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Bob:There is a rumor coming from multiple sources that you asked to sign a one-year contract for the Minnesota Fox.
Zander:Umm, yes that is true (his eyes shifting uneasily).
Bob:In the NFA, rookies would like to sign long-term contracts rather than short-term. This is quite unusual. I was surprised that Minnesota agreed to this deal.
Zander:I think you’ll have to talk to my agent and legal team about that. I just want to see where it goes. Hopefully, I can contribute Minnesota and be an asset.
Bob:Minnesota Fox wanted to sign you for 5 years but you declined.
Zander:Yes, I asked for a one-year contract to see where I am and how I'm contributing to the team after a year.
My heart was literally thumping in my chest now.
Bob:Ok, Zander, thanks for talking to us today. I'm sure you have plenty of fans around who would love you in Minnesota or wherever you want to go.
Zander:Thanks, Bob.
Bob:Is there anything else you want to say? Maybe to your parents? To your fans?
Zander:Thank you to my parents for always being there for me and for my fans, if I have any (he grinned), thank you for your support.He slowly lifted two of fingers to his lips and waved at the screen. Subtle move, enough for my heart to hear.
Bob:Ok, well on that note. Folks, that's it for our interview with the number 1 draft pick,
Zander Zobowski. Thanks for watching.
My phone started buzzing. Nalee texted me, "Did you watch the interview?"
Tanya was calling me and Kieran was turning me around.
Tearswere streaming down my face.
"There's your answer, Ace. He’s only signing for a year. His agent must have pulled out all the stops to be able to do that. Maybe he’s thinking about you. I think the ball’s on your court now.” Kieran and my friends were probably thinking about the fact that Zander only wanted to be signed for a year to keep his options open.
I just kept nodding atKieran’s words, not quite hearing most of them. None of them knew what Zander’s gesture for me was. It was between him and me. His simple, quiet gesture called out to me, loudly. He was asking me to come back to him.
*****
Kieran drove while I made the airline reservations on my phone. I didn't want to text or call Zander. He deserved more than that from me.
Nalee helped me pack my bag. I wanted to get out of the airport quickly so I only brought a light carry-on. Kieran arranged for my transportation from the Twin Cities airport to the Minneapolis Standard Hotel where Zander was staying. John was the one who gaveKieran Zander's whereabouts.
By 11:30 that night, I was on my flight to Minneapolis. The flight was about 4 hours and Minnesota was 3 hours ahead. It would be about six in the morning when I arrived at Minneapolis International Airport.
I tried to get some sleep in the flight. I had to get some rest for the growing life inside of me. I probably got 2 1/2 hours of sleep when I heard the captain's voice in the intercom,
"Ladies and gentleman, we are now arriving at Minneapolis International Airport. The weather outside is 65 degrees. Local time is 5:55 AM."
I retrieved my compact mirror inside my purse and fixed my hair and dabbed some powder on my face.
Upon getting out of the terminal, I saw a small, elderly man holding up a sign ‘Ms Mckenzie.’ I introduced myself; he took my carry-on, and deposited it in the back of his taxicab.
I texted Kieran letting him know I've arrived. He replied, "Goodluck, Ace."
I also texted Nalee and Tanya, knowingthey'd be worried about me.
Nalee: Go get your man.
Tanya: Talk to me after the make-upsex. I want all the details.
