Tugging Heartstrings | Cristiano Ronaldo

Chapter 13

"Of course the one and only Catalina Messi would show up to a charity match with a pink sparkly Lamborghini" Neymar laughed at the girl when she arrived outside the stadium.

"Well I do like to make an entrance" she smiled at him as she tossed her gym bag for him to carry as they still had to wait for Dani and Geri to show up together since they carpooled.

"So do you know how there going to split us up into teams" to keep the charity match more mysterious and interesting they didn't let anyone know who was on what team until today.

"From what I heard there's going to be two separate bowls one with female players and one with male players names. There then going to draw names from each one until the teams even out" the charity organizing the game thought that it would be fun to mix up players from different leagues and teams.

"You think will be on the same team" she asked him although she knew the odds of it happening were slim to none.

"Hopefully because if not this is going to be awkward since we've never actually been against each other" in the history of their friendship never have Catalina and Neymar been on opposite teams whether it be games, matches, or just arguments within their friend group. They have always stuck to each other like glue.

"What's taking Geri and Dani so long they we're on their way before me" impatiently she checked her Rolex which coincidentally was matching to Neymar's to see the time.

"Dani actually just texted me and said to go in without them that there stuck in traffic" he announced as he checked his phone which was buzzing with message from his fellow Brazilian about how much he hated traffic.

Walking in they greeted there fellow football players that they knew or were well acquainted with and instead of sticking with one group they opted to stay together and talk with fellow La liga player Antoine Griezmann as they shared similar vibes. It was all fine between the three until the other two joined them. Dani and Geri finally arrived 15 minutes after the original meeting point but that was fine as it was expected from them.

"We made it. I think I took about 3 naps waiting for traffic to clear up" yelled Geri as he wrapped his arm around Catalina's shoulder bringing her in for a side hug that appeared as though he was 'exhausted'.

"I swear I don't know why they let idiotas drive, some dumbass thought it was a great idea to try and take a last second exit three lanes over" Dani ranted to the two but his voice got quieter as he noticed the third newcomers.

"Whose your friend" he obviously knew who the kid was but no way was he going to be friendly when the kids was practically eyeing up Catalina with hearts.

"Antoine" he introduced himself sensing the awkward atmosphere.

"Well Anthony I would appreciate it if you would stop staring at my little sister like she's a piece of meat" he stood menacingly in front of Lina blocking his view of her.

"I wasn't staring at her like a–" he cut his response short as Geri stood up straight instead of slouching and cleared his throat indicating his disapproval for his choice of words.

"You know what it was nice seeing you guys again and Catalina let me know about your answer" he bid the other two a hesitant wave and made his way to his French friends who were laughing at the whole ordeal as they knew it was bound to happen.

"What did the little French fry want" Geri snorted at the name Dani gave the poor kid.

"He was asking our dear Catalina if she would like to join him for dinner one of these nights" Neymar ratted her out without a second thought.