Valentin Barco

Gala Aimar, 18 years old and about to turn 19 on August 4, is the daughter of Pablo Aimar, has Messi, Scaloni and Dibu as step-aunts, and friends in the national team: Enzo, Rodri, Lean, Licha, Cuti, Tagliafico, Dybala, Julián, Lautaro, Nico González and Otamendi; she knows Valentín Barco and Nicolás Paz; her friends are Ori Sabatini, Anto Roccuzzo and Valu Cervantes, and she frequents Jude Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinicius, Pedri, Gavi, Lamine, Cubarsí and Ferran.

The sun had barely risen when Gala woke up bright and early, her heart pounding with excitement for the World Cup. After a quick shower, she got dressed and finished packing her bag. Her father was waiting downstairs with the car to take her to Ezeiza Airport, which was buzzing with activity due to the team's private flight to the United States.

Upon arriving at the exclusive area, the excitement was immense. When she finally boarded the plane, she walked around looking for a seat. The only available seat was next to Colo Barco.

As he sat down, Valentín barely looked at her, huffed, and slung his backpack over his shoulder without saying a word, maintaining a sharp tension throughout the journey.

Luckily, Nico Paz, sitting in the back, noticed the atmosphere and leaned over to her. With a smile, he began telling her hilarious anecdotes and extraordinary stories, making Gala forget Colo's hostile silence and burst into laughter.

Upon landing in Kansas, they headed to the immense house on the Scaloneta. As they crossed the threshold, the atmosphere was filled with warmth as Ori, Anto, and Valu embraced, marking the beginning of a period of cohabitation where sparks were just igniting with Colo.