Chapter 2: Gabby not Gabriella
In their jet black Bently, the Lopezes were driving to their new house. Gabriella, who liked to be called "Gabby" looked out the window at her new surroundings. Santa Cecilia was sure different than Mexico City.
"Haven't been around parts like these since I was a boy." said Alberto. "It'll be a nice refresher that's for sure." said Jorge. "At least there's lots of space." said Antonio. "And I can't wait to start school." said Susanna.
Suddenly there was some barking. Gabby looked down at the valise by her feet, and picked it up. "Don't worry, Carina. You'll be able to come out soon." she said to the small white Bichon Frise. "What do you think of this place, Gab?" asked Carlos.
Gabby looked unsure. "Well, it's definitely different." she said. "No te preocupes, Gabriella. You'll soon feel at home here." said Maya. "Gabby, Mama." said Gabby quietly. Soon, they pulled up to their new house.
It was a large white two-story mansion with an add on garage. Outside the house, three people were waiting for them, two men and a woman. "They must be our new staff." said Jorge. He parked the car, and the family got out.
"Bienvenido, Lopezes." said the woman. "Hola, I'm Dr. Jorge Lopez, this is my wife Maya, our kids, Antonio, Susanna, Gabriella, and Carlos, and my father Alberto." said Jorge. "I'm Maria, your new housekeeper, this is Pedro, your new chauffeur, and Sebastian your new chef.
"It's an honor to be at your service." said Pedro. "It really is." added Sebastian. "We look forward to getting to know you all." said Maya. "Come, most of your furniture arrived already." said Rosa. The others walked in, but Gabby stayed behind.
She looked around, and saw that her new house looked down at all the others in town. Carina's barking snapped her out of her trance. "Sorry, Carina." she said, and she opened the valise, and let her dog out.
"Gabriella." called Jorge. "Coming, Papa." said Gabby, and she and Carina walked in. Inside was really big, the floor was shiny white tiles, the carpet was soft and tan. "Okay, ninos, since you already picked out your rooms online, get to them so, the movers know where to put your furniture." said Maya.
The four kids went upstairs, and to the rooms they'd picked out. In advanced they already had their rooms painted. Gabby asked for her room to be painted a nice lavender purple, so when she found a room with purple walls she knew it was hers.
It had a nice medium window with a view of the town. Soon the movers brought in their large furniture, and boxes of their belonging. After her large bed, desk, TV, and chester drawer were brought in, she began unpacking her small things.
She put her clothes in her closet and drawers, put away her books and movies on some shelves, put down her little rugs, plugged in her lamps, and put comforter and pillows on her bed. "Well that feels a bit better." said Gabby, as she sat on her bed.
Carina jumped up on the bed, and lied down next to her. Gabby gave her pet a nice scratch behind the ear. Technically Carina was the family's dog, but she close to Gabby she was sort of her dog.
"Well might as well explore the rest of the house." Gabby said to herself. She left her room, and walked around her new house. She passed by Carlos' room, who's room was painted red. He had gotten out his flute, and was playing it.
In Susanna's green painted room, she was hanging up her many certificates. And in Antonio's blue walled room, he was putting his soccer trophies on his shelves. Seeing her siblings talents and many awards made Gabby feel a little jealous, but mostly she felt sad.
In other rooms were her mom's studio where she drew all her designs, her dad's study, and her grandpa's room. Downstairs her parents and grandpa were talking to their new staff, getting to know them.
"I hope our kids will be able to adjust well." said Jorge. "I'm sure they will, the people around her are pretty friendly." said Sebastian. "Well it's not Antonio, Susanna, and Carlos we're worried about, it's Gabriella." said Maya.
"She's very shy you see." said Alberto. "Well, it's not uncommon to be shy after you move to a whole new place." Pedro pointed out. "While that's true, she's always been shy. We don't know where she gets it from." said Jorge.
"None of her siblings have that problem." added Maya. "I keep telling them it's a phase, she'll go grow out of it." said Alberto. "But she's already 12." said Maya. Gabby felt a bit hurt, that her parents and grandfather thought that there was something wrong with her.
Suddenly, she felt something around her legs. She looked down, and saw that Carina had her bright pink leash in her hands. "Bueno, Carina." Gabby replied. She took the leash, and attached it to Carina's collar.
"Mama, Papa, I'm taking Carina for a walk." she called. "Okay, but don't be gone too long." called Jorge. Gabby left her new house, and walked down into town.
When they got into town, Gabby looked around. "Well at least we'll get a chance to see the town, girl." she said to Carina, and Carina barked in agreement. Suddenly she heard music coming from another area.
Following the music, she found herself in a plaza with mariachis, dancers, and lots of singing. "Wow, this is amazing." said Gabby, looking around. Carina then smelled something good, and ran.
Gabby tried to hold onto her leash, but it slipped right out of her hands. "Carina, vuelve." said Gabby, running after her dog. Across the plaza, Miguel was playing his guitar, with Dante by his side.
"Here you go, boy." said Miguel throwing some sweet bread at his pet. Dante barked and ate some, when Carina came up. "Oh, hola little dog." said Miguel. She barked. "Carina." called Gabby.
Miguel looked up, and saw her coming his way. She had straight black hair, that went went to her shoulders, she wore a designer pink sundress, and wore shiny black shoes. "Is this your dog?" asked Miguel.
"Si. Carina why did you do that?" asked Gabby, picking her up. "I think she wanted this. She can have one if she wants." said Miguel holding the sweet bread. "Go ahead, girl." said Gabby, and Miguel gave her the bread.
She ate it happily. "Thanks, I'm Gabby and this is Carina." Gabby introduced. "I'm Miguel, and this is Dante. I haven't seen you around here before." said Miguel. "I just moved in." Gabby explained.
"Hey, you must be part of the new family, I heard about. We'll be going to the same school." said Miguel. "Really, well it's nice to meet someone." said Gabby. "Senorita Gabriella." called a voice. The two kids turned around, and Gabby saw Pedro walking towards them.
"Who's that?" asked Miguel. "That's Pedro, he's my family's chauffeur." Gabby replied. "Chofer?" asked Miguel surprised. "Miss Gabriella, your parents want you home now." said Pedro. "Okay, Pedro. Adios, Miguel. I'll see you at school tomorrow." said Gabby, and she walked off with Pedro.
"Adios...Gabriella." said Miguel.
That evening, Sebastian cooked the Lopezes a nice dinner of paella. And after that everyone retreated to their rooms for the rest of the night. Gabby put a DVD in her TV, and sat on her bed to watch it.
On the screen appeared a young woman dancing on a stage. That woman was Esperanza Lopez, Gabby's late paternal grandmother. Gabby admired her because as a dancer she was really graceful, and as her grandmother they were close.
Gabby missed her because she was the only one who truly understood her. Being in a family like the Lopezes most would think Gabby was the happiest girl in the world. But in truth, she didn't feel like she really belonged in her own family.
Being in a family like the Lopezes mean you have to be extraordinary in some way. Compared to her parents careers, her grandpa's old career, her older brother's soccer skills, her sister's brains, and her younger brother's musical skills, Gabby was pretty average.
She was an average student, she wasn't athletic, and she couldn't play an instrument. One thing she did like and dream of doing was being a dancer. But she had two left feet, was shy, and when she got nervous she got very klutzy.
When the video was done, she turned off the TV and light. Changed into her pajamas, and lied down in bed, with Carina at her feet. "Goodnight, Carina." she said. Carina barked. Then she closed her eyes, and went to sleep.
That's chapter 2, plz review
