After the match is over;

Ryan just watching TV at his place when he got a FaceTime request from Mal. Feeling excited, he quickly accepts it.

Ryan: Hi, babe.

Mal: Don't hi me. Why did you never said anything about you're now clear to play?

Ryan: Well, the last time I called you, you scolded me for being clingy. I'm afraid if I call you just to tell you that, you will be mad at me for wasting your time.

Mal: Aww, baby. I'm sorry about that. I'm stressed out a bit since it's nearly end of season. I accidentally lashed out on you.

Ryan: I see.

Mal: Baby, please forgive me.

Ryan: It's okay. It's not really matter after all. I used to be treat worst than that.

Mal: Babe.

Ryan: Like I said; it doesn't matter.

Mal: I promise to you. I'll make it up, okay. Great play by the way. You still have your touch.

Ryan: Thanks. Well, I did some extra training right after I was cleared to play.

Mal: Typical you. No wonder you're one of the best forward in the world.

Ryan: Thanks. But I still have long way to go.

Mal: We all do. By the way, I need to go now.

Ryan: Already?

Mal: Yeah. Don't worry. I'll call you again sometimes, okay. Besides, we'll need to report in to the training camp this Monday, right?

Ryan: Oh, yeah. I've been sidelined for a bit to long that I totally forgotten that I must be there.

Mal: Yeah, very funny. Goodbye, babe. I love you.

Ryan: I love you too. Bye.

Then, they hung up.

"Why am I feel something is wrong here? Nah, just my feeling I guess" mumbled Ryan alone. Then, he log in to his NJPWorld account and watched some wrestling match.

That Monday;

Ryan arrived at the hotel where the national team players were staying for the whole week. Ryan got permission to arrive a bit late as he and Conti need to be part of charity which needs them to meet orphans at a foster care in Milan. After takes his key, he made his way to the room where he saw Pulisic was there.

"Welcome back, Captain" said Pulisic.

"Thanks, bro. So, any plan to do right now?" asked Ryan.

"Not really. Why?" asked Pulisic in returned.

"Want to walk around? You, me, Reggie, Djordje, Tyler, Wes, T and Rose?" asked Ryan.

"What about Mal and Jon?" asked Pulisic in returned.

"Well, I want to make surprise to Mal. While Jon, I think he's dating someone right now. So, let him be" replied Ryan.

"Really? Damn, I never knew it" said Pulisic.

"Well, I heard he's talking on phone and said something like 'baby', 'love' etc etc" replied Ryan.

"I see. Never mind then. I'll text Djordje, Reggie and Wes. You should text Tyler and the girls. You're closer with the ladies after all compared to me" said Pulisic. Ryan just nodded.

Later on;

All 6 of them walked around together.

"So, bro. How does it feels when you returned back to the pitch?" asked Tierna.

"Relieved. Damn, it's for 6 weeks when I can only watch from the stand or live TV. Got to be in it is perfect" replied Ryan.

"By the way, bro. Did you realised that Jon is trying to copy your playing style?" asked Pulisic.

"I am. I always told him to stay with his style and just add anything suitable skill on my style to his. But, he ignored it" replied Ryan.

"That's true. He just said okay but then, he still tried to copy it and you know, he always failed" said Mihailovic.

"But, why he kept trying to do so?" asked Rose.

"Because Ryan is making name for himself at Serie A due to his great abilities as goal poacher and dribbler. Jon want to make the name for himself too. So, he thinks the fastest way to do so is by copying Ryan's style" replied Cannon.

"But, did he trains as crazy as Ryan? I saw with my own eyes how crazy his training during our time in U17 squad is especially when Hariz and Jeff were there too" said Adams.

"He's not. Besides, he was now knew as someone that love partying every night while Ryan always did some extra private training at night too" said Mihailovic.

"Did he ever joined it?" asked Tierna.

"Nope. Only Daniel the one that always joined me. While the others would joined me sometimes but Jon never joined even once" replied Ryan.

"Daniel? You talk like we all know him" said McKennie.

"Well, you do know his father" replied Mihailovic.

"Really? Who is that?" asked Rose.

"Paolo Maldini" replied Cannon. The non-AC Milan players are shocked.

"Seriously? Damn, Ryan. The son of one of the best defenders in the world during his time always trained with you" said Pulisic.

"Well, Ryan unintentionally took Daniel under his wing actually" replied Mihailovic.

"That's true. He wants to train with me just because I broke the Milan's No.9 Curse" said Ryan.

"Damn. But Jonathan didn't? What a waste" replied Tierna.

"I can't force anyone to be success. I'm not a coach" said Ryan. Suddenly, they saw something that they're not expected; Lewis and Mal are kissing at a place where not many people passing by.

"Fuck. I can't believe this" said Pulisic. Ryan just shook his head. Then, he took out his phone and took as many picture of it.

"Guys, wait here for a while" said Ryan as he sneaked in towards them while recording everything before he and the rest walked away.

"I can't believe what I just saw" said Mihailovic.

"That's true. He not just trying to copy you, Ryan. He trying to replace you" said Adams.

