27 Unkempt wildness (2/2)

Iven hung up annoyed. He was trying his best not to get angry. But he couldn't help being a little irritated at Seb. He has been studying his watch every minute since an hour.

It was 6:50 pm. Iven let out a heavy sigh.

She must be having issues of her own, She must be stuck somewhere, Maybe her friend stopped her, Maybe she changed her mind, Why isn't she calling???

All sorts of thought started gathering in her mind as he closed his eyes even for a minute. The cycle continued, he was closing his eyes, thinking all rubbish, suddenly opening them, checking the avenue again, expecting Seb to show up from the corner at any moment in a hustle.

She'll come any minute now, he thought, she must!!!

But his expectations were washed away again.

Seb never showed up. iven thought of leaving for the hundredth time, thinking Seb might have forgotten, which wasn't possible. But somehow he couldn't.

The unknown aura prohibited him from leaving. He kept on assuring himself with another 5 minutes of stay. He kept on saying after each 5 minutes passed. His hope was getting stronger.

The match ends

”And there goes the Legendary victory shot by Sybelle again!!!”, the commentator announced overjoyed. The crowd joined in cheer.

'The Aphrodites' have won gain. The crowd was chanting Seb's name as usual.

But Seb was not paying any attention. She can't remember a time when she was not happy after gaining victory, but today. Somehow she controlled the urge to leave, and waited for the moment to pass away. She raised her hand, throwing a fist in the air out of habit after her win.

She glanced at the College watch tower once. It showed 7:20 pm!!!

She gritted her teeth and lips.

Iven!!!

She did something heinous!

But she still bore hope. No, he must be thee, she thought and tried to assure, but she was sure that he'd already left.

She couldn't wait any longer!

By the time her teammates were done with their rejoicing, Seb had already vanished. Nobody noticed when or where did she go. Every body was too busy when she seized her opportunity and slyly escaped. The cheering lost it's peak as the main root of joy was nowhere to be seen.

Seb ran as fast her legs could carry her. She didn't even bother going in the green room to change.She took off in her Jersey, shoes, sweaty self and messy hair. She barely managed to stuff in her necessary items and sneak out somehow. She avoided the main gate because she knew Erica would be there. She didn't want an encounter with her right then.

While escaping, she caught a glimpse of Erica, searching for her. But she had no time. She apologized to her quietly and didn't pause for another second. She rushed through the back gate of the College.

Seb was already hell tired for the game, but she didn't care. She had to reach the Avenue. She didn't even get her Bike else she had to go all the way to the parking area.

It was 7:30 pm already and Seb wasn't even sure why she was going. Iven won't be there!!! But still some unknown energy made her go regardless.

As she ran madly, sweat tripped from her face and she was losing her breath. Due to over stress, her wound opened up again. But she wasn't aware of it.

She finally made it to the avenue in one piece. She was panting terribly. Looking up she searched for Iven. But to her fear, he was nowhere to be seen.

She looked back and forth, walked up to small distances, checked in lanes but still no trace of him.

Did he really really leave???

He's gone, Seb thought to herself, Who was I kidding??? This was bound to happen. a person's hope has it's limits. And I am the one at fault here....but still.....

Seb had a little hope that Iven would stay....

She leaned on to a wall and gasped. What has she done!!!

She slit down through the wall and sat down on the concrete. Folding her hands around her knees, she hid her face inside.

Her eyes burnt as she fought back to break down. They appeared blurry as a watery layer covered them. She sniffed once but was determined not to cry.