Second Chances: Indonesian Football Player

Chapter 20: Medical Test

Twenty minutes passed, our car stopped at the student village parker. Six-story-tall, gray-coloured tall buildings loomed around us.

“This is the largest student village in Brussels.” City Mr. Thorgan said after we got out of the car with our belongings.

“Usually this place is reserved for international students at Anderlecht State University.” Said again.

“But we have agreed with the university's international relations office. So they allow us to accommodate our international students here as well. You will share a four-room apartment with two of our other academy players from Norway.”

“Come, I'll show you your apartment.” Mr. Thorgan said with a smile as he led the way out of the parking lot and into one of the buildings. Ryandi and I followed him while Sage remained in the car.

Moments later, we were standing in a fully furnished apartment on the fifth floor of the Building. In the living room there are two large refrigerators, stove, sink and furniture and other household appliances that I do not recognize. The room was well lit by the morning sunlight that entered through a large window overlooking the parking lot.

‘This is very good.’ I thought with pleasure.

“Choose one of the rooms on the right.” Said Mr. Thorgan

“The rooms no. 3 and no.1 are already occupied by your housemates who are still going on vacation.” He said with a smile.

I chose room Number four while Ryandi chose room number 2.

“Alright then. Here are your room keys. You can unpack your things and rest today. I'll be here to take you to see your coach tomorrow morning.” He said, handing each one an envelope with our names.

“There are groceries in the refrigerator if you want to cook. Try not to go out unless you have to. But if you need to buy something urgent, go to the supermarket right across from the parking lot where we are. Your weekly money is also in the envelope.” Said.

“There are questions before I go.?” He said as he greeted me and Ryandi with curiosity.

“Do we start practicing tomorrow.?” Ask Ryandi

“Coach will decide after your medical test tomorrow.” Said

“Nero, do you have no questions.?” Ask me.

“No to today.” I said with a smile.

“We can talk tomorrow about the others.”

This long journey has made me very tired. I need to rest and prepare for the meeting with the coaches. There's no need for me to worry about anything as long as I have groceries in the apartment. I'm just happy that I've arrived in Europe safely and I hope to start training soon.

“Oke, good then be prepared tomorrow morning at Nine, we will leave for the academy at that hour. But don't do anything you wouldn't do if your parents were around.” Said warning.

And then he went back to the car. While Ryandi and I went to our rooms to unpack our belongings. After that I went to Ryandi's room to borrow a phone to him so I could contact my parents.

After informing my parents that I had arrived safely in Belgium and having a little chat with my father, I returned the phone to Ryandi. We had a little chat in her room before I decided to go back to my room and go to bed.

　

　

By morning the sun was shining brightly and brightly, we were already preparing to wait for Mr. Thorgan to pick us up. And at eight o'clock past fifty-five Mr. Thorgan arrived at the parking lot where we had been waiting for him. We wear thick clothes to protect ourselves from the cold weather in Belgium. We are very excited to start the first day as an academy player in Belgium.

“Halo how was your night, son – son.?” Mr. Thorgan asked as the Toyota Carib we were riding out of the parking lot towards the main road. Mr. Thorgan is in the driver's seat while you sit in the back admiring the views of Brussels.

“Pretty good.” Ryandi

“I slept like a baby all night.” He said with a small laugh.

“I also slept well. Maybe it was my best sleep.” I said a little kidding.

Although there is little truth. The bed in my apartment is now very comfortable with silk blankets and cotton sheets, like a world paradise to me. I slept on the mrs after I decided to cook a little bit the night before. And also the heating in my room prevented the cold air from outside to affect my sleep. I love this new life.

“I sneang heard it.” Said Mr. Thorgan with a smile while focusing on driving.

“Good first we will go to the Sports Department where you will undergo medical tests there. Your transfer to Anderlecht RSC will not be completed unless you pass a medical test there.” He said seriously

“But are we academy players.? And we have undergone mandatory checks in Jakarta, you remember?” Ryandi asked while frowning.

“The coaches at the academy need to know that you are a good and valuable investment. Of course, I believe that you both match my peer with you in Jakarta.” Said. He stopped as he circled the detour before entering another wider road, with more traffic on, I noticed that there was no traffic jam on the streets of Brussels. A lot of people cycle on side trails, probably cycling to work.

Mr. Thorgan continued his explanation after entering the straight passage.

“We will try to give as much information as possible to the academy because in the end, they are the ones who decide whether they want to coach you or not. Medical results will also help them design better training plans for you once you enter the academy.” Said

“But what will happen if we fail the medical test.” Ryandi asked worriedly, I also nodded in agreement to him.

“Do not worry. You will still be allowed to spend six months in the academy before being sent back to Indonesia. But I trust you guys that you will not fail.” He said with a smile

We spent the rest of our car travel time in silence. We both looked worried about the medical tests, while Mr. Thorgan was busy driving the car. A few minutes later, we stopped at the parking lot of a large building that houses the sports department. It was about seven to eight floors in my estimation.

“This hospital complex University of Brussels.” Mr. Thorgan said as we got out of the car

“Sports Office is inside the Building. You will have a medical test there.” He said as he began walking into the Building with us following behind him.