The Runner and Number 30 (Charlie Curnow)

Chapter 5

Monique's Pov

the next morning I woke up and got ready as usual then headed to the club. once I arrived i walked in and saw Lauren talking to somebody, looked important, so I just twiddled my thumbs until they were done. "ah Monique, we were waiting for you" Lauren said when she saw me "Oh really?" I asked "Yeah this is Brian Cook the CEO" Lauren introduced "Hi, it's nice to meet you" I shook his hand "is good to meet you too, I have heard wonderful things," he said, I smiled "Brian and I were just talking about how I think you would be perfect for the new job as the second sports therapist if you want it of course" she games me a large smile "oh my god, are you serious!?" I said excitedly "Actually yes, surprisingly when Voss recommended you for this position I was in shock, but Lauren told me about what you did yesterday and I even spoke to Matthew himself and he commended you as well, so with all these good reviews, I don't see why I shouldn't offer you the position," Brian said "oh wow I would love to thank you so much" I smiled at him "that's great, come with me and ill get you sorted with your new uniform and we will get you a door sign printed for your therapy room," Brian said, I followed him turning around to Lauren who was giving me thumbs up. I was so excited this was my dream and I was doing it before I even graduated, and it all happened so quickly, although I cant stop thinking about being a water girl, I really really enjoyed that, I wonder if I can still do both "um excuse me sir" I asked as we arrived to a room full of what looked to be uniforms "please call me Brian" he said "sorry Brian, um I was just wondering if it was possible for me to keep being a water girl on game days? i really enjoyed it" i said "im sure we can work something out" he smiled "thats amazing thank you so much" i smiled "here are some more polos, this is your uniform, so just leggings and sneakers for the rest, we do reccomment if you can buy some carlton branded leggings that would be great however it is not compulsory" he said "no worries thank you" i said "i will go and get your dooor sign made up, you head to your therapy room and set it up how you like" he said "okay, thank you Brian" i said and i walked back to the indoor training area where the rooms were. 

i walked into the second therapist room that was now my room, i couldnt believe it. ive already got my dream job and im only 25, i decided to message my friends.

Monique: so i just got my dream job!

Amy: omg congratulations! how?

Jenny: Charlie??

Monique: the CEO of Carlton offered me the position of the second sports therapist, so now im doing it all myself

Amy: im so happy for you, well done, you deserve this

Jenny: so you'll get to be intimate with Charlie, nice!

Monique: can you not.... thats not why im here

i rolledd my eyes and put my phone away, thats the only problem with telling Jenny anything about this, i still didnt tell them about either incident at the cafe. i set up the massage table in the middle of the room, and moved my desk to one of the corners, i didnt have much with me to decorate but i tried my best, i decided to go to the washroom to grab some clean towels for myself assuming lauren had already grabbed hers. i walked through the locker room like last time, it was more full than it would have been earlier, there were more players in here today, i walked through minding my own business "Monique right?" i heard from behing me, it was Patty "yeah hey Patty" i smiled "i wanted to congratulate you, seems you really made an impression" he said "thank you, i really appreciate it" i smiled and continued on my way, i felt eyes on me the whole time i was talking to Patty but i jusy ignored them, i knew who it was and i didnt need the distraction. i grabbed the towels and headed back through the locker room, it was more empty now so it was easier for me to navigate, Charlie was still in here,  i looked over to him, he smiled at me, i smiled back and then i left the locker room again.