A footballer Named Kylian Mbappe

Fashion show

Today is the day. I'm so nervous. For the first time, I'm going to do a catwalk in front of everybody.

Kylian and the rest are having an international break. All of the players will go back to their country and play. I understand if they do not come. I just invited them to make them feel welcome.

"Bella, are you ready?" I was waiting for her outside the house to go to the college together. It's 3pm and we need to be there for preparation before the show at 7pm. "Ya I'm ready." Nope I'm not. I stood up from the stairs as we get in the taxi.

"Is jose coming today." He was invited by Steph but I'm not sure if he's coming or not.

"Of course he is. If he did not turn up for my fashion show, I will kill him." She answered full of emotions. I tried to hold my laughter and it didn't work. I laughed out loud as Steph looked at me.

"How about Kylian?"

"I don't know. Look, I seriously do not care if he didn't turned up. I understand. He have matches to play for his country. I totally understand." She rolled her eyes.

"Ya right babe. C'mon, I know you. All the words that came out from your mouth are so different on what your heart says. You do want him to come, don't you?" I smiled. I've nothing to object about. It's true.

Unconsciously, it's been a month since I known Kylian. It feels like I only known him yesterday. It's just quick. I'm happy that we have a good friendship together. I really hope our friendship will last forever.

"Babe, let's go." We got off from the taxi and went in the college. We enter the ballroom and wow!! It's amazing. All the chairs have been arranged neatly. The stage was wide. The atmosphere was luxury. It was perfect. And at the same time, my nervous system started to rise.

"Bella, Steph, you're early." I heard a voice from behind us and we turned around.

"Prof, we just want to prepare early. It's better to prepare early." Prof nodded as she smile

"Isn't Sam came with both of you?" I kept quiet. Well, Sam and us are close friends but he seldom went to college together since his father always send him and his father is so strict.

"No prof. I think he will be coming soon." Steph replied.

"Ok then. And yeah make sure your models all come in time. Time is running." That was her last sentence before she went off to check with the management of the Fashion show, the lightings and all.

One hour before the show:

"Nice!!" I complimented my models as they were so gorgeous for the ladies and smart for the guys.

"Now just-" I got interrupted by a phone call. Looking at my phone at the desk next to me, I saw 'Kyky'.

"Can you give me a minute? I'll be back." Without waiting for their answers, I walked out from the dressing room and picked up the call.

Kylian: Bonjour!! You're busy?

Bella: Bonjour!! Currently no. What's up?

Kylian: I just want to tell you that I'm not coming to your fashion show. The rest too. I'm sorry.

Bella: Oh.. it's ok. I understand. Don't worry about me ok. Just focus on your match.

Kylian: You're sure?

Bella: Mm-mm. Very sure.

Kylian: Alright then. Good luck and have fun!!

I hanged up my phone as I went back to the dressing room to be ready. I'm not really surprised that he will not come because I do understand him. That's not my problem at all.

Kylian POV:

"Bro, tu n'aurais pas dû faire ça. Elle sera certainement en colère contre vous (You shouldn't have done that. She will definitely be angry at you)." As I hanged up my phone, I heard Neymar from behind.

I smirked. "Je veux voir sa réaction. Allez, elle ne sera pas en colère contre moi. Elle va me prendre dans ses bras à la place (I want to see her reaction. C'mon, she will not be angry at me. She will hug me instead)."

"Eh bien, je vous souhaite bonne chance (Well, wishing you a good luck to you)." Neymar laughed as the rest started to laugh too.

I rolled my eyes. "Peu importe, allons-y. On va être en retard ( Whatever, let's go. We're gonna be late)."

We went out from the house and went in the car. We have 2 cars. Drove by Mauro and Neymar. We have separated ourselves. Me, Neymar and Presko and the other three at the other car. Can't wait to see your reaction Bella.

"Kylian, comment va tout? C'est réglé (how's everything? Is it settled)?" Presko asked.

"Oui. Ne t'inquiète pas. Tout se passera bien comme prévu (Don't worry. Everything will go smoothly as plan)." I smiled. I hope this goes as plan.

Bella POV:

It's almost 7pm. I started to be nervous. This is is the first time I'm going to do a catwalk Infront of everyone. I'm scared. I'm not ready.

At this timing, people started to come. There's a lot of people who are going to watch this fashion show. I gulped.

I was at the backstage, on my way to my dressing room until I heard someone's conversation.

"Oh my god, you can't believe it. There are special guests today."

"Really?? Who??"

"Paris Saint-Germain team!! I saw Neymar, Kimpembe, Mauro Icardi, Di Maria, Hakimi and yes your favorite Kylian Mbappe!!"

"No way!! IFA must have invited them. I'm going walk there like a diva so they can notice me, especially Kylian Mbappe."

I'm shocked. Didn't Kylian told me that they were not coming. Did he lied to me? I walked off, not wanting to hear the rest of the conversation and find Stephanie. As soon as I found her, I grabbed her hand.

"I heard someone said that they are here. Kylian and the rest." I explained to Steph as what I have heard earlier.

