Chapter 11: Happy Once Again
1 month later
With De La Cruz officially gone, the Lopezes could finally live their lives the right way, and with their daughter back with them, they were once again the happy family they were six years ago. And Gabby was happier than she'd been in a long time.
She never thought she'd be one of those girls who had everything. She lived in a mansion, a great bedroom, a closet full of designer clothes, great family, friends, a dog, and even a boyfriend. (Well technically, she and Miguel weren't boyfriend and girlfriend, but they thought of themselves that way).
Her life was so different now. Every morning she woke up, and got cleaned up in the nice bathroom, and she didn't have to wait in line, since the mansion had three of them. Once she was cleaned up, she went back to her room, and put on her school uniform.
The uniform consisted of a white polo shirt, blue skirt, and she wore a pair of designer Maya Lopez, manufactured by Rivera's Shoe business shoes. They were purple with sparkly silver stars on them. And to finish off her outfit, she put on her bracelet.
Then she and Carina went downstairs for breakfast. Her mom, dad, and grandparents were already downstairs and dressed. "Buenos dias, everyone." said Gabby. "Buenos dias Gabriella." said Alberto.
"Where are those siblings of yours they're going to miss breakfast and be late for school." said Maya. "I'm sure they'll be down soon. Carina and I heard them in their rooms and bathrooms." said Gabby.
Carina barked to agree with her owner. Once all the others came down in their clothes, they sat down for breakfast. Carina ate some kibble, but Gabby slipped her a piece of bacon. Once breakfast was over, it was time for school.
"See you later, Carina." said Gabby to her dog. Carina barked goodbye, she missed the days when she went with Gabby everywhere, but in a house she didn't have to hide and she got fed more often, and got walked.
The four Lopez kids got into the car, and Pedro, the Lopezes' chauffeur drove them to school.
"Have nice day, ninos." said Pedro, letting them out when they got to the schools. "Gracias, Pedro." said Antonio. "See you at the end of the day." said Susanna. "Adios." said Carlos. "Thanks for the ride, and here." said Gabby, giving him a piece of gum.
"Gracias, Senorita Gabriella." said Pedro, and he drove back to mansion. When Gabby went into her school, she saw Miguel waiting for her in his school uniform. "Hola Miguel." said Gabby. "Hola, Gabby, ready for school?" asked Miguel.
"Si." said Gabby. The bell then rang alerting the kids it was time for school to start. "You wanna...?" asked Miguel, holding out his hand. "Sure." Gabby answered, taking it. And they walked hand in hand to class.
School went pretty good. At first Gabby was nervous when she first started school in Santa Cecilia, but with Miguel as her guide, she adjusted nicely. At lunch the two sat together, and discussed things like family, their dogs, and the adventure they'd had four months ago.
"You know Gabby they're gonna have a concert in Mariachi Plaza this Saturday, Tio Hector's to be the opening act. I was wondering if you'd like to go too." said Miguel, eating his taco. "Si, I'd love to." said Gabby.
"Great, it's a date. I mean...it doesn't have to be a date, not if you don't want it to be." said Miguel. Gabby giggled, and said, "It's okay Miguel. It's a date." The two smiled and began eating once again.
When school let out, Pedro picked Gabby and her siblings up, and went back to the mansion. Once she was inside, Gabby was greeted by Carina, who ran right up to her. "Hola, girl. Did you miss me?" asked Gabby, as Carina licked her face.
"Hola, children how was school?" asked Esperanza. "Fine." said answered Antonio. "It was okay." said Susanna. "Long." said Carlos. "It was great." said Gabby. After doing her homework, Gabby started her favorite things, spending time with her family.
She played with Carina, had some dancing lessons with her grandma, listened to her grandpa's stories from when he was a young man. Then she played soccer with Antonio and Carlos, she and Susanna put on makeup together, and she helped her mom with her new designs.
And when her dad got home from the hospital, she listened to the bizarre things that happened there. Then at dinner the family had a great conversation, with plenty of words, laughs, and jokes. It made Gabby smiled to have dinner with her family.
Later Gabby got ready to go to bed. Dressed in her pink nightgown, she was brushing her hair, before laying down. "This is great isn't it, Carina?" Gabby asked. Carina barked from Gabby's bed. When she was finished, she left her room momentarily to say goodnight to her family.
Once she did, she returned to her room, turned out the light and got into bed. "Buenos noches, Carina." said Gabby. Carina barked, and lied down. Finally Gabby knew exactly who she was and where she was meant to be.
She was Gabriella Lopez, and she belonged in Santa Cecilia with her family.
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