The Love That Wasn't Enough | PEDRI

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Pedri and his teammates arrived at the restaurant, but they were immediately greeted by fans. They took a few pictures, and Pedri faked a smile, but he didn't feel like smiling. He just wanted to be left alone.

They entered the restaurant and looked at the menu. His teammates asked him how he had been holding up, and he just said he was trying his best. He didn't really want to talk about it, but he knew they meant well.

He also knew that he had to tell them what had happened, but he didn't know how to start.

Finally, he spoke. "The last time I saw my Nailea, it wasn't good," I said.

Gavi, Pablo, Ansu, and Frenkie all looked at him, waiting for him to continue.

"She was breaking up with me," I say. "Saying we want different things in life, and it wasn't good for either of us to continue this relationship."

They all listened intently, and he could see the concern on their faces.

"I don't know what to do," I say. "I thought we had a future together, but now everything is uncertain."

Frankie put his hands on his shoulder, trying to comfort him.

"I'm sorry," Pablo says. "That's really hard."

Pedri hadn't really talked to anyone about it, and it felt good to get it off his chest.

His teammates listened intently, and he could tell that they were trying to be supportive. He appreciated it more than he could say.

After he finished talking, they ordered their food and started to eat. Pedri was still lost in thought, but he felt a little bit better.

Pedri's phone rang, and he saw that it was Sophia.

"Hey, what's up?" he answered.

"I'm at a party, and my friends ditched me," she slurred. "Can you come pick me up?"

Pedri looked at his friends, knowing that he had to go.

"I'm sorry, guys," I said. "I have to go pick up Sofia. She's drunk and needs a ride home."

They nodded, understanding.

"Be safe," Anus says.

Pedri left the restaurant and got into his car. He drove to the party and found Sophia sitting on the curb.

"Thanks for coming," she says, getting into the car.

"Of course," I say. "Are you okay?"

She nodded, but he could tell that she was upset.

"Want to talk about it?" I ask.

She shook her head.

"Okay," I say. "Just let me know if you need anything."

They drove in silence for a while, and Pedri could tell that Sophia was starting to fall asleep.

"Hey, we're almost there," I say, gently shaking her awake.

She looked at him, and he could see the gratitude in her eyes.

"Thank you," she says.

"Of course," I say, pulling into her driveway. "Be safe."

Pedri watches as Sophia stumbled into her house, and then he drove home. He knew that he had done the right thing, even if it meant leaving his friends behind.