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—Let's go back to our place so we can hangout a little bit more -I propose to her family as we're leaving the restaurant-

—Are you sure? Because if you're too tired we can go back to our hotel -Sara says-

—Well, I'm not, I'm actually glad I'm meeting my girlfriend's family

—Yes! -Gabbie squeals- Come with us, I can't get enough of seeing you guys. Y si no entiendes mamá, es que vamos a casa de Chris todos -her mom nodded and smiled-

The way home was filled with them speaking in Spanish, I would just glance at my girlfriend and admire how happy she was, it made her look 2x beautiful. When we arrived, the nervousness went down my system, I've never hosted/organized a surprised party so I hope this'll work.

—I live right there -I point to my house when we were getting close-

—Looks gorgeous -Gabbie's dad compliment it, I smile and look at him through the rearview-

—Thank you, sir

—Stop calling me sir, you're making me feel older than I already am -he says giggling making me chuckle-

—Okay, Diego -I say amusingly-

Gabriela would look at me from time to time and smile, she really seemed to be happier.

—I was also thinking, what if you guys stay at the house? It's big enough for all of us -I propose, the thing is that seeing my girl so happy made me happy, and they brought happiness into her life, that's why I wanted them to stick together. Gabriela gasped and looked at me with widened eyes-

—Really, babe? -she asks bemused and I chuckle-

—Of course, why not? My house is yours for as long as you need it -I politely say to them-

—We could do that until we get to settle down on our own, it's not like we're gonna stay there longer than we should -Diego says- but we appreciate it -he smiles at me and I nod. Sara and Gabriela were so smiley-

Sigo sin entender nada -Luciana, Gabriela's mom, says and I was completely clueless. They all laughed while I was parking the SUV-

—She said she doesn't understand anything yet -Sara lets me know- my mom needs to learn english asap

—At least I know how to say something in Spanish -I say, she raises her eyebrow at me while Gabbie laughs-

—Really? What is it?

Hola, me llamo Chris Evans -I hardly pronounce it, making then laugh, I joined their laughter- and I also know how to count from 1 to 10

—Bet you do -Sara giggles-

We made our way to the house and it was all silently and dark, Gabriela wanted to go change right away but I convinced her to stay with us, we walked to the living room and everybody jumped on us screaming "happy birthday!". The lights went on revealing our guests, Gabriela's mouth was open in shock while her widened eyes glared at everybody, she looks at me and pulls me into a hug

—I surely wasn't expecting any of this, Chris -She says, I smile at those words, I truly loved seeing her happy-

—I know you weren't

Scarlett walked to us and pulled Gabbie into a hug

—Happy 30th birthday, woman!! -she happily sung and Gabriela looked at me conspicuously-

—Thank you!! I'm turning 29, Chris wants to make me feel old as he is -she jokes and Scarlett laughs-

—You evilness, you told me she was turning 30 -Scar hit my arm and I shrugged-

—What can I say? A joke's a joke

I glanced at Gabriela's family and realized they were starstruck, I laughed on my inside and motioned them to come

—Scar, this is Gabriela's family. This is her dad, Diego, that's her mom, Luciana, and last but not least, she's Sara, her little sister

—It's nice meeting you all -Scarlett politely says, Sara squeals making her giggle-

—Sorry, I should behave but I'm just a fan! -she confesses-

—I kind of told her that already -Gabriela jokes-

I ignore their conversation and look around not finding who I really wanted her to see. I knew Scarlett would be there because she helped me to organize this, but my siblings were supposed to be here too, as soon as I take my phone out to write Shanna, I hear Scott's voice

—Oh fuck, oh fuck! -I turn my head up only to find him running down the stairs, my sisters were behind him- we missed it! Damn it

Gabriela's eyes flutter open, there was a smile on her face. I knew she's missed my siblings since they had a good relationship so I thought the best was to bring them here to celebrate her birthday. Scott hugged her immediately while bouncing

—I've missed you! Happy birthday, baby!

—I've missed you too. Aww, I've missed you all -my girlfriend says as Carly and Shanna join the hug-

I walk to them giggling

—You guys never greet me like that -I joke-

—That's because we've been dealing with you our whole life -Carly sassily responds making us chuckle-

—You gathered the whole family -Scar tells me lowly and I nod-

—Wanted it to be special

—If she didn't loved you before I'm sure she will now -she smiles-

Scarlett came along with her husband, she got Elizabeth, Tom, Sebastian & Anthony Mackie to come too, it wasn't something so big, it was just us and like 5 friends of mine that Gabriela hasn't met yet. Eventually, I introduced everybody to everybody and we ended up having a nice night, gathered together, drinking and talking. Gabriela would look at me eventually and smile, making me fall deeper and deeper. Around 4AM everybody started to leave, we took Gabriela's family to their hotel room because that's where they had everything while Shanna, Carly and Scott stayed at our house. In a couple of days, my siblings will be leaving and Gabbie's family can come here.

—This is the best birthday I've ever had -Gabriela says as she takes off her heels- I can't thank you enough, Chris

I smile looking at her while unbuttoning my shirt

—I'm glad you liked it and I hope it was better than a Netflix night -I joke making her chuckle-

—It was even better than anything I could imagine of -she walks to me giving me a few pecks- you made my day the most special... And the thing with my family, you didn't had to yet you did

—Because I know how much they mean to you

—Oh god, I love you -she pulls me into a tight hug and we stay there, enjoying each others presence. I was feeling like I was holding a huge part of my world in my arms-

How did this happened so fast?

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