Don't give up [Fernando Torres FanFiction] | Editing |

Chapter 11 - Happiness

I wake up really early, or should I say, I'm awaken really early by Nando.

-Sammie! Wake up,  wake up!

-Nando, it's seven o'clock!

-I know, mí amor, but we have to arrive early to make the most of the day. - He's already dressed up, with shorts and a basketball jersey - Pick confortable clothes, okay, darling?

-Okay. - I have a quick shower and then I get ready to go. I wear a pair of denim shorts and a Hollister green tank, with a pair of grey TOMS. When I arrive at the kitchen, breakfast was already made - You're amazing, Nando. - I say as I eat a toast and drink a cup of mango juice.

We get in the car and, as Nando drives, we sing to the songs on his iPhone. When we finally enters the parking lot, I can't believe: we're at the Warner Park!

-OMG! This is awesome! - I can't hold myself, I love amusement parks.

-I'm glad you liked the surprise - He says with a big smile - I remembered you told me how fond you were of amusement parks, so I thought I could do you a surprise - We both get off the car and start heading to the door.

-You're the best boyfriend ever - I say, as I peck his lips. We immediately get in the park, as Nando had already bought the tickets.

-So, mí amor, where do you want to go? - He says, as we analyse the park map - Please, don't start with a rollercoaster, let's "warm up" first.

-Why won't we go to the haunted house first? - I suggest, and we start walking towards there.

In the haunted house, Nando starts giggling and joking, saying there's nothing scary about it. Then there's this sort of dinning room, where they tell us to sit down, and then some safety bars prevent us for getting

-Really? - Says Nando - I mean, what are they trying to do now? They won't scare us. 

The room starts softly to bounce back and forth, more and more, until doing a rotation of almous 90º. I don't find this scary at all - yet very amusing - but some kids there are seriously freaking out. All Nando and I do is laughing.

After the haunted house, we spend the whole day going from attraction to attraction. The park is really big and truly amazing, and we are having such a great time.

-Thank you so much for bringing me here, Nando - I say as we're going to the Superman rollercoaster (again) after lunch.

-You're welcome, hermosa. I'm glad you're liking.

-Are you kidding? This is heaven to me! - He kisses me and we keep walking. I swear we look like kids, running from side to side.

At the end of the day, when we come back home, we're both very exausted, but really happy.

-I loved this day - Nando says, when we're both lying in the couch watching a movie. - Thank you, mí amor.

-I loved it too, sweetie. Thank you for what?

-For everything. For being a great girlfriend. For being really nice to my family. For getting along so well with my kids.

-You don't have to thank me, Nando. - I say, after kissing him - I love you, and I love your family, and I love Nora and Leo, and you're the one I have to thank. Because you were the one that gave me the courage to be independent, to dare.

-Te amo, Sammie.

-Te amo - I answer, as we cuddle closer. 

-Tomorrow, I was thinking we could hang here. Maybe use the pool...

-Sounds great. I really need to sunbathe - I'm really pale, and I never get really tanned, but I try to get as tanned as I can. - I look like a zombie, I'm so pale.

-Then you must be the most beautiful zombie ever - He says with a giggle. - Look - He has now a more serious look - Can I talk with you. About a thing.

-Sure, Nando. - I don't know why, but I always get really nervous when people say "I want to talk with you". It makes me think of all the stupid things I've ever done. For instance, that moment on first grade where I broke Ashley Valens's doll. I always think about that.

-Olalla talked to me. She's moving to Germany, she got a great job there. And she thinks that moving to Germany wouldn't be good for the kids. They're already living between Santiago, Madrid and London, and now going to Germany, with the language and stuff, would be a big step. So... we're thinking about changing the custody of the kids. Maybe they could come to live with me, and go to Olalla's one weekend every two weeks. I'm really happy with the idea of having Nora an Leo around all the time, I'm thrilled. But I wanted to speak with you with time, so this wouldn't be a surprise to you. 

-That's great! I imagine how happy you must be! And you don't have to worry about me. I absolutely love Nora and Leo. They are the most cute kids on Earth. 

-You're the best, mí amor. Thank you for accepting this.

-Of course I would accept this, Nando, don't be silly! Your kids are your number one priority.

-I love them so much. The day they were born.... I don't think I'll ever forget what I felt when I held Nora and Leo for the first time. If I could I'd have a house full of kids.

-You know you're only 29, right? - I say, playing with his hair. - You have lots of time to have the kids you want.

-But only if I find a great mom for them... like you - He kisses my forehead. This is the first time we actually talk about kids, because I'm still really young, and also because our talks never led to that. - I mean... would you like to have kids? Someday?

-Of course I would. I mean, I never thought much about it, because of my age, but I've always wanted to be a mom. - In that moment my phone rings: it's my mother - Excuse me - I say to Nando , as I sit on the couch.- Mom?

-Hello, Samantha.

-Is everything okay? Why did you called?

-I'm your mother, Samantha. I know you have a boyfriend, but you still have a family.

-Please, mom! What do you want?

-I just wanted to check out on you. Is that man treating you right? Or did he just forgot about your existence? - "That man" was my mom and Danielle's nickname for Nando.

-Mom! Why are you doing this to me? Of course he is treating him well! - I get up and go to the garden, where I sit on a chair. - If you only give him a chance, like dad!

-I know you're father is a good friend with that man, but I'm just worried about you.

-You don't have to worry. Nando is a loving boyfriend, I'm happy and well.

-Okay. Bye, Samantha.

-Bye mom.

I can feel the tears streaming down my face, and  bury my face on my knees. Soon I hear steps, and a hand stoking my back.

-Is everything okay, mí amor?

-It's my mom. - I don't have to say another word. Nando knows that my mom isn't fond of him at all - Why is she trying to ruin my perfect holidays?

-I think she's just worried about you. I think I'd be pretty worried too if my Norita started dating a divorced dude, who's ten years older than her. - Nando is able to make me laugh.

-But the thing is, I see the amazing and loving guy who's behind the divorced dude who's ten years older that me.

-But you're a special girl, Sammie. Most people can't, or don't want, to search deeper like you. - I get up and let him sit down, so I can sit on his lap.

-It's so easy to the amazing man you are, Nando - I kiss his lips and smile. Being with Nando makes me the happiest person alive. Ten years? Ten years are nothing, when you love someone like I love him.