Conflicted heart

Chapter 14: how long ona

As Ona continued to sob uncontrollably into Alexia's chest, her friend held her gently, offering a comforting presence. Alexia patiently listened as Ona recounted the events that had transpired with Lucy and Keira, the weight of her emotions and unrequited feelings.

Alexia tried to soothe her, saying, "It's going to be okay, Ona. We'll figure this out together. We've got your back."

Meanwhile, in her car, Lucy's phone was incessantly buzzing with messages from Ona. She had pulled over at a red light, her hands trembling as she read the texts. Ona was begging for a chance to explain, to make amends.

Lucy was torn, her anger and confusion warring with her deep affection for Ona. She punched the steering wheel in frustration, trying to process the revelation that Ona had feelings for her. The road ahead was filled with emotional landmines, and the trio's relationships were in shambles, hanging in the balance. They were all struggling to come to terms with their unspoken desires and the complexities of their love and friendship.

The next day at training, the atmosphere was heavy with tension. Ona arrived, and immediately, Keira's anger and insecurity erupted. She began to insult Ona and hurl hurtful names in her direction, a display of her frustration and jealousy.

Alexia, witnessing the hurtful exchange, stepped in and firmly told Keira, "That's enough, Keira. This isn't helping anyone."

As Lucy walked in with bloodshot eyes, her gaze shifted between Ona and Keira. Her emotions were raw, and the situation was taking a toll on her. Her presence was a weighty one, as the trio's dynamics were on the precipice of change.

Ona, feeling torn and emotionally fragile, wanted nothing more than to find solace in Lucy's comforting embrace. She fell into Lucy's chest, inhaling her familiar scent, which had always made her feel safe.

The training ground had become a battleground for emotions, unspoken desires, and the complexities of love and friendship. The trio was struggling to come to terms with their feelings and the upheaval that had overtaken their relationships. The future was uncertain, but they were determined to find a way to mend what had been broken.

The tension on the training field was palpable as Ona and Lucy were assigned to work together. Lucy couldn't contain her anger any longer, and as they began to practice, she asked, her voice seething with frustration, "How long, Ona? How long have you had feelings for me?"

Ona whimpered, feeling like a wounded animal, as she kicked the ball back to Lucy. Her voice trembled as she answered, "Since Ibiza."

Lucy's eyes went wide with shock, and the revelation hung heavily in the air. The weight of what Ona had just admitted had an impact that seemed to echo through the entire training ground.

Ona, feeling small and helpless, tried to wrap Lucy in a hug, a desperate attempt to bridge the gap that had suddenly opened between them. But Lucy pulled away, her emotions a tangled mess of confusion, anger, and compassion. She didn't know what to do, how to process this unexpected revelation.

The training session became a battleground for emotions, and the trio's relationships were unraveling before their eyes. Lucy was torn, her own feelings in turmoil, as they all grappled with the unspoken desires and the complexities of their love and friendship.

Lucy's voice was filled with a mixture of anger and hurt as she asked Ona, "Why didn't you tell me, Ona? We're supposed to be best friends."

Ona, still feeling vulnerable and small, looked down, unable to meet Lucy's gaze. Her voice was barely above a whisper as she responded, "I didn't want to lose you. I was scared that if I told you, it would ruin everything."

The complexities of their emotions were laid bare on the training field, and the trio's relationships were teetering on the edge. Lucy was trying to process the shock of Ona's revelation, while Ona was desperately trying to make amends.

The weight of the situation was crushing Ona, and she whispered to herself in Spanish, "He arruinado todo," repeating her belief that she had ruined everything.

Keira, fueled by anger, approached them, ready to start another argument. But Lucy had finally had enough. She told Keira firmly, "That's it, Keira. You need to go."

Lucy stepped in to shield Ona from further confrontation, her protective instincts kicking in. Ona, overwhelmed and trembling, whimpered as she tried to regain her composure.

Keira, unable to let it rest, spat out cruel words as she left, saying to Lucy, "Have fun with that whore from the stories I've heard."

Ona's eyes went wide, and she shook harder, her past suddenly exposed to the person she cared about most. She hadn't realized that anyone knew about her history.

Lucy turned around to face Ona, and before she could react, Ona launched herself into a desperate hug, crying profusely and apologizing over and over. Lucy, stunned and not knowing how to act, was left grappling with a maelstrom of emotions, trying to make sense of the tangled web that had ensnared their relationships.