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The 10 minutes Seb was in the greenroom felt like forever.

There was no way the girls would let their best player leave before the party.

Seb had firmly denied but since she had no excusable reason, she wasn't able to shake them off easily. Since less people knew about her and Iven, she couldn't

use him as a reason either.

Finally when she was left with no more ways to escape, she unwillingly revealed her wound, along with another honest excuse of visiting the hospital.

Everybody had gasped in horror at the miserable sight which resulted Seb receiving loads of scolds from each of them for keeping it away from them for

so long.

Though she assured that it was nothing, they didn't listen even she was on her way to treat it.

She was forcefully made to sit, her wound tended, washed, ointment applied and bandaged.

It soothed her pain for the moment too.

Another while of time was wasted when they were changing and debating on the topic if Seb should permanently join the team.

Victory would be easier with her in the team.

The tournament had paved their way to the nationals.

Seb could be their main player!

But Seb had denied quickly and politely, putting an end to the topic at once.

She was happy that they could win, but she had already decided to quit the team.

To be honest, she was an one time substitute and also did it because she was threatened in the first place. But her experience was rather superb

and they don't have to face such hideous team ever again.

With another small argument regarding Seb joining the after party, Seb denied with one quick answer and left after a group hug as a farewell to the team.

......

Seb's leg was in better shape but still weak, she ceased to limp anymore after the first aid treatment from the team.

She was trying to walk faster hoping if it wasn't too late else Iven would be mad again.

She was obvious that he won't leave though even if she took an hour.

But already taken a lot of advantage of his trust, she didn't want to let him down anymore. Racing through the corridors, she moved ahead eager to see him.

She was almost at the turning point where Iven must be there, when two voices reached her ears.

Two well familiar voices.

Iven....and Erica?

What was she doing here?

Did she attend the match and came here with expectations to walk back together home?

After all, they always did so after every match.

Seb felt guilty pangs inside her heart.

She was about to make through he wall, when she heard their conversation and completely froze on the point!!!

Is that suppose to be a normal conversation between them?

What exactly are they arguing on?

Seb peeped from beside the wall....

The sight which she caught, totally gauged her vision out!!!

What the hell is happening?

Why is Iven holding up her chin in such a crude manner with that dark look on his face?

Why does Erica look so shocked?

Iven....this isn't the regular him being with Erica.....

Did she say something she shouldn't have to make Iven act this way?

But Iven....how could he.....make himself appear this way!!!

Erica.....no.....she's too sensitive to take such blows....

Don't...Iven....

His words came in to her ears which made her lose her mind.

....26 years age...”, what the hell is he going on about?

.....not an adult yet...”, Iven had lost it completely.

....abused her...most brutal....bruises all over...”, he's rattling all about he can!!!

...leader of a gang...”, Iven, enough...Stop!!!

...abuse her if she misbehaves....”, don't cross the limit Iven, Erica is delicate enough to take this all at once...

Seb didn't know what to do.

Why Iven?

No matter what she had said, was it necessary to be this rude?

She stood motionless, with a blank mind...so was Seb.

She wanted to step in the situation...but she had no idea what to do.

She can't believe Iven...

Why.....!

Why being so harsh???

That's when the last line reached her and she hold herself back anymore.

....are you in the position to call yourself her friend?”...he released the doubt in her mind to question their years of friendship.

Because of all the things she had been kept away from.

With a few words, Iven had destroyed it all!

Erica....she might believe the huge illusion she was in this whole time!

Was it fair to her?

After all the sacrifices she made for Seb?

Did she deserve this for looking out for her friend???

”Iven....”, Seb's hoarse voice reached Iven. Erica had turned mind deaf from the earlier incident. She just stood staring at the ground,

with dry eyes, trying to recall if she was dreaming.

Iven turned and his eyes lit up for the moment.

Eventually it drooped as soon he studies Seb's face.

”What is it Belle?”, he asked casually back to himself, totally keeping the situation cool.

”Apologize...”, Seb spoke almost inaudible. She had good hold on herself.

Iven looked back at a dazed Erica and sighed at Seb,” Apologize...for being honest?”.

”How...could you?”, Seb retorted,”You could treat her in such a way?”.

”I spoke the truth Belle”, Iven was confident on himself,”The truth which YOU hid from her”.

”You know well why did I do that!!!”, this time Seb almost screamed at Iven. He flinched a little,”She could have been in danger if she had

known!”.

Iven stared with a furious gaze at Seb.

She continued,”Based on which, you have no freaking right to place doubts on her mind. She's been with me through all my time more than you have and way before you appeared!”.

The situation dragged towards timeline of each one's company.

Iven had his glare of anger fixed at Seb.

”I don't think we should see each other for the moment Iven”, Seb said without a second hesitation,”Thank you for the concern, I'll have Eric accompany me to the hospital from here”.

her voice sharp icy than glass.

”what did you say?”, Iven wasn't able to take her last words any politely.

Why would he?

He had this first and only woman in his life who treated him such and could change him for the better.

He did all he could for her sake!

He was kind towards her, rude, worried and concerned, soft and even wild.

After all thick and thin they went through together, she dare judge him based the time he stayed with her rather than their memories?

He had agreed to her keeping their relationship a secret this whole time, even from her best friend. And when he spoke the truth while Erica already knew about them, rather than keeping

her in the dark like Seb did, she chose her over him?

It was indeed something a normal person would lose his mind for!!!

Being this ungrateful.....after everything he did for her.....Iven wasn't going to take this out any easier on her.....

Seb was approaching Erica who was locked in her own thoughts.

But Iven stood right in between unable to believe his ears.

He stood in her way, without letting her pass,”Repeat....what did you just say?”, his voice nothing like before. It was eerily broken. Seb had to change her words.

”I said..”, she gulped in,”...let's take a break. It isn't appropriate for us to be together for now”.

”Who said who can decide it all by yourself?”, Iven said with an faint audible growl.

”I said for myself...”, Seb looked away annoyed,”....you can decide for yourself!!!”.

Saying she was about to pass through him, when suddenly a strong grab on her wrist stopped her.