Siempre te voy a querer

Chapter 52

10 MONTHS LATER
(Huge time skip, I'm sorry)

Ten months had passed, and everyone had grown closer to Isa. Chucky now had a girlfriend, and so did Luis. Edson had learned to love Santiago, even after the rocky start when he first introduced him to his sister. Edson was now dating Sofia, Isabella's coworker. They got along well and often went out for a girls' night. Santiago had already introduced Isa to his family, and they all adored her, especially his sister, Agustina.

Today, Kevin had invited the team to his house to have some fun. Edson sent Isabella a message to get her opinion on the hangout. Kevin had gotten really close to Isa these past months. He admired her as the little sister he never had. They were best friends who joked around, played pranks, sang, cried together, and supported each other through everything.

Isabella looked at the message from Edson on her phone. "¿Qué piensas de la reunión en casa de Kevin esta noche?" he had asked. She smiled, feeling a wave of warmth for her brother and their friends.

"Me parece genial. Será divertido ver a todos," she replied.

She glanced at the time and realized she had a bit of preparation to do before heading over to Kevin's place. She texted Santiago, letting him know about the plans.

"Hey, amor. Edson y los chicos van a la casa de Kevin esta noche. ¿Te parece bien si vamos?" she asked.

"Claro, suena perfecto. Nos vemos en un rato," he responded.

Isa busied herself with getting ready, her excitement building. She loved these gatherings where everyone came together, laughing and enjoying each other's company. The bond she had with her friends had only strengthened over the months, and she cherished each moment with them.

As she finished getting ready, she received a call from Kevin. "Isa, ¿estás lista para esta noche?" he asked, his voice filled with enthusiasm.

"¡Sí, ya casi! Solo estoy terminando unos detalles," she replied.

"Perfecto. Va a ser una noche increíble," Kevin said.

Isa could hear the excitement in his voice, and it made her smile. Isabella had become such an important part of his life, Kevin saw her like the sister he never had. Their bond was special, and she appreciated his unwavering support.

Soon, it was time to head over to Kevin's place. Isa met up with Santiago and Edson, and together, they made their way to the gathering. As they arrived, they were greeted by the familiar faces of their friends, all ready to have a great time.

The evening was filled with laughter, games, and heartfelt conversations. Isa felt a deep sense of belonging, surrounded by people who cared about her. She glanced at Kevin, who was in the middle of telling a funny story, and felt a surge of gratitude. This was her family, not by blood but by choice, and she wouldn't have it any other way.

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The evening at Kevin's place started off perfectly. Everyone was there, enjoying the camaraderie and laughter that came so naturally when they were together. Isa felt a sense of warmth and belonging as she sat outside, waiting for Kevin to come back.

Isa was enjoying herself when she noticed Anastasia appearing out of nowhere. She wasn't invited, and her presence immediately unsettled Isa. She felt a knot form in her stomach as she watched Anastasia gravitate towards Santiago. Initially, she brushed it off, thinking it was harmless. But as the night wore on, she couldn't help but notice how Anastasia constantly found ways to be near Santiago, eventually leaving Isa out entirely. Santiago, already tipsy from the drinks, didn't seem to mind. In his drunken state, memories of his past with Anastasia surfaced, clouding his judgment. To him, Anastasia represented a time of intense love, passion, and adventure—a big contrast to his more stable, new, relationship with Isa.