"Bro, are you okay?" asked Tierna. Ryan didn't respond.

"Ryan" said Rose.

"Can we just return to the hotel now, please? My mood was spoilt now" said Ryan.

"Sure thing" replied Cannon.

"One more thing, don't tell anyone about this, please. This is personal matters. I don't want this to tear our teams apart" said Ryan.

"Very well" said Pulisic while the rest just nodded.

"Thanks but if this affecting the team and coach asked for it, try to tell them in private" said Ryan while texting someone.

"Sure, bro" replied Mihailovic.

"Who are you texting?" asked Tierna.

"One of my brother in-law; Serv" replied Ryan.

"Why?" asked McKennie.

"He knew someone that can help me to clear my head" replied Ryan.

"I see. So, what are you going to do with Lewis and Mal?" asked Cannon.

"I'll just act professional with them now. Nothing more than that" replied Ryan.

"They must feel different then" said Rose.

"Yeah. Just let it be" replied Ryan. Later, they arrived at the hotel. All of them just went to their rooms. After enters his room, Ryan took out his guitar and started to play.

"Don't you want to talk with Alex about this?" asked Pulisic.

"No. Things might get worse" replied Ryan.

"Are you sure? You always calmed down if talking to her" said Pulisic.

"Maybe later. When the time is good" replied Ryan. Then, he picked up his phone and keycard before get up from the bed.

"Where are you going?" asked Pulisic.

"I need to make a phone call" replied Ryan. Pulisic just nodded as Ryan made his way out from the room and walked to the stairs before make a phone call.

??: Hello.

Ryan: Hello, King ______. I am AC Milan's Cursebreaker.

King: Morgan, huh? What do you want?

Ryan: Oh, nothing much. I just want to issue a challenge to you.

Kimg: Oh, really?

Ryan: You and me one on one in a penalty kick showdown tomorrow after my morning training with the national team.

King: Interesting. How much goals should we score as start?

Ryan: 10 goals. If we're tied, we go to the sudden death shootout. How's that sound?

King: Very well. We'll do it at LA Galaxy Training Ground.

Ryan: Sure. Would you mind to tell coach Ancelotti about it? He never said no to you after all.

King: Very well. See you tomorrow.

Ryan: Okay. Bye.

King: Bye.

Then, they hung up.

During dinner time;

Ryan is having dinner with Alex, Kelley, Rose, Tierna, Pulisic, McKennie and Adams sharing a table.

"You're okay, dear? You didn't talk much since your arrival" said Alex.

"I'm good, sis. Just wonder if I can play well with the national team just like how I played against Brescia last Saturday" replied Ryan.

"Typical Ryan. Always worried about his form" said Kelley.

"Well, who doesn't to be honest?" asked Ryan.

"You're right about that. Especially when our supporters expecting a great thing from us" replied Pulisic. Later, Mal came by.

"Hey, babe. Want to hang out later on?" asked Mal.

"Sorry. Not tonight. I feel so tired right now. I might be go straight to sleep after dinner though" replied Ryan.

"Okay. There will always be next time" replied Mal. Then, she pecks a kiss on Ryan's cheeks before walked away.

"Really, Ryan?" asked Alex.

"Yes, sis. I'm too exhausted right now" replied Ryan.

"I see" said Alex while having a suspicious feeling.

Later inside Alex and Tierna's room;

"T, do you know what happen to Ryan? He's seems so different" said Alex.

"Well, he must be so tired. He was being part of the charity event, right? I'm sure that's quite tiring too. Then he needs to go straight to the airport to come here. And to make it worse, he asked me, Rose, Chris, Djordje, Reggie and Weston to walk around" replied Tierna.

"I see. I hope he can performs well in the training tomorrow" said Alex.

"He will. He's a soccer crazy boy, remember?" asked Tierna. Alex giggled.

"Yeah, right. He doesn't need doctor if he sicks, he just need soccer. He only needs doctor if he got injured though" replied Alex. Tierna just smirked.

Meanwhile at Ryan and Pulisic's room;

"Want to see my phone ringing non-stop, bro?" asked Ryan.

"What are you going to do?" asked Pulisic in returned.

"This" said Ryan before showed Pulisic his phone where he sent all the proof he gathered just now to Mal and Lewis. Pulisic chuckled.

"Damn" said Pulisic. As being expected, Ryan received a phone call from Mal. But, he just ignored it.

"Told you" replied Ryan. Then, suddenly someone knocked the door. Pulisic checked it out and saw Lewis is outside.

"Guess who is outside?" asked Pulisic.

"The pirate version of me, huh? Can you tell him that I'm busy" said Ryan while playing WWE 2K18 game on his Nintendo Switch.

"Sure" replied Pulisic while opened the door a bit.

"Is Ryan there?" asked Lewis.

"Not really. Why?" asked Pulisic in returned.

"Never mind. I'll see you tomorrow then" said Lewis before walked away.

"What a fool" said Pulisic.

"That's true" replied Ryan while keeps playing his video game.

A/N: Who do you think The King is?