Confessions of the Five De Silva Girls

By: ChocolateEclar

Disclaimer: I don't own anything that has to do with the Mediator Series by Meg Cabot/Jenny Carroll, including Jesse (*cough*por favor?*cough).

Claimer: I may not own the fact that Jesse has five sisters (ages 6-16 when he died), but I do own who the five girls are – i.e. their personalities and names. In short, I own Juanita "Nita" De Silva, Estefana De Silva, Felicidad "Felly" De Silva, Dolores "Dolly" De Silva, and most of all Carmen De Silva. I also own their parents' personas and names.

To Arda Silverlace: Thanks so much. Atleast in this chapter I sort of get to use harder words again. ^__-

To Alda Rethe: I'm pretty sure I'll end with a Jesse chapter. He does seem like he'd be an amazing big brother as a teenager (or any time for that matter), doesn't he? Thanks for the review!

To happydrummergal: You met Meg Cabot?! Whoa! Awesome. Where? ^__^

There won't be a Maria POV chapter. She's not one of the FIVE De Silva Sisters/Girls after all. The last chapter will probably be under Jesse's POV though. ^__- Thanks for reviewing!

To Ileana: I've actually thought of that. If you'll notice the list of aunts and uncles in this chapter there was far less aunts and male cousins then there are uncles and female cousins, so when the uncles die they'll have no male heirs.

For example, in all, the aunts and uncles are: Ricardo, Cristina, Jorge, Eduardo, Leonardo, Inéz, Miguel, Hector, and Ana Maria. Ricardo, Jorge, Eduardo, Leonardo, and Inéz are the girls and Jesse's father's siblings. All but Ricardo and Inéz are single though, which explains why the other three guys combine their money to give most gifts. On the other hand, Ricardo is married to Cristina, and Inéz is married to Miguel. As for the last two people, Hector, the girls and Jesse's mother's brother, married Ana Maria and they have a few children. The few of the aunts and uncles that are married have mostly girls, as you'll notice in this chapter.

Thanks for the review. (I hope you weren't bored by my response.)

Chapter 3: Felly's Files – Numero Uno

I started making lists of things when I was eight. I loved organizing and categorizing my life and the ones around me. This was the first entry in what I call Felly's Files:

My Family:

Padres:

1. Papi (Fernando)

2. Mami (Jacinda)

Grandparents:

3. Abuela (Carmen Lucia De Silva the I)

Hermanos:

4. Jesse (Hector)

5. Nita (Juanita)

6. Estefana

7. Dolly (Dolores)

8. Carmen (Carmen Lucia De Silva the II)

Tíos:

9. Uncle Ricardo

10. Aunt Cristina

11. Uncle Jorge

12. Uncle Eduardo

13. Uncle Leonardo

14. Aunt Inéz

15. Uncle Miguel

16. Uncle Hector

17. Aunt Ana Maria

Primos:

18. Maria

19. Jos

20. Luz (Luzia)

21. Alejandra

22. Emilia

23. Teresa

Not very interesting, I know, but it was the first out of many lists.

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Things I Hate:

1. Taking care of babies (They are so annoying!)

2. Water (Rain, bathes, etc.)

3. Diseases (Self Explanatory.)

4. Cattle (They smell.)

5. Maria (She's so prissy.)

6. Felix Diego (He's cruel.)

7. School (I hate writing, and reading is boring!)

Thing I Love:

1. My family (Most of the time anyway.)

2. When Jesse reads to us (He's really good at it.)

3. Mami's apple pie (Yum!)

4. When Abuela picks on Maria (I love it!)

Things that Annoy Jesse:

1. Felix Diego (Jesse's like Uncle Ricardo and Papi. He hates slavery.)

2. When anyone ridicule books he reads

3. Slavery (Like Papi and Uncle Ricardo)

Places I'd Like to Visit:

1. London (I want to see Big Ben.)

2. Washington, D.C. (There's so much to see!)

3. Spain (I want to visit another Spanish speaking country. I've already been to Mexico)

Favorite Animals:

1. Dogs (Cats are too fussy. Just look at Agridulce and Marcela) (Update: Now Biviana, Nita's new kitten, is just as bad as Marcela and Dulce were.)

2. Horses (They're sleek and quick, and one day I'll ride one like my primos, tíos, Jesse, and Nita.)

3. Birds (I really wish I could fly.)

Some of Papi's Most Frequent Quotes:

1. "Damnation!"

