Close to You ➳ Antoine Griezmann

Chapter 23 ♔

♔ Antoine's POV ♔

I stood around waiting for Marisa. Looking at the time every now and then. We had to arrive at this party just before 7pm. Girls took so long to get ready though. 

Filipe came around too, since he couldn't seem to stay away from me. Jokes. We both just played a quick game of FIFA but it ended up being three games instead of one. After waiting and waiting, I decided to go upstairs to see what was taking so long but just before I took a step on the stairs, I look up to see Marisa.

She stood there in the long black, sparkly dress. The swarovski embellishments twinkling like little whites stars. Her tanned leg poking out of the slit in her dress and her curves so perfectly outlined and her high black heels screamed attitude. Her figure was one hell of a figure, with her sleek, dark brown hair that was so straight and smooth. Her makeup was so simple yet elegant and she touched up her outfit with the finest diamond earrings and necklace. 

"Y-y-you look.." I pause lost for words. There was nothing to describe the goddess that stood before my eyes.

"Sorry I took so long. And hey Filipe. You're here too!" She smiles, walking down so elegantly and divine, just like a royal princess.

"Wow, you look incredible Marisa!" Filipe smiles, with astonishment.

"Shall we?" I ask her, putting my hand forward, as she reaches out and places her delicate soft hands into mine.

"We shall" She responds and off we went.

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We finally arrive at the venue, which was such a grand and magnificent large hall. Marisa steps out of the car as I take her hand. 

"Feels like i'm at a film premier or something. Where are we?" She states, excited as her eyes look into mine.

"Oh, somewhere special." I wink as we start walking in.

Everything was pitch black when we entered and I could feel Marisa gripping onto my hands tight, feeling close as ever.

"Wait what-"

"SURPRISE!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARISA!!" 

Suddenly the lights turn on and shes greeted by so many people. Friends, family and of course Cristiano and Cristiano Jr. She gasps with excitement and covers her face with happiness. 

"She did not see that coming" Filipe whispers into my ear.

"I know right. Let's make this her best birthday yet!" I whisper back, fuelling with excitement.

Cristiano finally walks over and gives Marisa a big hug.

"Happy birthday my little sister." He laughs, with both his hands on Marisa's shoulders.

"Wait, you did all this?" She giggles, placing her hands around her neck.

"Yep. Me and papa did this. We love you lots" Little Cris interrupts as he comes and hugs me. I bend down and give lil Cris a little kiss on the cheeks and give him a little hug.

"Thank you, both of you. My lil man and the best brother ever." I smile, getting up and hugging Cris again.

"Happy Birthday dear." A familiar voice comes from beside me.