Are we forbidden?

three

20.05.22

I thanked the men who had helped me move into my new apartment and sat on one of the only pieces of furniture in the room—the sofa.

The news of my transfer hasn't been made public but Jonas called yesterday to let me know I would need to go in for my official signing tomorrow and I would get to formally meet everyone.

Dragging myself off the sofa, I grabbed my phone to order food. Ordering myself a pizza, hearing my stomach rumble at the thought.

I already knew some of the girls at Arsenal from Under 23's in England, I knew Lotte Wubben-Moy and couldn't wait to see her face when she realises I will be playing with her.

Lotte and I have always kept in close contact, we text each other after games and try and talk as much as possible. Seeing her face is the only reason I haven't told her already.

Whilst deep in my thoughts, I heard the doorbell ring. Once again dragging myself off of the sofa but this time slightly more enthusiastically knowing there was a reward at the other side of the door. 

I thanked the delivery man and gave him a tip before seating myself once again back down on the sofa. Putting on Friends and eating my pizza I feel content with where I find myself, knowing what is coming up in my future is an exciting thought. 

After rather quickly eating my pizza, I cleaned up and got myself ready for bed. Jonas had informed me I would be signing my official contract tomorrow at 10 am so I needed to look presentable and have a good night's rest. 

21.05.22

Buzz...Buzz...Buzz

'I regret that alarm so much' I mumbled to myself, clambering out of my bed to switch off the persistent blaring. 

Picking up my phone I saw it was 9 am and hurried to the shower. 

Turning on the shower and jumping straight in was the worst thing I could have done this morning. The freezing cold water ran down my skin as I use my mango body scrub and wash hoping it will leave a fruity scent. 

Deciding not to wash my hair as it doesn't need it, I hopped out of the shower instantly wrapping a towel around my body. Before heading over to the bathroom mirror to apply makeup and brush my teeth.

On days when I'm not playing, I use more makeup than when I am. Applying concealer, bronzer, blush, mascara and fixing my brows. I brushed my hair and left it down as it wasn't too frizzy today. 

After throwing on some black leggings and a black crop top, not forgetting some gold jewellery. I was finally ready and made my way to the door.  

The drive to the Arsenal Training Centre was peaceful but also stressful, I glanced over at the clock and read 9:46 am. I would make it in time given there was no traffic. I had just escaped London rush hour, something I am grateful for. 

Pulling up at the training centre I was blown away at the size, it was very different from Villa in the sense of the women's team was given more resources.

I step out of my car to be hit with the beaming sun, it wasn't cold outside, but it wasn't too warm either. I locked my car and began walking, shortly seeing Jonas walking out of the doors and in my direction. 

"Robin! So glad you are here!" Jonas exclaimed. 

Jonas has a tone which makes you feel so wanted, it was nice to have a conversation with him.

"I'm glad to be here with this team!" I replied, earning a smile from Jonas.

"Come with me and we will get you your shirt and get your contract signed." Jonas explained, "Then, I will introduce you to the team, I haven't told them about you so I'm sure they will be surprised!"