After few weeks in USA, Manchester United players arrived in LA as they will face LA Galaxy to end their USA tour after defeating Orlando City 5-0, New York Redbull 4-0, Real Salt Lake 5-0 and Houston Dynamo 3-0. Once he puts his stuff in the hotel, he went to a cafe nearby to meet some of his friends there.

"Hey, Aaron. Over here" yelled Wyatt. Aaron then walked to the table where Wyatt, Alex, Maria, Jarrod, Miranda were there.

"Welcome back, dude. How you're doing?" asked Alex.

"I'm good. Never thought that I can be back here so early after leaving" replied Aaron.

"Well, maybe God sent you back here to show everybody that letting you go is a big mistake" said Wyatt.

"Well, this is just a pre-season though. Just a warming up before the league season" replied Aaron.

"Yeah but big win won't hurt. So, how's Manchester?" asked Maria.

"Great so far" replied Aaron.

"Any girlfriend now?" asked Jarrod.

"Nope. Too early for that" replied Aaron.

"Really? You got a big paycheck there and you still can't get a girlfriend?" asked Alex.

"Not all ladies care just about money, bro. Besides, my career just begins" replied Aaron.

"Yeah, but still. There's nothing wrong with finding a girlfriend" said Wyatt.

"That's not really neccesary for now. Besides, I have my performance in the league to worry about. It's Premier League after all. Not some farmer league" replied Aaron.

"Well, knowing you, you'll be fine. You're a Gold Cup top scorer after all" said Maria.

"Hope you're right about that. But I still have long way to go" replied Aaron.

"So, do you meet your sister at Orlando?" asked Miranda.

"Nope, but I saw her during the match with some of her teammates" replied Aaron.

"Is she supporting you?" asked Jarrod.

"Nah. She's there for Orlando of course. They're affiliated to each other after all" replied Aaron.

"So, until when you'll be in this Cold War with your family?" asked Alex.

"Until they got back into their senses" replied Aaron.

"I hope things will be fine with all of you" said Wyatt. Aaron just smirked.

Later on;

Aaron walked back to the hotel when suddenly;

"Hey, Morgan!" Aaron turned around and saw a girl with a blonde long hair with a hazel eyes.

"Why did you call me Morgan when you yourself is a Morgan, Diana Kate Morgan?" asked Aaron. Diana just giggled. Diana is Aaron's cousin that a year older than him. She graduated from high school a year early than her classmates and she used to study in University of Toronto but she just transfered to UCLA after some financial issue that prevent her to stay in the overseas. And just like Aaron, she is a soccer player that currently part of England U-21 squad; a nation of her mother.

"Ah, yes. Before I forgot something" said Diana before suddenly gripped Aaron's head.

"Hey, let me go, idiot cousin!" yelled Aaron.

"This what you got for not telling me that you'll  drop out the college and move to England!" said Diana.

"Fine, I'm sorry" replied Aaron.

"Good" said Diana before letting Aaron go.

"Damn, do you really need to do so" said Aaron then.

"Yup" replied Diana.

"I'm surprised that you still want to talk with me" said Aaron.

"Well, what happened between you and Alex is none of my business. Besides, I'm playing for England after all" replied Diana.

"Traitor" said Aaron.

"Shut up" replied Diana.

"So, are you supporting me or LA Galaxy tomorrow?" asked Aaron.

"LA Galaxy of course. There's no way I'll support you in LA" replied Diana.

"Really? Then, maybe I don't have to support you at all" said Aaron.

"No, but I'll force you to do so" replied Diana.

"Hahahaha.... Ha... Ha... No way" said Aaron.

"Anyway, where are you going now?" asked Diana.

"Back to the hotel. Why?" asked Aaron in returned.

"Okay. Come to my house tonight for dinner. My parents miss you a lot. And please drag my maternal cousin too" replied Diana.

"Sure thing. I better get going now" said Aaron.

"Okay, bro. See you tonight" replied Diana. Then, they have a quick hug before went separated way.

Later on;

Aaron just arrived at his hotel room when he saw Chris is on FaceTime with Tooney.

"Online dating? So boring" said Aaron.

"We ain't dating!" replied Chris and Tooney.

"For now" said Aaron.

"Whatever, mate. By the way, Mil said hi" replied Tooney.

"Where is she by the way?" asked Aaron.

"At the kitchen" replied Tooney.

"Then, what are you doing here? Aren't you suppose help her or she might burnt the whole house" said Aaron.

"No, I'm not" replied Mil that just appeared.

"Hi, Mil. Nice to see you" said Aaron.

"Oh, really. After you badmouthing me, now you said nice to see me?" asked Mil.

"Yes" replied Aaron.

"You're lucky that you're my friend" said Mil. Aaron just chuckled.

"So, where had you been?" asked Tooney.

"Just met some friends here" replied Aaron.

"Wait, you have friend in USA? I thought you're the most hated guy there" said Mil.

"Ouch, that's hurt" replied Aaron while holding his chest.

"That's all?' asked Tooney.

"Nope. I met Diana. And Chris, he asked me to drag you with me to her house later for dinner" said Aaron.

"Diana? I think I heard that name somewhere" replied Mil.

"Oh, she played for England U21" said Chris.

"Diana Morgan?" asked Tooney.

"That's true" replied Aaron.

"So, how did you both know her?" asked Mil.

"Well, she's our paternal cousin" replied Chris.

"Is that mean that you both are cousin too?" asked Mil.

"No. Her dad is a Morgan while her mom was a Beckham" replied Aaron.

"I see. Well, at least you still have a family to talk with" replied Mil.

"Yeah. Never thought about it" replied Aaron.

"Anyway, we need to go now. Let's hang out once you both are back here" said Tooney.

