““The darkest hour of my life»: He doesn’t mince words Shakira to describe his separation from Gerard Piqué. After ten years of love and two children, the two announced their farewell a few months ago. Then the rumors about a alleged betrayal of him, until the moment when the player came out with a new flame. Thus ends one of the most romantic stories of recent times that seemed destined to last forever.
Shakira talks about breaking up with Piqué
When they have announced the end of their love story, the Colombian singer and the footballer have asked for privacy and respect at this time, especially for the sake of the children. But, given the notoriety of the characters, rumors and indiscretions quickly circulated about them.
And, also for this, Shakira is struggling to overcome what, in an interview given to Elle, defines the most difficult moment of his life. “I remained silent and just tried to process everything. It’s hard to talk about, especially as I’m still going through it, because they are in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation, ”he said.
Shakira and Piquè (Getty Images)
The music star does not reveal in detail what led to the separation. He just talks about his pain. Explaining that it is a difficult situation also and above all for her children.
The paparazzi follow us
“I have paparazzi camped outside, in front of my house, 24/7. And there is nowhere I can hide from them with my children, except at home, ”Shakira explained. The custody of children and their protection, moreover, is a common problem for all couples who decide to separate.
In his case, then, everything is amplified by the fame of the two parents. Her children, Milan and Sasha are only 9 and 7 years old. “We can’t take a walk in the park like a normal family or go get ice cream or do any activity without the paparazzi following us. So it’s hard. And I tried to hide the situation from my children “.
And again: «I try to do it and to protect them, because this is my main mission in life. But then they hear things at school from their friends or come across some nasty and unpleasant news online about them” he added.
Pointing out that personal pain for the end of a great love is thus added the concern about how protect children from news that could hurt them.
Child custody
After the official announcement of the separation, the Spanish press published several reports on an alleged battle between Shakira and Piqué for custody of the children.
“Regardless of how things turned out or how Gerard and I feel about each other as former partners, he is the father of my children. We have a job to do for these two amazing guys, and I am confident that we will understand what is best for their future, their dreams in life, and what a fair solution is for everyone involved. And I hope and I would appreciate if we were given the space to do it privately, “the singer pointed out.
Piqué’s new flirt? Private facts
On the rumors and rumors of betrayals and new loves of the now ex partner, Shakira did not want to say anything.
“I think those details are somehow too private to share, at least right now: everything is so raw and new. I can only say that I have put everything I had into this relationship and into my family. ” A no comment, probably aimed at safeguarding the children once again.
Saved by music
In the darkest moment of her life, Shakira found strength and courage in music. After five years of hiatus, in fact, the star is about to return with a new album. And the timing couldn’t be more appropriate.
Because “in such a dark moment the music brought light” he said. “There were days when I had to pick up my shards from the floor. And the only way to do it, to really do it, was through music. It helps me process my emotions and make sense of them. And it helps me heal. I think music is the best medicinetogether with the love of my family and my children ».
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