The World (Sequel to International)

Third Time

May 2031

Mariana's POV

Mapi and I decided, to start right away with the pregnancy. I didn't tell my teammates, only my coaches.

I remained on the bench for the remainder of the season.

Then we got the news.

"Congratulations you're pregnant."

It was a risk as I was getting older. But I was still safe for my pregnancy.

Nat and Daan's wedding was next month. I would tell my friends before then.

"Mari!" Mapi yelled. "We're meeting the Putellas-Hermoso clan!"

"I know." I laughed. "I made the plans. Remember?" I went to the kitchen. "Or are you forgetful in your old age?"

"Well," Mapi laughed. "Speaking of my old age." I smiled. "My agent called. Barcelona has offered me 2 years. They've wanted me back since the minute I left. They're more than happy."

"That's great!" I hugged her. "Who knows?"

"You." She said. "I'll tell the Putellas-Hermoso clan tonight, but I wanted my wife to know first."

"Two years. Even after the baby is born?"

"Let's just focus on right now. We'll worry about that when it comes. For now, we're getting ready for another baby, going to meet with our crazy friends, and have a wedding next month."

"If you're going to be playing professional football again, you should start getting in shape, babe. Getting a little chunky." I winked.

"What! I'm not chunky!" She lifted her shirt. "Those are abs of steel and you know it!"

"If that's what you think sure." I walked away.

Mapi's POV:

We got to Jenni and Alexia's and went in. "Maxi my boy!" I high fived him. "How are you?"

"Mapi?"

"Yeah?"

"Why don't I look like my mom?"

"Wait you don't? What's happening?" I looked at Alexia. She shook her head. "You look just like your mom." I pointed at Alexia.

"No. I look like mama. I don't look like mom." He said. "Why? Why don't I look like my mom?"

"Because you're adopted."

"Mapi!" Alexia yelled.

"What! I panicked! I don't know kid. Your mama has stronger genes than your mom."

Alexia sighed and put her hand on Maxi's back. "Go find your brother please."

"Ok." He ran off.

"I'm gonna kill you." Alexia looked at me. "Adopted? Really Mapi?"

Mariana laughed. Alexia glared at her. "My wife is an idiot don't look at me like that."

"Why didn't you play at the end of the season?" Alexia asked as we walked into the kitchen.

"Injury." Mariana said. "Nothing serious but there wasn't really anything for us to play for so they thought they'd bench me. No chance of risking it." She looked down.

Alexia grabbed wine. "Smart. Who knew Atleti could make smart decisions." She smirked.

"I'll pass on the wine." Mariana said.

"You sure? You always have a little."

"I'll just stick with water." She said. "I know Mapi's gonna enjoy herself. One of us needs to drive."