Siempre te voy a querer

Chapter 8

FLASHBACK
As Isabella sat alone in her room, tears streaming down her face, the onslaught of vicious rumors felt relentless, like a never-ending barrage of verbal attacks. Each hateful comment, each malicious accusation tore at her heart, leaving her feeling raw and exposed.

She knew the rumors weren't true, but the weight of the hate aimed at her was suffocating. Isabella buried her face in her hands, trying to block out the hurtful words echoing in her mind.

Meanwhile, outside her door, Edson paced back and forth, his heart heavy with guilt and frustration. He had never seen his sister so broken, and the sight tore at his soul. He loved Isabella more than anything in the world, and the thought of her suffering like this was unbearable.

With a deep breath, Edson knocked softly on Isabella's door, his voice trembling with emotion as he called out to her. "Isa, ¿puedo pasar?" he asked, his concern evident in every word.

Isabella sniffled, wiping away her tears as she nodded, allowing her brother to enter. Edson's heart clenched at the sight of her tear-stained face, his resolve hardening with each passing moment.

"Isa, I'm so sorry you're going through this," Edson said, his voice thick with emotion as he pulled her into a tight embrace. "You don't deserve any of this."

Isabella clung to her brother, drawing strength from his comforting presence. Despite the pain she felt, she knew she wasn't alone, and that knowledge was a beacon of light in the darkness.

With a determined glint in his eye, Edson made a silent vow to himself. He would do whatever it took to make things right for his sister, even if it meant confronting Santiago head-on. Isabella deserved justice, and Edson would stop at nothing to ensure she got it.

As Isabella leaned into her brother's embrace, a sense of gratitude washed over her. Despite the storm raging outside, she found solace in Edson's unwavering support.

With a trembling voice, Isabella whispered, "I don't know how much more of this I can take, Edson. It feels like the whole world is against me."

Edson's heart ached at the pain in his sister's voice. "I know, Isa, but you're stronger than you think," he reassured her, his tone filled with conviction. "We'll get through this together, I promise."

Determined to lift Isabella's spirits, Edson gently pulled away and took her hands in his. "Listen, Isa, I love you more than anything. And I won't let anyone hurt you like this," he declared, his voice unwavering.

Isabella's eyes welled up with tears of gratitude as she looked at her brother, overwhelmed by his unwavering devotion. "Thank you, Edson," she whispered, her voice choked with emotion.

With a determined glint in his eye, Edson made a silent vow to himself. He would do whatever it took to protect his sister from the cruelty of the world, even if it meant confronting Santiago and his girlfriend head-on.

Together, Isabella and Edson faced the challenges ahead, their bond stronger than ever in the face of adversity. And as they stood united against the storm, they knew that with each other by their side, they could weather any onslaught that came their way.
END OF FLASHBACK

During practice, tension hung thick in the air as Santiago and Edson exchanged heated glares across the field.

Santiago's eyes bore into Edson's with unmistakable animosity, his jaw clenched tightly as he bristled with resentment.

Edson met Santiago's gaze head-on, his own eyes blazing with a mixture of anger and determination. He refused to back down, his resolve unwavering in the face of Santiago's hostility.