Time to go back {Woman football fan-fiction}

Chapter 12

I found myself sitting on the same bench as yesterday, but today with a suitcase beside me.
Kristie texted me asking if we could meet again in here. Not willing to lie I kind of like the older Mewis.
I spot her as soon as I turn my head in the direction of laughter.
She was walking here with someone. Oh great.
Wait...that someone was Sam Kerr.

Because of our games against Chelsea, I met her a few times, but I was not her biggest fan. I don't think I'd get close to her, maybe even because of Rachel, even though she's a stellar footballer.

Omg Rachel.... I forgot that I had ignored her for the last two days. Also with my manager and Leah.

I am starting to think that ignoring and pissing people off is my secret talent.

„Hi love birds." I said with a grin on my face as soon as the pair stood in front of me.

Sam laughed and Kristie glared at me, which made me laugh.

„Oh, I like you, btw you scored a beauty in our last game against each other." Sam said as she sat next to me.

„Thank you, you of course scored goodies too, you know since you won."

„Yeah...anyways I am so ready to beat your ass again, you know." She said with a laugh.

Oh if you only knew.

„Probably no Sam, did you not check your IG in the last few days?" Kristie replied instead of me.

„Nat, did you leave Arsenal?" She asked with a sigh.

„Yeah, my contract expired, but we can still play against each other in the Champions League." I said without thinking.

 Flashback: yesterday 2am

I sat against the headboard of my hotel room bed. I am thinking about the offer I received from Barcelona. Jamie called me to send me details about the contract, and I have to say they look very promising. I would play as a forward and if necessary, I would play defense. Two and a half years.
I had a big fight in my head over it.

Moving to yet another different country, with me only knowing that "gracias" is thank you in Spanish. So after my meeting with myself, I called Jamie to tell him I accepted the offer. So many people will be mad at me, but I just realized I need to get away from everything. If it's from Leah or Rachel. 

End of flashback

So you're joining a team in the WCL?" Sam inquired curiously.

Kristie just smiled at me. She probably guessed I would go to Barça.

„Oh, um, yeah Barcelona." I said shyly.

„OMG THAT'S SO COOL."

„Babe turn your voice a bit lower please."

„Why that's a HUGE SIGNING."

„BABE."

I just laughed at the pair. Our moment of laughter was interrupted by my phone ringing.

Lee <3 calling...

Ugh, not now Leah.

„Are you gonna stare at it or answer it?"
I declined the call for perhaps the 20th time in the past two days. As she looked at me, Kristin raised her eyebrows.

„I will call her when I get to the airport." I said when Kristie was looking at me.

„Which brings me to the point that I really need to leave, before I miss my plane." We laughed and said our goodbyes.

I called a cab to take me to the airport.

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I don't remember boarding the plane. Or getting out of it. The whole journey was a bit blurry. As always, I was scared to go home, because I might find some unwanted guests there.

As I pulled into the driveway, Leah and Rachel's cars were there. Just great...

I left my suitcase in the car and unlocked the door.

„WHERE WERE YOU?" was the first thing I heard when I opened the door. I reminded myself to be focused and calm. I took a deep breath and stepped into MY living room.

"Hi, you too. Did you know that entering someone's house without them knowing is a breaking?"

Rachel and Leah just stared at me. Okay, I figured that they were mad, but Jesus they are hot when they're mad.

„Are you done undressing Rachel with your eyes?" Leah asked with a hit of jealousy in her voice.

It didn't occur to her that I was looking at her like that as well.

„Sorry." I don't even know what to apologize for at this point.

„So are you gonna answer our question?"
That was Rachel.

Face-to-face with them, I sat on the opposite side.
It's now or never.

„I was in L.A. to see my aunt and uncle."

„Why did you text me that you were in Manchester?" Rachel asked naturally.

„I...I panicked okay?! It was time for me to get away and turn my head away. That's why I didn't answer any of your calls." I lied through my teeth. I couldn't tell Leah the truth. Since I'm a fucked up person in love with her, I deliberately ignored them.

There was silence for a few minutes and then Leah stood up and with a small voice said: „I was so fucking worried about you Natalia, YOU ARE SO FUCKING SELFISH." and then hugged me with so much strength that I stopped breathing.

She is crying into my shoulder while hugging me tightly. I hugged her just as tightly.

Rachel looked over to where my eyes met hers, and I think she understands now. 

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Hi guys Merry Christmas to everyone. Since I am terrible at managing my time, I apologize for that. I also started writing another book so if you want you can check that out on my profile. It's also woso.