Chapter 150: Beginning of Something New
Saturday Evening, 9 October, 2010
The final whistle blew, and the stadium erupted. The crowd's roar was a wave of relief and triumph that filled the air. This wasn't just a win, it was a message.
On the pitch, the players drained but overjoyed celebrated together, their emotions pouring out.
In the middle of the huddle, Dev felt two hands land firmly on his shoulders.
It was Nate, his face lit up with a wide, grateful grin. Sweat and tears of joy ran down his cheeks.
"You're a legend, mate! You could've taken the shot yourself!"
Dev shook his head, a genuine, easy smile on his face.
"That was your goal, Nate. You were in the better spot."
Nate didn't say anything, he just pulled him into a tight, breathless hug. It was a simple gesture, but it meant more to Dev than any goal he'd ever scored.
In that moment, surrounded by his teammates, he felt something deeper than pride. It was trust.
Camaraderie.
