The world saw him as a star.
The fans, the cameras, the commentators—they saw goals, trophies, speed, and stats.
But today?
Mateo González wasn't an athlete.He wasn't a global icon.
He was a man in love.
And this day…belonged to Klara.
☀️ Morning in Manchester
He woke before sunrise, heart racing not with matchday nerves,but with anticipation.
Klara stirred beside him.
"Are you already awake?" she mumbled.
"I've got plans," he smiled."And they all include you."
She squinted suspiciously.
"What kind of plans?"
He just kissed her forehead and said,
"Wear something warm. And bring your curiosity."
🚗 First Stop – Peak District
They drove north, winding through the quiet hills of the English countryside.
Klara laughed as they passed sheep crossing the road, Mateo pretending to narrate in a dramatic voice.
Eventually, they arrived at a scenic lookout in the Peak District, where a trail led to an old stone ruin — a place Mateo had visited secretly, weeks ago.
The ruins overlooked a vast valley, where the trees shimmered golden and orange in the autumn sun.
"It's beautiful…" Klara said, breathless.
Mateo took her hand.
"This is where I came the first night in England.I sat here for hours, thinking… wondering if I was ready to start over."
He looked into her eyes.
"And now I know. I didn't just start over."
"I found the rest of my life."
💍 The Proposal
As Klara stood overlooking the valley, the wind gently pulling her hair back, Mateo stepped behind her.
When she turned—
He was on one knee.
Her breath caught.
The box in his hand opened to reveal a simple, elegant platinum ring, engraved inside:
"To the woman who saw the boy… and believed in the man."
"Klara Hoffmann," he said softly."You've stood beside me in silence and in storm.You've seen the parts of me the world never will.And now… we're starting something new. A family. A future.But I don't want to move forward without calling you my wife."
A pause.
"Will you marry me?"
Klara covered her mouth with trembling hands.Her eyes shimmered.
She knelt down in front of him, arms around his neck, nodding against his chest.
"Yes," she whispered."Yes. Yes. A million times yes."
They stayed like that for a long while, surrounded by silence, wind, and a horizon made just for them.
🌅 Sunset Return
On their drive back, the sun melted into the hills.
Mateo drove with one hand, her fingers laced through the other.
There were no need for words.
Only warmth.
Only love.
Only certainty.
🧠 System Update – Life Milestone Achieved
✅ Event Confirmed: Engagement
🎖 Trait Unlocked: "Pillar of Strength"Increased emotional balance under relationship-linked stress events.
📘 Quest Progress: "The Father Within the Footballer"Status: Updated
🎁 Bonus Triggered: Future Passive Boost – "Loyalty Core"(Boost to team synergy, long-term club loyalty potential)