Chapter 62

                                    

                                          
It was now 6:45 PM, so Isabella started getting ready for the dinner with the team. She showered, and since they were going to a really fancy restaurant where cameras would be present, she opted for a long dark blue dress and paired it with some pearl accessories. She carefully did her hair and makeup, finishing off by putting on her dress and heels. 
Looking at herself in the mirror, she felt confident and stunning. Smiling at her reflection, she checked her phone to see if she had received any messages from her boyfriend. They had decided to match Isa's dress color with Santiago's tie color, so she was eager to see if he had any updates. The clock marked 7:34, but there were no messages from him.
Just then, her phone rang, and she saw it was a call from Sebastián. She answered it promptly.
"¿Bueno?" she spoke.
"Isa, ¿de qué color es tu vestido?" he asked.
"Es azul oscuro, ¿por qué?" she responded, curious.
"Para combinar contigo, como amigos, claro!" Sebastián said, not wanting to make her uncomfortable.
"No te preocupes, te mando una foto y ahí ves cuál combina mejor," she said, then said goodbye and hung up.
Isa quickly snapped a picture of her dress and sent it to Sebastián, adding a message: "Aquí está, elige el color que creas que combina mejor."
She placed her phone down and took a deep breath, trying to shake off the nerves. Although she was excited about the dinner, she couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy about the lack of communication from Santiago. She decided to focus on the evening ahead and the fun she would have with her friends.
As she finished getting ready, she heard a knock on the door. She opened it to find Sofia standing there, already dressed and looking beautiful.
"¡Wow, Isa! Te ves increíble," she said, giving her a warm smile.
"Gracias, Sofi. Tú también te ves muy bien," she replied, feeling a bit more at ease.
"¿Lista para la cena?" She asked.
"Sí, estoy esperando a Sebas," she informed her.
"Pensé que Santi te llevaría" Sofi said. 
"Yo igual pero Sebas me invitó" Isabella said now.
Isabella invited Sofi to come in as she waited for Edson. After some minutes, Edson came downstairs and both women complimented him. 
"¡Ay, ya!" Edson said getting fluttered. The girls laughed and Isa said goodbye to them as she waited for Sebas to arrive.
As she watched TikTok, Isa received a message from Sebastián: "¡Gracias por la foto! Ya encontré una corbata que combina perfectamente. Nos vemos en un rato." She smiled, made some minor fixes to her dress, and heard a knock on the door. Grabbing her purse, she turned everything off and opened the door to find Sebastián and Diego standing there.
"Hola, Isa," Diego greeted her. "Te ves increíble."
Isa thanked him and smiled. Sebastián then handed her a bouquet of flowers, admiring her from head to toe. "Estás hermosa, Isa," he said, still looking at her.
"Muchas gracias, chicos," she responded, blushing slightly. "Déjenme poner las flores en un envase y nos vamos."
She got inside, letting them follow her as she placed the flowers in a vase. Once finished, they headed outside, and Sebastián opened the car door for Isa. She thanked him and got in, appreciating the gentlemanly gesture.
As they drove to the restaurant, they laughed at Diego's stories, filling the car with joy. Isa felt grateful for having friends like them, who could lift her spirits and make her feel valued.
Sebastián opened the car door for Isa, and as they stepped out, the cameras flashed, capturing their entrance. They smiled and made their way through the crowd, leading Isa inside the restaurant. 
"Isa, te ves muy bien," Memo complimented her as his wife nodded in agreement.
"Muchas gracias, ustedes también se ven muy bien," Isa replied with a smile. 
She greeted everyone else, her smile faltering when she saw Santiago with Anastasia. Anastasia wore a striking red dress that stopped at her thighs, and Isa had to admit she looked pretty. However, it was Santiago who caught her attention. He was wearing the suit she had picked for him, but his tie matched Anastasia's dress. 
"He's matching with her," she whispered to herself, feeling a pang of hurt as something inside her broke. She looked away and continued to greet the others, earning many compliments from the players.
"Isa, ven, vamos a tomarnos una foto," Luis said, holding her hand to guide her. He introduced her to his girlfriend, and they quickly got along well. 
Santiago and Anastasia approached, with Anastasia smirking at Isa. Isa knew she was up to no good.
"Nada más los del grupo," Jimmy said, motioning for a photo. Everyone gathered for the group shot.
"Isa, tú también eres parte del grupo, vente," Jimmy called out. Isa smiled and nodded, positioning herself between Arteaga and Sebastián. The cameras clicked and flashed as they all posed, capturing the moment. 
When the photo session ended, they moved to the tables. Isa found herself seated between Diego and Sebastián, with Santiago and Anastasia further down the table. The lively chatter filled the room, but Isa couldn't shake the discomfort of seeing Santiago with someone else.
Diego noticed her unease and leaned in, whispering, "¿Estás bien, Isa?"
She nodded, forcing a smile. "Sí, solo me tomó por sorpresa verlo con ella."
Sebastián, sensing the tension, tried to lighten the mood. "Oye, Isa, ¿qué te vas a pedir?" he asked, looking at the menu.
Isa answered, pointing to a dish she had in mind. A waiter came to take their orders with a wide smile. As she chatted with the boys beside her, she could feel Santiago's eyes on her.
"No te para de ver," Diego teased.
"Lo sé, que mejor se ponga a ver a la que trae al lado," she replied, her jealousy evident in her tone.
"Isa, ¿estás celosa?" Diego teased again, smirking.
Isa rolled her eyes playfully. "No, solo digo que si está con ella, debería prestarle atención, ¿no crees?"
Sebastián laughed softly, trying to ease the tension. "No te preocupes, Isa. Estamos aquí para divertirnos. Además, todos saben que tú y Santi tienen algo especial."
Isa sighed, appreciating their efforts to cheer her up. "Gracias, chicos. Es solo que... no sé, se siente raro."
Diego patted her back reassuringly. "Lo entendemos. Pero aquí estamos para distraerte y asegurarnos de que pases una buena noche."
They continued their conversation, with Sebastián and Diego making sure to keep Isa engaged and laughing. Despite the awkward situation with Santiago and Anastasia, Isa found herself enjoying the evening more than she had expected.
Even though Santiago and Anastasia's presence lingered in the back of her mind, Isa decided to focus on the positive and make the most of the night.


Hiii everyone, just to let y'all know, this is when things are about to get down😈. What do y'all think of Santiago matching with Anastasia after promising Isa to match?? Anyways, thanks for reading. Luv y'all lots💗