Ive fallen

Chapter 4

I walk behind Jonatan at a fast pace, ensuring i am keeping up with him. He turned around, smiling back at me as we walked, slowing his pace down slightly when we were out of earshot from any other individuals.

"Y/n, how are you" he says, now walking by my side. His small frame making him seem fragile and weak.
I look down at him with a curious look, raising one eyebrow at him before looking forward, a calm but friendly expression on my face.
"Im good thank you Jonatan, how are you" i say, having a slight glance towards the small man before continuing to face forwards, still unknown to where we were walking to.
"Very well thank you. Now, i didn't just walk with you for a friendly chat" he says, still his friendly sounding voice evident.
"I have someone here who wishes to speak with you." He says, stopping outside one of our meeting rooms
"I see, and who may this individual be?" I question, curious on who would like to speak with me
"Now, why dont you see for yourself?" He says, a warm smile resting on his face, pointing towards the oak door that is behind me
After this, he turns around and walks off, a slight skip in his step due to excitement

I turn back around, facing the door that is in front of my face. I slowly place my large hand on the door handle, pushing it down with some force and swiftly moving the door out of my way, allowing an entrance into the large room.
I look into the room to see an older women sat in one of the seats, facing away from the door. I look down onto the table, noticing piles of paperwork scattered onto the large surface in front of the lady.

"Can i help you" i say, loud and clear to ensure my words are dominant sounding, making sure i still have the power towards the unknown lady.
She visibility jumps at the sound of my voice, clearly not noticing the sound of the door opening, being so engrossed in the paperwork.
She swiftly stands up, turning to be face to face with me, her being noticeably much smaller than my tall and large figure.
She is an average size lady with dirty blonde hair. Round glasses placed what seemed to be perfectly on her small face with strands of hair falling gently down her face, obviously being missed when placing her hair in a high ponytail.
Her step being noticeably wobbly after our breif talk, due to being started by my presence. She swiftly stands up straight, ensuring her breathing goes back down evenly and her hardened expression being placed firmly back on her face. However, i could still see the slight weakness and fear in her eyes as she is within my presence, like most people i first meet, not knowing my kind but still strong personality.

"Hello y/n, my name is-" she begins to say, but is quickly shut down by myself, interrupting her obviously rehearsed speech.
"Sarina Wiegman, i know, pleasure to meet you" i say, holding out my hand infront of the smaller women, smiling as i do so to show my friendiness towards the obviously still nervous manager.
I can see her whole body relax at my smile, swiftly moving her hand to be placed in mine, firmly shaking my hand with a now larger smile placed on her lips.
"Well i must say, i am extremely thankful to be able to speak with you today and thank you for your time to speak with me" she says, gesturing me to sit in the spare seat in the room, placed tactically next to her, providing a relaxed environment. Obviously attempting to ease my nerves, however, i believe in this situation to be relaxing her nerves.

I nod my head towards the older lady, proceeding to turn and sit down in the available seat next to the dutch manager.
Sarina proceeds to sit next to me, facing towards my direction with a smile placed on her face.
"How may i help you, Mrs Wiegman?" I question, keeping our interaction as professional as possible.
"Straight to business, i like you" she says, her dutch accent piercing through.
"As you may know, i am now the manager of the England womens national team, and i am here to provide you an offer" she says, smiling towards me
"Okay, and what may this offer be?" I question, weary of the manager, ensuring my full safety and wellbeing is being taken into account
"I wish for you to join the national team, i will increase your pay, doubling what you are already receiving from Barcelona" she says, pen in hand
"Go on" i say, noticing the hesitation in continuing her speech
"This will make you the highest payed athlete of all time just on your national team contract, not including your barcelona salary. All extras such as flights and food will be provided by the national team so no extra fees will need to be payed" she says, a hopeful look in her eye as she slides the contract in my direction
I look at the piece of paper infront of me, ensuring i read the full contract to see if any information had not been included.
I nod my head towards Sarina in confirmation, confirming i am interested in the offer.
I look up at Sarina and smile in her direction.
"I would be delighted to join the national team and playing for my county" i say, proceeding to pick up the pen and sign the contract calmly.
I put my hand out towards Sarina, offering a shake of hands after my contract signing
She quickly places her hand firmly in hers, shaking it and smiling towards me.
"You will not regret this decision miss y/l/n, i will email you the details of the next camp" she says as i stand up, noticing the now large gap in our heights.
"That would be great, i am eager to get started, i will see you there Sarina" i say, opening the door and saying goodbye to my new manager
"Goodbye y/n" she says, waving excitedly as i leave the office room

I being to walk down the hall, a small smile placed on my lips, now the realisation that i just signed the biggest contract in the history of womens football.
"Wow" i mumble to myself, happy that my hard work had finally payed off

I fianlly reach the door to the locker room, entering to see most of the team have already departed, heading towards their homes to relax for the evening.
I see two cubicals, having the figures of two ladies sat inside them. I take a step forward, noticing its Alexia and Mapi, talking to eachother, loudly laughing.
*Cough*
I loudly clear my throat, gaining the attention of the two ladies who had obviously not noticed my presence after entering the empty locker room.
They both look up at me smiling, still obviously having their previous conversation in mind.
"So, what was that about" Alexia asked, obviously being slightly protective over y/n, who she sees as her long lost daughter.
I slightly panic, realising i need to make an excuse, ensuring the secret is not being shared to the rest of the world just yet.
"Oh, Jonatan just needed to take me over some tactics, wanting to keep me up to date with some information, that's all" i say, smiling towards the two girls, hoping they dont question the excuse.

I walk towards my small cubicle, proceeding to pack my bag with my boots and shin pads, replacing them with a pair of clean socks and my trusty white trainers.
"Oh, why wouldnt he just discuss that Infront of us all? That's weird" Mapi says, obviously not realising she is onto something, however, i could see the look in Alexia's eyes, knowing she doesnt believe my excuse
"Yeah, weird, oh well" i say, attempting to move the conversation on
"So, you ladies ready to go or what?"