"Okay, girls. Take care" said Chris.

"You too, boys. Bye" replied Mil.

"Bye" said Aaron. Then, they hung up.

"Do you like her?" asked Aaron then.

"Who?" asked Chris in returned.

"Tooney, of course" replied Aaron.

"Maybe. What about you and Mil?" asked Chris.

"She deserved better. I'm a failure after all" replied Aaron.

"How come you're failure?" asked Chris.

"2 years ago, I failed to help USA to qualify to the World Cup. This year, I failed to help USA to win the Gold Cup. Not to mention, fail to gain respect from other players in the national team" replied Aaron.

"Well, about the World Cup and Gold Cup, it's a team effort. Besides, it's not fair to put the blame on you alone. You're just 18 during the World Cup Qualifying round. And you're 20 during the Gold Cup but you ended up as top scorer and Best Young Player of the Tournament. You can't just blame yourself for the team's losses. And about the national team, they just bunch of egoist. That's why" said Chris. Aaron just sighed heavily.

"Besides, who knows that maybe you chose to drop out from college and sign with Manchester United is the turning point of your career. Let's just do our best then. We'll bring something home at the end of the season" Chris continued. Aaron just nodded his head.

Later that night;

Chris and Aaron are having dinner with Diana and her family.

"So, both of you. Tell us about your girlfriend" said Diana's father; Eric.

"I don't have one" replied Chris.

"There's no way that I'll have one. I'm the most hated guy in USA after all" said Aaron then.

"Really? Is this because what happened between you and both our men and women national team?" asked Diana's mother; Liz.

"What else, Aunty Liz. But to be honest, it's no longer my concern. I just focus on my career in Premier League so that all those veterans know who the hell I am" replied Aaron.

"Now, that's a spirit. But if you were hated in USA, that doesn't meant that you're hated in UK too, right?" asked Eric.

"Not yet. But who knows" replied Aaron.

"Then, just find a girlfriend in UK then. I can helped. I just got offered to join Manchester City after all" said Diana.

"Sorry. Wrong Manchester" replied Aaron and Chris.

"Oh, shut up" said Diana.

"So, Aaron. How do you feel facing your old teammates tomorrow?" asked Liz.

"Well, it might be just a pre-season match but crushing them in their homeground sounds good" replied Aaron.

"That's true. Show the Board of Directors why kick you out from the team due to personal reason is a worst decision they ever made" said Eric. Aaron just nodded. Later, Aaron and Chris went back to their hotel after finished their dinner.

On the next day;

Manchester United is facing LA Galaxy. The match started quite well for LA Galaxy after Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened the score at 10th minute of the match from a freekick that 22-metres from the goal.

"Okay, Aaron. Let's get serious a bit" whispered Chris before went to his position. Aaron just nodded.

At 30th minute of the match, McTominay managed to steal the ball from Servando Carrasco. He then sent the ball to Chris. Chris then runs with the ball at the right flank while Aaron followed up at the center. Chris then moved a bit to his left before through the ball to Aaron. Aaron then shoots the ball passing through LA Galaxy's goalkeeper; David Bingham to score the equaliser for Manchester United.

"That's such a great teamwork" said Alex as she and some of Pride's players watch it live from live TV.

"I think for someone that already disowned her brother, you sure watch a lot of his match" said Syd.

"Not really. I watch the match against Orlando just because you and Dom are like family. So, I was there to support him with you. As for this match, my husband is in there" replied Alex.

"I see" said Syd.

"But until when are you going to be in a Cold War with him?" asked Toni.

"Until he started to respect me just like when he was a little kid" replied Alex.

"In othet words; never" said Marta.

Later on, the ball is with Aaron after Chong passed it to him.

"Leave him to me" said Serv to his teammates before runs straight towards Aaron. When Aaron heard that, he stopped running while waiting for Serv.

"Come, old man" said Aaron. Serv then tried to steal the ball but Aaron keeps toying him by changing the ball from his left foot to the right and then from right to left. Serv that pissed off tried to kick Aaron's knee but Aaron managed to dodge it by quickly swung to the different direction and continue his run until only Bingham left right in front of him. He then kicked the ball with a low but powerful shot passing through Bingham's foot and went straight into the net to give Manchester United a 2nd goal.

"Okay. I'm pissed off right now. Who the hell he thinks he is to embarras my husband like that live? I'll make him regret for sure!" said Alex.

"So unprofessional. Toying his opponent like that. I know I hate him for a good reason" said Ashlynn.

Later once the match is over;

Manchester United managed to win the match with 4-1 with Aaron scored hattrick while another goal is an own goal from David Romney after he accidentally heads the ball into his own net while trying to clear the ball from Chris' corner kick while LA Galaxy's goal is from Zlatan.

"You reminded me to my younger self, kid. I'm glad that I took you under my wing before" said Ibrahimovic as he and Aaron shook hands.

"Thanks. So, any advice for me?" asked Aaron.

"Just keep moving forward. I can see you as the one to surpass me" replied Zlatan.

"Very well. I keep that in mind" said Aaron. Zlatan just patted Aaron's shoulder before walked to the dressing room. Then, suddenly he felt someone gripped his head from behind.

"Seriously, kiddo. Can you ever go easy on me sometimes? I'm too old for this" said Bingham.

"What do you mean too old? You just 30 years old this year. Don't slack off practice, dude" replied Aaron as Bingham let him go.

"Good luck in England. I'm sure you'll be the American Messi or CR" said Bingham.

"No, thanks. I'll make name for myself" replied Aaron. Bingham just chuckled before walked away. Aaron then walked to Red Devils' supporters with his teammates before bowed down to show their gratitude before walked to their dressing room.