Unexpected Love

Chapter 49

Catalina.

"Wow," Diana mumbled.

"Wow indeed," I whispered back as we stared at the spectacular stadium that was San Siro, home of Internazionale and A.C Milan.

The large banners that hung from the sides of the stadium bore the crests of the teams that were about to face off for the greatest prize in Europe. Fans were already lining the entrances, horns, drums and whistles in hand, pushing to get to their seats so as to start the journey for the long night ahead. The young and the old, the little and the large all gathered as one enormous mass of white, red and blue to either support either Real Madrid or their city rivals Atletico Madrid.

"Nothing is more breathtaking than seeing the Bernabeu for the first time though," Izabella added, mouth slightly ajar and still staring at the massive stadium.

"Come on guys, the our tickets say our entrance is this way." Samira pointed to the gate number,"VIP holders are at this gate."

We all followed her to the significantly less crowded gate and got past the security with ease with the only minor setback being that they had to search the stroller as well meaning we had to carefully take the children out of them and then place them inside again without waking them.

"Something has been bothering me since yesterday." She pulled me aside as we waited for Adelia and Victor. Izabella and Samira had gone off to find something to snack on before the game started.

"You said that you had two extra tickets and you gave one to Samira. Where is the other? Who has it?" Diana whispered.

I gave her a sympathetic look and sighed.

"Okay hear me out." I started knowing that she would definitely flip.

"Oh you've got to be kidding me," Diana threw her hands up in frustration, probably guessing who I gave it to already.

"I am really sorry...I didn't want to waste the ticket so I asked Cris if he had any other friend that wanted to come and he said no, so I didn't know exactly what else to do with it," I said nervously.

"Is he here? Is Adam here already Catalina?"

"I don't know if he's even coming....he's in pretty bad shape." I replied honestly,"He's afraid of losing you entirely so he's trying to keep his distance but he wants to be here for Cristiano and he wants to see his godson."

"You better keep him away from me," Diana muttered miserably,"I don't know if I'll ever forgive him for this."

"I know Diana. I'm sorry.... you both are my friends and I love you guys and I want the best for you as individuals but I would never put you through anything you can't handle. I would never hurt my sister," I held her hand.

"I know that you don't mean any harm and you're trying not to be divisive and I thank you for being completely honest with me." She squeezed my hand,"And yes he has to be there for Xavi."

"Look here they come," I pointed our friends out, quickly changing from the uncomfortable topic.

"Hey guys, sorry we're late but Adelia wanted to get something to eat so badly," Victor rolled his eyes playfully,"I told her to eat before we left the house...but no she never listens to me. Anyway, look at what she's eating guys. It's just ughh."

"Are those pickles? Is that strawberry sauce? What the hell?" Diana turned up her nose at the combination of food in the box in Adelia's hand,"Are you pregnant or something? Because that stuff is completely and utterly gross."

"Well..." Adelia said apprehensively, sending a small smile Victor's way.

My jaw nearly dropped into the stroller and Diana made a horrible choking sound that nearly woke up the children.