gone / part 1 / neymar
(really short but i have a much better part 2 coming up, here’s the introduction)
- 5 months ago -
One day he was here, the next he was gone.
Just like the wind, or so it goes.
I could never accurately describe how I felt that day, I've tried. I felt pain, anger, disappointment, sadness; but the worst pain would be the aching I felt in my chest. I felt physically sick as I sat alone on August 3rd. My television screen's bright light shone on my face and, although it was at a reasonable volume, my ears were ringing. I stared in utter disbelief as "Neymar Junior set to join Paris-Saint Germain squad this upcoming season" flashed on the screen.
Neymar was leaving. Neymar is leaving . Yet, I heard nothing of it.
2 years. Neymar and I had been together 2 years. I left my family, my friends, my entire life behind for the love of my life, or so I believed. I loved him. I do love him even now.
My family hadn't spoken a word to me since I left all those years ago. I keep in touch with a couple of friends. Other than that, Neymar was all I had. I made new friends when I moved to Barcelona with him, of course I befriended the wives and girlfriends of his teammates.
Neymar had spoken to me countless "hypothetical" times regarding a move to another club. I shrugged it off, knowing his heart belonged in Barcelona. I suppose I was wrong about several things.
It all began a month before August 3rd. Neymar had been extremely distant. We barely spoke. He was hardly home. I tried to talk to him about our current situation and every time he disregarded it, "I'm just going through a lot right now," he would mutter. Each time I let it go. I wonder how different things would be if I had insisted on talking about it.
He announced 2 weeks before he was going on a business trip and would return shortly. He was still on his "business trip" when PSG announced his official move. I was sad that he didn't talk to me about his decision. Wasn't I his girlfriend? Then it hit me in the most harshest way possible, he hadn't told me for a reason.
I was furious to say the least. He was willing to walk out on everything he had built for himself here in Spain, he was willing to leave his friends, most importantly, he was willing to leave the "love of his life." I sat on that couch for what felt like an eternity, my breathing heavy, tears stained my cheeks; however, I dared not sob over this man. I cleaned myself up and dragged myself up the stairs.
I pondered questions like: "Do I call him? Will he ever call me? Should I leave before he arrives?". I decided to wait until he called me, he made no effort. I watched every day as PSG flaunted their newest arrival. In every picture, video, ad, and practice released, Neymar was smiling from ear to ear. He looked genuinely happy, carefree even. Two weeks passed of me sulking around the house completely sleep deprived before the doorbell rang. I rushed to open it, but hesitated before turning the doorknob.
I finally swung open the door to reveal Neymar's best friend. I stood frozen as he awkwardly stood before me, scratching the back of his neck.
"Y/N, I'm here to pick up some things...for Neymar," he didn't once look at me. I nodded, moving aside so he could pass. I followed him upstairs as he grabbed some of Neymar's possessions. I couldn't muster the courage to speak out. It was right as he was leaving that I barely muttered out, "this is it, isn't it?"
He finally looked at me, pity filled his eyes. He simply nodded and gave an "I'm sorry," before leaving. I closed the door behind him, falling to my knees and holding my face in my hands. I allowed the sobs to take over me, my body shook profusely. I felt completely alone.
I am completely alone.