'Wait.. I thought you told me that Kylian told you that they were not going to come." Steph started to be confused.

I shrugged. I have no words to replied her. I tapped her shoulder as we went back to our dressing room respectively. It's 7pm. You can do it Bella..

Everyone was ready lining up to do the catwalk. I saw Steph was the third group to go. Wow!! Lucky me. I'm the last. Cross finger....

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to IFA Fashion Show 2021. Today, we will have 10 groups to present their outfits that they have design. Before we start the show, I would like to introduce to our special guests today, Paris Saint-Germain everybody. Thank you for coming gentleman. So, without further ado, let's the show begin!!"

One group by one group walked on the runaway. Steph have done it and Sam too. I'm not ready. Where did Kylian sit. Please not the front.

"And finally the last group. Represent to you, Bella Cooper!!" s**t. It's my turn.

My models one by one went up the runaway. Hoping they did great as what we have practice. And finally, it's my turn. Oh god, please protect me.

I walked on the runway, putting my best effort to do a catwalk and smile. As I walked on the runaway, I saw Kylian smiling. Why is he sitting at the front!!? Can't he sit anywhere else.

I walked till the end of the runaway and do some posing. I was posing Infront of Kylian who won't keep smiling and clapping. I also saw Presnel taking video of me. Urgh how embarrassing. I catwalk back to the start of the runway and stopped, aligning with my models.

"Wow!! That was amazing." The host complimented. "Can I have all the designers to come to the stage." All of my models went off as the designers started to came and standing beside me. I saw Steph and Sam standing beside each other. Now it is. The results.

"The judges have decide the winners and the answers are on my hand. There will be 3 winners. The 3rd and 2nd will win trophy while the 1st will win a trophy and a cheque worth 1000 Euros. And now let me announce the winners."

I could felt my heart was beating very fast. I'm super nervous. I'm not confident that I can win this. There's a lot more designers that create more creative outfits as compared to me. I have no chance. I looked at Kylian, still smiling at me. What's wrong with him? Why is he smiling at me. As if he have not see me before. I looked down. The winners were about to announce.

"The 3rd position goes to.. Stephanie Watson!!" I heard the crowd clapped their hands as I saw Steph was looking shocked. I'm so happy for her. She stepped forward to receive the trophy. She give a bow as she stand at the corner of the stage.

"The 2nd position goes to... Lucas!!" Same process as earlier. He stepped forward to receive the trophy and stand at the corner.

"And lastly long awaited by all of you, the first position of this year IFA Fashion Show 2021 goes to..." My heart beats so fast as if it want to be ripped out. I looked down, afraid to look at the audience. I closed my eyes as I heard the host shouted for the winner's name.

"Congratulation to Bella Cooper!! Congratulation you are the first in position." I'm speechless. Is this real. Am I awake. Am I dreaming. I heard everyone was clapping as the rest of the designers hugged me. I felt my tears was running down my cheeks. I couldn't hold it. I stepped forward and gives a hug to the host. I took the trophy and the cheque. Wow!! I could not believe it. After I took all my awards, there's a confetti falling from the top. I was tearing. It was the tears of joy.

"Thank you everyone for attending this fashion show. That's the end of the show. Thank you and see you next year!!" And that's the end of it. The crowd started to decrease. I took a lot of pictures with the rest of the designers. And of course I won't forget my best friend. I took a picture with Steph and Sam. Steph saw Jose at the corner, waiting for her. She called him to take a picture with us. We captured a lot of pictures.

"Bonjour!! Can I take a picture with you Miss?" I heard a very familiar voice. I looked up and saw Kylian was standing, putting his hand on his pocket. I must pretend not to know him and the rest. I'm sure he's pretending too.

"Oui." He walked towards me, standing beside me as Presko took the picture for us. We were very awkward. We pretend not to know each other. Arghh s**t everyone's staring.

"Ask Steph to take picture with us too." He whispered to me, pretending to scratched his ear so no one will see him whispering to me.

I called for Steph as she approached us. Like seriously, I do not know how many pictures did we took. The rest of them joined to take pictures. It's like more than 10. "Mr Kylian Mbappe, if you are ok, I would like to and get change and meet my models." Without waiting for his answer, I went to my dressing room to meet my models.

"Congratulation guys. We did it!!" I hugged them tightly. Without them, I surely can't win this.

"Congrats to you too Bella!! You deserved it. We were just helping you. No big deal." One of my models said.

I looked at the cheque on my hand and gave it to one of my models. "What is this? Why did you give it to me."

"This is for all of you. You deserved some credits. Take it and enjoy. That's the least I can give you. Besides, I don't need them." They were so excited as they all hugged me. "Thank you Bella!" I smiled.

KNOCK KNOCK!!

Someone's knocked the door. I ceased the hugging as I opened the door.

"Babe, Kylian wanted to meet you at the backstage now." Steph whispered to me.

"Why he wanted to meet me? Can't he meet me outside later." Why backstage? What's so urgent? Steph shrugged as she walked off.