I will never let you go - Marco Reus

58. Do you love my sister?

Marco POV

When I found her yesterday and was able to embrace her an inhale her smell I was probably the happiest guy in the world. Even though seeing her flooded in tears I couldn't help smiling. I was trying to comfort her for some time, but I was not sure if she was registering what was happening around her, because she kept mumbling that she was imagining things. After sometime I felt her breath becoming more regular and I realized that she simply felt asleep. Using my iPhone I send our location to Forni, who by that time had already fund Alex and in few minutes they came to us. I took Marta in the arms and lifted her up, her brother wanted to take her by himself, but I refused. I was already too long without her and I was not willing to let go of her ever.

We have arrived at Alex's place in twenty minutes and he invited us to stay. I was very grateful, because I knew that it costed him a lot – he was still angry at me. I put Marta on the bed and ignored her brother's irritated look when I laid myself next to her.

Let him, please – said Forni putting his hand reassuringly on Alex's arm. After a second of hesitation he nodded and closed the door.

Wake up Romeo – I heard someone shaking my shoulder.

I opened my eyes to see Marta sleeping calmly and when I thought that the voice was just talking in my dream I heard it again.

Marco, come on – I turned my head to see Alex's irritated look – Get up. We have to talk. I will wait for you on the terrace.

Before sitting on the bed I pressed a small kiss on Marta's forehead. She was just beautiful even with her make up all over her face and her hair completely disshelved. I run a hand through my head and rubbed my eyes. I was exhausted but I knew that I had to talk with Alex. Quickly I dressed myself and went outside.

Alex was sitting on a big terrace and the view was just amazing. He showed me with his head to sit next to him, what I did reluctantly, and after few moments of looking at me he lit up a cigarette. He inhaled few times.

Now is your time to talk Marco – he looked at me expectantly.

I sighed and I knew that it was a time for explanation.

Alex... - I started hesitantly – I never meant any of this to happen. When I learned about Scarlett's baby I still wanted to be with your sister, because she is everything to me. You know her, and I am sure that you can imagine how stubborn she was. – he smirked a little bit – When I found out that she was gone I was devastated. I was ready to move the Earth to find her. Cause I cannot live without her and I do not want nor plan to. The day she called Łukasz I also found out that Klara was not pregnant with my baby. It is someone else's. So here I am.

Alex looked at me seriously and then shook his head slightly.

You know what, Marco? – he sighed – There is nobody in the world towards whom I have such mixed emotions as towards you.  On the one hand I want to punch you in the face or to break your stupid ankle, for all the times that I saw my sister crying with your name on her lips. – closed his eyes for a while.

Alex, I... - I wanted to interrupt him, but he didn't allow me.

Let me finish, Marco. – he frowned – But on the other hand I have never seen my sister so happy then when she is with you or simply talks about you. I now that there are some feelings that are not so easy to express. I know that it is the easiest thing in the world to hurt someone who means the world to you. And really boy, you should be happy that you have met with me and not with our eldest brother, because he wouldn't even give you any time to explain....

I know.. – I whispered softly.

Good. That is really good. – Alex said taking another cigarette. The serious expression of his face was extremely similar to the one that Marta has when she is thinking about tough things – I will ask you one thing, and that is your last chance with me. So please answer seriously and with all your heart. I promise that if the answer will not be positive I will not do nothing and I will simply let you walk away under the condition of never approaching my sister again, ok?

His expression was serious and I was considering it for a while but after few seconds I decided that I have got nothing to lose so I nodded.

Marco, do you love my sister? – he asked dead serious looking into my eyes. Our eyes met and it looked like a fight of stares. But I was not going to be defeated.

Yes Alex. I love her with my whole heart. She is the love of my life and I would give up everything to be with her. Even football. – I said in one breath seeing his eyes changing from annoyed to softer. – I love every single thing about her, from her smile to her slight snoring when she is drunk. I love when she looks beautiful because she have prepared herself for an elegant evening and I love when she is a total mess in the morning – he smirked hearing that – I love how she stutters when she is angry and I love how she sighs annoyed when there is something wrong with her order in the restaurant. I love her so much that I wanted to ask... - unfortunately I was not able to continue because Forni stormed to the terrace.

She is awake. I heard through the door that she was speaking with Robin – he smiled at us and I turned my gaze to Alex.  He nodded at me.

For me that is enough. – he smiled, and it was the most sincere smile that I have ever got from him – Go to her. – he said encouragingly – And I wish you more luck than with me, because she is the most difficult Schulz to convince, that I have ever met in my life. And I promise you that there are loads of us.

In that moment I knew that Alex understood me and that I had his back. But now I had to talk with her. And I really hoped that I would convince to be back with me. And that was even more stressing than entering the finals of the Champions League.

Hey! I am sorry to be so late today but the last days are very busy for me. So what do you think - will they be back toghether?

Hugs!
M.