Chapter 3: Personal Tour Guide (Sorry 4 not updating in a while, been busy)
When Saturday came around, Miguel and Hector had their suitcases packed, and ready. "Rapido, Miguel, we don't want to miss the train." said Hector. "Coming." he said. Miguel said goodbye to Dante, and followed his family.
But Dante followed him. "No, Dante. You can't come with us, dogs aren't allowed on the train." said Miguel. So Dante just lied on the ground, and watched as everyone left. When they arrived at the train station, the rest of the family saw them off.
"Now, Miguel you be sure to do what your Tio Hector tells you." said Luisa. "I will, Mama." said Miguel. "And you be sure, to stay out of trouble, Hector." said Imelda. "No es para preocuparse. This will be a safe, responsible trip." said Hector.
"Adios, Miguel." said Soccoro. "Adios, sis." said Miguel. "Adios, Papa." said Coco. "Adios, mija." said Hector, hugging her. "Train to Mexico City, is about to leave." called the conductor. "That's our call, come on, Miguel." said Hector.
They said goodbye one last time, and got on the train. As they walked to find a car to sit in, they heard barking behind them. They turned to see Dante, was sitting right there. "Dante, how'd you get here, boy?" Miguel asked.
Dante barked and licked his face. "Boy, you can't be here, you have to go home." But then the train started to move, leaving the station. "Too late for that, chamaco." said Hector. "Now what?" "I guess, we have a stowaway. We better get to a car before somebody sees him." said Hector.
So the two hurried to a car, and enjoyed the ride to Mexico City.
Meanwhile in the titular city, Dona Martinez was telling Gabby the news of Hector Rivera coming to stay at the hotel. "Hector Rivera's coming here. His musica's fantastico." said Gabby. "I know, it's a great honor." said Dona Martinez.
"Dona Martinez, the train from Santa Cecelia will be arriving soon." said one of the workers. "Bueno, tell Oliver to go pick up Senior Rivera." said Dona Martinez. "Si, Senora." said the worker and left.
Just then, Gabby had an idea. "You know, Dona Martinez, Senior Rivera will need a tour guide since there's so much to see in Mexico City. And I've been everywhere, so I could help out." she said.
"Hmm, would this happen to be your way of getting close to a celebrity?" asked Dona Martinez. "Maybe." said Gabby. But Dona Martinez just smiled. "All right, you can go." she said. "Gracias." said Gabby, as she and Carina hurried out of the lobby.
Soon they were in the hotel sponsored car on their way to the train station. "Can you believe it, Carina. I'm gonna meet Hector Rivera, his music's the best." said Gabby. Carina just barked. At the train station, the train from Santa Cecilia just stopped.
Hector, Miguel, and Dante got off the train and looked around. "Wow, so we're actually in Mexico City." said Miguel. "A great place to perform and see the sights." said Hector. Dante sniffed the air, and then barked, as if to say he liked it there.
"So what now?" asked Miguel. "There should be someone from the hotel here to pick us up." said Hector, looking around. Then he saw a young girl standing by a man, who was holding a Hector Rivera sign.
"Vamanos chamaco." said Hector, picking up his suitcase. They went over, and Gabby was excited to see the famous musician, but she was also surprised to see the boy by his side.
Gabby had to admit he was pretty cute, but composed herself quickly. "Bienvenido to Mexico City, Senior Rivera. I've been instructed to take you and your plus one to the La Mariposa Plaza." said Oliver, the driver.
"Gracias, and who are you?" asked Hector, looking at Gabby confused. "I'm Gabby, I help out at the hotel." said Gabby. "Well, it's nice to meet you Gabby." said Hector, shaking her hand. After introducing Miguel and Dante, they went to the car, and they all drove back to the hotel.
Hector sat in the front with Oliver, and Miguel sat in the back with Gabby. Dante sniffed at Gabby's bag, and Carina popped out. "Hey, that's a cute little dog." Said Miguel. "Gracias. Her name's Carina." Said Gabby.
Miguel petted Carina, and Gabby spoke again. "So is this your first time in Mexico City?" she asked. "Yeah, I'm really excited to see the place." said Miguel. "Well there's lots to see and do in the city." said Gabby.
