Two R's Do Not Make a Right

Chapter 16

I recited word for word Marco's sermon. Bella was shocked almost as much as Luca was. Rodriguez looked murderous and Isco, well he was emotionless. His heart was broken not once but twice. His love of his life left him and is about to marry his best friend all revealed in the space of one week. I looked at them for the second time. They looked as if they were processing his little tantrum with information they had but he didn't. I wasn't worried about Marco and his ridiculous rant but I was worried that HE was back to terrorize my life. James looked murderous. " I'll get his ass kicked off of the team! Ronaldo just needs to mention the thought of him changing clubs and they'll do anything to let him stay. Stupid idiot running his mouth." I laughed at James and looked at him seriously,"I don't blame him for what he said because he thinks it's the truth. Just leave him be. As for Isco, he can make that decision." I looked at him in his eyes when I said this. Truth is I really cared for him and hated how broken he looked. Then an idea came to me. "Isco pack your bags. You're coming to the FIFA awards with me."

"Look I appreciate the offer but nows not really a good time." He softly said. "I know you Isco. You need this. We can leave this evening and return the morning after the awards. No Marco an no Alessandro. We both need this. Let's just go and get away for these 4 days."
James' eyes brightened at this idea. He winked at me before offering to take Junior for these days. "No it's Sara's turn for these days." "See Isco it's perfect!" I looked at him, silently pleading with my eyes. He eventually let out a breath and nodded his head. "Yes! I'm going to go organize everything now! Everyone can leave so I can pack! James take Isco home and make sure he is ready by this evening!". I was excited to not have to be alone in London and to spend some time with Isco. I'll even introduce him to some friends of mine at Manchester United. He needs to see that he really is not that old and that he can still go out and enjoy himself without worrying like an old man.

The flights were set for 5pm and I told Isco to be back by 3 so we can leave for the airport as soon as possible. I hated being late for anything so I was prepared by 1 and was strolling around the house when I remembered Zeus and Percy. Damn I'd be in big trouble if I didn't make a plan soon. I phoned James. "Hey so are you just going to be staying at a hotel for the rest of your stay in Madrid?"
"Hi Lia, yes I'm good thank you for asking!" He replied sarcastically. I rolled my eyes and said,"Please do me a massive favor and look after Cris' dogs?"
"Sure Lia."
"Thank you! I owe you! See you soon!"
"I will hold you to that! Yah we are on our way."
Shortly after James and Isco were standing in the lounge. James offered to drive an unenthusiastic Isco and overly excited Lia to the airport. Because of my dad we had to use the private jet to get there. We now had two hours to kill with a grumpy Isco. He had his sunglasses over his eyes and was leaning back. His forehead was creased indicating him being deep in thought. "Isco let me help you. What's going on in that complicated mind of yours?"

*Isco's POV*
She looked at me with her soulful green eyes. I was lost because I had no way to explain my conflict at the moment. She was always giving me mixed signals, I mean who else would want to go on a trip with one other person and bring them as their date to an awards ceremony. I couldn't look too much into her actions because, to be fair, she was always a kind person. I couldn't help but feel hopeless. When she slept next to me and I held her in my arms I was beyond happy. It just felt right. She'd probably feel so uncomfortable if I were to flirt with her. I have no idea how to get her to see my as someone other than a brother figure. And then there was this whole thing with Sara and Marco. I'm not jealous, just deeply disappointed. I decided when Lia forced me to come on this trip that this was not an Isco-getting-over-Marco-and-Sara trip but rather an Isco-showing-Lia-how-much-he-cares-for-her trip.

I realized I was staring now and I had yet to answer her question. "Just thinking." "Sara and Marco don't deserve you. Another person would've probably went over to kill the two of them by now." "Yah, I guess. But for the rest of this trip those two names will stay out of both of our mouths. I actually want to enjoy this and you need to enjoy your break as well." "Agreed then it shall be left unspoken." I smiled as she locked her lips and through away the key. She then moved to sit next to me. "So what new music have you got for me Mr DJ?"
"You'd probably enjoy Ella Mai as much as Russ. But her songs aren't all about heart break." I passed her the earphones connected to my phone an pressed play on a playlist I made just for her. Whenever I listen to music I always think of whether Lia would like this as well. It's a become so frequent that I just add to her playlist every time. I think we eventually both fell asleep against one another listening to Naked by Ella Mai.