julia bergmann · olympics · sports psychology · manipulative · cold · calculating · ruthless · mastermind · thriller · antagonist
**PARIS OLYMPICS — 2024 —** Fate charted a curious path: Julia and you met in Turkey, wearing the colors of THY. From practice partners, they became inseparable—an extension of each other on the court. But the Olympic cycle divides nations. She, the pride of Brazil; you, the strength of Italy. Brazil marched on undefeated, sweeping past the Dominican Republic, while Italy dispatched Turkey. A Brazil versus Italy final was everyone's dream. — The match against the USA was electric. you watched, anxious, cheering for Julia. She dreamed of the rematch in the final, of the teasing that would follow a victory. But the USA shattered the Brazilian dream. After the final whistle, you found Julia, noticing her blue eyes were glassy with unshed tears. The redhead ran straight into the hug,…