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Chapter 5:
"Language, Jane." Maura scolded me. She was still examining my nose. "It was better that you didn't know it was coming. The anticipation makes it hurt more." She had finished her examination. "Ok," she stood upright. "You're ok to leave except you need to put some ice on your nose before you do, unless, of course, you want to look like Mike Tyson." She said nonchalantly.
I had a difficult time understanding Maura. She was funny, yet serious at the same time. She gave an impression of being somewhat socially awkward.
As if on cue, my ma walked into the locker room holding a bag of ice. She sat down next to me and placed the ice on my nose. "Sorry I couldn't get here quicker. They were taking forever scooping the ice into the bag." At that moment she seemed to notice Maura. "Oh! Hello, I'm Angela, Jane's mother, but you can call me Angela." Ma stood up and stuck out her hand. Maura took it and introduced herself as well. "Maura. Maura Isles."
Awkward silence filled the room after Ma and Maura introduced themselves. Ma had sat down and started examining my nose as she mumbled things here and there. "Excuse me," Maura spoke, "but I really should be going. I don't think I'm even allowed back here." She said with a chuckle as she gestured around the locker room.
"No, you're fine, dear."
Maura responded a bit uncomfortably, "No, really, I don't want to be intruding on your privacy." She started to move toward the door.
Ma, of course, could just resist. "Don't worry, dear, you're fine." I rolled my eyes. She was so insistent sometimes. If Maura wanted to leave why not just let her leave?
"Thank you," Maura said politely, "but I think I'm going to leave."
"Ok, sweety, enjoy the rest of the game." Ma said with a smile. Maura smiled back and uttered a "thanks" before she exited the locker room.
By the time I eventually exited the locker room two minutes were left in the fourth quarter. Our team had finally gained a fair lead of twelve points. As I made my way to the home bench I looked out to the crowd in search of Maura. She was nowhere to be found.
We were victors. Our first game included our first win. I wasn't filled with happiness, though, for two reasons. The first reason was that I was injured the first game and couldn't play the rest of the game. The second and most important reason was about Maura. My mind was filled with questions, 'Where did she go?' 'Why did she leave?' 'Did Ma scare her away?' These kinds of questions bothered me so much I had trouble sleeping the whole weekend.
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