Opposite | Adnan Januzaj

Chapter 21

Trinity's POV

"Adnan Januzaj's Girlfriend?

A day after Manchester United's loss against Chelsea, young talent, Adnan Januzaj, was seen at a local Nando's. He wasn't alone. Sources say he was with a young girl who appeared to be close in age. The two spent quite some time there before the unknown girl left by herself, with Januzaj leaving the restaurant shortly after. Some say Adnan could be dating the mystery girl, but trying to keep the relationship a secret."

There was a picture of Adnan and I at the top of the article. I knew it was me, it was obvious. I was the same tan coat I had been wearing that day and my hair was braided. At least my back was facing whoever took the photo. Maybe not everyone could tell who it was? This was still not good... What if someone noticed it was me?! The pictures were all over social media, too.

An ear piercing scream came downstairs. I knew who that was, it was Savannah. Let me guess, she just read the article, too.

"Adnan has a girlfriend?!"

I rushed downstairs to see her on her phone with a bit of her makeup smudged around her eyes. I sat down beside her.

"I can't believe it! He's probably been dating her all along!"
"No-"
"I need to find out who she is! She's the luckiest girl on the planet, you know?"
"Actually, she's not and the two of them are not dating."
She stared at me, "How would you know?"
"Uh... Because I can tell from the picture."
"Look, he's leaning over the table to kiss her!"
"Kiss her?!" I felt sick thinking of that whole day again.
"Yeah, look!" She shoved her phone in my face, forcing me to look.
"Ok, I do see..."
"How could his be?!" She exclaimed.

The front door opened, meaning our parents had come back from grocery shopping. Savannah's head shot up from the screen of her phone.

"Mom!" She bellowed.
"What is it?"
"Adnan... Has a girlfriend!" She cried out.
"Oh, sweetie, well it was bound to happen sometime-"
"It was supposed to be me!"
"Savannah, he's a footballer... Chances of dating one are not likely."
"But-"
"It's the truth," my mom sighed.
Savannah stayed silent for a second, "I wonder who she is though..."
"It could be anyone."

Little did they know she was sitting right next to them.

Adnan's POV

I groaned as Marouane shook me awake.

"Bud, wake up, we've got training."
"Go away."
"You're going to be late, plus you have to eat."
"I said get the fuck away from me," I snapped.
"Woah, someone's cranky."

He left me to get ready.

I was still upset about Sunday's events. I thought she was starting to like me... Maybe it was time for me to move on. No. I wasn't going to give up that easily. I've been trying for a while and maybe it'll take only a bit longer.

One part of me said to continue trying to get her to feel the same and the other wanted me to just give up. I needed to let go. Anyway, I had my whole career to focus on, not one girl.

My thoughts were interrupted by my phone. It was my dad.

"Hey, dad, what's up?"
"You should be on your way to training, but mind explaining things first?"
"What are you talking about?" I was confused.
"Did you not see the article?!"
"What article-"
"Adnan!" He shouted, "Quit joking around, I know you were with some girl!"
I didn't know what to say, "Uh, listen-"
"Are you dating her?!"
"No! She doesn't even like me..."
"You are drawing more negative attention to yourself, Adnan," he explained, "stay focused. You have the talent and skills, you just need the knowledge and discipline."
"Dad-"
"Let me finish. I don't want you running around with fifty different-"
"It was one!" I protested.
"Adnan!" He grew impatient, "As I was saying, there's too much attention pointed to you. I wouldn't be complaining if it was you scoring goals and carrying he team to victory, but it's not. It's all about you dating some girl and sitting on the bench. Fix this, understand?"
"Yes..."
"Good, practice hard."
"I will."
"Bye."
"Talk to you later," I hung up.