How I Sapphire Young fell in love with Alessia Russo

Chapter 35

The soft light of morning filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. I slowly woke up, savouring the comfort of the bed and the presence of Alessia beside me. She was still asleep, her face serene and peaceful. I watched her for a moment, my heart swelling with love and contentment.

"Good morning, love. How did you sleep?" I whispered, brushing a lock of hair from her face.

Alessia's eyes fluttered open, and she smiled sleepily at me. "Good morning, Sapphire. I slept wonderfully. Last night was amazing."

"It was," I agreed, leaning in to kiss her forehead. "What do you have planned for today?"

"Training, of course," she replied, stretching. "But let's have breakfast first. We need to fuel up."

We got up and made our way to the kitchen, where we prepared a simple breakfast. The conversation flowed easily as we talked about our plans for the day and reflected on the previous night's events..

Training began, and we threw ourselves into the drills and exercises. However, the balance between our personal and professional lives proved challenging. During a particularly intense drill, the first signs of tension appeared.

"Alessia, pass the ball! We need to keep the pace up," I called out, frustration creeping into my voice.

"I know what I'm doing, Sapphire!" Alessia snapped back, her tone sharper than usual.

"Hey, calm down, you two. We're a team," Leah interjected, trying to diffuse the situation.

We finished the drill in silence, the earlier joy overshadowed by the disagreement. I could feel the tension between us, and it weighed heavily on my mind. After practice, I knew I needed advice on how to handle this.

I sought out one of my mentors, hoping for some guidance. We sat down in a quiet corner of the training ground.

"We had a bit of a disagreement during training today," I admitted. "I don't want this to affect us."

"It's normal to have conflicts, especially when you're both passionate," my mentor said kindly. "Just remember to communicate openly and listen to each other. Relationships take work, but it's worth it."

Her words resonated with me, and I felt a renewed determination to make things right with Alessia.

Later that day, I found Alessia sitting alone, lost in thought. I approached her, my heart heavy with regret.

"Alessia, I'm sorry for snapping at you earlier. I didn't mean to," I said softly.

She looked up at me, her expression softening. "I know, and I'm sorry too. I think we both just got a bit carried away."

I sat down beside her, taking her hand in mine. "Let's promise to talk things through and support each other, even when it's tough."

"Agreed," she said, squeezing my hand. "I love you, Sapphire."

"I love you too, Alessia," I replied, leaning in to kiss her.

That evening, our team organised a bonding activity – a group dinner at a local restaurant. It was a welcome break from the pressures of training, and it allowed us to relax and enjoy each other's company.

"This is nice. We all needed a break," Kim remarked as we settled into our seats.

"It's great to see everyone relaxed and enjoying themselves," Wally added.

"Yeah, it's good to remember we're all in this together, on and off the field," I said, glancing at Alessia, who smiled back at me.

The dinner was filled with laughter and camaraderie, reinforcing our sense of community and support. It was a reminder that we were more than just teammates; we were a family.

After dinner, Alessia and I took a walk through the quiet streets, talking about our future plans and aspirations.

"I've been thinking about our future, Alessia," I said, breaking the comfortable silence. "I want us to keep growing together."

"Me too," she agreed, her eyes shining with determination. "I want to achieve our dreams and support each other every step of the way."

"No matter what comes our way, we'll face it together," I said, feeling a sense of resolve.

"Absolutely," she replied, taking my hand. "Here's to our journey ahead."

As we walked hand in hand, I felt a deep sense of peace. Our relationship was still new, and there would undoubtedly be challenges ahead, but I knew that as long as we were together, we could overcome anything. This was just the beginning of our adventure, and I couldn't wait to see what the future held for us.