The good bye
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Sawyer placed the bag down he looked at the boys who are standing together.
"Ugh, there comes the dreading moment. I will miss you guys," Sawyer said.
"I will miss you so much," Zeke said looking at Sawyer.
"I will miss you too Zeke boy," Sawyer said hugging Zeke.
"But don't worry Maya and I will be there to cheer you guys on your tournaments," Sawyer added.
"I will miss you," Daman said hugging Maya.
"I will miss you too, as Sawyer said we will meet soon," Maya said patting Daman's back.
"I'm gonna miss this place," Logan said.
"Yeah, gonna miss this place so much," Kayden said holding his backpack.
Greyson placed his bag down as he stood beside Ace and Grant. He looked around the surroundings as his memories of the first day started playing in his mind.
They are leaving India in an hour. They don't know how one year has passed away.
Now that they are habituated to the mountains and the peace of the place, they have to go back to New York.
They are going to play their first national tournament next month.
"Bhai, let's meet on the other side. I will save money, book a flight ticket and surely come to see you all fulfil your dreams and aims. Don't ever forget your dreams and aims. I'm sure that you all will fulfil them," Rohan said.
"Yes, brother! Will meet soon, I will kick your ass if you don't come," Kayden said hugging Rohan.
"He will... He will come, he doesn't have any option. He has to come to watch our tournaments," Rhett said slapping Rohan's back playfully.
"I will be there to watch my brothers play."
"Can't believe a year passed and we are leaving India," Grant said.
"So true, we got so attached to this place and its people. It's going to be a bit difficult," Myles said.
Ace crossed his arms as he watched the boys talking with Sawyer, Rohan and Maya.
The first time when he met the boys in the same airport he didn't know that they would be so attached.
They all are like a family. Maya and Sawyer are close to the boys along with Rohan.
Greyson heart is heart, he didn't want to leave the dormitory or the cottage they were leaving in for a year.
It's a home that allowed him to practice day and night on his dreams.
It was the place where he was himself and valued the bonds he has made.
"I'm sad and nervous," Brooks said.
"Everyone is," Kayden said.
They are happy, excited, nervous and sad as they are going to step into the national tournament this year.
"Brooks stop bullying our Myles. Take care of him,"
"Haha... I will take care of him properly. I will not bully him. He is my best friend," Brooks said wrapping his arm around Myles's shoulder.
Ace looked at his wristwatch and then at the boys.
"Come on, it's time to go inside," Ace said.
All the boys picked up their bags, hugged Maya, Sawyer and Rohan before walking inside.
"Be careful, call us immediately if anything happens. Take care of yourself, love you," Sawyer said hugging Ace.
Ace didn't say anything but simply hugged Sawyer.
They pulled away, Ace looked at Maya. He smiled at her as he leaned down to hug her.
"Ugh... I'm gonna miss you brother. But I'm so proud of you, you are strong and courageous. Now these boys are your everything. Take care of yourself and take care of them. Gonna see you standing tall on the stage again," Maya said hugging Ace.
"I love you too," Ace replied hugging Maya tightly.
"Come on boys, start moving or else you will miss your flight," Sawyer said clapping his hands.
They said their goodbyes as one by one started walking towards the entrance gate with their luggage.
Myles held Brooks hand as they walked together. Grant, Logan and Kayden walked together.
Greyson, Ace and Rhett walked together. Sawyer smiled looking at the boys and Ace.
"I'm happy for them," Maya whispered.
"I'm too," Sawyer replied wrapping his arm around Maya's shoulder.
"The cottage wouldn't be the same without them," Rohan said.
"The cottage will be Ace's training space forever," Maya replied.
"Hmm."
Maya leaned on Sawyer as they watched the boys wearing all black clothes move away.
Ace turned back to see Maya, Sawyer and Rohan. They waved their hands and he waved back before entering the tunnel after checking.
*
"Brother Ace, how rich are you?" Kayden asked in shock.
"Even I have the same doubt, how rich is our brother Ace?" Myles said.
Ace didn't say anything as he took his seat and leaned back.
