Chapter 11: Choice
"Huh?" The players were shocked and some started shaking with fear. They subconsciously turned to look at Riley because they felt if there were two guys who were up for being selected this handsome boy is definitely one of them. Looks of jealousy were directed at him but Riley didn't care. He was staring at the two scouts.
"Yes so the players we are talking about is Riley Santos and… Ruben Guerrero." Nux calmly said. Ruben is the left winger that replaced Riley when he moved to the midfield, he really impressed with his pace and goal scoring threat as he banged in two goals assisted by Riley of course.
Ben looked at everyone and saw a lot of sad faces. Of course they would be sad, disappointed and some even angry at themselves, this was a golden opportunity. "The journey doesn't end here for everyone else. I've seen enough to know this little place has talent. I will inform my colleagues about this place so you little men keep working hard okay. Someday may be your day." Ben turned around and left after saying that. The player's eyes burned with determination once they heard Ben's words.
Nux signalled for Riley and Ruben to follow after them. Coach Almedia and the little boy followed. The group of 6 finally stopped on the other side of the pitch. "Riley, I'll cut to the chase this old man over here wants you over at Dortmund and I want you to come to Fulham. Make your decision now of which one you prefer and we will take it from there." Ben ever so blunt stated. Riley pondered for a while, he wanted to go to England the lore was just too much.
His mother and his other family are there but he had promised himself that the only English club he would ever play for is Liverpool and he would wait for them no matter how long it took if he ever went pro. Germany a new environment totally unknown to him but he would love to go there. Riley looked over at the two old men and he caught the young boy looking at him with a pleasing gaze, 'what the hell?' Riley thought as the boy stared at him.
"Sorry Mr Parker, the lore of England is good but I've already made my mind up: Dortmund." Riley stated firmly. Ben expected that answer, Dortmund has a proven record for upgrading young talent and their academy is not bad. "Okay than. Great choice. We will leave you two alone. Come now Ruben." Ruben who was suddenly called looked over at Riley and hesitated. "Umm Mr Parker don't I get to choose?" Ruben enquired. Ben without stopping answered, "Nope, you would look better in white than yellow." Ruben baffled by the answer could only follow Ben.
"Coach Almedia, you have a gem of a player and I would like to take him away with me. Care if I steal him?" Nux said to Coach Almedia. "Hahahaha, by all means Mr Nux take him." Coach Almedia bust out laughing. Riley smiled a little at being complemented by this old guy.