Victoria and Pablo meet by chance when she has to interview him after the Nations League final 2023.
He's immediately infatuated by her, but due to a few years age difference, she only sees him as a younger friend.
Will he make it out of the friendz...
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📍 Passeig de Gràcia vichernandez.updates Vicky pictured this morning in Barcelona (7/4/24)
gavicky_fp She is so beautiful 😭 user1 She's an icon, she's a legend and she IS the moment! blaugranafan The best sports journalist in this country 👏🏼
"Hello, Miss Hernandez" I heard the now familiar voice say as I was sitting in a café in the city center quite early on a glorious Sunday morning. "Hello, Hamza" I replied and stood up to greet him friendly. "And I told you a million times that you can call me Vicky" I chuckled and he smiled softly as we sat down. "Ah... it's just... you're so much older and I respect you very much. Just blame it on my upbringing and culture" he replied and I had to laugh. I knew it wasn't his intention but he made me feel a whole lot older, we were nine years apart.
"So, how's your new life going? It must be a huge change, I just wanted to make sure you and your family are settling in well..." I asked and could see his eyes watering. "I... will never be able to thank you enough for what you did. This is... I..." he sniffled and I quickly leaned over to hug him. He dried his eyes and let out a small laugh. "Ok... so. I first lived with my brother and niece for a week, but... I just didn't imagine everyone being so nice in the academy. I expected much more of rivalries and me being a complete outsider, but... I was welcomed so dearly. Look, everything that I'm wearing... my teammates all went through their closets and cleared out stuff they didn't wear or like anymore to give them to me. I moved into La Masía last week and... thankfully everything went well with my registration. I can't wait for the game later. Will you be there?" he replied and I could feel my eyes tearing up too. He was playing his first match today with the U19s.
"Of course. Mr Laporta, the young one, is coming too. I guess some first team players may be there as well, everyone's pretty excited about you" I chuckled and patted his arm proudly. "Don't put too much pressure on me! I think I'll only be subbed in, if I even get to play" he said nervously. "When is your contract signing?" I asked him. "Tomorrow! They offered me until 2026, is that good?" he asked. "Could be more, but for the beginning it's enough. Which agents have approached you?" I asked. "Oh! This is so exciting! Ivan de la Peña!" he replied excitedly but my eyes widened and I froze.
"Gavi's agent?" I asked, a bad feeling creeping up. "Yes, can you imagine! Me signed with the same agent as my idol!" he swooned. "Hamza, don't. Please listen to me and trust me on this. He has done unbelievable things to Gavi these past months, really shady stuff - unfortunately I am in no position to tell him this, but that guy is trouble. He's also not very well seen with the President and his inner circle - he stalled a lot with Gavi's contract renewal two years ago and played mind games, appearing at Real's offices and having talks with Chelsea. I don't think he's a good option for you." I told him sincerely and only prayed that he would listen to me. In the end, I was just a girl and he was now surrounded by football royalty.
