La Tienda (Joel Pimentel)

Epilogue

The sound of soft giggling wakes me up from my sleep. I slowly open my eyes while groaning the entire time. 

"Go on" I hear Joel whisper. I look towards the door and see him standing there with our daughter and son. 

"Hola mis amores" I say, smiling. "Hola mama" Andrea says. Nick trails behind her holding a cup of orange juice in his hand. 

"We brought you breakfast" Joel says. I look at him and smile, "para que?" He laughs, "no reason we just love you." 

I grab the plate of food from Andrea and the cup from Nick. "Gracias that was very kind of you" I reply. 

"Do you like it?" Andrea asks. "Of course nena.. this made my day" I reply. She smiles and throws her arms around me. "Watch the cup Andrea" Joel says, chuckling. 

"Sorry mami" she says. "No te preocupes. How about you go get dressed so we can visit Selena and Jack?" I ask. 

She nods her head rapidly, "I can't wait to see Selena!" She runs out the door cheering. Nick stands there with a pout on his face. 

"What's wrong mijo?" I ask. "Can I go too?" he asks. "Claro que si! Go get dressed silly" I reply. He smiles wide and runs out the room following his sister. 

Joel closes the door behind them and walks over to me. "Mi amor" he says. "Yes?" I reply. 

He takes the plate and cup from me and places it on the bedside table. He brushes my hair out of my face, "eres hermosa." 

"Ay Joel" I reply, looking away. "I love that I get to spend the rest of my life with you.. sixteen year old Joel would be proud" he says. 

"Sixteen year old Joel wouldn't believe how much you've changed" I reply. He smiles, "I'm proud of that." 

"As you should be, pero muevete amor. Andrea and Nick will be ready to go any second" I reply. "Not until I get a kiss" he replies. 

I close my eyes, lean in, and connect our lips. He grabs my waist and pulls me closer to him. "Joel!" I yelp, laughing. He laughs too, "you're too beautiful." 

"Says you" I say. He smiles at our inside joke, "mi loca esposa." He begins kissing my ear and down my neck. 

"No me oíste? I have to get ready" I whine. "Stay and let's make kid number three" he says. I throw my head back in laughter. 

"Nope not happening. We already have a six year old and a five year old to care for" I reply. "So? We can handle another one" he says. 

I look at his warm brown eyes full of hope and instantly melt. "You really want another kid?" I ask. He nods, "I do." 

"... I'll tell you what Joel Pimentel. One more kid okay? No more popping out of me for a while" I reply. He laughs, but can't hide the huge smile on his face. 

"I love you" he says. "I love you too loco" I reply. "Sooooo when are we getting started?" he asks. 

I smack his chest, "not now! I told you I have to get ready." "Okay okay" he says, throwing up his hands in surrender. 

There's two small knocks on the door. 

"Mama estoy lista" Andrea yells from the other side of the door. "Okay nena, give me 15 minutes and we'll leave" I yell back. 

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"Selena!" Andrea yells, running towards the backyard. Nick follows her most likely searching for Jack. 

"They're such sweethearts" Laura says. I look at her and smile, "they're actually a little crazy." 

"Well they have you and Joel as parents so it makes sense" she replies. My jaw drops, "wow." "You know it's true" she replies. 

"Y donde esta el otro loco?" I ask. "He should be back from the store right about...now" she says hearing the garage door open. 

"Did you hear Erick proposed to Jessica?" Laura asks. "Yes! I'm so happy for them" I reply. "Me too.. look at us all grown up" she replies. 

"I know! Zabiel and Britt are expecting a baby, Richard and Catalina just made 3 years together, and well you know the rest" I say, laughing at the end. She smiles, "crazy how time flies." 

"Anitta!!" Christopher yells when he sees me. "Hola Christopher" I reply, waving. He sets the bags down, quickly kisses Laura, and hugs me. 

"How are you doing?" he asks. "I'm good, you?" I ask. "The happiest man alive" he replies. 

"Debatable" Joel says, entering from the backyard. All four kids running in behind him. "Well one of the happiest men alive" Christopher says. 

"Mama will you play soccer with us?" Nick asks. "I don't know" I reply. "Please" all the kids start chanting. "Fine, I'll play if your parents play too" I say looking at Selena and Jack. 

"PLEASE!" Selena and Jack yell. "Pendeja" Laura mutters under her breath. "Ooo mom said a bad word!" Jack says. 

"One dollar in the jar baby" Christopher says, smirking. She grabs her purse from the counter and pulls out a dollar. She puts it into their curse jar. 

"Now you have to play" Selena says. "Okay fine" Laura says, giving in. We all cheer. 

"Kids versus parents?" Joel asks. "You're on!" Andrea says, grabbing the ball from him and running out to the yard. 

"Are we going to let them win?" I ask. Joel laughs, "what kind of lesson would that be?" 

"In other words.. no" Christopher says, laughing as he runs outside. Laura shakes her head while following him outside. 

"Baby" Joel whispers in my ear. "Hmm?" I hum, closing my eyes. "Can't wait until later" he says. Joel runs outside leaving me in shock. 

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"CNCO CNCO CNCO" the crowd cheers. 

The boys are finally doing a reunion tour. "I'm so excited!" Andrea exclaims. "I can't wait to see dad on stage" Nick says. 

The door to the dressing room opens and out walks CNCO. Andrea and Nick begin screaming. "If it isn't our biggest fans" Zabdiel says, giving each of them a high five. 

"Are you going to sing Reggaeton Lento?" Andrea asks. "Just for you" Zabdiel says, smiling. I smile at my two happy children. 

Zabdiel stands up and hugs me, "you're going to do great. Don't be nervous" I say. "You know me so well" he replies, nervously laughing. "Take a deep breath Zabdi.. all these people are here because they love you" I say. 

He smiles, "gracias Anitta." 

"IN A CIRCLE" someone yells. The boys all get in a circle and place their hands on top of each other. "C N C O" they say and lift their hands cheering. 

"You got this guys" I say. 

Richard nods, "we're going to put on the best reunion tour ever." "Ya tu sabes" Erick adds. 

"You're on in 3.. 2... 1!" 

They run past us and onto stage. Joel runs past the kids first, giving them high fives. He stops by me and kisses my cheek.

"Wait" I say, grabbing his arm before he walks away. "Are you okay?" he asks. "Yeah yeah I just wanted to tell you that you got your wish" I reply. 

His eyes light up and he looks down at my stomach. I nod, "sí mi amor." He picks me up and spins me around. 

"I love you" he says when he puts me down. "I love you too.. now go be great" I say. 

A/n: There you have it!!