It was one of the usual days as always. Jake left his studies in accordance with his habit and went straight to the Basketball Hall. Jake was the captain of the basketball team. But today's basketball game was unlucky for Jake. First, his team Sonador lost (85-97). Second, Jake's arm was injured in a collision with Grandcity team captain Mike. Andy was barely returning home from arm pain when he witnessed his girlfriend Melania holding hands with her close friend and fellow student Jackson. They did not even notice Jake, or they did not notice themselves. Jake was now more harassed by his own arm pain than by his lover. Would not have decorated Jackson's bow. Jake goes out of bed at night. Whether it's because his hand hurts hard or because of his lover's betrayal, it's dark for us.
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In the morning, the pain in his hand is worse. Jake decided not to go to school today. However, he could not sleep at home all day with this pain. He went to the hospital to have his arm checked. X-rayed his hand in the hospital. The doctor said that the injury was not serious. The doctor was putting Jake's hand in a plaster when the phone rang.
- Hello... Is it now?... I'll go now, he said, turning to Jake
- It seems that you have more serious patients. I have to leave you.
- What?! Then who will plaster my hand?" he said in surprise.
- Don't worry, Amanda will plaster your hand. "Then it's okay," he assured.
A minute after the doctor left, a beautiful girl named Amanda entered the room.
- Hello, sir
- Hello, angel
"My name is Amanda," she said. Jake said yes. Amanda completely charmed Jake. At this point, let's say a couple of words about Amanda's appearance. This girl, about 19-20 years old, white-blonde, long hair, blue eyes, came to the hospital for practice. A charming girl of this age could make any guy swoon. Jake couldn't take his eyes off Amanda. And Amanda just looked at Jake with interest and started plastering her hand. First, he bandaged Jake's hand, then gently put a hot plaster on it, and again bandaged it over the plaster. Meanwhile, Jake was watching Amanda's every move with pleasure, forgetting even the pain. "That's it," said Amanda, who had finished her work, as if emphasizing herself more than Jake, and looking at Jake.
- When should I come again to open the cast?
- After a week.
"So I can't play basketball until then," said Jake regretfully. "Oh, so you say you also play basketball?" Amanda said in surprise
- Yes. I broke my hand in basketball too!,- said Jake, happy to find a topic to talk about
- It's great!, - he was ashamed of his casual words and tried to correct his words - What team do you play for?
- In the youth club of the "Sonador" team, - answered.
- Well, you know, I like "Grandcity" team more. "Grandcity" is our fiercest rival, he replied disappointedly. - Then you must know Mike (!), right?
- Yes, of course I know him. It is impossible not to recognize him. "He's my biggest rival," Jake answered a little nervously. "He will be my brother," said the girl in both surprise and embarrassment.
- What?! Is this a joke?
-No, this is not a joke, Mike is my brother.
-Then you won't forget to say "Thank you" to that brother on my behalf? - said Jake with a smile.
-May I know why I say "Thank you"? - he said with the same sarcasm.
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I am sitting here because of your brother. Because of your brother, even though my lover cheated on me last night, I kept silent when I saw it.
- How so? ,- asked Amanda in surprise
- If your brother hadn't pushed me hard and hurt my hand, I wouldn't have come and sat here. If my hand hadn't hurt so much yesterday, I would have given Jackson, who was holding hands with my beloved Melania..., he thought for a while.
- If you don't know how to play basketball, why do you play?
- What?!,- Jake answered, his thoughts suddenly dispersed - I still don't know how to play basketball? Me?! After all, I am the captain of the "Sonador" team!
- What did he do? You're just a very retarded team captain. I would have applauded you at Newmoon if you were just a substitute without even playing.
Amanda's words had soul. "Sonador" team was very weak. "Sonador" team was always in the last place. The team has not even won any prize in its history. They became champions in the group in 2000. But it has been a long time, generations have changed. "Newmoon" team constantly competes with "Grandcity", they always had the group cup. For example, last year "Newmoon" took the first place, and this year "Grandcity" led everyone in terms of points. Grandcity was almost the champion this year. Jake was silent for a minute as he pondered these thoughts.
- I promise you, next year I will definitely play in "Newmoon", - he said without being sure of it. And Amanda laughed a little wistfully. "Tell me that I will play in Sonador next season," he said with a laugh.
- I don't need false promises.
- This is not a false promise, I will definitely play in "Newmoon" next year, - this time he gave a firm answer. "Only time will tell, Mr. Mason." Such was the Jakeney family. - Of course "You can go now," said Amanda calmly
- Thank you.
- It's not worth it.
Now Jake is walking out the door Amanda:
- Come to get the cast in a week!
Whether Jake heard it or not, he didn't answer.
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Jake was in love with Amanda. He didn't need Melania. First, Melania was not as beautiful as Amanda. Second, Melania and Jake kept saying "I love you", but it was obvious that their love was fake. It's like loving someone you meet out of boredom. Third, we know that Melania cheated on Jake. When Jake went to study, Melania greeted him as if nothing had happened. Granted, Jake probably would have acted the same way if he hadn't seen Amanda, but he had met Amanda and even managed to fall in love with her. At this point, the reader may think: Amanda is beautiful, Melania is ugly? I would definitely say no to that without hesitation. Well, if I answer that, you might be thinking, so what does Melania look like? Melania was 20 years old, dark skinned (darkness does not mean black, her skin color suited her), long black hair, dark eyes, about 175 centimeters tall. So, Melania was never far behind Amanda. But love does not choose beauty. You can fall in love even without seeing. Because it is not the eye to see it, but the heart to feel it. We know that Melania acted as if nothing happened. Melania was the first to express this. "Oh, what did Jake do to your hand," he said, sounding a little sad, but continued. - Who put your hand in this situation? This grief seemed true, and in fact it might be true. It is dark to us. "I was holding hands, my hand broke," he said deliberately, implying that Melania and Jackson were holding hands.
- If you are hinting that I have grabbed a hand with Jackson, everything bari you are thinking is a mistake, - replied Melania, not losing her peace of mind for a moment.
"Tell me the truth in it," said Jake in a nutshell
- Of course, I will say, only now is not the time.
- Then when, Will you say at your wedding with Jackson?
- Jake!..- stopped not knowing what to say.
- What? Or are my sentences wrong?
- Jake, you trust Jackson, Your close friend, even if you don't believe me. He will not betray you.
- To whom...
Jake was unable to continue speaking, and a literature teacher, Mr. William, entered the room. At this time, everyone was in place.
As soon as Mr. William finished his lecture on "William Faulkner", Melania wanted to go to Jake and explain the situation. However, he was late. Jake had already left the room.
Melania went to Jackson. At this time, Jackson was busy drawing some kind of drawing.
- You may have heard our conversation with Jake, - the calm began Melania
"I was half heard," replied calmly, not raising his head from the drawings
- Jackson, Jake doesn't even want to hear me.
- ...
- Jackson
Jackson was again unanswered.
- Jackson!
- What?! After all, you yourself know well that it's all for Jake!
- But, Jake does not know this and does not want to understand either!..
- Understands, of course understands when the time comes, - answered Jackson more calmly
- If so, it is necessary to come up with some lie until that day...
- You know-I hate to lie.
-You're saying it's all for Jake. The lie used in the path of good is not a lie.
- Okay, I'll talk a little. But, I don't think he will hear me.
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