The stadium was full of different sounds. Victorious music was playing from the speakers, the match commentator was walking around the court and announcing that the awarding ceremony would begin soon, and fans were scurrying around in the stands hoping to get a photo and autograph of their favorite athlete.

The London Panthers have won another season. For the second year in a row, they became the champions of the men's volleyball competition in the UK. The team, which had risen to the podium thanks to a qualified coach and good athletes, was now preparing to receive its medals and the cup.

And Kyle? Kyle was doing the interview again.

"Tell us more about the final minutes. Did you look forward to the obvious victory as a captain?"

"I can't speak for everyone, but I definitely didn't relax until the very last second." He replied. "Every moment is important, the focus must be present even when the audience already understands the outcome."

His face was covered with beads of sweat that hadn't dried yet, and his uniform was sticking to his soaked back. Five minutes ago, he gave Simon the decisive pass, and Johnny was standing on defense next to him, right under the net. And it was a winning combination because the ball touched the opponent's court with confidence.

Victory was always sweet. But it was even sweeter to see you there, near the emergency exit, holding your daughter in your arms and carefully shielding her face from annoying reporters and curious fans.

"We also want to congratulate you and your wife. The post that you are expecting your second child has gained a lot of attention on the Internet." The journalist said with a polite smile.

"Ma family is everythin' to me."

And it really was.

Your story was sweeter than any candy and cotton candy. High school sweethearts, you've been together since when he was just trying out with a volleyball, and you helped him with his homework when he came in late after practice. You were there when the scouts noticed him, moved with him to other cities when he signed contracts with other clubs. You became his wife, then the mother of his first child, and in a few months there will be a second one.

And for you, your family happiness was more important than being covered in the press or social media. Because the captain of the team shone at the matches. And Kyle came to your cozy home with a pleasant feeling of pure happiness.