3 weeks after the end of the football world cup. It has already been 21 days since Hugo Lloris received the world cup after winning the final against Argentina with France national team. The french players have all enjoyed their 3 weeks of holidays, some with their family in France, others in some foreign countries on sunny beaches. But at the end of those 3 weeks of holidays, they were all coming back to their club. Back to work.
I, Aslinn Martin, personally spent my holidays thinking about my future. I finally came to a decision, just in time. I accepted Carlo Ancelotti's offer of becoming Real Madrid's new medias manager, which includes tell the players how to act and what to say in front of the cameras. My mum, Rapha and Karim are the ones who convinced me to accept this job. I told Carlo about my condition and that doesn't bother him. Perfect. As Karim would say, this is the best way to have a new start. Raphaël offered me to live with him until I find an apartment in Madrid. He also said that, that way, he would be able to look after me and my future big stomach. Nice of him to remind me I will look like a whale in a few months.
During those 3 weeks, I also sent a letter of resignation to the french federation. I haven't told them why I was quitting the job, of course. Didier doesn't know either. Neither does Antoine. He tried calling me so I changed my phone number. I haven't told him about the baby nor the fact that I'm moving to Madrid. That's better this way. With a bit of luck, he would have forgotten all about me in 2 months.
" Aslinn come on, you don't want to be late on your first day! " Rapha tells me while I hurry putting my shoes on.
" Sorry. Morning sickness again. Made me late. "
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Today is my first day as Real Madrid's manager for the players' relations with the outside world. Kind of. It's also the come back of the international players that played the world cup, including Karim and Raphaël. I'm totally excited about this. Today I'm starting a new life, and I couldn't be more happy about it.
" Miss Martin! I'm happy I can finally meet you in person. Thanks again for joining us, you'll enjoy being here. "
" Thanks to you for the opportunity sir. Oh and call me Aslinn, it'll be easier if we have to work together. "
" Sure. Congratulations for your pregnancy, by the way. Raph, you can go in the dressing rooms, don't worry I will take care of your friend! "
" Si, coach. " Raphaël enters the building of the training center after waving his hand at me.
" ASLINN TU ES LAAAAA! " I hear someone shouting in french. Quickly, I find myself stuck between two big arms and a muscular torso.
" Karim! " Of course, that couldn't be anyone else.
" How are you chica? I missed having you taking care of me during the holidays. "
