ANTONIO ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 226
Age:
124
Occupation:
Firefighter
Status:
Married
Partner:
Ethan Alvarez
Played by:
Emma
For so long I was blind but now I see
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Post by ANTONIO ALVAREZ on May 19, 2021 22:24:23 GMT
Sunlight filtered in through the window as Antonio began to stir. He was so used to waking up next to Ethan but that morning was different, that morning he woke up in a different room and he was alone. It was a strange feeling but as the memory of the night before came flooding back to him, Antonio felt a smile form on his face. While he knew that he was never going to want to have to wake up without Ethan next to him again it was only for one night and he knew that it would be worth it because later that day they were going to be getting married. Very little about what had gone on between them was traditional but one thing they had both agreed on was that they had to spend the night before their wedding sleeping separately. It wasn’t easy and more than a few times Antonio had felt himself tempted to join Ethan and ignore that particular tradition but he had refrained. He had made Ethan take their room for the night while he shared with Diego but at the last minute his brother had changed his mind and insisted on taking the sofa so that Antonio could have the room to himself. He’d tried to talk Diego out of it, not wanting to kick him out of the room that had become his ever since the day he’d arrived in Mystic Falls, but he’d insisted and in the end Antonio had had no choice but to give in. That night things would go back to normal anyway so he didn’t feel too bad about it, he’d managed to get a good night’s rest and even though he was nervous, the truth was that right now more than anything he felt excited. They had finished setting up everything as much as they could the day before, they could have gone anywhere to get married but instead they’d decided to have the ceremony at home. The garden had never looked better than it did right now and Antonio knew that soon enough the caterers and others would be arriving to finish setting up the last few things. He knew that it probably wouldn’t be too long before his parents arrived and their friends would be along a bit later too but there was still some time to kill before the ceremony and Antonio knew that was probably a good thing. He wanted nothing more than to marry Ethan but he hoped that he would be able to spend some time with the kids that morning while they were getting ready as well. They had been so supportive of their relationship and Antonio was beyond grateful to them for that. It had taken him a long time to come to terms with how he felt about Ethan but their support meant the world to him and he knew that they wouldn’t have made it this far without them. To some it might look like they were moving quite quickly but after everything they had been through he and Ethan hadn’t wanted to wait and this was right not only for them but for their family as well so he knew that that was all that mattered. Antonio took his time getting up and heading into the ensuite for a shower. He could already hear Ethan, Diego and the kids beginning to stir and he pulled on some clothes that would do for the time being until he needed to start getting ready before going to check on the kids. Ela’s was the room across the hall from Diego’s and Antonio felt a smile form on his face as he realised that she was already up and about. “Morning sweetheart,” he said as he poked his head round the door. “You’re up early, couldn’t sleep?”GABRIELA ALVAREZ
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GABRIELA ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 42
Played by:
NOELLE
If you're lonely, come be lonely with me.
Last seen Apr 27, 2024 23:27:32 GMT
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Post by GABRIELA ALVAREZ on Jun 8, 2021 11:16:39 GMT
Gabriela had tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep. She was just excited for today and so, she couldn't keep her eyes closed for long. She always found herself blinking awake again as her eyes remained fixated on the ceiling for quite some time before she eventually reached for her phone to keep herself busy until life began to bloom in the Alvarez household and that was all the encouragement she needed to get out of bed. Gabriela took some time to stretch her limbs with a soft sigh falling from her lips. She reached for nightstand's drawer, pulling it open to take a quick look inside before she reached in for her hair tie. She pulled her hair back in a ponytail just to get it out of her face. She didn't start getting ready yet, mainly because it was a little too early for that.
When she heard her dad's voice, there was already a smile forming on her lips as she looked at him. "Good morning, Daddy!" She greeted back in a soft voice, her eyes relaxing upon him. "Yeah, I couldn't really sleep that well. I'm pretty excited for today, not gonna lie." Gabriela admitted with a soft chuckle falling from her lips. "It's not everyday that my Daddy gets married, y'know?" She teased in a light-hearted voice as she moved back to sit on the edge of her bed before she patted the spot next to her to encourage her dad to come sit with her.
