caught up ; mattia polibio

✰ chapter 47 ✰

song of the chapter- homesick by dua lipa

alejandro's pov

once the three week mark hit i was missing home more than ever. i was exhausted, my body ached, and i just wanted to go home. but, i've had the time of my life. i've improved so much in my skill, endurance, and coach steward taught me to push myself even more than i already do. he's commented multiple times on how talented i am and that i'm really going places with soccer. that felt so good to hear it from a trained professional who actually knows what he's talking about.

i heard a knock on my door, "it's unlocked, come in!" it was coach steward. he opened the door and smiled, "hey rosario. i need you to come to my office with my real quick. is that okay?" i nodded, honestly i was super nervous. what could i need to go to the office for? still, i followed him down the hall towards where coach spent most of his time when he wasn't outside with us boys.

he opened the door for me, "after you." i nodded and thanked him and sat down opposite from him. he leaned back in his chair, "do you have any idea why you're in here?" i shook my head. coach steward smiled at me, "alejandro," he started. "you're incredibly skilled, hardworking, and you're just getting better every single day. it's almost unbelievable how much you push yourself and how hard you work. i'd like to tell you about a program that goes even further than new jersey." i nod, signaling him to continue what he was explaining. he took a deep breath, "i'm not sure if it'll be for you but there's a program that allows you to play soccer in spain for the rest of the summer and the next school year. kind of similar to an exchange program. we'll match you with a willing family, even pay half, we just really want you to go and represent steward, alejandro. i think you're the perfect match. you speak spanish, once again you're insanely skilled, and you have the right personality to positively represent us. i know it's a lot to take in right now but what do you think?"

i was shocked. i sat there stunned and blinked a couple times. the words wouldn't come out, i had no idea what i even wanted to say. coach laughed, "i'll give you time to think about it." he patted my shoulder as he was walking out and then made his way out. i still was sat in his office by myself. i just got the opportunity to go to spain and play soccer there...unreal. this would look fantastic on college applications, it's a cultural experience, and it's half paid for by steward academy. what more could i ask for? there were definitely a few problems though. the first one being my family. who would be around to watch my little brother? i mean, they could always find a babysitter so that's not a huge concern. but deja. if this happened what would that mean for us? i don't think we could go that long doing the long distance thing. it's bound to fail quickly.

i laid in bed before going to sleep still thinking about. this was a once in a life time opportunity and i couldn't just pass it up because i was worried about my life in jersey. maybe if i go through with it deja and i will still end up together in the future but right now i have to make myself my top priority for the first time since the beginning of this relationship.

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