Dream and Reality

A: Ok. I think it is quite complicated, and my question is are you happy living like this?

B: Yeah, I’m quite happy to play here, in my favorite club I’ve been dreaming since I was still bed-wetting. Although…

A: That’s what I mean. You are still young and talented, you still need to optimize your potential. Why are you putting in iron to your feet? Are you going to sit in that bench for the rest of your career?

B: But what can I do? I just have to wait until the coach tried me over. It just the matter of time.

A: How long are you going to wait? Are you waiting in hope for his injury? Until he broke his foot? So that the coach will give you a chance.

B: Of course I’m not. I’ve already said that it just the matter of time!

A: I believe your eyes can see well. You know quite well he is the golden boy here. What do you expect? You will always be a substitute player. Anyway, have you ever heard the supporters calling out your name?

B: And what should I do?

A: Just follow your conscience. It is the god’s omens. Besides, you can sign this contract. There, you will be as happy as a boy running in the rain, you will play from the first minutes without being substituted or even be a substitute player and the good thing is that supporters will call out your name.

B: Yeah, but I’m still confused. This is the club I’ve been dreaming of since I was a boy and being here is what always motivate me to dribble even when I fell down and stumbled. Now, I’m here clutching my dream by the hand.

A: What a superficial thought! You keep looking up the sky without realizing where you set your feet on. You rejected the club that obviously needs you, the club where the people will idolize you. It doesn’t matter whether you feel comfortable or not, it just the matter of time. I do believe that you will soon be comfortable standing beside your coach, friends and the supporters who count on you, who believe in you and who call out your name inside and outside the field.

B: I’m confused…

A: I know what you feel. It is better than if you stayed here. Look! The couch don’t even averting his eyes on you. You are regarded as unimportant here. It just the matter of time until they dump you, outcast you from the circle of your dream. After that, you will be one of those homeless people. People will regard you as a daydreamer with a big mouth because nobody believe that you have played here in your life. Every club has it own mascot, and because of that you will never always be a substitute player. Reality has never been as good as dream.

B: Should I leave?

A: Yeah, I suggest you leave from here. You can be a mascot in other club, although it is a small club, the important things is that you are appreciated by the people in wherever you are. Your presence will be meaningful to them.

B: I 'll wait for a couple of months and then come up with a decision.

A: Ok. I'll be waiting.