It was a big day for Aditya. He had finally made it to the playing XI of Oxford FC, a local football club in the city. Excited to share the news, he called his father, an avid follower of the sport.
“Dad, I made it to the first team,” he said. “When the season starts, you have to come and watch the game.”
Aditya’s father Vijay was overjoyed by the news. For him, it was no less than a dream to watch his son play on the field.
In his youth, Vijay himself was a talented player with a bright future ahead. But his promising career was cruelly cut short after an unfortunate accident, which had forced him to quit playing.
When he learned about his son’s interest in the game, he did all he could to provide Aditya with all that he needed. Apart from driving a cab, he took to selling newspapers and milk for additional income. He would personally drop Aditya to the football academy every morning. Vijay truly left no stone unturned in supporting his son’s endeavours.
On the match day, Vijay sat among the crowd and cheered his son. At the same time, Aditya was eager to make his mark and impress his father. Despite all efforts, unfortunately, his team lost the game.
Aditya was reduced to tears. Heartbroken, he rushed towards his father who was waiting for him on the stands and hugged him.
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