A lady in a bright blue blouse and a long white skirt came up to Rexville, who was having a chat with Leah.
Hi, my name is Cecile, I'm here to show you around the stadium, Rexville turned to look at the woman with short brown hair, brown eyes a pale skin, and a just above average height.
Oh, you're the one the coach said would show me around?
Yes, 'Cecile replied.
And so Rexville, along with Leah, followed this lady. They got outside the training ground and entered the SUV prepared for them and drove to the stadium. There was light chatter between the three all through the 20-minute drive to the stadium.
When they finally got there, Rexville was still surprised at how huge the place was, even though he had already been there.
They all got in with their identity cards, which also acted as a passkey that opened some select places.
At the entrance, there was a 3 metre tall statue of the club's greatest player, Edward Von Pïelsén, an Enigmatic player, one who was almost revered by the fans of SPÖRTING BENCICA
They got in through the main entrance that the fans normally use, there was a hologram of Lady which was stationed at the entrance to greet fans as they came in, Rexville saw how modern the hallway looked and it was big.
They then went on to check some facilities like the physical operations room, which had all the equipment and even some things Rexville hadn't seen before, all arranged in a well-organised manner in a spacious room.
Then Cecile continued as she took Rexville to the locker rooms where the showers and toilets were as well as changing areas for staff and players.
She showed them the staff offices where administrative operations for club management are made.
The medical rooms were doping tests, and health checks were conducted, and medical support was provided.
Then they went to the Back-of-house areas where the kitchen facilities, the storage, and the laundry operations are all carried out.
Rexville didn't know that all this was going on in the stadium. He realised that there was a lot of personnel that was needed for a club to function properly. Wow! So there are people who work behind the scenes to make sure the running of this place goes smoothly, My hats are off to them all.
Cecile was touched by Rexville's remarks because most players, if not all, rarely notice or care about the other staff and seldom give them praise for working. That's so nice of you, 'said Cecile. Well, yeah, goodness has to be appreciated 'replied Rexville.
Rexville glanced back to see Leah smiling at him. He smiled back.
Then they continued to check out other places, and they moved on to the event control rooms where security and the event itself were managed.
She showed them the conference rooms and retail spaces for memorabilia. And even the media areas, which were spaces for journalists and media professionals.
Then Cecile took them out to the field.
There were walkways in which people used to move around the stands, and concession stands where refreshments were sold, and there were also first aid stations for on-site medical emergencies.
They all sat in the seating area for spectators and looked down upon the lush green playing field as the wind blew gently on a warm afternoon.
There was a serene atmosphere at that moment as they just looked around the stadium bowl (the part of the stadium with just the pitch and seating area).
But that calm atmosphere was broken as the voice of a little boy came screeching behind them. Reexxvillleee!!!, they all turned almost simultaneously to look at who shouted at Rex.
It was a boy of about age 7 with brown eyes, brown hair wearing navy blue shorts, and a white short-sleeve shirt with a navy blue armless wool sweater over the shirt. Soon after the boy shouted at Rexville, other children of similar age came rushing out onto the seating area and raced towards Rexville.
Rexville was soon immediately surrounded by the little kids. They were all asking for an autograph hurriedly. Rexville, Leah, and Cecile were obviously in a daze as to where these kids came from.
Then a light-skinned slim, tall blonde lady in a brown short skirt and a white long-sleeved shirt with the top 2 buttons undone and black sunglasses hooked onto her shirt, came rushing to the surprised Rexville and the children.
Sorry about that, the woman said apologising to the trio.
Hi, I'm Miss Vanessa, I'm a teacher and I'm here with these children on an excursion to this stadium, we were coming out to the stands when the child who was at the front suddenly shouted and the rest ran to join him, I couldn't react quickly because I was at the back speaking with our Guide.
Then a fat man in khaki brown trousers and a silver sky blue t-shirt came running soon after, short of breath and panting heavily.
Cecile called out to him, Jimmy!!
The man looked up at Cecile and waved in a manner that said, "Let me catch my breath first."
