"At least it's still the group stage", I mumbled as we had just finished warming up for our second group stage game against Barcelona.
"I know, we still have to be positive though", Leah said kissing my forehead as we made our way to line up in the tunnel.
"Stay away from Paredes this time yeah?", Katie teased making me roll my eyes.
"As long as she doesn't injure my girlfriend then we won't have a problem", I shrugged.
"So she can injure us then?", Katie gasped as I shoved her.
"You know what I mean", I mumbled as she just laughed and took her spot in the line. I looked to my side to see Ingrid and Mapi who both gave me small smiles which I returned.
I took a breath as we started to walk out and the fans started to cheer. We took our positions, kicking off after we took a knee and the ref blew her whistle.
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"Fuck me, they scored 4 again", I huffed as we had just walked into the changing room after doing our lap to thank the fans.
"I know, but it's done so let's just focus on our next game", Kim said to everyone as we just nodded in response. After throwing on my clothes my phone started to ring and I blindly answered.
"Hello", I said as I threw my boots into my bag. I received no answer making me huff in annoyance which caused Leah to look at me.
"Look, whoever this is-"
"Hello, Livvy", a deep voice sounded from the phone making me blood run cold. No. No. "I've missed you". I quickly ran out of the changing rooms so no one would overhear the call.
"What do you want? Just leave me alone please", I whispered as I heard his laugh through the phone.
"You know what I want, Livvy", he said so softly as I clenched my eyes shut.
"Leave me the fuck alone", I seethed before I hung up the phone, "fuck", I sobbed as I slid down the wall and placed my hands over my face.
"Liv, hey", Less said worriedly as she crouched down beside me, "what's happened?", she asked softly as I looked at her and felt my bottom lip tremble.
"He found me", I said shakily as her eyes widened.
"That was him on the phone?", Less asked as I nodded and broke down in her arms.
"Oh, Liv", she said as she ran her hand up and down my back.
"We got your message", Ingrid said out of breath as her and Mapi came speeding round the corner. They immediately crouched down beside me as Ingrid ran her fingers through my hair.
"What should I tell Leah? She wanted to come after you, she's worried", Less said softly once I calmed down.
"Tell her not to worry, it's nothing", I said.
"She won't believe that", Mapi said.
"Just tell her it was someone playing a prank on me, I don't know, she just can't know", I said as Less nodded and walked back into the changing rooms.
"We need to go to the police", Ingrid said softly.
"What good would that do?", I sighed as I stood up from the floor.
"I need to go back in", I said.
"Okay, we're gonna stick around for a few days, call if you need us, Liv, we're serious", Mapi said softly but sternly.
"I will", I nodded with a small smile, grateful as ever for them.
"Te queremos", Ingrid said softly (We love you).
"Yeah", I said sending them a smile and walking back into the changing rooms.
Leah had pulled me into her arms as soon as she seen me.
"Are you okay?", she asked worriedly.
"Yeah, just some stupid prank, I got scared a little, that's all", I lied as I met Alessia's eyes from across the room and she gave me a look of sympathy. When I looked between Less and Leah, I didn't want them caught in the middle of this. Not them, not Mapi and Ingrid, not anyone.
"Could you get Less to take you home? I need to do something", I said to Leah as she looked at me confused.
"Sure", she said kissing my forehead. I leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on her lips before leaving the changing rooms and heading to my car.
After about 20 minutes I arrived at my destination and walked inside.
"Hi, could I speak to someone please?"
"About?"
"I'm being harassed", I said as the officer just nodded, asked for my name and went to find someone. He came back with a woman who guided me into a room.
"Olivia De La Cruz?", she said as I nodded, "I'm detective Jess Miller", she introduced herself as I smiled slightly at her.
"You're being harassed?", she asked to confirm as I nodded.
"Someone you know?"
"Yes", I whispered.
"Can I get a name?", she asked softly. I took a deep breath, preparing to pretty much out myself and what I've tried to hide.
"Luis Castillo", I said as she furrowed her brows at me.
"Castillo?", she asked as I nodded.
"How do you know him?", she asked as I could feel tears start to brim my eyes. I felt a lump in my throat as I looked at her and she gave me a sympathetic look.
"You're his daughter?", she asked softly and I nodded and let the tears fall. She left the room before returning and handing me a couple tissues.
"I'm sorry that happened to you, I read about what happened", she said softly.
"Yeah, I think everyone read about what happened", I said.
"Look, no one has seen him in London so there isn't much we can do-"
"He phoned me, he has my number, he's here"
"I'm sorry- look, here's my card, call me if you see him", she said handing me a card as I let out a scoff.
"Have you got a pen and paper?"
"Why-"
"So I can give you a list of the people you should contact when I go missing or worse, you find me dead", I said storming out of the room before she could say anything else.