A KEEPER OF MY OWN

The Deal Of A Lifetime (2)

Michelle's POV

I was nervous, especially after how my previous conversation went. I couldn't help it, it is hard to hear the words that she spoke to me and not be self-conscious. However, the beaming smile on Oliver's face made me feel better. 

"Mr. Wandlock, I would like to introduce you to my girlfriend and Co-Captain Michelle Smith." Mr. Wandlock couldn't help but grin at us standing together, Ollie's arm around me. " Girlfriend? What a lucky guy! I would be so proud to have such an amazingly talented quidditch player as my girlfriend!" I smiled at him and said " what do I owe the pleasure of talking to you today, sir?" he chuckled and said " You both are so polite. My dear, I have a sort of proposition for you. As I have explained to Mr. Wood here, All of my players are aging out this year and I am in dire need of good players like you both. I want to offer you and Mr. Wood the chance to be the new co-captains of my Nationals team. Your talent rivals that of your brother, and I would love to have you on my team. "

Am I hearing him right? Is he asking me to play professional quidditch? Not only that, but with Oliver? I couldn't believe my ears. "Sir, I would be honored! But I thought women couldn't play on national teams?" He replied "Yes, madam. That has been the case in the past but the National league is looking for ways to add more talent and gave me permission to draft the first ever Professional Woman Quidditch player in our league, and I couldn't imagine having anyone but you!"

I was shocked, proud, and excited all in one. "I would love to accept your offer, sir. As long as it is okay with Oliver! He's going to be the one stuck with me for the next four years if we both accept." I turn to him looking for an answer. "Love, I was planning on being stuck with you for the rest of our lives anyways." We smiled at each other, and I looked back to Mr. Wandlock. 

"Right then, it is settled. You are officially the co-captains of the brand new Scottish National team! Congratulations! I will be sending your paperwork over after the holidays for National Signing Day, expect my owl!"

With that, he shook our hands and wished us luck on the rest of our season and went on his way. As soon as we were alone, Oliver swept me up into his arms and planted a kiss on my lips. "Here's to our future, my love."