Zobeida De Jesus was the 20-year-old sister of Zabdiel, a member of CNCO. She was by no means riding her brother's coattails, already a successful actress in a tv show called 'Shadowhunters'. This firey, headstrong, Latina moves to Ecuador with the...
Zoe questioned Erick over the phone, wandering through her apartment. Christopher had gone out to get food and she was starting to wonder if he'd gotten lost seeing as he'd left an hour ago. She didn't really mind, it gave her some time to do the laundry in the house that desperately needed to be done. Christopher changed outfits more than she did, and that was saying something. Nowadays she usually just wore one of his shirts and a pair of shorts, swapping them for leggings if she went outside.
Today was the exception, she had on one of her favorite denim button-ups that wouldn't fit soon and a pair of leggings. "We haven't talked since I left," She continued, closing the dryer and pressing start. "I mean I know he was pissed, I just miss him. He's my brother," Zoe sat her phone down on speaker, still talking as she brushed out her wavy hair. "I want him to be a part of my daughters' life and mine," Her hand slid across her stomach out of habit, a knock from the front door capturing her attention. "I just- is he mad at me still?"
"Why don't you ask him yourself?"
Zoe didn't comprehend her best friend's words as she opened the door, her phone falling from her hands. "Hola, Pequeña." Zabdiel smiled nervously from the doorway, all four CNCO boys standing behind him. Christopher grinned at the shocked look on his girlfriend's face, her silence starting to scare her brother. "I'm sorry to surprise you, it was Christopher's idea- oh!" The Puerto Rican staggered back when Zoe's much smaller body launched itself into his arms, tears sparkling in both of their eyes.
"Don't be sorry, it's the second-best surprise I've ever gotten." Zabdiel pulled back with scrunched eyebrows, wondering what the first one was. "Your niece, genius," Zoe answered his question before he could ask it, giving him a watery chuckle. He pulled her back into his embrace, the rest of the boys clearing their throats. "Si, si, get in here." She mumbled, feeling three sets of arms join the hug. Christopher just watched with a proud smile, making eye contact with Zoe over Zabdiel's shoulder. Thank you, she mouthed.
"And I'm not going anywhere either," They all released each other, Zabdiel grinning proudly at his little sister. "I got a place on the floor above, so did Richard." Zoe's eyes sparkled, smiling widely. "I want to be here for you, and the little one." Christopher cleared his throat, Zabdiel rolling his eyes. "I suppose for you, too. But if you hurt her I'll kill you," Zabdiel smiled threateningly, Christopher swallowing thickly. Zoe slapped the side of her brother's head, eliciting a small ouch from him.
"Don't threaten my boyfriend," Christopher grinned, instantly losing it over her next sentence. "I'm perfectly capable of killing someone myself," She slipped inside of the apartment, leaving her boyfriend shocked in place. "Possibly with a great variety of weapons," Zabdiel and Erick were busting up, as were Joel and Richard. Everyone knew there was a high probability she could actually do it. "Babe, you better have gotten food while you were out."
"Of course, I'm not a complete idiot."
"That's up for debate,"
"Hey, Pendejo. Nobody calls him an idiot but me,"
"Exactly- wait, what?"
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Christopher held up his phone, where he'd recorded the sound shortly after they were told they were having a girl. "Here," Zabdiel, Richard, and Christopher all sat around the coffee table where his phone sat. "It's amazing," Zoe smiled at them, wandering into the kitchen. Joel and Erick followed, having already heard the heartbeat since Zoe had sent it in the group chat. "Amor? Can you come and show them the bump?"She laughed quietly, walking back into the living room.
Zoe lifted her baggy tank top up to her bra line, showing off the bump. Zabdiel gasped, wandering closer. "Can I?" She gently grabbed her brother's wrist, placing his hand on her stomach. His hand, just like Christophers, covered her entire bump. "Woah," Zoe giggled silently, motioning for the rest of the boys to come over. Richard went next for a shorter time since he'd already experienced this before. Then Joel, who took a photo of the bump to send Jade, and lastly Erick. He gingerly placed a hand on her skin, tickling Zoe's side when she wasn't paying attention.
"Quit it, I'll pee!" She scolded with her unusually weak bladder, smacking his hand away. Each boy took a turn whacking Erick in the back of the head, the small man caving into himself like a turtle. "Gracias," Zoe smirked, sitting on Christopher's lap. His arms automatically encased her, resting over the baby bump in a protective manner. Zabdiel glanced at the interaction, Zoe expecting him to scowl. Instead, he smiled lightly and looked away. Erick, however, burst their bubble.
"Have you told your parents yet?"
"Oh, shit. I forgot about that," Christopher sighed, his head falling on Zoe's shoulder. They both knew Christopher's family would be beyond thrilled, so there was no fear there. Zoe's parents, however, were a different story. Zabdiel shared one look with Zoe, seeing the fear in her eyes. "I'll help you tell them. If you want, of course." Zoe smiled, nodding instantly. "Tomorrow, maybe?" He nodded, everyone going back to their respective conversations.
"Mi Vida?" He hummed, Zoe turning her head so she could look at him. "Thank you for this," Christopher smiled, pecking her on the cheek. Zoe laid her head back on his shoulder, intertwining her fingers with his. "It truly means the world to me, Christopher." He nuzzled his face into her neck, placing a single soft kiss just behind her ear.
