Alana6 years laterSitting on the grass, I observe the green immensity around me. Trees, grass, everything is so green. I take a deep breath, I feel a purity in the air and a sense of peace invades my mind, and a childish laugh awakens me from my moment. I look to the side and she looks at me, her face smiling. She approaches me, smiles a lot, holds the ball as if it's something very precious, kicks it lightly in my direction, I reach for it with my hand, and the smile gives way to a closed expression.— Mother, are you better? — he asks in a worried tone.— I am, don't worry, I'm just tired!— So, you have to get out of that chair and master the ball, Dad already explained how to do it...— Julia, the player here at home is your father, understand once and for all!— But you said you'd play with me!— Yes, I said, but I thought you were going to play something else, there are other games and things to do, besides football, daughter!— But I like football, I don't want to play anythi
AlanaMADRID Capital of Spain. Where I grew up and lived. Return, disembark at Barajas airport to the sound of Mardy Boom by the Monkeys in my player, it brings me a feeling of homesickness, I remember the good times I had in this beautiful city, full of colors and flavors. I look around me, and I see people, some celebrating their arrival, others saying goodbye, and it reminds me of the day I left, and went to live in Brazil. At that moment, I really thought leaving was the solution, but it wasn't.I still feel the same way, I lived in São Paulo for two years, but I couldn't forget it, maybe the distance has intensified what I already felt for him. You are wondering, who am I talking about? He is my stepfather's son, his name is Daniel, but everyone calls him Dani. Our parents got married when I was 7 and he was 11, although I never looked at him like a brother, Dani always treated me like her sister, she never saw me with other eyes, unlike me. I'm not sure when it started, I know I
AlanaDios, how did this happen? When he introduced me to that girl, my world came crashing down. It can not be! Dani has never brought a girlfriend to introduce the family, I think he's never had a girlfriend, or anything serious with anyone, so that means he has some feelings for her, and it's not just sex. That worries me.She squeezes my hand and then hugs me, I smile and don't show any more reaction, I just keep controlling my emotions so I don't freak out. They talk and ask me questions, and I just shake my head, and keep smiling, the most awkward smile possible, and expressionless. I feel devastated, I need to run, get away from this place. I distance myself from the couple, I still can't believe everything I've heard, it can't be possible, he can't be in love, how did this happen? My real desire is to scream, cry, and make a real freak show in front of everyone, but I know it would be wrong to do so, so the best thing to do is take my team out of the field. I walk backwards, I
AlanaHe can't even speak, we're interrupted by laughter and screams coming from the hallway, and I recognize it very well, they're my friends, they come into the room and look at us in a very accusing way. Edu, as always, in a not discreet way and without any caution with words.— What are you guys doing here alone? — Are you already wanting to open the room, and with Raúl?Edu and Babi express a cynical smile on their faces, I particularly want to kill them. Meanwhile, Raúl and I were extremely embarrassed by what my friend said, I look indignant and come to our defense.— Edward! What a dull joke, it's been a while since we've seen each other, and this is how you welcome me?— Oh, friend... I was just kidding, Raúl knows it's a joke, doesn't he Raúl?— It's all right! Alana, I'll make you comfortable with your friends...— But you had something important to say to me and...— Tomorrow... Uh... I'll call you!He doesn't say anything else, smiles, hugs me and leaves. I don't understa
AlanaThe night passed like a torment, I couldn't sleep well, if I didn't know the reason, I'd say it was due to the time difference, or fatigue from the trip, but it wasn't anything like that, the reason was Dani. I lay down on my bed with the intention of resting, but in my mind an idea was swarming, and like a fool I went to her room, which is two doors down from mine, in front of her I tried to turn the knob, but it was locked, I turned to face her. back to the, and before I took a few steps, I heard a woman's high-pitched moans. He was with her. Why couldn't those moans be mine? Why didn't he want me? I was shaken, tears streamed down my face, and I ran back to my room. I locked myself in, and I stood there in the doorway, leaning against it, slipping until I was sitting on the floor. I grabbed my legs and cried. I stayed there for a long time until I got up the courage to go to bed.I turned from one side to the other in a frustrated attempt to forget that damn sound, and now I'
AlanaEvery kiss of Raúl on my neck makes me uncomfortable, I don't know how to explain what happens to me. I let myself be carried away by the firmness of his hands on my waist, his citrus scent invading my nose, my skin burning with each contact of his lips. I'm surrendered to sensations, my eyes closed, I don't see anything, I just feel it, and when I feel the hardness of his member against me, I realize that it's going too far, and I push it away. I look at Raúl scared, I realize that I was right with my suspicion, he has some interest in me. He looks at me regretfully, approaches me again, but I push him away once more.— Raul… no ! I think you better go ..— Lana, I can explain it to you! — Sorry , I don't...— I already told you, I think you better go! — She said a little harshly.He doesn't say anything else, lowers his head, looks disappointed, and goes off like a rocket. I stand there not understanding what is happening, or rather what happened, I don't understand why my bod
