Forever Yours

Twenty-Two

"Okay, I think we've got almost everything ready for Juan's birthday." I smile as I take a seat at the breakfast table the next morning. Juan went out for an early morning run, so I thought now was the perfect time to bring up the party Manuela, Marlli, and I have been planning for a few months now. My birthday passed in December and Juan and I just went to go eat dinner, and I was perfectly fine with that. He insisted on a big party, and I insisted on just a private dinner between the two of us. I won. He made sure it was a super romantic and personal dinner though, which I love him for. He went as extra as he possibly could for a dinner of two. Twenty-four has been extremely kind to me thus far. But now it was time for Juan's birthday, and I definitely love the idea of going all out for his birthday. He deserves it after how hard he's been working lately.

"We think so too." Manuela nods, looking over at her mother who also nods. "Everything's set."

I smile excitedly. "I cant wait for this party. Juan hasn't hung out with all of his friends in such a long time." all of Juan's closest friends and family are flying into Miami where we've planned the party to be. Juan doesn't know the details of his party, he just knows there's going to be one. I'll get him on the jet, and he'll have no idea what's waiting for him in Miami. I'm so excited.

"I'm sure he's going to love it." Manuela smiles happily.

I nod. "I hope so."

"What are you guys talking about?" Juan asks, walking into the kitchen.

He walks over to where I'm seated at the table, giving me a quick kiss as he sits next to me. "Nothing." I smile.

"Mmhm." he narrows his eyes at me, shaking his head.

I rest my hand on his leg, leaning my head on his shoulder. "How was your run?" I ask, trying to change the conversation.

"Great way to start off the year." he nods, smiling. "You should've come with."

I shake my head. "I would've, but I didn't feel too great this morning." I shrug.

"You okay now?" he asks, frowning.

I nod, smiling. "Yeah. It was the weirdest thing ever, but I'm feeling fine now." I give him a quick kiss, resting my head back on his shoulder.

"When do you guys go back to LA?" asks Manuela, popping us out of our little bubble.

"Tonight." Juan answers.

I perk up. "And then the next time we see you guys is for Juan's birthday." I say excitedly, nudging Juan.

"I still want to know where we're going." he smiles, rolling his eyes.

I shake my head. "Not happening."

"Fine." he sighs.

***

"It feels so good to  be back home." I smile, taking a seat next to Juan on our couch.

He nods, wrapping an arm around my body, pulling me in closer. "It does."

"Let's go sit outside." I nudge him, standing up, and waiting for him to grab a hold of my hand.

He does, and we walk to the backyard together, taking a seat on our outdoor furniture. "So how'd you like New Years?"

"It was really fun." I nod, smiling. "We need to have more big family get togethers like that."

"I agree." he nods. "I think we brought in the new year in the best way possible. Together and with all of our family."

I smile, kissing him. "It was pretty awesome, wasn't it?" I laugh as he nods, kissing me again. "What are the updates on your tour?" I ask, changing the subject.

"It's moving along." he nods, sighing. Juan would've loved to have already been touring, but many issues with venues and things of that sort have come up, so it's been put off for a few months now. "We're definitely starting in the next four to six months. We're actually announcing the tour in a couple of days, just no official dates yet." he smiles. 

I smile, resting my head on his shoulder. "I'll miss being with you everyday, but I'm happy for you. I know this is what you love to do" I take his hand that's rested on his lap and give it a gentle squeeze. "I'm excited for you." I mean the words leaving my mouth, it just doesn't sound like it. I'm really gonna miss him. In these past seven months of our marriage, Juan and I have spent the night apart for maybe a week and a half in total. Wherever I go, he goes, and vise versa. People might think we'd eventually get tired of not having our own alone time, but in all honesty, our house is big enough for us to each be off doing our own thing without getting in each other's way. Same goes for the house in Colombia. I've simply gotten used to always being around him, and having to separate is definitely not going to be easy for either of us.

"Hey," he lifts my head gently with his hand, making me meet his gaze. "we'll still see each other as often as possible. As often as possible." he reassures me, nodding with a small smile. "I want you by my side wherever I go whenever you aren't killing it in a shoot or on the runway." he grins. "And I'll do the same. Whenever I'm not on stage, I'll be here if I can be. Promise." he smiles, nudging me playfully.

I nod slowly, smiling sadly. "I know you'll try, but I also know that realistically, we might have to spend weeks apart at a time." I nod again. "You cant just be flying out here every few days because you feel like it. You'll be way too exhausted from the long hours of flying and then by the time you know it, you'll be having to board the jet again." I shake my head, sighing. "I'm not gonna let you do all that just to spend a night and a few hours with me."

His expression is pensive, and he nods, knowing I'm right. His shows are spread out by about a day or two at a time. For example, it's simply not realistic for him to take twelve hour flights over from some country in Europe, just to have to get back on his jet not even a full day later. "Okay, maybe you've got a point." he nods again, slowly.

"But we'll make it work."

"Yeah. Yeah, we will. We'll figure it out when the time comes for it. There's still a few months from now to then." he chews his bottom lip, clearly still deep in thought.

I reach out to cup his face, bringing him in for a long kiss. "We will figure it out." I smile in-between kisses.

He nods, letting out a small smile of relief. "I love you, Bonita."

"Love you too." I smile, pulling him in for another kiss.

A/n
Hey guys! I hope you liked this chapter, and don't forget to let me know your thoughts on it. Next chapter will be posted on Juan's birthday (January 28th) and I'll try to get another out before then, but I make no promises!