Not a secret anymore •Marco Reus / Lionel Messi•

Chapter 17

Monday

Lifeless. That's how I've felt since yesterday. And sadly I can't hide it. I'm currently wearing black baggy sweater, jeans, cheetah sunglasses and black sneakers. No makeup and messy bun to 'top' the look. I don't know why I'm like this. Well, I know that it's because of the message from Marco, but I don't know why it caused this. I mean, I've already got a few messages from him, Marcel and Robin. But none of them was shaking with me like this. I feel bad. Thanks God I don't have to work today. Because I really don't feel like standing behind the counter smiling at all those people.

"So? Are we going home now?" Sofia asked while sipping her coffee. "Nope. Well, you can, but I won't go." I said and she furrowed her eyebrows. "What?" she asked confused and I looked around. "I wanna walk a bit." I said and she sighed. "Look Ana, I know that we aren't the besties, but I can see that there's something wrong with you." she said and I shook my head. I don't want her to feel like this. "Sofia we are besties right now. We have each other, but I need to clear some place in my head." I said with a smile and she nodded. "Okay, but be at home by 6 pm." she instructed with a giggle and I nodded. "Will do so, madam." I said and she nodded. "Be careful." she said and hugged me. "See ya." I waved her and started walking away.

6 pm

Walking into the hotel, I noticed how crowded the hall is. Oh it's Monday. Players are here. I put the sunglasses back on my face so I won't be seen without makeup. Because let's be honest, I look terrible. I didn't sleep last night, I haven't eaten properly today. After opening the door, I looked around. I hope I will be just as grey mouse here. Nobody will notice me. "Ana wait!" I heard somebody. Turning around, I realized that it's Amanda calling me. I walked behind the reception counter and looked at her absolutely not noticing that Leo's around. "This came today." she said and gave me a package. A package? It's probably mom sending me something. "Is everything all right?" she asked and I nodded. "Y-yeah." I said and was turning around when I realized that Lionel has been here the whole time. Shit! "Ana?" he asked and I didn't dare to take the glasses off. "Hi Leo. Thanks Amanda." I said and quickly walked away. Okay. I will have to face questions later.

Sitting on the balcony, I sighed with a smile on my face. Do you know the feeling when you're happy, but also unhappy at the same time? Let me explain. I'm happy that I have the chance to be here in Barcelona, because I found new friends, I study and work. But the unhappy part involves more. Unhappy because I haven't seen Marcel's, Robin's or Marco's face in so freaking long. Because I don't know what they're doing. What my parents are doing. What Lena is doing. I know nothing. Why the hell have I fallen for him?! Why? Jesus Christ, tell me why you're torturing me this way!

Walking to my room, I took of my sunglasses and continued walking. "Ana." I heard somebody saying and so I turned around. Shit. I put the sunglasses back on and put on a smile. "Hi Leo. How are you?" I asked and he walked closer. "Why are you sad?" he asked and I shook my head. "I'm not sad." I said and he took off my sunglasses. "Aren't you? Then why do you look like this?" he asked. Like this? This face doesn't deserve anything. It hasn't impressed Marco enough to love me. "Just..a long day." I said and he shook his head lightly. "Don't lie." he mumbled. I started feeling the tears in my eyes and to hide them, I hugged him. I haven't hugged anybody since I arrived in Barcelona. And I have to admit missing it. "Ana. What is wrong?" he asked after pulling away. I looked into his eyes and shrugged. "I miss my family. That's all." I said and he smiled sadly. "Don't be sad. Smiling suits you better." he said and I chuckled. "Thanks." I said and opened the door to walk in the room.

.....

"Hi mom." I greeted mom through the phone. "Hello Annie. How are you baby?" mom asked happily and I smiled. Only now I've realized how much I miss my family. Dortmund. "I... I am fine. The school is really good and...the job is just great." I said. "What about the other girl? Sofia?" mom asked and I looked around. She's downstairs hooking up with Aaron, a guy who is an internship too. "She's fine. We spend most of our time together." I said. "Marco was here yesterday. With Robin." mom said all of sudden and I took a deep breath. "W-why?" I asked. "They wanted to visit. I don't know why. Ask them when you Skype. Annie, are you okay?" she said and I raised my eyebrows. "Skype?" I asked. "Yeah. You all phone together, don't you?" she asked. Wait, they told my mom that we are in a touch? '"Y-yeah. I will ask them." I said. "Ana, I need to prepare dinner for Tom. Call me later, okay?" she asked and I smiled. Dad. "Say hi to dad. Love you both." I said. "We miss you Annie. Bye." mom said and hung up. I'm so stupid! Why didn't I ask her what's in the package I got? Well, let's find out.

Opening the package, I realized that it can't be from my mom. Where would she get 'Echte liebe' box? It's either from Marcel or Robin. Or Marco. I opened it and gasped for air. It's a photo frame. Full of pictures of me, Marcel, Robin and Marco. I smiled sadly and shook my head. I can't put it on the nightstand. Sofia would notice that there's Marco, the famous footballer. And I don't want her to find out. The solution is to hide it in the suitcase.

7 pm

I sat down and greeted Aaron who was too occupied by Sofia and Matthew, a guy who's the internship here too. We always sit at the same table and I don't mind. It's not only me and Sofia all the time at least. "Here you are." the waiter said and put a plate in front of each of us. My plate was almost finished when I heard loud noices. Looking at the door from this dining hall, I realized that the footballers are coming. Do you know what's perfect? That Dortmund doesn't play in the CL anymore. So they can't come here in Barca. Speaking about Dortmund, I read that Marco's driving license case was reopened. I hope he didn't do anything stupid. Wait, why am I even thinking about him?

"An?" a voice spoke and I looked up. "Leo?" I asked and he smiled. "Could we talk?" he asked and I looked between the people around our table. "She's just finished her plate. Go Ana." Sofia spoke and I sent her a death glare. After standing up, I started walking put of the hall. The last thing I need is talking to Leo in front of all the people. I turned to look at Lionel when we reached a lounge where nobody else was. "Are you okay?" he asked. Why is everybody asking this question?! "Yes, I am." I replied and he smiled. I felt his touch on my hand so I looked down. He took my hand in his and rubbed it with his thumb gently. "Don't be sad." he said and looked up at me. "Be happy." he said. Why is he so nice towards me? I was lying to him. I told him that I just miss my family, but the truth is that I'm broken inside. "I might need help with being happy." I mumbled. It's true. I'm not happy when I'm alone. Because being alone means time for thinking. Thinking means Marco. Marco means pain. "It will be an honour to me." Leo said and I chuckled. He's so kind. "I called my mom earlier. She seemed happy." I said and he smiled. "You should be happy too." he said almost in whisper after a while when he had been just looking into my eyes. He started leaning in and my body froze. I was absolutely not able to make a single move. Because a part of my brain imagined Marco's face. I'm crazy. Suddenly, I felt Leo's lips on mine. It was a gentle and tender kiss. After pulling away he caressed my cheek. "I like you Ana." he said and I looked down on the floor. I wish Marco could say the same. "I..." I couldn't reply because he cut me off by placing his hand on my mouth. "Don't need to hear it now. Be sure of it when you say it." Leo said and I nodded.

×I liked this chapter so much, what about you? (Kiss from Leo, gift from Marco)
×The next one should be at least as good as this!
×Thanks for votes and leaving comments on the previous chapter :) it means a lot ♡