Siempre te voy a querer

Chapter 54

It was now Tuesday, and Isa had gotten a free day at work. Deciding to spend the day with her brother, she woke up early and went with Edson to practice. As they arrived, Kevin saw her coming in and immediately ran towards her, scooping her up in a hug and spinning her around. Isabella couldn't help but laugh.

"¡Isa! ¿Cómo estás?" Kevin asked, setting her down but keeping his hands on her shoulders.

"Estoy bien, Kev. Gracias," Isa replied, smiling.

As they waited for the rest of the guys to come out to the field, Kevin leaned in closer. "Oye, Gera no paraba de preguntar por ti," he said with a smirk, raising his eyebrows suggestively.

Isa chuckled and smiled at Kevin. "¿En serio?"

"Sí, lo traes loco, Isa," Kevin teased, giving her a playful push.

Just then, Santiago emerged from the locker rooms and overheard Kevin's last comment. He felt a pang of jealousy and curiosity. Who were they talking about? Determined to find out and hoping to make amends, he walked over to them and greeted them.

"Buenos días," Santiago said, trying to sound cheerful.

Isa's mood instantly shifted. She looked sadder, more reserved. Santiago noticed it immediately and felt a knot in his stomach. He knew he was the reason for her sadness, and it pained him to see the glow missing from her eyes. Isa avoided eye contact, focusing on her shoes or her hands instead.

Kevin, sensing the tension, tried to lighten the mood. "Santi, ¿listo para el entrenamiento hoy?" he asked with forced enthusiasm.

"Sí, listo," Santiago replied, but his eyes remained on Isa, who still avoided his gaze.

After Santiago left to join the rest of the team, Isa's laughter and enjoyment from earlier seemed to have disappeared. Kevin noticed the drastic change in her demeanor.

"Isa, ¿estás bien?" he asked softly.

"Sí, estoy bien," she replied, but her tone was flat and unconvincing.

Kevin sighed, knowing how much Santiago's presence affected her. "Oye, no dejes que te arruine el día. Vamos a disfrutar, ¿sí?"

Isa nodded, forcing a small smile. "Gracias, Kev. Eres un buen amigo."

Kevin had to join the rest of the team for training, leaving Isa sitting alone on the benches with some of the other players around. She watched the practice, but her mind often drifted away. Her thoughts were a swirling storm of emotions, making her zone out frequently.

She kept thinking about Santiago and the way he had broken her heart. She wondered if he felt any remorse, if he truly understood the depth of the pain he had caused her. Every time she looked at him, she saw the man she once loved deeply but who had shattered her trust. She couldn't shake the feeling that Santiago's presence was taking away her happiness.

She hoped that one day, she would find the strength to move on from the hurt and find happiness again, whether with or without Santiago in her life.

As the practice progressed, the coach noticed Isa sitting by herself, looking lost in thought. Taking a break from giving instructions to the players, he walked over and sat beside her.

"Hola, Isa," he greeted her warmly. "¿Cómo estás?"

Isa looked up, her eyes reflecting the turmoil inside her. "Hola, Jimmy. Estoy... no sé. Confundida y triste."

The coach nodded, understanding. "¿Te gustaría hablar de ello?"

She hesitated for a moment but then decided to open up. She trusted the coach and valued his wisdom. "Es Santiago. Lo vi besándose con su ex, Anastasia, en la fiesta. Me rompió el corazón. No sé qué hacer. Lo amo, pero siento que ya no puedo confiar en él."