Tugging Heartstrings | Cristiano Ronaldo

Chapter 36

"Miss Messi please sit down" the poor security guard that was left to monitor the girl pleaded for the 4th time in a row.

"Miguel I have told you a thousand times now to call me Catalina and loosen up a bit, have a little fun" the same security was placed on her per usual but lately it's been the same guard.

"Yes Miss Catalina just like I have told you a thousand times to sit down before you loose me my job" he joked but underneath his playful tone she knew he was serious.

"Alright just one more signature and then you can lead me towards the snack stands so I can get me a water" standing on top of her seat for the last time today as she didn't want the guy getting in trouble she gave the pen back to the little girl who had the number 10 painted on her face.

"Now let's go get the water before my brothers kills me for missing his walk in" there was people who could run and get it for her but she still felt uncomfortable with the idea of having someone wait on her.

Walking to the private elevators as they weren't going to the regular snack stands but instead to the ones up above she waved to people as they pointed and took pictures of her. The necklace with the barcode would allow her anywhere not that she needed it as most security guards recognized her face and would immediately let her through but for safety precautions it was still needed. Like right now she was heading to say a quick "hi" to some of the WAGs and Antonella out of common courtesy before rushing down to her seat as they would probably try to convince her to stay with them as usual.

"No really I should head back to my seat before Leo sends a search party for me"

Trying to make her exit she wasn't lying as her brother was use to looking up into the stands and seeing her. She learned her lesson about not updating him with any sudden changes as there was this one time when was gone for a little bit he sent an actual group of security to find her. They thankfully found her within 15 minutes when they sent a female security guard to check the private bathrooms for her where she found Catalina kneeling over throwing up. It turns out that she had food poisoning which she assumed was from some bad sea food she ate. After this is when her coach and nutritional team got strict on the food she ate as this mishap put her out for almost two weeks.

"Fine but I'll see you at the house later for dinner right?" Nella asked and this is when Lina remembered that she hadn't updated anyone on her current situation.

"Maybe, if I do go I'll probably be solo...per usual" she added the last part as she remembered that the rest of her friends were also looking into the conversation m.

"Ohh" Anto said solemnly getting the hint before giving her a small smile.

"Yeah but it was great seeing you guys again" giving her goodbyes she then took her leave where she rushed down to her seat before she missed her brother.

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"This couldn't get more awkward could it" joked Sergio as he could practically feel the burning glare of a certain 6'4 Barcelona defender.

"Shut up Sergio this is serious" Marcelo hit him on the shoulder as both team were currently lining up to exit but nobody seemed to please with one another at least more than usual.

"Well say that when you have about 4 people burning a glare into you" Pique, Mascherano, Alves, and Neymar were all glaring at him and Cristiano.

"Just ignore them" Cris whispered yelled as he made no sudden movement to stare at them but instead focused forward.

His appearance showed that he was calm and collected but on the inside he was confused. Did Catalina let it slip what happened with them and now he had a bit more to worry about then usual; rougher fouls and harder slide tackles. The only other possibility which he believed to be more truthful then the other was that they weren't too pleased with their sudden friendship. God he couldn't wait for after the game so he could hopefully make up for his wrong doings and they could go back to normal.