Tied by Tradition

Jefferson Chavez has everything a footballer could want, a starting place at Arsenal, fame on and off the pitch, and a best friend who's been by his side since they could walk. Alessia Russo, Arsenal Women and England star, has always been that person, the one who knows every version of him, from the kid kicking a ball in the garden to the man the world now cheers for.
Their friendship has always been easy, built on years of laughter, teasing, and shared dreams. But when a shocking secret surfaces, everything changes. Their parents, bound by a long-standing pact, have arranged for Jefferson and Alessia to marry, fulfilling a promise made before either of them were even born.
Neither of them were supposed to find out. But when the truth comes out, it sends both of their worlds spiraling. What happens when two best friends are forced to question everything they thought they knew about their families, their futures, and each other?
As love, loyalty, and legacy collide, Tied by Tradition explores whether fate really knows best, or if some promises were never meant to be kept.