Do you have a marker or a pen, Rexville asked Vanessa. Yes, I do, she replied and handed Rexville a pen from her purse, and Rexville bent down to the children's height and asked them to open an empty page in their notebooks.
They were all happy and brimming with smiles as the supposed popular figure that Rexville is, was giving them an autograph. Rexville signed for all 11 children who were present, and they all said simultaneously, "Thank you, mister." He smiled and said, "Sure, no problem, but do be good kids and listen to your teacher. The kids all nodded in agreement."
Vanessa: Thank you so much for agreeing to these children's whims.
Oh no, this much is nothing, anything to put a smile on their faces, "said Rexville with a bright smile on his face.
Okay, children, let's continue our excursion. Look over there, Mr Jimmy is waiting for us,' said Vanessa.
The children all told Rexville and the ladies goodbye and then ran to the chubby Mr Jimmy as they continued the excursion. Vanessa then glanced backwards and waved goodbye.
I think it's about time we take our leave, young master Princeton, Leah said, "Yeah, I feel a bit hungry, let's head home.
So this is where we part ways, Cecile said, while looking into Rexville's eyes.
Yes, thank you so much for your time and the tour. It was really insightful and fun, 'Rexville replied.
No problem, the pleasure's all mine, I'd do this anytime if you're the one asking 'Cecile said with a bright smile.
*Is this girl who's clearly way older than my young master trying to hit on him, 'Leah thought with a curious look.
Well I'd love to do this another time, but the next few months are going to be very busy for me, so I reckon we won't see each other much. But if there's a little break I'd be sure to find you, no promises though.
Uhm....okay, since that'll happen, why don't I just get your number 'Cecile asked.
Rexville smiled funnily; well you see, the thing is I don't have my own phone yet, the only way to reach me is through our family Telephone line.
What, really! You expect me to believe that the second son of the mighty Cartón Family doesn't own a phone 'Cecile lamented.
I knew you'd find it hard to believe, but yeah, in my family you're not allowed to have your personal phone until you reach 18 years of age. It's just one of our many principles.
Wow, okay then 'Cecile shook her head obviously baffled at that revelation, that there's a rich person above 6 years old who doesn't own a smartphone, especially in this high-tech world. And the fact that she just missed an opportunity to be really close to the soon-to-be superstar.
It was nice meeting, 'she said, while stretching out her hands for a handshake. Rexville responded in kind and shook her, same here.
Then he left her and walked towards the stands exit. Goodbye ma'am 'Leah said to Cecile, Cecile waved goodbye.
Then Leah followed closely behind Rexville until they exited the stadium.
A black Car was waiting outside for them, a heavily built man in a suit and black sunglasses came out of the driver's seat to open the car doors for Rexville and Leah to enter. Before driving them home.
They arrived home early afternoon After that Rexville had his meal, did some drills, then had his bath. He read a few chapters of a book, got bored, and decided to go meet Felicity.
Rexville clicked on the speaker button on the screen of the door to Felicity's room and said. Hey sis, big browser here to play. A huge smile crept up on her face as she asked MARIA to unlock the door.
She ran to hug him as the door opened, while still holding Rexville in her hands, she looked up at him smiling and said, "It's been a while, you've been very busy for some time and I understand, but still you should make some time to play with me.
Rexville looked at his sister, then patted her head and said, "I'll try just that. Felicity holding his hands dragged Rex across the room to where her playthings were.
Rexville knew this may be the last time he would be in a long time to come before he had this activity with her again, but he enjoyed the moment with her.
They played, laughed and even studied together for a while that they lost track of time
MARIA announced, It's dinner time.
And they both went to the dining room hand in hand to eat.
At the dinner table, it was just them both with some maids and butlers on standby and Rexville asked where his parents were.
Leah said she was informed that they went golfing with the Parlinton family, just before they came home and planned on a dinner with them, so they won't be arriving home till tomorrow.
Oh okay 'Rex responded, and continued eating. After dinner, he greeted Felicity goodnight, and they both left for their rooms along with their personal attendants.