Jude Bellingham

I've never been much of a football fan, and every time someone invited me to a match, I'd decline. It was Saturday, Real Madrid vs. Barcelona. My friend is a huge Kylian Mbappé fan, and she just couldn't miss the game. Of course, she invited me. I refused as much as I could, but in the end, I agreed.

The friend admired Real Madrid's play throughout the entire match, and after it ended, she ran to watch her favorite team celebrate their victory.

"Maybe we should go already?" I asked, making a pleading face.

• Wait a little longer, they'll be out any minute.

And so they finally exited the arena and headed to their bus. Mbappé spotted my friend, and so did Jude. They approached her, and then Jude spotted me.

"Were you rooting for us?" he said, smiling sweetly.

"Yeeessss!" her friend replied, almost screaming with happiness.

I remained silent. Mbappé chatted with my friend for a bit longer, then signed an autograph and left with Jude, who had been saying something to the security guard while my friend and Mbappé were talking.

After they left, a security guard came up to us and handed me Jude's business card.

• He asked me to give it to you.