𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐲|| 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐎'𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫

𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐚|| 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒

After Gabriella's game, and after they celebrated her victory, they all came back home exhausted. Y/n was carring Gabriella on her shoulders as she was half asleep on her.
Y/n took Gabriella to her bedroom, making her sit down on the bed as she was sleepy, changing her clothes and dressing her up with her pajama.
She mumbled some words, as Y/n prepared her to bed and tucked her in.
She slowly opened her eyes, seeing her nanny <<Mhm...>>.
<<Are you comfortable?>> the nanny asked with a whisper, trying to do not wake her up. Y/n knew too well that if Gabriella was going to wake up, she wasn't going to fall asleep again. The nanny slowly stroked her hair in a loving way, trying to cuddle her and to make her feel safe and warm.
Meanwhile Miguel got in the room, to check both of them, if Y/n needed help with something. When she saw him, she nodded to make him understand that everything was alright.
Gabriella opened her eyes slightly, as if she was sleepy still <<Yes... thank you mama...>>. Y/n's heart jumped up a bit of joy at her word: mama.
It was from a long time since she called her like that. When Gabriella was little and she started saying the most simply words, she called Y/n mama. When Gabriella started understanding the meaning of the words, she started calling her by her real name. Even if so, Y/n felt like a real mother for all the time she had lived and took care of Gabriella. She was always there for her, a constant presence in her life.
The child realized her words <<Ah sorry... you are not my mama...>> she whispered still in a sleepy way. She turned and layed with her back down, looking at her nanny <<Why don't I have a mother?>> she asked, suddently she looked like more awake than before.
Y/n lovingly stroked her hair, as Miguel came next to her. The question surprised both of them but they tried to hide it. Miguel explained Y/n already when Gabriella was born why her mother left. But that wasn't going to be the thing she was going to respond at her question.
<<Not all children have the same parents. Some have a mother and a father, others have two mothers, or two fathers, or they just have just one parent.>> she explained, trying to show that she wasn't the only one.
Gabriella nodded <<Yeah but papa said I had a mama... I want a mama too.>> she said, rubbing her eyes. She was sleepy again, but she tried to keep up. Gabriella's eyes welled up with tears as she listened to their loving words <<I just... I wish you were my mama, Y/n. I wish things were different.>> she said.
Till now, both of Miguel and Y/n never considerated the fact that Gabriella felt alone, without a mother. They thought that she was happy, she always had everything she wanted, a loving father and a female presence who gave all herself to her.
Y/n gently placed a hand on Gabriella's hand, offering comfort and speaking with love <<Gabriella, I may not be your biological mother, but I've loved you like my own since the day I started working here.>> she said deeply, as Miguel's hand stayed on her shoulder to give her support <<You're a part of my heart, and I'll always be here for you, no matter what, sweetheart.>>.
Miguel joined the conversation too. His voice softened, filled with emotion <<You know, mija, being a mother isn't just about biology. It's about the love, care, and support someone gives you.>> he explained. Now Gabriella was looking at her father <<Y/n has been your mother in so many ways, always there for you, guiding you for the best. You may not have the same blood, but the bond that you share is unbreakable.>>.
That words made Gabriella heart warm up. She kept crying, her emotions where too much to handle.
Miguel leaned in closer to the bed, his voice like a soothing melody, strokinh her cheek <<And I, mi vida, have loved you from the moment you came into this world. You are the light of my life, the reason for my smiles. You are my everything.>>.
Y/n gently wiped away a tear from Gabriella's cheek <<You're my beautiful daughter, Gabriella. And I love you more than words can express.>>

Gabriella, at their words calmed down a little, her eyes were still red for the tears.
Gabriella's sadness was giving way to a spark of hope <<But... parents usually love each other...>> she observed, then asked <<Both of you... you love each other?>>.
Miguel and Y/n exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with a mix of surprise and affection. Y/n nodded, a warm smile spreading across her face <<Yes, sweetheart. Your father and I are more than friends. We love each other very much.>> she finally confessed. Finally, the secret they had been keeping away from people, it was out.
The realization slowly dawned on Gabriella, lifting the lingering sadness from her heart. A tiny smile tugged at her lips <<So, you're not just friends... you're in love?>>
Miguel replied softly <<Yes, mija. We're in love, and we couldn't be happier.>>

Gabriella's eyes sparkled with newfound joy. Her heart started beating fast. A smile slowly formed on Gabriella's face, her heart finding solace in their love <<That's beautiful, Papa. And Y/n, even though you're not my biological mother, I want you to be my mommy.>> she stated. That made Y/n's heart melt even more. To make it clear, the child asked <<Will you, Y/n? Will you be my mama?>>.
Y/n's heart swelled with love, tears of joy brimming in her eyes. <<Oh, sweetheart, nothing would make me happier. I would be honored to be your mommy, through thick and thin, forever.>>. Suddently the child, that was just laying down, jumped and hugged the woman tightly. And she couldn't help but hug back, stroking her back. Gabriella was crying, again, but this time for happines, for love <<Gracias!... Muchas gracias!>>
As Miguel leaned in to kiss Gabriella's head, he whispered <<You always had a mom, mi amor. Y/n has been your mother since the day she started taking care of you. And she always will be.>>
Gabriella closed her eyes, surrounded by a sense of love and belonging like never before. She layed down, drifted off to sleep, comforted by the knowledge that in Miguel and Y/n's arms, she had found a love stronger than anything she had ever imagined. Meanwhile Miguel and Y/n hugged each other tightly, finally feeling a real family.
Even thought they always have been a real family.