134. The match

Roseline's POV

Today is the big day for badminton, the final match where our team's victory rests on me. After making it through all the tryouts, I have earned my spot in the finals.

This match is super important because both teams are tied and whoever wins takes it all.

Kevin already played his game and his team came out on top. The pressure is on me now. If I mess up, it'll undo all the hard work the whole team put in. I knew how crucial today was, so I took my medications before leaving home. Still, my head feels a bit woozy and I am feeling weak despite having a stomach full of fruits in the morning.

Within ten minutes, our match will start and I was pacing back and forth to calm down my jitters when I felt a reassuring hand over my shoulder.

"Take it easy," he says, trying to calm me down. "Being all worked up won't help you play your best. Forget about the outcome for now. Focus on giving your all in the game. If you keep worrying about winning or losing, you'll lose your con