RaúlI run around the field unwillingly. I haven't slept well for a few days, I spend the nights thinking about what happened. Will Alana want to go out with me? I tried to call her, I went to her house, but it seems like she doesn't want to see me, I think I need to give her space to process what happened that day. Tomás and other players talk non-stop, I can't understand what they're talking about, he's a little ahead of me, and he turns around, looks in my direction.— Hey man, shall we?— To where?— At Diego's house, he'll throw a party to celebrate the last victories, and we'll prepare ourselves psychologically for “El Gran Clasico”...— I don't know, I thought I'd do something later! — As soon as I speak, he stops running and pulls me to the corner of the field.— Dude, I don't know ... I think you should forget about this girl a little, at Diego's party, there are going to be a lot of wonderful cats, and...— Tomás, look… I know you're my friend and you want the best for me, b
RaúlI park in front of the house, on the other side of the driveway, and watch in front of me a row of cars much better than mine, probably my teammates' cars. I look at those cars, and I remember Tomás saying the other day, in the locker room, “You need to change cars, this one has done its job. You need a more powerful and more attractive car, my friend!” I don't see a problem with my car, but according to Tomás, it's already old and doesn't attract women. I have a great passion for this car, I bought it when I signed my first professional contract, and besides, the woman I want doesn't seem to care much about it, so for me, it's just a big nonsense, but for my colleagues of club seems to be something very important.I get out of the car, cross the street, go up some steps to the entrance, which is between a large expanse of grass, I notice some people in front of the house, it has a rustic appearance with its stone facade, it reminds of those old castles with huge glazed windows.
Alana6 years laterSitting on the grass, I observe the green immensity around me. Trees, grass, everything is so green. I take a deep breath, I feel a purity in the air and a sense of peace invades my mind, and a childish laugh awakens me from my moment. I look to the side and she looks at me, her face smiling. She approaches me, smiles a lot, holds the ball as if it's something very precious, kicks it lightly in my direction, I reach for it with my hand, and the smile gives way to a closed expression.— Mother, are you better? — he asks in a worried tone.— I am, don't worry, I'm just tired!— So, you have to get out of that chair and master the ball, Dad already explained how to do it...— Julia, the player here at home is your father, understand once and for all!— But you said you'd play with me!— Yes, I said, but I thought you were going to play something else, there are other games and things to do, besides football, daughter!— But I like football, I don't want to play anythi
AlanaA few days passed, but that word echoed in my mind nonstop, I know it was just a dream, but what if it's true? If I really am pregnant, or stay in the next few days? Am I ready to be a mother? What would Raúl's reaction be? There are so many questions in my mind that I couldn't sleep well, I look at the empty space next to me, the bed seems even bigger than it is, Raúl must be at the club by now, while I don't feel like getting up .Sitting at the table, in front of the food, I stare into space. The dream won't get out of my head, and I think I'm going to go crazy if I keep thinking about it. The doorbell rings, snapping me out of my trance. I walk towards the door, and luckily for me, I find Babi's smile. She comes in, talks nonstop, but it's like I can't hear her, I throw myself on the couch, while my friend sits in the armchair next to me.— Alana, can you hear me?— What?— I'm talking to you, and it feels like I'm alone here... What happened?— Sorry , I haven't been sleepi
AlanaSitting by the sea, I watch the waves break up when they reach the sands of the beach. I take a deep breath, face the blue immensity, and a sense of peace invades my mind, my body. A child's smile awakens me from my little trance. I look to the side and look at the smiling face of a small girl who runs towards me, she approaches me, smiles, puts her hands together, offers me a small yellow flower, I reach out to take it, and before it touches, she walks away and runs away without saying anything. It's strange, I feel the need to follow her, I don't know why, but a different feeling takes over me, I can't identify what it is, just that I need to go to the little girl, be close to her. I get up and follow after her, who runs more and more and smiles. Her smile, her black eyes, and her shoulder-length hair remind me of me as a child. She smiles, and when I get closer, she hugs me so tightly, I reciprocate and I feel my heart beat so hard, she loosens up a little and looks at me, op
