❥ heart of gold ➛Van Dijk

¹ | the sun will rise and we will try again

I tapped my fingertips on my laptop, waiting impatiently.
After opening the inbox of my email programme five times in a row now, I decided to get up and free my mind a little bit.

I've been waiting for any kind of feedback for my application as a physiotherapist at Liverpool FC for quite a few weeks now. The suspense was killing me right now.

But again, why would I be that nervous? There are probably lots of people who have applied for this job as well. People who are much smarter, have more experience and not a completely shitty past within this job like me. Maybe they already have found somebody and I will receive no feedback at all.

But on the other side, I relly need that job. After moving here 3 months ago, I really like Liverpool so far, but I need to earn money soon to be financially secure enough to stay in this wonderul city and settle in.

Soon my nervousness changed into frustration. Why am I like this? Why do I need to overthink every damn single thing in my life?

Walking towards my balcony, I was gazing at the streets of Fairfield, watching the traffic and the sunset, which was appearing over the Mersey. I felt a warm breeze in my face as soon as I opened the door. It was nice weather for 5 o'clock at the beginning of August.
I tried to control my breathing but my heart couldn't stop beating, no matter how hard I tried. I gripped the fence of my balcony ,that I was leaning against, harder. I couldn't get my mind off of how badly I needed this job.

As a notification noise was audible from my laptop I realized how long I've been standing on my balcony. Sighing, I made my way back to my recent place, and soon I felt my anxiety rising again.

1 new email received , it read on my screen. I felt numb as I clicked on the notification and right after I was on the verge of crying. The e-mail was sent by the Liverpool FC official staff team.
Shaking, I began to read the following sentences of the e-mail:

Liverpool F.C. - We are Liverpool. This means more.

Melwood Dr. , Liverpool
L12 8SY , United Kingdom

Application concerning our recent job offer

Dear Dr. Elliott,

we are writing regarding your application as a sports physiotherapist for the upcoming season 2018/19.

We are delighted to inform you that we gladly decided to accept your application and welcome you as our new member of the physiotherapist team of the main football team of our club.

We are looking forward on meeting you at our training ground Melwood at Friday, the 20th August 2018, between 10 and 12 o'clock, to talk about the contract and further things regarding your job here at Liverpool F.C .

Please contact us if you need any further assistance before the upcoming meeting or if you need to tell us that you can't come to the date named above.

We are looking forward hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

The staff management of Liverpool F.C.

Squealing in joy, I clutched my hands on my mouth after reading the mail. I just cant believe it, i thought. They really accepted me, they chose me.

And suddenly I have a feeling that it's going to be a good new beginning. That it's going to be okay after all what happened in my previous club I was working. I felt relieved and accepted. Can't remember myself being that happy in awhile.

Still not believing what I just read, I was walking through my apartment and never stopped smiling and giggling. I could swear I felt a tear of joy slip by.

As soon as I reached my mobile, I dialed the number of my mother possibly faster than Usain Bolt could run.
After a few seconds of connecting, I heard her voice, saying: "Hey sweetie, how is it going? Are you settling in well in Liverpool?"

Yes, i didn't originally came from Liverpool. My dad is Brazilian and my mom is from England, more precisely Leicester. I was born in Salvador in Brazil and can speak both Portuguese and English.

"Mom you won't believe it!"
"What?"
"I..I just received the feedback of Liverpool and they accepted me! I am part of their physio team for next season!" I exclaimed happily.
"Oh my god, I am so happy for you! You deserve it so much Marly! It's such a good start after..you know.."
"Mom-"
"- I just want to see you happy in your job again. I want you to feel good and happy again and see you smile. You deserve it all so much, I'm so proud of you, Marly."

That was the moment I was about to tear up.

"Mom I am so overwhelmed. I love you so much, I truly don't deserve you.", I replied, tears welling up on my eyes again.

"Yes you do, honey. I hope you'll settle in good in both your new job and the city. I can't wait to see you and your beautiful smile again soon."

"I can't wait either, mom. I'll visit you soon, I promise."

"Maybe you'll bring a boy with you the next time you visit us."
I immediately blushed.
"Mom!", I shrieked, not expecting that turn of the conversation.

"What? I just want the best for you. Amd I can imagine that you'll finally meet somebody special. You've been single for so long. I can sense it, trust me", she giggled at the last part.

"Yeah we'll see..." I trailed off.

"I won't pressure you in anything, but I simply have a feeling in my gut that it might help you open up to someone someday", she explained.

"Yeah I understand, I need to think about it more some time."

"Of course, take your time. Hopefully you will like it at Anfield and get along with everyone. I can't wait to see you again soon"

"I hope so too, cant wait either ,Mom", I smiled.

"Oh and before I forget it... You wouldn't mind sending me an autograph of Jurgen Klopp if you get the chance someday?",she asked with a glint of hope in her voice.

I laughed at her question. " Of course! I will never forget how much of a fan you are. I will ask him someday, don't worry", I assured her, smiling.

"I love you so much. See you soon, Marly!"

"I love you too. Can't wait to see you, mom, bye!"

After we hung up, I fell into my bed, feeling exhausted from all the emotions I've been through the last 30 mimutes.

I really hope things are going to be better here in Liverpool.

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•omg I'm both nervous and excited, this is my first chapter of my first book ever btw ugh I don't know what to think about it rn
• I am sorry if it's shitty as a first chapter, I'm still pretty new to writing books in English ^^
•sorry for waiting so long
•if it's too short, this one is about 1100 words, I'm trying to make the chapters as long as possible
• anyways, have fun reading and leave a vote / comment if you'd like to :)
•btw if you want to you can guess here who will be her first patient at Melwood :) have a nice day!