The Delivery Girl (Neymar Jr)

Chapter 38

[Neymars Pov]

"Bro, you nervous?" Gil asked. I'm currently driving to the stadium with Davi in the backseat and Gil next to me, in the passenger seat.

"No" I lied. Usually I would give him a sentence but lately I just give simple, one syllable words.

"You sure?" he asked giving me a pat on my shoulder.

"Yes" I lied, again. Oh, I am nervous. Today we play Valencia. It's not that I am nervous about losing, actually... I don't know what is wrong.

Since that day at the diner, I haven't been feeling well. I feel like something inside of me has shut down.

We soon arrived in the underground parking lot and I parked in my parking spot. I took my time helping Davi out of his seat and with locking the doors. I held his hand as we walked inside. I sighed as I look at the ground, thinking about her.

"You know what" Gil said and turned me around to face him. "What's up with you?" I shrugged. "Is it Maria?" he asked, I froze. How could he possibly know it had something to do with her?

"It is, isn't it?" he said. Instead of answering, I turned and walked inside the changing rooms, dragging my son along with me so he can greet the team.

After Davi hugs and chats with the team, he spots one person he missed most, Leo.

"Tio Leo" Davi yelled happily and ran straight into Leo's already opened arms. I smiled at the thought of my son's happiness. He means everything to me.

"Hey little guy" Leo smiled as he lifted Davi into a tight hug. "I want to see Anto, Mateo and Thiago" Davi clapped his hands.

"Are you allowed?" Leo asked him then looked at me. Davi jumped out off Leo's grip and ran to me.

"Pai, can I go? pleeeease. I miss them" he pouted, I kneeled down to be at his height. He knows exactly how to get what he wants and it's working. How can I say know to his cuteness?

"Of course son. But you better be a good boy" I said and wrapped my arms around his small body. "I'll see you after the game, alright?" I asked, he nodded.

"Good luck Pai, I looooove yoou" he cooed, wrapping his arms tightly around my neck. He always has the ability to lighten up my mood and make me happy. "I love you too son" I kissed him one last time on the cheek before letting him go. Leo held his hand out for Davi to hold then they both left the changing rooms.

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"She's here, you know?" Gil suddenly said into my ear. Maria is here..where? I shrugged, pretending that I don't care. I bite down on my lip to keep myself from smiling like an idiot.

"Don't act like you don't give a shit. I know you better than you know yourself. We have been brothers since childhood so you can't fool me" he smirked. "Why did you suddenly lose interest in her? I don't understand and she doesn't either" he said, slightly confused.

"Because she has a boyfriend" I whispered. It hurt to say that she has a boyfriend. She led me on, she kissed me when she had a fucking boyfriend. How could she? I really liked her and I thought she liked me too. Fuck, why do I sound so.. girly?

"No she doesn't" he frowned. "Where did you hear that from?" he asked.

"Neymar, line up" Andres ordered.

"We'll talk after the game" I said then walked away. I lined up and held the little kid's hand. He smiled at me then frowned when I didn't return the smile.

"What's wrong?" he asked. I didn't answer him, I just shook my head and half smiled.

"Whatever it is. Fix it or forget it. You're about to go onto the pitch sad, you need to find your happiness and win this game" he said. Wow, he talks like a mature person.

I think about who makes me happy. My parents, my sister, my son and Maria. I think about the last time I talked on the phone with my family.

-flashback-

"I will see you very soon Mae, I miss you" I said. I miss my family a lot and I can't wait to see them in my home country, Brasil.

"I can't wait to see you my son. It has been a long time" she said, I noticed her voice a little shaky and her teary eyes on the screen of my phone.

"Mae, please don't cry" I cooed into the phone and sent her a huge grin to make her smile again. She smiled widely and wiped the inner area of her eyes.

"Hey bro" my sister said as she took over the screen. "Hey sis, how have you been?" I smiled.

"Same old. You?" she said. "I've been ok" I reply.

"We'll catch up when you arrive, ok? I have a da--" she paused. "I-I mean.. girls night out" she said awkwardly.

"Ok, weirdo. I love you" I said and sent her a kiss.

"You too" she said and with that she handed the phone to my father.

"Son. When are you arriving here?" he asked. "In two weekes" I replied, he nodded.

"How are thing's?" he asked.

"Good, actually. I've been focusing on football a lot lately" I half lied.

"That's good to hear son" he nodded. "How are thing's with the institution?" I asked.

"It's going great. The children at the institution enjoy it" he smiled. The thought of the children made a smile form on my lips.

"I'm glad" I smiled genuinely.

"I have to go son but we will catch up when you come here" he said.

"Sure Pai. I love you" I said and waved.

"Love you too. Bye" he waved then ended the facetime call.

-end of flashback-

I also think about all the times I spent with Maria. I wish we could have spent more time together and went on a date but I guess that won't happen anytime soon, since she has a boyfriend. Although she has a boyfriend, she is still important to me.

I smiled down at the young boy and duffled his hair a bit.

"Thanks buddy. What's your name?" I said.

"Patricio but you can call me Pat" he said. I will remember this young boy for the rest of my life. He will be know to me as Patricio, the young boy that helped me find my happiness while I was feeling down.

As we walked out onto the pitch, I asked the paparazzi to snap a photo of me and Pat so I could post it on my instagram later on.

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The game ended which we won 3-0. I scored two of the three goals.
Throughout the game, I thought about the words of the young boy.

"You need to find your happiness and win this game..." he said.

His words motivated me to try win this game and I did, we did.

After I showered and everything, I followed the guys to their families, partnets etc.

I could see from afar, my son's blonde curls and his hand being held in Gil's. What also caught my eye was that beautiful, dark curly hair that I know all too well. It was her, the woman who led me into thinking she liked me back. The woman who I called 'babe' when she already belonged to someone. The woman I can never take my mind off of. The woman I like very much.

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I hope you enjoyed Neymars Pov😘 I thought it would be helpful to know how he was feeling & the reason for his change of attitude.

I'm sorry for taking two weeks to update this chapter when it was ready to be updated last week😱 I've been busy lately & I will be even busier with upcoming weeks but I will update next weekend or sooner. I hope you understand😊

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-xFootballGirlx