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Chapter 41 Part 1

I never really thought about this day. The day I had to go back to the states. I mean I've thought about but never long enough to dwell on it.

"This is ridiculous. I'm boycotting." James said sitting on my bed as I packed.

"James..." I said sighing

James took out the jeans I had just put in my bag. "I don't know why you're packing. You're not leaving." He took another top out if my suitcase.

"Please stop making this harder."

James got up and hugged me "You're not going anywhere."

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"No!" James yelled as he hung to my legs like a child.

Seriously making this more difficult than is necessary. "James let go." I said quietly

The team was here, Cristiano and his family too.

James stubbornly held on to my jeaned leg. Sony following her dad's lead grabbed my other leg.

James patted her head and continued his protest.

Marcelo came over and hugged me, not letting go.

I give up.

I looked at Cristiano who was looking down at his feet. I took Marcelo's arms off of me and undid James' hands. I gently lifted Sonny and placed her in James' arms.

Looking defeated the team all said goodbye. I wouldn't cry.

Not until I got to Cris. Junior was in his arms and he looked happy. James coughed awkwardly and corralled the team out of the private waiting room.

I said goodbye to Dolores, Katia and Hugo and then they left. It was just Cristiano, Junior and I.

I walked to Cristiano and took Junior from him. "Where are we going?" He asked gazing at the jet outside.

I looked at Cristiano and he was looking at Junior. "Alex has to go home buddy."

"So why are we here? Let's go home!" Junior giggled

This is going to hurt. "Back home in the states." I said soothingly

He didn't seem to understand no matter what we said. I said goodbye anyway and Dolores came in and got him.

Cristiano had his back to me facing the plane. "Cris..." I murmured

He didn't turn around. I went over and placed my hand on his back. Cristiano flinched away from me.

"Cris please. I don't want to leave. I wish I didn't have to."

"It's not a big deal." He muttered finally facing me.

Not a big deal? I opened my mouth to say something when he interrupted me.

"We weren't going anywhere. Maybe this is for the best." He said his face emotionless.

"Cris you don't mean that..." I said feeling my voice get weaker and weaker.

"I do. It was fun for a while. But now you're leaving, and I'm staying here." He said with finality

I know he didn't mean it. He was just trying to protect himself. It still hurts.

I felt the tears in my eyes but I refused to let them fall. I nodded and looked at the gate. It was time to go.

So I left.

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Cristiano POV

Wake up.

Breakfast.

Training.

Lunch.

Cristianino.

Dinner.

Sleep.

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:) I'm evil Ik.

But this is only part 1 so calma.

I'll update today or tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest.

Ily guys!!

Remember Crismes is the real ship here. And as always HALA MADRID!