ALL NOVEL Chapter 17: Who is SHE ?
Nat couldn't shake the image of the person she had seen practicing on the side of the field. Even after the semi-final match, the thrill of the victory had started to fade, and all she could think about was that person. She didn't know who she was or what her story was, but something about her focused, determined movements as she practiced had caught Nat's attention.
Nat tried to ignore it. The final was coming up, and she needed to focus on her game. But the image of that person lingered in the back of her mind, like a puzzle she couldn't solve. Every time she walked past the field, she hoped to catch a glimpse of her again, but she was nowhere to be found. It was frustrating. The more Nat tried to forget about it, the more the mystery gnawed at her.
Who was she? Why couldn't Nat stop thinking about her?
Days passed, and with the final approaching, Nat threw herself into her training. But the thoughts of that person wouldn't leave her. She was confused—this feeling was unlike anything she had ever experienced before. She had always been focused on cricket, her studies, and her family's expectations, but now, there was a new distraction in her life. It wasn't just curiosity; it felt like something more. The way that person had moved, the intensity in her eyes, it was as if something had resonated within Nat, something she hadn't even known was there.
Was it just a passing thought? Was Nat overthinking things? She didn't know, but she couldn't help herself. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw her face again—slightly blurred, but unforgettable.
The final match was nearing, and yet Nat's mind kept returning to that moment. Why had it made such an impact on her? Was it the way that person had been so dedicated to her practice, or was there something deeper, something Nat couldn't explain?
As the match loomed ahead, Nat knew she had to focus. The opportunity was within her reach—winning the final could mean everything. But still, that person, that fleeting encounter, haunted her thoughts.
This was the moment when Nat realized that the answers she sought weren't going to come easily. The mystery wasn't going away. It wasn't just a brief, insignificant encounter—it was something that had changed her in ways she didn't fully understand.
The story didn't end here, not with the final match or the unanswered questions. This was just the beginning. And Nat knew, with a strange certainty, that whatever happened next would be as unexpected and mysterious as the person who had entered her thoughts.