AlanaFlirt a football player is not easy at all. They are always traveling, training, interviewing, and playing games. And that always happens at some important moments, like my birthday, or someone in the family. Not to mention, when he's famous... Sometimes I miss when Raúl was just another one at Real Madrid, today he's a world football star, even more famous than Dani, he became the team's captain and of the national team, it's beautiful... This attracts a lot of women, from fans to those who want to do well at your expense. I'm jealous, I don't deny it. The amount of women who want to surround my boyfriend is absurd, and I've been controlling myself, I'm not as childish as I used to be. Yeah... I've matured a bit!I decided to gather my friends here at home to make small talk. I still live with my mother and stepfather, by Raúl we were living together, or married, but I tried to put off that idea for a while, I love him, but with a step like that comes big responsibilities, and
RaúlSince the day we won the title, these last few days have been crazy. I won the title of best defender in the competition alongside Valdéz , many contracts with companies emerged, interviews on various programs, celebrations, there is a lot happening at the same time in my professional life. My personal life, or rather my love life, seems stagnant, I couldn't talk to Alana after winning the title. I need to find her and I think I know the ideal time for that, because even if she's upset, she'll go to the commemoration promoted by the Spanish Football Federation.I arrive at the party practically on time, and I am informed by one of the organizers of the event that the tributes to the Selection would begin in a few minutes. I look around the room and spot her. She is beautiful, with a black dress that highlights her beautiful curves very well and a discreet neckline that leaves the bosom of her breasts a little exposed, and that makes me a little on. Dani approaches my table, waves
Alana— Raúl! — I say, look in my direction, approach, and extend my hand in greeting. — Congratulations on everything you've accomplished in this Tournament. You were amazing!He just smiles shyly, approaches me and holds my hand. This simple gesture makes my body alert, my desire is to cling to your body, kiss your mouth desperately. Raúl touches my hand lightly, his gaze is intense, I feel naked in front of him. He closes the distance between us, wraps his arms around my waist and hugs me tightly, I return the gesture. It seems like the world stopped for both of us at that moment, I can't hear anything, let alone see anything, it's a unique moment. Unlike my dream, he's not blaming me, we're incredibly connected, and before we say anything, our moment is interrupted by his family. He looks at me as if he wants to ask for something, I move away a little, giving way to his mother and brothers. He is hugged by everyone, but he keeps looking at me, I smile shyly and he smiles back. In
RaúlI walk away from my family, hoping to catch up with them, but I am stopped by some people, probably relatives of the players. And when I finally manage to pass people, and dodge that movement, Alana is no longer there. Damn it! The feeling of loss takes over me, something I had avoided in recent weeks, as I needed to be focused and concentrated on the Cup. I can't get down now, I need to focus on something else right now, we're in the final... And I want to be world champion!The big day has arrived. I couldn't sleep, I spent the whole night thinking about the game and my story so far. The day before I received several calls. Two of them caught my attention, one was from Fernando telling me about the amount of proposals I was getting from foreign clubs, from companies wanting my participation as a poster boy, and that made me happy, I finally conquered the fame I wanted. And the other call was from Alana. I answered, she said absolutely nothing and hung up. I called back but was
RaúlI will the position holder?This is some joke, it can't be, it's surreal.I always dreamed of being in the national team, especially in the most important competition in world football, but I never imagined that I would be a starter like that. It's confusing, I feel a mixture of sadness and joy. It must not be easy for Álvarez , an experienced defender, one of the best today, to be cut by such a stupid injury. However, I'm happy for the trust that Dell Castillo is placing in me, it's proof that I've been doing a good job, and that's wonderful!— Sir, I would like to thank you for the trust. And Alvarez already knows? And the team, do they already know?— He already knows, and as for the team, I'll let them know now, in the cafe. You don't need to thank me, you deserve this place, because you've been playing your role in defense very well![...]It's my debut in the competition. I'm nervous, and at the same time confident, if Del Castillo gave me this opportunity, I'm not going to
AlanaI knew she wasn't a good person, but not of that quality. It's too audacious to hold my arm, think you can say or do anything to me. I try to free myself and turn to face her. Before I open my mouth to speak, or raise my hand to do anything, someone approaches me and says something.— Leave my friend alone, you cow! Who do you think you are to pull her like that?— And who are you? Her security? he asks ironically.— No, I'm her friend. And I think you better get out of here, because if Alana is controlling herself not to put her hand in your face, I'll do it for her... — Edu speaks in a serious tone of voice, which I don't remember seeing him using since we met.— Don't worry, we're leaving! she says, and finally leaves with her friend.I see them walk away. I look at my friends who stare at me with an affectionate look. And Babi questions Edu ironically.— Since when are you so manly? I even believed...— Oh, how dull, Dona Barbara! I had to defend our friend from this crazy