missed calls and a message asking him to call back. “Will! Finally!” “Why? What happened? Sam still didn’t know about it…I haven’t talked to her yet.” “Uhm…can you make it at 4? Sam will still be going there. You’re the only person Franz trusts when it comes to Sam. He wants you to accompany her to the hospital.” “But the game ---“ “Yeah, yeah I already told him about it. But you see, he wanted to go there himself if you can’t make it. Will…you know your mom. You should have realized by now how she instructed the people here. If Franz gets out of this hospital, we’re doomed!” Danica exaggerated. “Plus the other families of these employees…” “Hayyyz.” Will sighed. How can he think clearly? The match is about to start! “I know it’s hard. Especially not being with her…but, it’s your fault.” “Okay, I'll make a way.” Will can’t think of anything. But why would Franz need Sam to come to the hospital? And with him? How unlucky can he get? He was scolded by Drei, decreasing the chance of him being picked as the next captain; Sam being taken away by his own half-brother; Franz, staying at the hospital, and Danica not being able to see the match. Oh, what a cruel world! “Dude!” It was David. “Don’t try that on court.” “Huh?” Will was surprised. “What?” “Spacing out! You were entirely blank.” “Oh, am I?” “You’ve been thinking too much. Focus on today’s game okay? Show Drei your moves so he’ll reconsider you being a captain.” “Thanks dude. Wait, why weren’t you interested on being a captain?” “Are you okay? If I consider being a captain, that would be hard for you. I’m a tough competitor.” “Yeah right, whatever!” Will said, laughing. “Hey, that’s not a joke. Anyway, just show him everything you can to beat the Danes.” The match had just ended, and it’s the call for the much-anticipated game of the season. The two rival schools battling out to be the superior, the Lions versus the Danes. Drei didn’t allow Sam to stay on the courtside so she had to settle on the bleachers; well at least she’s near the patron side. As the team emerged from their changing rooms, will caught a glimpse of a happy and cheerful Sam. The match had started and the Lions had their power five – Drei, David, DJ, Will and Mico. The ball was on the Lions and they immediately scored. 2-0. The first quarter ended with a score of 18-22 in favor of the Danes. Mico already had three fouls and the team cannot afford another foul from him, so he was replaced. “Four points ahead of us! Let’s do our best.” “It’s on you. Show him!” David whispered to Will. Show him? Will had contributed a lot in the score but Drei didn’t even commend him. The ball was on David, the only person free to pass it on was Will, and Will was sure David would pass it to him. But just as Will would signal David, he caught a glimpse of Sam, he hadn’t still thought of a way on how to tell what had happened on Franz to her. David had already let go of the ball. Will didn’t notice. Good thing Drei was quick enough to catch it and score. “Nice one, Will.” Strike Two. Drei looked at Will as if there’s a word LOSER on his forehead. It was a tough game between the two rivals. Half time came and the Danes only have a one-point advantage against the Lions. Will looked on where Sam was. He saw her, it’s as if she’s going out. She’s making her way out of the ecstatic fans. She was about to go to the fountain. Will thought. Without thinking twice, Will dashed off and went after Sam. He called upon the mightiest gods so that he’ll be able to see her, to catch her even before she get out of the huge gym. “Sam!” Will shouted, too late. Sam was already in a taxi. He went back to the court. “We really need full performance.” Drei told the team. “We can’t afford to lose to them.” Will arrived, and went directly to David. “Dave, look…I need to get out.” “Are you crazy? Do you think we can make it without you?” “You’re good right?” “Dude, I know I’m good, but with Drei injured…” “He said he can still make it.” “That’s what he always says…” “Look…I need to do something important today!” “But if you get out right now, I’m telling you, it’s like you’ve thrown away your chance of being a captain.” “I'll get back quickly. I'll make sure I’m here when they announce us being the champion!” “You don’t have to.” Drei had heard them. “What are you up to? Is that important?” “Well, it’s kind of a serious matter. It’s important in a way…” “Have it your way…but I’m warning you…nothing in this life comes for free. You have to give up something good if you want something better.” Will picked up his things and ran off. “What’s the matter with him? Is this captainship just good for him?” Drei was furious. “I was telling him to give up that important matter he needs to do so he can get the captain position!” Obviously, there’s a more important thing for Will than being a captain, Sam’s happiness perhaps? Will arrived at Regina Natividad University and saw a young lady standing by the fountain. He was hesitant to approach her. He mustered his courage and took a step forward. He needs to do this. Sam was still not aware of what had happened to Franz. She’s already waiting for him, not knowing that it would be Will who will be meeting her. “Hey, Sam…” “Will…? Why are you here? There’s a match right?” “Yeah, but…you see, Franz ---“ “Franz? Why? He asked you to come here? What happened?” “He’s at the hospital right now. Let’s go. He’s waiting for you.” Will directed Sam onto the taxi that Will rode on. The driver was waiting for them. [quote][i]And why do you have to leave me Without saying that you love me I'm saying I love you again Are you listening? Open your eyes once again Look at me crying If only you could hear me shout your name If only you could feel my love again [/i][/quote] The driver was singing along with the music on the radio when they got on the taxi. Will told him to go to the hospital. Sam was quiet on the way to the hospital. They safely arrived and went inside one of the top hospitals in the country. Of course, with this kind of hospital, it is given that the security is also tight. “Wait…aren’t we supposed to show our ID or anything?” Sam asked Will, it was her second time to set foot on this hospital and the first time she went there she was asked to present an identification. “No need. We own this place.” Will held Sam’s hand as they went to Franz’s suite.