Chapter 50 High Stakes

• Paul beckoned me to meet him in the middle of the court. The stunning backdrop of the sunset created a perfect setting. “Last change over,” he suggested with a gracious smile to mask his pants. The sleek fabric of his moisture-wicking shirt shimmered under the sun's fading rays.
• “Scared you lost?” I smiled back at him, removing a stray strand of hair from my face.
• “Not at all,” he harmonised back. “In fact, I want to raise the stakes.”