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Author: Adepoju Olaoluwa Itunu
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“Why are you seeing me these late?” asked Natty.

“Let’s play basketball together...” Take Drake with his thin smile.

“Basketball? These nights? I don’t think so, you just play by yourself...” Replied Natty, who was a little lazy and wanted to run back into her house. But Drake held her hand.

“Come on, keep me practicing. It’s not fun to play alone...” Drake replied he persuaded Natty to accompany him.

Natty wants to go back to her room, but seeing how Drake asks her to come into play makes Natty unable to resist anymore. With half forced Natty follows Drake to a public basketball court where Drake trains alone.

By bringing his basketball, Drake started the game. But he didn’t mean it in play. Even often Drake lets Natty hold the ball and score. Then Drake would pretend to be disappointed, but he smiled broadly, and indeed his eyes twinkle as if he were pleased.

Drake thinks he&rsquo
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