Life Before You Match

Leo Bergman

Heh... I sleept, of course!!

Leo answered his mother with a wide smile on his face. He then looked down at his breakfast plate and started salivating, he was so hungry.

Maja Bergman

Then from where did those dark, eye circles come out from?!

Asked Maja with a frown. This child most probably stayed up late again.

Leo Bergman

Ah!!! Look what's the time, I am late for school...

Said Leo, trying to avoid his Mom's scolding. He grabbed an apple from the fruit tray instead and runned out the door.

Maja Bergman

Mister! Hold it right there!!

Shouted Leo's mom, but the child was long gone.

Leo Bergman

Pheww!! This time it was close, I think I need to steal some concealer from those girls in my class. They work miracles...

Leo was talking to himself, while walking towards the bus stop. He pulled his phone from his pocket and got shocked instantly from the series of missed messages.

His baseball team mates have sent him several text messages.

Ron

Doofus where are ya 😠😠 the game is about to start in 10!!!!

Daniel Bro

Bro did you stay up and played that stupid game again????? Why aren't you here!!!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Samuel

Leo, just reminding you about our match from this morning at 9am, against the Yellow Eagles. Don't be late!

Leo Bergman

**Shoot!!! I forgot about it!!**

Back at the house, Maja was cleaning the kitchen. She kept thinking about her younger son's lack of discipline. She wondered, if he was really going to leave as an exchange student to the States for a semester, would he straighten his bad habits of playing video games?!

Maja Bergman

Hugo, how was the morning show?

She suddenly remembered about the show "Unique People", where Hugo was invited as a guest yesterday morning.

Hugo Bergman

It was alright...

Maja Bergman

Have you finished recording?

Hugo Bergman

Yes. They have done the show in one go.

Maja Bergman

That is good!

Maja Bergman

Are you really thinking to reject the offer from Berkeley University?

Hugo Bergman

I will give it more thought!

Maja Bergman

I know Leo can be troublesome, but he is your brother after all. It will be best if you two go together.

Hugo Bergman

I understand Mom. I will give you an answer by Friday.

Maja Bergman

Thank you dear!

At the school baseball field, Leo was on the court giving his best for the game.

His lack of rest took a toll om him though and he kept missing his throws.

The crowd was infuriated, but luckily he was aided by his team mates that carried the game further.

The game ended with a close match. The scores were 26 to 28 for Hero Junior High, Yellow Eagles losing by only 2 points difference. Leo saluted the frantic school girls from the bleachers and exited the court.

Daniel Bro

Leo!! Hold up!!

Leo Bergman

Dan, sup' bro?

Daniel Bro

You are close to being eliminated from the team if you keep missing the practice and arrive late for the matches.

Daniel Bro

What's in that head of yours?

Leo Bergman

Don't fret bro, I am going to the States next week, so I will be replaced anyway.

One week later, the two brothers arrive at LAX airport.