Chapter 2

Mia shut off her car. Once she had stepped out and gotten her things, she looked back at it. The poor Dodge Challenger looked out of place, having been parked in between a Bentley and a Mercedes. The players' cars, she thought.

"Sorry about that..." She whispered to her car, feeling guilty about leaving it with such expensive automobiles.

Walking to the gates, she could see some people running on the track. Maybe I'll get to meet him! She thought excitedly. She could only hope she would see her favourite player. That would be awesome! She tried to control her thoughts.

She pressed the buzzer on the side of the gates.

"Yes?" Came a staticky voice. "It's Mia...I'm the new sports injury specialist..." She told the person. "Sorry. But there's no Mia listed." The person told her. Mia sighed...Felix still hadn't fixed that problem. "I'm probably listed as M Brooklyn." She told him. "Oh...Okay...yea I found you." There was a buzzing sound, as the gates became unlocked. Mia pushed through them.

There were knots in her stomach now. The nervous feeling was starting to overtake her excitement. She looked around. Where would Felix be? It was odd referring to her boss by his first name, but Felix had told her that was how everyone talked to him.

As Mia stood looking for him, someone came to stand beside her.

"New?" A deep voice asked. Mia turned, startled.

In front of her stood a tall man. His fair blonde hair shone in the sunlight. His blue eyes sparkled. He was wearing the players' shirts.

"I'm looking for Felix...I'm the new sports injury specialist." She told him, a little sheepishly.

"Ahh...Felix told us to expect someone coming around today. I'm Oliver. Who might you be?" Oliver extended his hand.

"I'm Mellenia...but just call me Mia." She shook his hand. His blue eyes held warmth in them. It was comforting.

"I'll take you to Felix, if you want. He's over there, yelling...he might be a while." Oliver chuckled as he pointed towards the elderly man, who was indeed shouting at some people.

Felix turned as Oliver and Mia arrived.

"Mia! It's so good to see you again!" Felix greeted her, shaking her hand. Mia smiled. She had taken a liking to the elderly man. He was very friendly.

Felix assembled the team and staff around the bleachers. Mia looked at her feet. She was feeling nervous once more.

"Okay everyone, this is Mia. She will be joining us as a sports injury specialist. So all of you please make her feel welcome." As Felix stopped, Mia looked up to see some of the players leave. There were only a few players left.

"Mia, these will be the players on your roster." Felix spoke, Mia turned to face him. He motioned to each player.

"Oliver Fields, whom, apparently, you've already met. Jason Roberts. This is one of our newer players, Nathaniel Madonia." Felix motioned to a brown haired boy. Mia smiled at him. He seemed nice enough. He gave her a warm smile, and waved to her before heading to the field. Oliver had stayed behind to watch who else was on her roster.

As Felix introduced the rest of the guys, Mia became distracted. Her heart almost stopped beating when she saw who Oliver was talking to.

"Last but not least. Matthew Rossi, will also be on your roster." Felix announced. Mia couldn't help but stare. Matthew Rossi is on my roster! Mia couldn't believe her luck. The one player she had loved watching for so long...now she would be working with him! Mia smiled excitedly.

The glare she received almost sent her reeling. Never before had she seen such a look of pure hatred. Matthew glared daggers at her. His icy blue eyes looked glacial in the sunshine, sending shivers down her spine. Mia's smile faltered, when the scowl on Matthew's face became more pronounced.

"Now now, Matt. Don't even think about complaining." Felix admonished him.

"Why can't you ask Mark to come back?" She heard the player ask, sounding a little petulant.

"Mark is happy with his academic work, Matt. Actually he's the one who recommended Mia; she was one of his protégé's. So if I hear you haven't been going to see her when you're supposed to, you won't be playing." Felix told him, sternly.

The older man turned to face Mia. He handed her a few files.

"Here are some of the papers you should go through. I made sure your office has all the files you need. The computer and laptop are already there. If you need anything else let me know. And if any of them give you an ounce of trouble, make sure you tell me." He said to her, nodding in Matthew's direction. Mia bobbed her head in agreement, not being able to get the words out.

With that Felix walked away, heading for the field.

Mia turned her attention to the two players that stood in front of her. She couldn't think of anything to say.

"So Mia, I bet you've heard all about this one." Oliver said, with a smile.

Mia nodded. "You're actually one of my favourite players. I've watched you play since you were in the Italian minor leagues." Mia gushed, not being able to control herself.

If Mia had thought that Matthew would warm up to her for even a moment, she was wrong.

"Flattery will get you nothing and no where." Matthew said coldly to her. With that he walked away.

Mia stood frozen in place. Oliver shook his head as he walked towards her.

"Don't worry...Matt is always a bit of a jerk. He has a five game suspension...so lately he's been pretending he hates anyone and everyone." He told her, trying to comfort her.

"How about I show you around?" The older player offered. Mia nodded. She looked back in time to see Matthew turn to give her another cold glare. What did I do? She couldn't help but wonder, as she followed Oliver.