Ronaldo's Daughter | Jude Bellingham

I Am Georgina Scenes

Author's Note: Still a draft but I want to publish the book and this is needed for context.

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"I've heard that I'm conceded a lot. I'm not a big talker, I don't like doing media or putting myself out there. And if that's the definition of being conceded then sure maybe I am. I'm just an introvert who isn't a big talker. I don't really understand why people have a problem with me not being a public persona. I guess now that I'm older, I feel comfortable talking about myself and giving glimpses of my life but based on what I want to share," Catalina said.

Catalina: "My dad had me fairly young, I guess," Catalina began, a small smile playing on her lips. "I was born on October 27, 2003. Just a few days later, he scored his first goal for Manchester United."

Cristiano: Cristiano reminisced about those early days. "I was young—obviously, I was scared. But the second I saw her, I knew all I wanted to do was protect her and give her the world. It's crazy, you know? Five days after she was born, I scored my first goal for United. You'd think I'd be thinking about myself, about my career, but no—my daughter was the first person on my mind."

Catalina: "I'm eighteen now," Catalina continued, "and I can't imagine needing to raise a child at this age. I have so much privilege, so many resources that could make the experience easier, but even with all that, it would still be daunting. So, I can't even begin to fathom how challenging it must have been for my dad to raise me on his own while juggling the demands of his career. I'm just thankful he didn't name me Cristina Jr.," she added with a playful grin.

Cristiano: Cristiano laughed, a warm sound that filled the room. "That was an option—very close, actually. But Catalina suits her more, don't you think?"

Catalina: Catalina paused, her expression turning more reflective. "I'm really grateful to my dad. He had me at a young age, right at the start of his career, but there was never any doubt in his mind about raising me. I know his journey was incredibly hard, especially with having a kid so early in his career. But I hope my dad knows that just like he's been successful in football, he's even more successful as a father."

She hesitated, gathering her thoughts before continuing. "I've always wanted to live a peaceful life. But from the moment I was old enough to understand, I realized I was kind of thrown into the deep end, especially with the media. It wasn't something I wanted to be part of too much."

Catalina: "Truthfully, my dad had me when he was still young, still figuring things out in his career. I didn't want to be a burden, to get in his way. He was still growing up himself, and I... I don't know. I just didn't want to be a hindrance."

Catalina: "I remember it was summer, right before the start of the season," Catalina began, her voice warm with nostalgia. "I overheard my dad talking about Georgina to my uncle. He seemed... different when he mentioned her, more thoughtful. A few days later, my friend and I just so happened to be in the area, and we decided to pop into Gucci. I had no idea she worked there, but when we walked in, she was the one who helped us out that day."

She paused, a fond smile crossing her face. "She never brought up who I was, but I could tell she knew. Despite that, she treated me like any other customer, maybe even warmer. It's crazy, because it was just a half-hour interaction, and we didn't even talk about anything significant. But I left the store that day with this inexplicable feeling—like I knew she was the one for my dad."

The camera then cut to Cristiano, who was smiling with a mixture of amusement and affection. "To this day, she acts like it was a coincidence, but we all know it was on purpose," he said with a playful glint in his eye.