Semua Bab Love Me Like A Champion : Bab 1 - Bab 7

Chapter One: Blocked him on snap“GOALLLLLL!!!”The roar that erupted from North Fall University Stadium felt like an earthquake tearing through. It thundered from the stands, rolled across the green pitch, and exploded into the open sky above Manchester.Red and white confetti burst into the air. Drums pounded. Whistles screamed. The scoreboard blinked once then settled.UNITED ROYALS 2 — MANCHESTER UNITED 1The match was over. The crowd went insane. On the sidelines, the Twinkle Cheerleading Club leapt into synchronized motion, pom-poms flashing under the stadium lights. Their leader, Wendy Savage, was already screaming herself hoarse.“That’s my big brother!” Wendy yelled, jumping so hard her blue ponytail whipped wildly behind her. “That’s my brother! Did you see that strike?!”The girls around her laughed and screamed louder, feeding off her excitement.Wendy was impossible to miss. Nineteen years old, electric blue hair styled into a high ponytail, glitter dusted across her chee

Chapter Three: Crying to mummyCourtney Savage sat comfortably behind her wide glass desk, one manicured hand resting on a leather folder, the other wrapped around a porcelain cup of tea. Sunlight streamed through the floor to ceiling windows of her office, casting a soft glow over the polished wood floors and the framed photographs lining the walls. Fashion campaigns, award ceremonies, moments of power and legacy frozen in time.She looked nothing like someone approaching forty.Courtney Savage was slender, elegant, and effortlessly beautiful. Her dark hair fell smoothly over her shoulders, her posture straight without stiffness. Everything about her spoke of control, of a woman who had built an empire and knew exactly how to hold it. Across from her stood her son.Xander leaned casually against the edge of the desk, hands in his pockets, dressed far more simply than the room demanded. His presence softened the sharp edges of the space, grounding it in something warmer, more human.C

Chapter Five: One minuteThe stadium at North Fall University vibrated with noise. Chants rolled through the stands like waves crashing against stone, drums beating in time with racing hearts. Floodlights cut through the evening sky, turning the pitch into a glowing stage. Every seat was filled. Every eye was fixed on the field.The scoreboard blinked. 0 — 0Five minutes left.Sweat clung to Xander Savage’s skin as he jogged back into position, chest rising steadily, mind sharp despite the pressure. The match had been brutal…tackles hard, passes tight, tempers high. The opposing team had marked him relentlessly, two defenders shadowing his every move.He wiped his face with the back of his wrist and glanced at the clock.Four minutes and thirty seconds.From the sidelines, Wendy Savage bounced on the balls of her feet, pom-poms shaking as she shouted with the rest of the cheerleaders. Her blue hair caught the light, flashing bright as she cupped her hands around her mouth.“COME ON, X

Chapter Seven: The boy who stepped inNorth Fall University had always felt large to Freya, but now it felt hostile. Eyes followed her everywhere. Whispers curled through hallways like smoke, sharp and suffocating. Her name no longer belonged to her. It had become a punchline, a warning, a convenient outlet for rage. The offline bullying was even far worse than the online bullying. She called all sort of names.“Desperate liar.”“Obsessive fan.”“Attention seeking nobody.”Freya kept her head down as she crossed the quad, backpack clutched tightly against her chest. The morning air was crisp, students laughing and chatting in clusters, but the sound felt distant, muffled by the pounding in her ears.“Hey, Freya!” Wendy’s voice was loud. She was holding a microphone.Freya’s steps faltered.Wendy stood with her friends near the faculty building, cheer jackets bright and unmistakable. Her arms were crossed, lips curled into a smile that held no warmth.“So this is where liars still show