2. "De Silvas this. De Silvas that. Who cares what our last name is, Ricardo/Maria/Cristina?" (Uncle Ricardo, Aunt Cristina, and Maria are very conscious of the fact they're De Silvas. Too much so. It goes to their heads.)

3. "Darn it all!!!"

Possible Gifts from the Sisters and I for Jesse for His Upcoming Wedding:

1. Some novels (The second bookworm of the De Silvas, Carmen, should pick.)

2. Another pocketknife (Easier to afford for all five of us, but we've done it too many times.)

3. A watch (I don't think Jesse really cares about these kinds of things though.)

Maria's Beaus:

1. Pedro Morales (The poor man was the first beau Maria ever had…She was EIGHT and he was NINE! He was ill and spewed half his breakfast on him and Maria's newly done curls, so Maria discontinued the relationship.)

2. Henry Gustaver (Beau #2. Maria broke up with the ten-year-old after he twisted one of his fingers through one of her curls. Lesson: Never ever touch Maria's hair!)

3. A few random boys – ages 8-14 (It was Maria's weekly/sometimes daily new boyfriend years)

4. Samuel Valdez (He lied to Maria on how much money he had. Maria sent back all his letters professing his love after she discovered the truth.)

5. Felix Diego (A constant intermittent thing that Uncle Ricardo hates.) (Update: They MARRIED!)

6. Jesse De Silva (I don't think she really likes Jesse. I think she just wants Uncle Ricardo's inheritance.) (Update: No chance of them marrying now…)

The Possible Beaus of the Area (Not Taken By Maria)

This is going to be a short list:

1.    Primo Jos (He's my only male cousin. I asked Maria why she hadn't tried to make him her latest swain and she said he was too immature even at the age of twenty-two. But if she leaves Diego, José is pretty rich, which automatically makes him her type if she has no beau and can't find someone handsome AND rich.)

2. Johnny Fisher (He's almost forty and balding… He does look good in a top hat so you never know…)

3. I really can't think of anyone else…unless you count Uncle Eduardo. (He's younger than Mr. Fisher and has a full head of dark hair. It could happen…)

Aunt Cristina's (Not) Helpful Courting Tips for Girls:

1. Always wear an extra petticoat when courting

2. Less is more when putting on make-up

3. Your beau must be courteous at all times – otherwise he is not worth your time

4. Always buy a corset one size smaller than your size so you don't have that extra room the corsets give

5. Remember to check the mirror often

6. Lace is a good thing but don't get tawdry

7. And, finally, remember a corset is never too tight!

Reasons I Need My Own Room Instead of the Girl Room:

1. I wouldn't always get Carmen's feet in my face while she tosses and turns in her sleep.

2. No more listening to Dolly snore.

3. No longer would I have to listen to Nita protest about ever dating anyone after Owen died of some disease after he moved to Mexico.

4. I wouldn't have to listen to Estefana talk about how handsome she thinks Pedro Morales is.

Abuela's Advice on Men:

According to Abuela, "All men need is a few basic things." They are:

1. A good wife to keep him somewhat neat

2. A mother to determine how well his courting pick is

3. A steady love life

4. Food, and…

5. WOMEN… Otherwise, cranky fools would run the world with no one to guide them.

Aunt Cristina's (Not) Helpful Courting Tips for Boys:

1. Always wear a tie and a good suit when courting

2. Expensive gifts are good for a healthy relationship

3. Your lady shall be polite and compliant at all times as long as you are – otherwise she is not worth your time

4. Always buy gifts such as perfume, new shawls, jewelry, or hats for your lady, but never buy anything for yourself at the same time. It makes the gift seem unimportant

5. Remember to check the mirror often

6. Never wear tawdry colors. No good suit should ever be in a bright color

7. And, finally, remember to compliment your lady OFTEN!

Things I Need to Buy While I'm in Town:

1. A new shawl (Juanita's new cat Biviana used my old one as a scratching post as it was hanging from a chair in the Girl Room.)

2. Another corset (Maria "borrowed" my old nice one, and, according to her, Diego tore it while "helping" her out of it. Helping? I'm so sure. Note my sarcasm.)

3. A blue diary for Dolly (She's filled up her tenth or eleventh one.)

4. A birthday present for Nita (Perhaps a quill, bottles of black ink, and paper?)

5. A new vase of flowers (in case I'm not back in town again in time for Jesse's ten-year death anniversary. Ten years… It's depressing.)

Note to Self:

*** Remember to ask Carmen if she's seen Jesse's ghost recently! ***

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A/N: Remember to review! Next chapter will be under the POV of Estefana! 'Til then: Bye!