Santiago put his credit card on the bill while I looked for money on my purse.
He closed the little bill book and smiled at me.
I frowned.
"No, Santi, let me pay" I said, taking out a $50 dollar bill and taking out some fives.
"Please, I said 'My invitation'. And that includes paying the bill."
"But Isabella didn't order something cheap! I'm not gonna make you spend I-don't-know-how-much because my daughter feels like it!"
"Em, it's fine. I don't mind, you're the one that does."
"I know, but..."
"Already did it" he said when the waitress left with the bill, smiling.
"Fine, but I owe you" I told Santi.
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Once I was back home, I got a text from Micaela:
Micaela: I'm here! Sorry I didn't text earlier, it's been one crazy day. Love you and my little princess ❤️
It's okay :) how's your mom?
After sending that text, I checked and saw I also had one from Paula, my cousin.
Paula: Emma!! Your mom talked to me about the wedding. Had I known sooner, I would have sent you the tickets soo long ago! But it's okay, I told Hector to take care of that. As soon as we have them, I'll send them to you! I'm so excited to have you with me on such an important day! Love youu cuzz 💕
I smiled after reading that text.
Paula was my cousin, but I considered her a good friend. I could tell her anything and she's get me, give me her opinion, and try to help in any way. And we were polar opposites: Paula was daddy's little rich girl, and I definitely wasn't. But despite our differences, we loved each other and got along great.
Pauu, thank you so much!! Your text totally made my day ❤️ I can't wait to see you too! Ily💕 I replied.
"Mommy, who are you talking to?" Bell asked. "I can't get my pjs on! Help me!"
"Hang on a sec, baby" I told her as I patted her back while I read Paula's response:
Paula: How's my baby?
"Look, Isabella, they're asking about you" I told her.
"Really?" she asked and looked at my conversation with Paula even though she couldn't read the words.
"Aunt Paula is asking about you."
"Oh. Tell her I love her so so so much!"
I laughed at Bella's adorable comment and texted back:
She's great. She says she loves you so so so much!
Paula: Aww god, I love her. She's coming next weekend too, right?"
Wait, you're sending two plane tickets?
Paula: Well, yeah, I wanted her to be the flower girl...
