Love's Got a Hold of My Heart

SHANE

It was my schedule to duty on school premises because it is Friday last day of the week. My daughter will come by after her classes. I asked the nurse on duty to call me on my cell if my daughter arrived.

I left the clinic and walked towards the gym. I wanted to look the new members' basketball team for kids.  

It has been weeks since I heard that they got a new member that plays very well. I got intrigue about that kid. 

"Shane, man, finally you are here." We shook each other's hand. "I waited for you to come and see the best player I have this year and you will never going to believe it. He plays like a little pro but with more practices and trainings he will be the next best in our school." He said proudly.

"Really!" I said with interesting. "Now, I am totally intrigue, tell me who that little player of yours?" I asked.

"The one that wearing number 9 jersey." He said pointed the kid and I was once number 9 before. "He is just 7 years old and his height fits to be here."

My eyes followed where he pointed. The number 9 was facing his back on me so I cannot see his face but the look of his back I know what he mean. His height is taller than seven years old. 

"Just wait here and watch how he plays. We were been practicing for weeks now and I can see his potentials for being the next you, Shane." He said. "If I did not know you well I might think he is your mini you but luckily I know you that you only have one child and that is a daughter." He added but I was puzzled with his words.

He walked towards the players and talk to them before starting the game. I was seating one of the chairs ready to watch when my phone rings. I heard the whistled by the assistant coach for them to begin. I answered the phone and the nurse told me that my daughter was there. 

I wanted to watch their new players' plays and I cannot let this one gone to nothing. I still have the love of this sport in me. I love basketball since I was a kid played the best of the best until junior high school. I got injured that stop me in my senior year.

I accepted my fate and being a doctor was my second but it was my destiny that I became who I am now. I never regret any of the things happened to me I always think I was destined to be and I accepted it.

"Daddy." I saw my little princess running towards me and the nurse smiled as I see her not far waved goodbye. I asked her to send my daughter to me. 

She jumped on me and is now sitting on my lap. "Hello, princess how was your day?" I asked kissing her cheeks.

"I got a perfect score for my book exercises, Daddy." She showed me her wrist and I saw stamp sign Excellent.

"Oh baby, good job! I love you my little princess." I said happily. "Okay, now let's watch the game. Are you hungry?"

'No, daddy, I already ate." 

I kissed her forehead then concentrate the game. Coach Mark was right the number 9 is his best player and he needs more proper trainings.

The way the kid shoots the ball I see myself at that age of his or he will be more than I could imagine. As the kid turned his face, I felt chill to the bone.

He looks similar to me it seems my mini version.