Chapter 26: School (3)
He felt a new wave of nervousness. He was completely out of his depth here.
He knew nothing about any of these sports. He had never even been in a place like this before. He was an imposter. A fraud.
He felt a strong urge to turn around and run away. To go back to the safety of his small apartment and his money-making app.
But then he thought of Sophia. He thought of her happy and proud face. He could not disappoint her. He had to see this through. He had to at least try. He took a deep breath and followed Isabella further into the vast sports complex.
He had no idea what he was getting himself into. But he was here now. And he would face it. Whatever it was. He would just have to pretend he knew what he was doing.
It was a skill he had learned well over the last few years of his life. He hoped it would be enough to get him through this. He had a feeling it would not be. But he had to try. For Sophia.
Even though it was still early a few students were already practicing on the courts. Adam saw a group of boys playing basketball. They moved with a skill and confidence that made him feel inadequate.
He saw two girls playing a fierce game of badminton. Their movements were fast and precise. Adam watched the students. He felt a deep sense of nervousness.
He knew nothing about these sports. He had never taught anyone anything in his life.
Isabella noticed Adam’s reaction. She saw the worry on his face. She smiled a reassuring smile. "Don’t worry," she said. "The children at our school are very good. If you treat them well I am sure they will give you very good results."
Her words brought Adam’s attention back to her. He looked at Isabella. She seemed so calm and confident. She seemed to belong in this place.
Isabella led Adam to a room inside the coliseum building. It was a small simple office. There was a desk a chair and a locker. "This will be your main office," Isabella said.
"When you have a class your duty will be here and on the grounds both inside and outside." She walked to the desk. She picked up a stack of papers and handed them to Adam.