Chapter 7: Free

“Although loneliness has always been a friend of mine
I’m leavin’ my life in your hands
People say I’m crazy and that I am blind
Risking it all in a glance…”

Such a beautiful song the car’s radio was playing…
“We are here Miroku…” Evie said as she got down from the car.

Now I wasn’t totally disabled, I could walk with support from Evie and Sam. Playing soccer was a far cry for me.

The club President was there when I went to meet him.

“Miroku, how are you feeling now?” as I entered the President’s room Mr. Bradshaw asked.

Bradshaw was the President. 50 years of age, with grey hair. My team mates call him Old dude.

“I am ok… you know that I must have a surgery immediately…don’t you?”
“I do know about it…”
“So, will you help me with that?”
“As you know Miroku … this damn recession is get to our nerves…we are having a hell lot of trouble maintaining this club….”
“So, I guess your answer is NO.”
“I am sorry but you have to understand our problem as well.”
“Ok then just pay the money that I was contracted for including image rights and other things…”
“That I can do but won’t that mean you would become free from our contract…. A FREE AGENT player.”
“I know…but I must have that money to do my surgery…”
“So, is this your final decision?”
“No doubt about that… I know what I am doing.”
“Alright here you go.”

Saying that he gave me my money and the required papers.

“Good Bye Mr. Bradshaw….”

Saying that I left the room, the club that had taught me so many things.

Just as Sam drove us out of the Club complex a black Volkswagen arrived.