Walking into her home couldn't have felt more eery and no it wasn't the glass walls that allowed the night life to shine through. No this was a dreadful feeling in her stomach that reminded her that no matter what she had to address the issues to Cristiano without hesitation. If they wanted to continue on with what they had, they had to be honest and open with one another.
Heading upstairs she dragged her feet in an unladylike fashion which she knew her mother would complain about if she were to see it. Per usual she made herself comfortable in her own home. Slipping off her heels she placed them in her walk-in closet, accompanying that was placing her designer purse with the rest of them which was on a big customized shelf that had to hold about thousands of bags. There was an island table that held her jewelry and each cabinet had a glass view so you could see what was inside. One special piece that Lina had done to this table was that it was bullet proof and each cabinet only opened with her fingerprint.
Her family and friends had called her paranoid when they saw the features on it but she didn't care. The jewelry in it had to total millions of dollars and some were of sentimental and historic value. She wasn't oblivious to the dangers of being a famous and wealthy women much less a single one there was practically a big red sign saying "hey rob me" or one of my several homes. At the end of the day she knew she had top of the notch security but still it was just a safety precaution. After all who would she be if she was to allow her late grandmothers necklace to be robbed off her or the bracelet of the former queen of Switzerland that she won in an auction.
Finally stripped of all her essentials she slipped into a warm bath that had her favorite lavender scent. Her bathroom featured a sana room and a huge bathtub and shower. A common attribute in her house was the glass walls and her bathroom even had one that overlooked the ocean. It was a beautiful sight to see at night and she knew she had time to soak it in as Cris had to deal with his stuff that was bound to take time. Her family was quite uncomfortable with this feature as it gave her less privacy but she assured them that it was okay. After all the walls had the same feature as her jewelry table minus the fingerprint recognition and an added tinted illusion window. Although see-through from the inside and outside of the house it had a feature that allowed them to be blacked out from the outside when needed. That was a feature always on in her bathroom.
Finally feeling her fingers starting to prune she slipped out and wrapped herself in her favorite fluffy rob and slippers. They were her favorite set from her brand with her initials sewn into the right breast area. Following this she did her usual skin care and hair care for her curls to return to the natural voluminous bounce. By the time Cris came around she was already enjoying her tea in her pajamas.
"Sorry I took so long. I was finally heading out when coach stopped me and questioned me about everything and of course I had to make up a lie" he walked in with nothing in hand but his hat.
"It's fine Cris there was no rush" she eased his worry as she knew it would take some time.
"I just didn't want you to think I was trying to delay our talk or leave you waiting" after every thing that's happened he wanted their to be no room for errors.
"Speaking of talking maybe we should discuss the elephant in the room" honestly she just wanted this nightmare to end.
"Listen Catalina I know it was wrong of me to deny you like that so fast after all you put up with my family especially my sister who wasn't the kindest. It's just I feel like it's different...our families, you know your brother he's a huge influence in the world other than you and that's a lot compared to just one of me. Especially if he doesn't like me that could ruin my career having not one but two Messi's hate me. I'm not going to lie it scared me thinking of that but I'm ready to risk it. So I'm sorry how it previously went but I now think I'm ready to meet your family" there was no point in burying himself deeper in the hole when he would rather just admit it. What he picked up from his previous relationships was that it was better to be open with his feelings then hide them.
"Cris while I appreciate the honesty and the apology I really don't think your ready. It would be rude of me to drag you to something your clearly uncomfortable with even if it's adorable that you want to please me. So I'm sure my family can hold off on meeting you in the mean time" Leo would bug about meeting him that she knew for sure but he would get over it. She even made a mental note to text him an apology for not showing for dinner.
"No im ready for it–" he insisted.
"No your not Cris and it's fine" after all maybe this gave them time to look over the whole picture of their relationship.
"So we're good" questioning his feeling right now he didn't want to overstep and assume something that wasn't true.
"Yes we're good" barley finishing those words she was then swept of her feet into a big hug courtesy of her boyfriend.
"Good cause I didn't know where I was going to sleep if we didn't make up" he joked pointing to where his car was parked outside where she guessed his luggage was.
"You dork" ruffling his hair she then pulled him into a kiss.
"By the way I live the matching hair" she complimented after breaking the kiss as his hair looked as unruly as hers.
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Laying comfortably in bed was the happy couple. There was a random movie playing in the background but it was just used as a noise barrier. Instead the two lovebirds slid whispering little things to each other with occasional kisses.
"So where's Junior" she questioned after looking desperately for the little boy.
"He stayed with my mother in Madrid" her sadnesses at this was obvious as there was a downward dip between her eyebrows.
"Don't worry next time he'll be with me, I just thought you would enjoy this alone time after all we don't get it very often" with their hectic lives they barley had time to fly out and see each other.
"And what are we doing right now that Junior couldn't be here" she questioned confused.
"Well I can think of a few things" already feeling his wandering hands on her body she already knew where this was heading.
"Shut the door I don't want my dogs seeing this" calling for her dogs to head out the room they did as told and weren't welcome back in until the morning.
Unknown to Catalina, Cristiano sent out a mystery text right before he fell asleep that ultimately would change everything.
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Tugging Heartstrings | Cristiano Ronaldo
Fanfiction"Two souls are sometimes created together and in love before they're even born" - F. Scott Fitzgerald What happens when Cristiano Ronaldo finds himself falling for his rivals little sister.