"How are you feeling, Daddy? Nervous?" She questioned in a curious voice, her eyes relaxing upon her dad with a soft smile resting on her lips.
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ANTONIO ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 226
Age:
124
Occupation:
Firefighter
Status:
Married
Partner:
Ethan Alvarez
Played by:
Emma
For so long I was blind but now I see
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:40:00 GMT
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Post by ANTONIO ALVAREZ on Jun 9, 2021 18:30:16 GMT
Antonio was surprised that he had actually managed to get some sleep that night. It wasn’t easy, he had grown so used to having Ethan there that to try and sleep in a different bed without him was a challenge in itself but it was only for one night and it was something that they had both agreed that they’d wanted to do to keep the tradition going so he’d made do. It had helped knowing that it was only for one night and the next time he saw Ethan would be during the ceremony and that in itself was enough to make Antonio feel excited. Deep down he was a bit nervous but he was marrying his best friend so he knew that this was right. He was so proud of the family that they had built together and he couldn’t wait to make it official. They hadn’t wanted to wait for too long before getting married because they both knew that they’d wasted enough time by not being together and Antonio was glad that the day had finally come for them to do this. Waking up early was something that Antonio was used to but now he had some time to kill before he had to start getting ready and he knew that he wanted to use it well so he decided to check in on the kids. Ela’s was the first room he came across and he felt a smile form on his face as she greeted him which only widened as she said that she was excited for today because it wasn’t every day that he got married. “Yeah, I do know what you mean,” he chuckled. “Today is going to be great,” he added as he moved across the room and sat down next to her before wrapping his arm around her shoulders. “I’m glad you’re excited about today,” he admitted. Ela had been so supportive of his relationship with Ethan even before the two of them got together and he knew that they wouldn’t have been able to make it this far without that support. “I am a bit nervous but more than anything I’m excited. I never thought I’d be doing this,” he admitted, pretty sure that if anyone would understand then it was Ela. His past relationships had never worked out and he’d started to think that perhaps there was something wrong with him but now he knew that it was because he’d been in love with Ethan all along. “How about you, are you nervous at all?” he asked, knowing that she, Eli and Elias were all going to be standing up there with them. GABRIELA ALVAREZ
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GABRIELA ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 42
Played by:
NOELLE
If you're lonely, come be lonely with me.
Last seen Apr 27, 2024 23:27:32 GMT
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Post by GABRIELA ALVAREZ on Sept 10, 2021 20:27:24 GMT
Today is going to be great, I’m glad you’re excited about today,
Gabriela nodded her head almost instantly because she definitely believed that too. She believed that today was going to go really well and that they were going to make a lot of new memories together. "It's going to be more than great." Ela said with a grin forming on her lips shortly after, her expression gave away that she was certainly very excited about today. "How can I not be?" Ela said with a chuckle falling from her lips. She was beyond excited and had been excited since yesterday and that's why she took the time to do some self-care yesterday to make sure she looked good and even made sure not to eat too close to bedtime, so her face doesn't get puffy in the morning. She was really happy, and she doubted anything could ever turn her mood sour.
A gentle smile formed on Ela's lips as she listened to her dad before she nodded her head in an understanding manner. "That's completely understandable." Ela said with a soft smile on her lips. "Don't worry, daddy, today will be amazing and you two will create such amazing memories together." Ela said with a grin forming on her lips.
"Me? Oh, you know me, daddy. Nerves of steel." Ela chuckled as she buffed up her arms to show all the steel running through her veins. "A little bit, yes. But honestly? It's shadowed over by how proud I am of you both." Ela said with a soft smile tugging at the corner of her lips. "You guys are truly inspiring, and I'm sure our guests will see that too." Ela added a moment later, her voice remaining soft. "I'm just really happy for you guys and I know there's nothing to be nervous about. Especially when it comes to you and Ethan."
