Life at Your Feet (Sequel to The Player)

Are you ready?

Robert Lockhart, the newest acquisition of Chelsea FC, was in the changing rooms, after an intense training and also his first one for the team.

He felt a hand poking his shoulder, he turned to see David Luiz, the curly defender of the team was smiling at him

“David…” Robert smiled

“Hey, Robert, just wanted to congratulate you” He smiled, giving him an handshake “You definitely surprised me. I wasn’t expecting that from you”

Robert smiled at him “Thanks. I don’t think anyone was…” he looked around “I’ll make sure to beat you in some more trainings” The boy teased. Being an forward, he was face to face with David on the training.

David chuckled “I’ll make sure to stop you.” He gave him a handshake “Don’t mind some weird looks in here” he whispered, referring to some other people of the team “Just do your thing, ok?”

Robert looked down “I’ll do that. But I don’t want anyone to think I came here to steal someone’s spot. I mean… I’m just a street player, I love this, how could I refuse such an offer? Chelsea, moreover”

David chuckled “Look, there are no excuses to be given. The coach wants you here, you are welcome here, whether some like it or not.”

Robert smiled “Thank you David”

“See you tomorrow, man” He poked Robert’s shoulder, lightly, before leaving.

Robert had, indeed, noticed some weird expressions when he first stepped on the training field. But only from two or three faces, many others seemed to be simply indifferent and, finally, some actually greeted him and welcomed him nicely.

So, he tried not to think much about that. He simply wanted to enjoy his life, that was about to get better. At least financially. He had basically fainted when he signed his contract and saw what his salary would be.  Who could blame him.

The player was finally ready to leave the team’s training field and building, when he was stopped by his coach, the famous José Mourinho.

“Kid” he said in his unique expression

“Sir”

“Do not sir me, I am your coach” he said. Typical of him

“Uhh, coach”

“Tomorrow is your official presentation to Chelsea TV and media. You’ll be having a press conference with me”

Robert’s eyes widened “Tomorrow?”

“Yes. I said tomorrow, didn’t I?”

Robert took a deep breath “Yes, that was what I heard”

“Then it was what I said. Unless you have hearing problems” He arrogantly said before starting to walk away “That was a good training. I normally make good choices” he finally showed his smirk

“I won’t let you down Si… coach!”

Robert smiled, he definitely had to get used to his personality, but he liked the man.

He just hoped the man liked him as well.

He finally walked outside, feeling his phone buzzing on his pocket. He smiled as he looked to the ID, the most beautiful girl in the world and, as well, his girlfriend, was calling

“Hello, baby” he smiled

“Right, baby me now. The boy is now on Chelsea and thinks he is so important that he doesn’t even answer his girlfriend calls” the one and only Jessica Carter replied