"Have you lived here long?" Miguel asked. "Pretty much." The two talked about the city, what Santa Cecilia was like and music. Then they arrived at the hotel, which amazed Miguel. "It's muy bonita." he said.
Inside Hector checked them in, and Gabby and a bellhop escorted them to their suite. "Here's your room." said the bellhop. "Gracias, Senior." said Hector, giving the bellhop a couple of dollars as a tip.
"Thanks, Gabby." said Miguel, and he even gave her a tip of gum.
The next day, Hector had to go to rehearsals for the show, but he didn't know what to do about Miguel. He didn't want to bring him to rehearsals, but he didn't feel comfortable leaving him by himself.
While he was out in the hall trying to think of something, he saw Gabby and Carina coming down the hall. "Buenos dias, Senior Rivera." she said. "Hola, Gabby. Say aren't you a little young to be working here?" he asked.
"Oh, I don't work here. I just like coming here, and Dona Martinez lets me help out." Gabby explained. "Oh, I see. Do you know if the hotel can have someone check in on Miguel?" asked Hector. "No, but I could keep Miguel company." Gabby suggested.
"Really?" "Si, I know all the fun things to do in the hotel, and all the fun things to do in the city." said Gabby. "Well then you sound like the perfect tour guide." said Hector. The two went inside, and Hector gave Miguel the news.
"Miguel, Gabby here will be your tour guide for the day." he said. Miguel looked up from the book he was reading, and said, "Bueno." "Now I have to get going. You guys have fun, stay out of trouble, and be back at the hotel by a descent time." said Hector, and he left.
For a moment the two were quiet, but the silence broke when Dante and Carina started their own conversation. "So what do you do for fun around here?" he asked. "Miguel, you're in for a tratar." said Gabby.
Gabby and Carina showed Miguel and Dante all the fun things to do in the hotel. They went to the game room and plated video games, took a dip in the pool, and tried out work out equipment in the gym.
By the time they finished Hector came back from his rehearsals. "Hola, ninos. Did you have fun?" He asked. "Si Gabby sure knows her way around." Said Miguel. "Gracias." Said Gabby.
She said goodbye to the two and said she'd see them tomorrow, and she and Carina caught the bus back to the orphanage.
The next day when Hector went to rehearsal, instead of staying in the hotel, Gabby showed Miguel around Mexico City. They went to a park, the Frida Khalo museum, and to a castle. Then they got some churros.
"So Gabby where do you live?" Miguel asked. "Oh, well, I live on the outskirts of the city." Gabby answered slowly. "Do you have a big family or a little one?" "It's pretty big. And it's really crowded."
"Sounds a lot like my family. Sometimes I can't even breathe." Said Miguel. Gabby thought about what Miguel was saying. She thought he was lucky have a big family, to be surrounded by love and care and always having someone to look out for you.
"Hola, Gabby?" Asked Miguel. "Sorry, I zoned out. What is it?" "I asked if you'd like to come to the concert?" "The concert? You mean actually see your uncle perform live?" Asked Gabby. "Si, since you've been such a good guide and nice friend, I thought you'd like to go. So what do you say?" asked Miguel.
"Yeah." said Gabby excitedly. Back at the hotel, Miguel told Hector about inviting Gabby, which he thought was a good idea, so he gave her a special front row seat ticket.
When the night of the concert came, Gabby dressed in her best clothes. Which was basically a simple yet nice blue dress. With her bracelet on her wrist and Carina in her bag she left the orphanage, got on the bus and rode to the theater.
Once she got there, she to the theater, she gave the clerk her ticket, went inside, and she was escorted by an usher to a special box seat, where Miguel sat. "Hola, Miguel." she whispered. "Hola, Gabby." he whispered back.
Dante was down on the floor, Miguel had snuck him in as well. "This is exciting, this is my first concert." said Gabby. "Then you're gonna love this." said Miguel. The lights dimmed, and Hector stepped out wearing his red mariachi and had his white guitar.
"Buenas tardes, everyone. And thank you all for coming out." he said. The room clapped, and Hector started to play and sing. Gabby really enjoyed the concert, actually seeing Hector Rivera play live, and sitting next to his nephew, who was kinda cute.
That's chapter 3, plz review