End Of Match

Krystal Fc players and their fans all went mad with joy.

Their players rushed Neo and hugged him tightly, they were so all around each other that they fell to the floor.

Mavericks goalkeeper banged his hand on the post. Damn! it wasn't enough!

I managed to get my hands on it but it was still not enough.

It's not your fault.

The goalie looked up to see Neo staring down at him.

Neo gave him a hand, The goalie took the hand and Neo pulled him up.

Neo smiled. No need to kill yourself. again, this was just a friendly match.

The goalie smiled as he stretched his hand for a handshake. See you in the main tournament.

Neo shook his hand. You'd better not disappoint.

Pii!

Pii!

Pii!!

The match had officially ended.

Neo was making his way out of the field when someone tapped him.

Neo turned around only to see Kelechi staring at him.

Nobody heard what they said or what they did, all they knew was that Neo and the guardian shook hands.

The friendly matches had officially ended. It two weeks to the selection stage of the soccer wars and everyone were expected to rest or do a little bit of more training.

Neo got home late in the night, It was already nine '0' clock.

On entering his room, he saw his father seated on his bed, seemingly waiting.

Dad...Neo muttered, surprised to see the man after such a long time.

His father smiled, also happy to see his son after a while. Where have you been?

Neo spoke. At school, we had a match today.

His father nodded. A match? You're still onto that whim of a soccer?

Neo sat down beside his father.

It's fun, soccer is fun.

His father nodded. Are you tired?

Neo was very tired. He was so tired that he could sleep off if he blinked his eyes repeatedly for a short while.

But still, Neo couldn't miss this chance to speak with his father as he didn't know the next time he and his father would get to chat.

No. Neo replied.

Have you decided on a career yet?

Neo shook his head.

Then he remembered. This was the last thing he and his father spoke about.

when was that again....about six months ago?

Yes, six months ago, that was the last time Neo saw his father.

Neo's father was expressionless as he nodded his head slowly. I think I've got one for you.

Neo tensed. He really didn't like this.

In full fact, Neo had decided on a career path since he was three years old.

He wanted to play soccer. Soccer was the path he had chosen, but he knew how his father felt towards sports so he couldn't just tell his father that he wanted to be a footballer.

But everyone knew, his father included. But since had never told him personally, the man had decided that that was the best way. He would pretend as if he didn't know.

Neo swallowed as he asked. What is it?

Neo's father smiled as he spoke. Come join me at the bank. after you work a few years with me, you will have had enough experience so I would have over the entire business to you. This old man's getting weaker after all.

Neo had a weird smile plastered on his face as he looked at the man who was planning his future alone.

How about that?

Neo suddenly lost his voice. He found it difficult to reply as he didn't know what to say.

He couldn't just reject his father outrightly, neither could he accept such a ridiculous offer.

Let me sleep on it. Neo finally said.

His father gave him a quizzical look. What is there to sleep on?

Didn't Neo understand? He wasn't making Neo an offer but an order. Neo had no right to reject so what was he trying to think about?

The plans have already been made and the rules have already been laid down. All there is for him is to follow them.

But Neo knew this, that was why he didn't reject it immediately. But since the man wouldn't tell him to his face that he had no choice, then Neo was going to keep playing dumb.

Neo's father drew back a bit. Don't tell me you're still onto that childish whims of soccer?

Neo stared at him, slightly annoyed. What's childish about it?

Are you asking me? His father's tone was sharp.

Neo bowed slightly. I'm sorry, dad.

Neo's father continued speaking. Footballers are insignificant people who don't add anything to global growth, sport is a waste of time and all sportsmen are worthless trash.

Neo was first shocked, then he became annoyed. His father had a very twisted view on things.

Good night. Neo lay on his bed and covered himself with the bedsheets, afterwards he closed his eye.

His father was stunned. Neo Austin! How can you be so rude!? I'm still talking to you!

Neo pulled the sheets over his head and lay on the bed silently.

His father became furious. Alright, just you wait and see with your soccer.

With that, he stormed out of the room.