"After six months of filming and another half-year of PR stuff, we finally wrapped up and get to head home."*Shows Natalia crying on the couch*
"I'm sorry you have to see me like this, but I'm going to miss these weirdos."
*Knock Knock*
"Come in," I called out.
"Heyyy Nat. We have one last interview, then we're free," Can said, bouncing excitedly.
"Okay, thanks, Can. Come take a selfie with me."
We took some goofy shots with crossed eyes staring at each other, then one of him kissing my cheek. After setting up the timer for a piggyback ride, he jumped on my back.
"You're so heavy," I teased.
"It's the ass," he joked.
"Of course, you would say that," I replied with an eye roll, laughing it off.
"I'm gonna miss you, my little flame," he said as he sat down, looking at me. "Promise we'll still keep in touch."
"I promise, Can," I said, hugging him tightly.
"Ughhh, the only time you get sappy, and someone chooses to interrupt," he exclaimed as my phone started ringing.
"Oh gosh, this number won't stop calling, and I don't know who it is. I usually don't answer people I don't know, but maybe it's important" I said, annoyed, before answering. "Hello, Natalia speaking." I put it on speaker, shushing Can.
"Hey baby," Stephan fucking Westalf.
"Didn't I put you in your place last time, Stephan?" I replied, bored.
"I was thinking maybe we can grab coffee sometime..."
"Why?" I asked.
"I want you back."
"Yeah, no." I was about to hang up.
"Wait, babe, you're the best thing that ever happened to m-"
"Nat, you ready?" Can interrupted in a deep voice, trying not to laugh.
"Yeah, give me a sec," I said, playing along.
"Who was that?" Stephan asked.
"None of your business. Since this has nothing to do with me getting paid, I'll have to decline and block this number. Do not contact me again. Goodbye," I said, hanging up as Can burst out laughing. "You're so annoying," I said, laughing with him, almost wheezing.
"You didn't like the voice?" he asked in the same tone, still laughing.
"Please never do that again," I said, still chuckling as I walked out of the room.
"Nat, don't leave me," he called out, running after me.
"That's my work bestie."
After wrapping up the best interview we've done, the cast decided to have one last dinner on a boat. I haven't even told my family I was coming home yet. Last time I talked to them was maybe a couple of hours ago. Haley asked how the boys were in Italy. Of course, I answered truthfully... hot!
"Let's get this party started, bitches," Can said, flipping off the boat. "Come on, Nat."
I jumped in, but I'm not gonna do no flip.
Can came and put his arms around me.
"I swear you're in love with me," I said.
"Who wouldn't be?" he shot back.
I flipped my hair and said, "True."
We swam for a good minute until we rejoined everyone back on the boat for the food.
"I'm going to miss you all," I said during our final goodbye hug.
All in all, it was a great night, and I'm sad I have to leave.
🎵 "I took over 3 years off and cut you bitches some slack. Tell a friend to tell a friend" 🎵
"She's backkk."
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"The plan is to surprise my family at Manny's birthday."
*Natalia looks down*
"I missed my connecting flight and ended up having to take a later flight... Then my luggage was lost... Thankfully, they said they found it in Germany, and it should be shipped to my house within a week."
*Nat is basically shaking*
"I only have the clothes on my back and a purse. I look like trash, but I will make it to Manny's party. I don't care."
"So we will get there at 4?" I asked the receptionist once again. At this point, they are probably tired of me."Yes ma'am, landing at 4."
"Okay, I can work with that."
Literally, it was 1 when they started boarding.
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"I was almost too depressed to come today. I realized I let my childhood slip away. Look at Luke there... Making one big straw out of three. Never change, Luke. I really thought it was too late for me. But watching all of you acting like children, it hit me... I've got plenty of time left to be a kid. Anyway, Happy Birthday to me," Manny finished his speech.
"Happy Birthday, Manny," everyone said.
"Happy Birthday, Manny," I joined in with my gift, and everyone rushed towards me.
"Nat!" Everyone came rushing towards me.
"I knew you all loved me."
"When did you get back?" Dad asked.
"And why are you wearing sweatpants?" Claire asked, then stuck her hand on my forehead. "Are you sick?"
"What? No! Get your kid germed hands away from me!" I swatted her hands away.
"NAT!" I felt my little brother hug me tightly.
"I missed you, little brother."
"Thank you for always acknowledging that I am a child." This was the first time he smiled at that nickname, and I just looked at him, confused but accepted it anyway.
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