Chapter 71: Advice?
David sat in his apartment, lost in thought. While he firmly believed he played football for his family and himself—and knew that joining a club like Manchester United could do wonders for his career—he couldn’t shake the pit in his stomach. The uncertainty brought on by COVID-19 only made things harder. Would he even get to finish the season with Derby before moving, if he took the deal?
Surprisingly, he wasn’t worried about the usual concerns of a young player moving to a top club: starting time, fitting in, or getting minutes on the pitch. After his recent match, he was convinced he was the best player out there on that pitch that day and would earn a starting position without question. Still, the decision weighed on him.
"Enough of this overthinking," he muttered to himself. "Let me get some advice."
His first thought was Jason, his one true friend on the team. Despite their age difference, Jason was the only teammate David felt close to. He dismissed Zoey’s advice—too harsh—and dialed Jason’s number.
After four rings, Jason picked up. "Hello?"
"Hey, dude, how’re you doing?" David asked.
"I’m fine, man, but going insane!" Jason replied. "My sister’s on lockdown with me, and she’s driving me slowly insane I miss my girl so much. Why’d she have to leave right before this whole lockdown mess?"
David chuckled. "Imagine being stuck in the same apartment with both your sister and your girlfriend."
Jason groaned. "Yeah, maybe it’s for the best. No way I’d survive that combo."