Sequel to "The Superstar Contingency" (Book 1 )
Taking place two years after the 2018 Russia World Cup.
I RECOMMEND YOU READ THE FIRST BOOK BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THIS ONE.
Talented 23 year old Lucio Ramos is the younger brother to Real Madrid star...
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--- (Morning in Madrid)
"See anything you like?" The older gentlemen asked me as I stared into a glass jewelry case.
"Uhhh....not quite." I nervously smiled, causing the man to laugh a bit.
"I know that look...you're picking out a ring for a girl aren't you?" He asked.
"Didn't know you were a mind reader sir." I laughed.
"When you've been around long enough like I have, you can tell. I was once in your shoes MANY years ago." He explained.
"So who's the special lady?" He asked.
"It's for my girlfriend...she's visiting soon, but I want to surprise her. You know...when the time is right?" I explained a bit.
"I see, I see...Why don't you try this one then?" He said, taking a ring from the back of the case and placing it on the table.
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"It's simple, not too flashy, but still very beautiful." He described it.
"It's perfect." I smiled as my eyes glimmered.
This is it...
I quickly reached for my wallet so I could use my card but the guy stopped me.
"Don't worry about it, I can bill you later for it...Just come back and let me know what she thinks." He said, while taking the ring, putting it in a small box, and handing it to me.
"Thanks." I said to him.
"Besides, don't you have to be some where important?...Mr. Lucio Ramos?" The guy smiled, pointing out that he knew who I was.
"Hahaha...Cheer for me." I waved at him as I walked out the exit.
He's right, today's the big day.
--- (Barcelona International Airport )
(A woman's POV)
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