The Price of Arrogance

Valerie thought, 'Great.'

She stepped forward and strode towards the basketball hoop.

With a nimble leap, she stood on the top of the basketball hoop.

Her jump was clean and dashing, causing the surrounding onlookers to exclaim in awe.

Valerie quickly untied the rope attached to the rim. When Cleo, who was in a daze, was freed, she fell through the rim. Valerie immediately jumped down from the hoo