Greyson looked around the house. The house is big for all of them. But they can live comfortably away from the city.
"Take rest and settle down in your dormitories. We have a meeting in the morning, everyone has to be there by ten," Ace said with his eyes closed.
"I'm going to take a rest," Logan said leaving his luggage in the living area.
"I'm going too," Rhett said holding his luggage.
"Same," Carl said.
"The left dormitory is ours and the right side one second dormitory," Logan said to Zeke.
"Yup noted."
"I'm going too," Greyson said to Ace.
Ace nodded his head.
"Be an hour early, have to discuss a few things," Ace said to Greyson when everyone left.
"Okay."
Ace stood up too to go to his room that is on the second floor.
The basement is their training area. The ground floor is where the living room, common area, kitchen, movie room and the guest bedroom is. But the guest room is used as a storeroom.
The first floor is where the two dormitories are. The second is a private one that belongs to Ace. He uses the whole floor.
Ace wandered towards the stairs following Greyson and Grant.
Greyson and Grant entered their dormitory while Ace went to the second floor.
"I want the lower bed," Zeke said.
"Not happening, last time too you took the lower bed. This time, take the upper one," Logan said.
"No, I don't like the upper bed. I want the lower one."
"Not happening, Brooks and I will take the lower bed. Myles and you take the upper one," Logan said.
"Why?"
"Because Brooks and I took the upper bed last year. Now we gonna switch, even brother Ace said that."
"But I don't want to take the upper bed."
"Why you don't want to take the upper bed?" Daman asked who took the single upper bed.
"Because I don't like it and I don't feel comfortable," Zeke said.
Zeke is on the chubbier side compared to all the boys in their group.
Brooks shook his head, "fine, take my bed and I will take your bed," Brooks said.
"He is just making excuses, Brooks. And you are listening to him. He is the biggest actor in our group," Logan said looking at Brooks.
"That's fine Logan. I want the upper bed," Brooks said getting on the upper bed.
Logan shook his head and looked at Zeke. Zeke pushed his tongue out looking at Logan. Logan threw his pillow at Zeke.
"Don't make noise, I want to take a rest," Daman spoke pulling his blanket higher.
"Yeah, don't fight. Need some sleep," Myles said arranging his pillow properly.
"You are taking the lower bed?" Grant asked Kayden.
"Yes, Carl wants to have the upper bed," Kayden said.
"I will take the upper one, you take the lower," Rhett told Grant.
"Okay."
Greyson calmly placed his bag down and took the single upper dorm bed.
"Switch off the lights, don't make noise. Sleep, we need to wake up early," Grant said.
"Yes, boss."
"Yeah..."
"Yup."
Ace entered his room, turned the lights on. He looked around, this is the first time he has seen the property.
Maya and Sawyer were the ones who saw the property and sent him the pictures.
He without any second thought bought the property.
Placing his jacket on the sofa, he started walking inside. He has his small living room, attached kitchen and three rooms along with the rooftop.
He turned on all the lights, wandered towards the master bedroom. He made a beeline towards the bed and fell on the bed.
A sigh left his mouth as he gazed at the ceiling. He doesn't know how he is going to spend the night.
He cannot sleep in new places, all the boys are sleeping. He cannot disturb them as they are tired.
He turned on the bed, gazed at the lights. He is tired but he cannot sleep in new places.
His phone rang, he pulled his phone out and answered the call.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Ace," Samuel said.
"Where are you?" Samuel asked.
"Reached the home. The boys went to sleep, they are tired," Ace said.
"When you are going to meet me?"
"Not now, next month when the season and tournament starts," Ace said.
"Okay, understood. I will send you the details of the game report."
"Sure, good night."
"Good night, Ace, see you soon," Samuel said.
"Sure."
Ace ended the call, he placed the phone beside him as he laid back. He concentrated on the lights.
When he heard the vibration of the phone, he got up, picked his phone and wandered over to his office.
"Let's do some work," he told himself unlocking the screen.
The whole night he stayed up, making reports and detailed gameplay for boys.
- Writer
