Credit: Yinglan
Jason was the most aggressive player on his team. It was the finals that night and they were playing against another school from out of town.
As Jason hurried out of the locker room to join his teammates, he heard loud voices from the end of the corridor.
“Remember what I told you son, if you dare lose this match, I won’t be happy!”
He recognized Patrick, the goalie from the opposing team. He had a scared expression on his face as his father towered intimidatingly over him.
It was a subdued Jason who played that night. The scores were level and he had the ball. Approaching the goal, he saw Patrick’s anxious face.
Jason kicked hard, the ball flew to the net and Patrick jumped, arms outstretched. The whistle blew. It was all over.
Patrick’s teammates rushed and hoisted a dazed Patrick on their shoulders, who still couldn’t believe his luck.
As Jason’s coach berated him, all Jason could see was the relief on Patrick’s face and knew he’d made the correct decision.
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Wonderful story! Jason made sure that Patrick won because of the pressure his dad put on him. Very heart touching story!
Thank you so much! 🙂
Glad Jason made the right choice in the end, really nice story and good ending image. Iain
Thank you so much for reading! Glad you liked it! 🙂
Awwee.. Jason, despite appearing to be such a tough kid, has a soft heart after all. Very well penned, S.
Thank you Maria!! 😊
My pleasure, S. 💕
Always take one for the other. . Nice story. 😊
Thank you for reading! ☺
A game is just that…a game, but to save someone from what might be an unpleasant reprimand is a very thoughtful and caring person. Jason was willing to give up a win game, for something a lot more important. Very touching story.
Exactly! It’s not always about winning, especially if you have an opportunity to give up something for someone else. Thank you! ☺
awwww. this is just so touching. Jason is one fine man who is not afraid to lose. He might be a star player someday. 🙂 ❤
A very good quality to possess! 😊
yes! i agree, Saima! Congratulations! you made him. 😉
Sacrificing your own glory for the good of another. ..that’s rare and the sign of a pure soul. This is a great story teaching us to be sensitive to others. Clap. Clap.
Very well said! Yes, it’s not often a person would make such a big sacrifice. But by putting others first we can surely change society and the world for the better! Thank you! 🙂
That was quite considerate. Lovely story.
Thank you so much for reading! Glad you liked it! 🙂