Chapter 36 - Settling In

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Donna was sat at her desk sorting through Cristiano's schedule as the phone rang non stop but the brunette was too busy to answer.

Since they had announced their relationship 3 weeks ago every magazine and newspaper wanted to speak to the couple, Donna had done her best to ignore the calls.

The footballer got on with training and was going from strength to strength with his team. Life was good at the moment or it should have been, but the PA was still struggling with being photographed every time they left the house.

Magazines had started to comment on the outfits she wore, how her hair was styled and even her make up, mostly it was good but the brunette struggled with every negative comment. Feeling like she was under a microscope with the world watching her.

Donna had always liked to get dressed up but now she was feeling more pressure to look good and it was beginning to take its toll, with her snapping at Cristiano and often losing her appetite.

Taylor on the other hand was loving the attention. She was also being papped but she played up to the cameras, often posing for pictures.

The blonde had been spending more time with Justin recently as he flew her to LA for long weekend visits. The pair hadn't confirmed a relationship yet, stating that they were just friends but Donna knew there was more to it than that.

The phone rang repeatedly as Cristiano entered the office, kissing his girlfriend before taking a seat opposite her at the desk.

He stared at the phone then to his PA "Do you not answer calls anymore" he joked

"It'll just be a reporter again, I don't have time for that today" she replied as the phone began to ring again

Cristiano's mobile also rang, pulling it from his pocket he turned it to his girlfriend, "it's Jorge" he said before answering the call as he walked to the window away from the ringing sound
Donna rolled her eyes as she lifted the phone receiver and swiftly placed it back in the holder ending the call. The brunette returned to typing on her computer as Cristiano chatted in the corner.

A few moments later the footballer returned to the desk "Jorge said OK magazine has been trying to call for weeks now, they want us to do a photo shoot" he said

Donna looked at her boyfriend wondering where he was going with this "I told you reporters had been calling non stop" she replied

"Yea but did you actually speak to any of them?" He asked taking a seat

"No and I have no intention of speaking to them" answered the brunette looking back at the computer

"But this is different it's a magazine.....It could be good" exclaimed Ronaldo

"How could it possibly be good?" Asked Donna snappily

"Because it's photos that we agree to, a chance to show us as the beautiful couple that we are.....I think it could be fun" he replied

"Nothing about this world is fun, having every part of you scrutinised, oh yea I want to put myself in that position" she snapped

"Whoa" said Cristiano "What's going on" he added getting up and walking around the desk to his girlfriend.

Pulling her chair out from under the desk he took the brunettes hands making her stand up so he could look at her face.

"I'm sorry if you feel I've dragged you into something" he said

Donna looked up at Cristiano "I knew the world you came from when I got involved with you I just never thought I would be in the spotlight like this......its just hard to deal with the negative comments and being watched all the time"

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