Chapter 97: A Father's Strength
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The morning light filtered softly through the tall windows of the Oliveira home, casting warm golden hues across the nursery walls. The house was filled with the delicate murmurs of life—babies giggling, Emilia humming as she rocked Ava in her arms, and Tobi's steady footsteps echoing down the hallway.
Tobi Oliveira stood over the changing table, a tiny football onesie in hand, as Liam flailed his arms with glee. "Alright champ," Tobi chuckled, slipping the baby into the outfit, "let's get you ready for your big day of drooling and looking cute."
Liam squealed in response, clearly delighted with the attention. Tobi scooped him up with ease, pressing a gentle kiss to the boy's forehead before carrying him into the kitchen where Luna was perched on her highchair, smearing mashed bananas over her cheeks.
"We're going to need a mop just for her face," Tobi said, setting Liam down. Emilia turned and laughed, brushing back a stray curl from her face. Her cheeks were flushed from the warmth of the kitchen, and her eyes sparkled with exhaustion and contentment.
"You'd think having four babies would be chaotic, but with you around, it feels manageable," she said.
Tobi wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. "I wouldn't want to be anywhere else."
Their moment was cut short by a familiar ringtone. Tobi's phone buzzed on the countertop. He glanced at the screen and saw a message from Mikel Arteta:
"Team meeting today at 2. Light pre-season conditioning starts tomorrow. Enjoy the last free hours with the family."
Tobi sighed, pressing his forehead to Emilia's. "Duty calls."
Emilia smiled. "Go show them what a dad of four can do."
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Later that afternoon, Tobi arrived at the Arsenal training complex. The atmosphere was relaxed but tinged with anticipation. Players greeted each other like brothers reunited after battle. Saka grinned as he spotted Tobi.
"Papa Oliveira! Four kids now? Bruv, you trying to make your own football squad?"
Tobi laughed, bumping fists with him. "Gotta stay ahead of the competition."
The squad gathered in the meeting room. Arteta stood at the front, outlining pre-season plans and goals for the upcoming year. Champions League. Premier League. FA Cup. A treble was the dream now.
When it came time for conditioning, Tobi pushed harder than anyone. He wanted to prove that fatherhood hadn't softened him—it had sharpened him. Every sprint was a promise to his children. Every squat, a vow to his wife. He wasn't just playing for trophies anymore. He was playing to build a legacy.
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That evening, Tobi returned home, muscles aching, heart full. The house was dim, quiet except for the occasional coo from the nursery. He peeked in to see all four babies sleeping peacefully, each cradled in soft blankets.
Emilia waited in the bedroom, curled up with a book. She looked up and smiled. "You smell like sweat and determination."
Tobi collapsed beside her with a groan. "And you smell like heaven."
She set her book aside and laid her head on his chest. For a long moment, they lay there in silence, the weight of the day melting away.
"You did good today, Dad," she whispered.
Tobi closed his eyes, letting her words wrap around him like armor. Tomorrow, the world would demand more. But tonight, he had everything he needed.
And he would never let it slip away.
The summer sun filtered through the curtains of the Oliveira residence, casting warm rays on the living room floor where toys were scattered—little rubber footballs, colorful building blocks, and tiny onesies folded in corners. The house was a lived-in space, filled with the gentle hum of a home brimming with life. Ava and Luna sat cross-legged on the rug, giggling as they tried to build a tower of blocks taller than their brother Liam, who was crawling determinedly toward a squishy bear. Thiago, the youngest by just minutes, lay in his bouncer, cooing happily as a tune played from the TV.
Tobi Oliveira stood in the kitchen, dressed in a loose Arsenal t-shirt and shorts, pouring coffee into his mug. He took a long breath and glanced out the window at the backyard. It had been three years since his transfer to Arsenal, and in that time, he had led the team to two Champions League titles, back-to-back Premier League trophies, and more importantly, built a life he never imagined he'd have.
Emilia's laughter echoed from upstairs. She was reading a bedtime story to the kids after their nap time. Moments like these were sacred. For the first time since he could remember, football wasn't the only thing that defined him. He was a husband, a father, a leader—on and off the pitch.
As he stepped into the living room, Ava ran to him, arms wide open. He scooped her up, spinning her gently.
"Papa! You promised we'd play!"
He grinned. "Did I?"
Luna stood, placing her hands on her hips. "You said after your meeting!"
Tobi laughed, putting Ava down. "Alright, alright. Papa always keeps his promises."
He crouched down as the twins dragged him toward their mini plastic football net. Liam squealed, trying to join them, and Thiago flapped his hands excitedly from the bouncer.
The sound of a phone buzzing on the table cut through the moment. Tobi glanced at it. It was a message from his agent:
"Call me. Big news regarding national team captaincy."
His heart thumped. After years of dedication and leadership, it was finally happening.
He put the phone down and turned back to his children. "Five more minutes," he whispered to himself.
Football could wait.
Legacy, however, was already in motion.
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