A few days after the Palace Game - Arteta's office
Nick: Hey Mikel what did you wanna talk about
Mikel: Well I thought you'd want to hear from me that your being sent out on loan
Nick: Oh, is there a reason
Mikel: The club despite liking you a lot feel Ivan Toney would be better suited to the club currently
Nick: I mean that's fair he's Prem proven but surely my numbers would've led to maybe Nketiah going out on loan
Mikel: Like I said the club likes you a lot but Ivan Toney is a more complete option in their eyes, so they're waiting for offers from Premier League clubs is there a team you'd prefer
Nick: Um Chelsea if I had to choose
Mikel: Okay, again I'm sorry but this is about the club direction
Nick: I understand, I'll go clean out my locker oh and don't expect me in training, Walks Out
Changing Room
K. Havertz: Hey Nick
Nick: Hey Kai, got a question for you
K. Havertz: Go for it
Nick: Wie ist Chelsea FC?
K. Havertz: Die Moral im Umkleideraum ist niedrig
Nick: Würde es mir Spaß machen, für sie zu spielen?
K. Havertz: Wahrscheinlich bist du die Art von Charakter, die sie in Schwung bringen würde
Nick: Danke Kai, du hast mir geholfen
K. Havertz: No problem, glad I could be of use
Nick's House
Alessia: So how'd your day go
Nick: Not great
Alessia: How come
Nick: Well I'm being loaned out
Alessia: Explains why Kai said you were asking about Chelsea, did they say why
Nick: They wanted me to go out and get Prem experience while Toney, Jesus and Nketiah all get to stay, only positive is they said they really like me and what I bring to the team
Alessia: So Chelsea is your preferred destination
Nick: Yeah, still in London so I'm close to you and since it's only a loan deal shouldn't have to be looking for a new place
Alessia: Well at least it sounds like Arsenal do want to use you
Nick: I just don't understand I've scored 27 goals and 17 assists in 23 games surely I'd be a better option than Nketiah
Alessia: Well think of it this way at least if you hit the ground running you'll be starter
Nick: True
Phone Buzzes
Nick: Who's that
Alessia: It's a furious Leah saying to put SSN on
Nick: Sure let's see then
Sky Sports News
Vicky: Um a bit of breaking news coming out of Arsenal, sources close to Arsenal believe that Nick Crosby could be set to join Chelsea on Loan
Mike: Shock news really but it's believed it's cause of Arsenal signing Ivan Toney and the Loan deal is believed to have a Mandatory Fee of £17 Million Pounds
Vicky: As you said shock news really obviously a player who was believed to be Arsenal's answer to a lack of physical presence up front, he's played 23 games and got 44 goal involvements this season so far, as we bring in Kris Boyd here why do you think Arsenal have decided to let him go out on Loan
Boyd: I really couldn't tell you Vicky he's been Arsenal's tallysman so far this season, obviously Arsenal are hoping Ivan Toney can be that man for the rest of the season, Chelsea struggling for a goalscorer Nkunku and Jackson haven't been at their best this season and Broja now set to join Luton on loan to find fitness, so Chelsea turning to the only player keeping up with Haaland's numbers this season, smart business for Chelsea, wait and see if it's smart for Arsenal
Nick's House
Nick: There's an Mandatory Fee
Alessia: Arsenal have no plans for you
Nick: Nice to know Mikel lied to me
Alessia: You want cuddles
Nick: Not right now Less, um I'm gonna go for a drive
Alessia: I'm coming with you
Nick: No Less
Alessia: I'm coming with you
Nick drives till he finds an open long straight where he puts his foot to the floor and catching a spin out as he stops the crash from happening as he then breaks down as Alessia comforts him holding him in her arms as he cries, they eventually switch seats as Less drives them back picking up a KFC on the way, once he's done with dinner Less helps him up to his room and gives him his gummy and within an hour he's asleep in her arms.
The Following Day - Arsenal's Training Ground - Alessia's POV
Leah: Is he alright
Alessia: I'm not sure he emotionally broke down yesterday whilst driving so I'm gonna assume no
Leah: Did the club tell him about the deal
Alessia: He knew he was going out on Loan he just didn't expect it to be this early or there to be a Mandatory Fee, so he's feeling betrayed almost
Leah: Yeah understandable
Alessia: I mean Arteta literally told him that they'll evaluate him at the end of the season and decide whether to keep him or Toney, and then a Mandatory Fee has been included
Katie: That's not fair on him he's been brilliant this season why there loaning him out for someone who hasn't played in what a year
Kim: Yeah he's been very badly treated
Alessia: I need to make him feel at least a little better and I'm not sure what to do
Leah: Just be there for him, he needs you now
Jonas: Alright girls........
Nick's POV
Less is at training and I'm here feeling like crap and betrayed when I should be at least a little happy I mean it's Chelsea it's still a massive opportunity doesn't stop the betrayal hurting like it is, I mean they could've at least told me that a mandatory fee was getting included
Phone Rings
Nick: Hello
Mikel: Hi I'm sure you've seen the news
Nick: Yeah, oh thanks for the betrayal by the way
Mikel: I wish it was my decision, but the club wishes you all the best in your time at Chelsea
Nick: Thanks Mikel, Hang's Up
Nick Fucking prick
To Be Continued
