Not a secret anymore •Marco Reus / Lionel Messi•

Chapter 45

Monday

Gripping my hold around Leo's hand, I ran the other hand on the material of my blue baggy tank top. "You look good, Annie." he whispered and kissed my cheek. Y-yeah. Nothing fancy. Simple 3/4 jeans, baggy tank top and beige sandals. I don't wanna look like a primadonna, but also not like a peasant. "Leo, what if they don't like me?" I asked and he sighed cupping my cheeks. "Ana, once again, they will love you. Mom and dad have already seen you on the photos. My brother is nice, so is his wife. And there are 3 kids who won't eat you." he said and I nodded biting my lip. "I promise I'll be next to you the whole time." he said and pecked my lips. Okay. I need to breath or my face will turn into a purple bowl without oxygen.

I heard voices coming in the garden, and so I stood up from my chair. That's probably Leo's family. While looking at the table full of food one last time, I felt Leo's presence. "Keep calm." he whispered and kissed my forehead stepping aside to allow me look at his family members. "G-good afternoon." I said smiling politely. "Good afternoon." a little girl greeted me and I smiled walking closer to them. "I'm Ana. Ana Wagner. Nice to meet you." I said and stretched my hand out to shake with Leo's mother's hand. "I'm Celia. Call me by my name please. No madam." she said and we shook hands. Okay. It's on the good way. "Ana." I repeated and shook Leo's dad's hand. "Jorge." he said and we shook hands. "I'm Rodrigo. Nice to meet you, Ana." he said and kissed my cheeks. Somehow, this woman doesn't seem like his wife. "Ana." I said and she smiled hugging me immediately. "I'm Maria Sol. Leo's sister." she said and pulled away. I looked at Leo and he chuckled. "Yeah. Rodrigo's wife had to stay in Rosario." he said and I nodded kneeling down. "Hi. I'm Ana." I told the children and they smiled. "I'm Agustin." he said and I hugged him gently. I guess shaking hands is odd in kids' life. "I'm Morena. And this is Benjamin." the girl spoke and I hugged all of them. "I...I prepared some food. And cakes for kids." I said pointing on the table to be met my their satisfied looks. "I'm hungry." Rodrigo said and sat down. "That's my brother." Maria said and I giggled taking Leo's hand in mine which didn't go unseen by Leo's parents. "Can I offer you coffee?" I asked them and Celia smiled. "I'll help you." she said and so we walked in the kitchen.

Marco's POV

What's Ana doing by now? There's no school for her. Not til the late of September. You know what's terrible? That when I put her name into Google, there appears million of pictures. She was mostly on the stadium, but also on the beach. With Messi. Kissing. I lost her. I really did. But then, she can be lying. And believe me, she's a good liar if she needs to be. What if she doesn't love him? She spoke to Robin and told him that she feels like she lost everybody. What if she's just acting as if she loves him?

Ana's POV

"So, Ana, tell me about yourself." Celia said supporting herself by the counter. I nodded and took a light breath. "I was born in Dortmund. There's one year of university ahead of me." I said and she smiled words 'not a gold digger' appearing in her eyes. "What do you study?" she asked. "Management." I said and she nodded. "I have no siblings, so your big family gets me on my knees." I said with a light chuckle which she returned. "Rodrigo's wife is sorry, but she really had to stay back there." she said and I nodded pouring water into the cups. "It's fine." I said and she took the cup. "Let's return there." she said and I shook my head lightly. "I'll come in a few." I said and she furrowed her eyebrows. "I mean, I have to prepare another room for Maria Sol." I said and she put the cup back on the counter. "I'll help you." she offered, but I refused. "No, there's a long flight behind you. The room for kids and Rodrigo is already prepared." I said and she smiled. "Thank you Ana." she said and I nodded quickly walking away. Some minutes alone. They...were smiling. That's a good sign, isn't it?

Leo's POV

Mom came back from the kitchen without Ana what made me freeze on my current position. "Where's Annie?" I asked and she chuckled. "She's upstairs. Preparing room for your sister." she said. Oh so. I thought she's upset or something. "She...she seems wonderful." mom said and I smiled shyly looking at my feet. "She's beautiful." Maria said. "And a good cook." Rodrigo added causing me to laugh lightly. "I like the cake." Morena said and I smiled running my fingers through her hair. "Leo, son, do you love her?" dad asked and I looked at him at once. "Definitely." I replied and he smiled. "Definitely? So I can start looking at her like at somebody who's here to stay?" he asked and I chuckled. "She's not leaving anywhere." I replied. Hopefully. I know the situation with Reus. And I can only hope nothing bad will happen. She loved him. She really did. But now, she loves me. And I believe her. She's here to stay. To stay and to give me our kids. Our babies. Not to Reus. But to me.

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Closing the door of our bedroom, I smiled when I saw Ana covering herself with the duvet. She's so incredibly beautiful. And mine. "Is everybody already asleep?" she asked and I nodded taking off my T-shirt. "Yeah. It's about time." I said pointing out that it's already 11 pm. She giggled and I covered myself with the duvet too. "I love you An." I mumbled and kissed her. "Me too." she whispered and kissed my cheek. "Would...would you like to visit your parents when you're in Berlin?" I asked hovering over her. "I will go there for a few hours, but I'll sleep in Berlin." she replied and I smiled. So she won't see much of Reus. Okay.

×Ana met Leo's parents, Marco's still thinking about her and Leo is afraid that Ana could meet Marco. What will happen next?
×Only 2 days left til my surgery! Nerrrrvoussss!
×Thanks for your comments! And also votes! I looove youuu!
×I got a question about one-shots. Well, I'll try to update one tomorrow and I'll continue writing them of course! Thanks for your patience!