back to you | jadon sancho

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All I did was try my best
This the kind of thanks I get?

11th of January, 2024

"GRWM for a special work day!" I chirped into the camera, my excitement palpable as I began my routine. With deft hands, I expertly applied makeup while sharing tidbits of the day ahead.

"So, as you guys know, I'm part of the Borussia Dortmund media team, and today is a special day! Rumors are swirling that a new player is joining us today! I don't know who it is yet, but it's bound to be exciting!"

As I added the final touches to my makeup, I continued to engage my audience. "My schedule kicks off with lunch, where everyone at the club will meet the new player, and then I'm off to interview him for you guys to see and following him around on his first day. I've also been tasked with organizing a giveaway for the new player's kit. Stay tuned for more information on that!"

With my hair perfected, I wrapped up the video. "Thank you so much for watching, and stay tuned! I'll be updating my Instagram story as soon as I find out who the player is, so make sure to follow me over there, my username is emilyrobinson if you haven't followed already. Love you all, goodbye!"

A final blow of a kiss to the camera, and I ended the recording. After a quick check for mistakes (of which there were none), I swiftly posted the video to my TikTok.

Before I could even set my phone down, Chloe's call interrupted my post-upload routine.

"Hey, Chlo!" I said enthusiastically.

"Hey, Imani! Are you coming? Lunch is starting soon," she reminded me.

"Yeah, I just had to post my GRWM. You know how the media team wants me to attract more women to follow the team," I explained. While GRWMs weren't initially my cup of tea, they had started to grow on me, especially when they aligned with work objectives.

"You should have done it quicker; it's 30 minutes until the new player arrives," Chloe informed me.

"What?! 30 MINUTES?!?! I thought it was in 1 hour!" I exclaimed, shocked by the sudden change.

"They moved lunch 30 minutes earlier because of the new player's medical," Chloe clarified.

"Ok, I'm leaving now!" I announced before hastily ending the call.

Scrambling to get ready, I slipped on my shoes and jacket, grabbed my purse, and bid a quick goodbye to my cat, stealing one last glance in the mirror before dashing out the door.

I didn't have time to take the metro, so I got an Uber to the training complex. I ran into the club cafeteria to make it. Chloe was waiting for me. I was there 5 minutes before the player was reveiled and unveiled to us, and I could see several people being excited and speculating about who it could be. I was a little excited too, I hope it's a good player who can improve the squad.  And maybe, just maybe, someone I can be with.

I sat down with Chloe, Gio, Karim and some others.

"Any news on the player?" I asked.

"And that it's someone some of us know apparently. Like personally" Moukoko said.

"Let's hope he's hot!" Chloe said, while nudging me. She is in on my New Years resolution, to get me a boyfriend.

"Hey!" Gio said, in a don't-forget-about-me kind of way.

"Don't worry, I would never do something like that to you." Chloe smiled, kissing Gio on the cheek.

"I know you wouldn't." Gio assured her, kissing her back on her forehead.