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ANTONIO ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 226
Age:
124
Occupation:
Firefighter
Status:
Married
Partner:
Ethan Alvarez
Played by:
Emma
For so long I was blind but now I see
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:40:00 GMT
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Post by ANTONIO ALVAREZ on Nov 14, 2021 1:38:16 GMT
Ever since the girls came into his life, Antonio had felt happy. Before becoming a father he had never known what it was like to feel that level of unconditional love for another person and he had been lucky enough to be blessed with two incredible daughters. He had thought that they were all that he needed in his life but he had never realised just how lonely he was until Ethan came back into his life. For the first time in a long time Antonio had had someone that he could confide in and who could help shoulder the worry he felt about the curse that ran through the girls’ blood and it had come as a relief to say the least. It had taken him a long time to admit that he was in love with Ethan but learning that Ethan felt the same had changed everything. Now their family was complete and they finally had the chance to make that official. As Ela said that the day was going to be more than great and asked how she could not be excited, Antonio felt a smile form on his face as he looked over at her. “I’m so grateful that all three of you are as accepting and supportive as you have been,” he said, a look of pride on his face as his eyes met his daughter’s. “I love you so much.” Antonio had been brought up in a completely different time and he had never thought that he would end up falling for another man. It had taken Antonio almost dying for both of them to be able to say those words out loud but now they had the support of everyone that mattered and he couldn’t be happier. Antonio had always worried about what the girls would think about him starting a relationship, that was why he hadn’t even thought about it before, but they had been so good about it and he knew that he really was lucky to have them. Getting married was a bit step and it was one that Antonio had never thought that he would end up taking but this really was the start of a new chapter for all of them and he couldn’t wait to get it started. “Not just the two of us, we wouldn’t be doing any of this without you, Eli and Elias,” he assured her. Their support really did mean the world to not just him but to Ethan as well and he knew that they wouldn’t have made it this far without them. “How could I forget? My little Wonder Woman,” Antonio chuckled as he nudged his daughter’s arm gently with his own. “There isn’t a doubt in my mind that Ethan is the person I’m meant to spend the rest of my life with. This is a new start for all of us,” he said, no hesitation at all in his voice. If there was one thing he was certain about then it was the way he felt about Ethan and he knew that Ethan felt exactly the same. “I am glad you’re going to be standing up there with us though and one day it will be your turn,” he said gently. Antonio would be lying if he said that that thought didn’t scare him, after all he was pretty sure that no boy was ever going to be good enough for his daughters in his eyes but at the end of the day he wanted them to be happy so he really did hope that they would find someone who would make them feel that way sooner or later too. “Have you got everything you need for today?”GABRIELA ALVAREZ
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GABRIELA ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 42
Played by:
NOELLE
If you're lonely, come be lonely with me.
Last seen Apr 27, 2024 23:27:32 GMT
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Post by GABRIELA ALVAREZ on Dec 22, 2021 18:40:39 GMT
I’m so grateful that all three of you are as accepting and supportive as you have been, I love you so much.
Gabriela felt a soft smile appear on her lips at her dad's words. "Of course. You've always been so supportive and accepting of us, so of course we'll be accepting of you. What matters to us is your happiness, and I can tell just how much you two love each other, so of course we'll support you two." Gabriela's voice was soft as she spoke. She could tell just how much her dad loved Ethan, and she loved him, too. He was such a lovable character. "I love you too, daddy." She loved him quite a lot. He was the only person she often went to for advice, and he was always there for her, through thick and thin.
Not just the two of us, we wouldn’t be doing any of this without you, Eli and Elias, How could I forget? My little Wonder Woman, There isn’t a doubt in my mind that Ethan is the person I’m meant to spend the rest of my life with. This is a new start for all of us,
Gabriela's lips stretched to form a soft smile at her dad's words. "Okay, okay, cut it out before I start crying." Gabriela said with a soft chuckle following. Today was going to be an emotional day. She could feel it. Gabriela's lips stretched into a grin at that before she shrugged her shoulders in a rather cocky manner, but it was just pretense. "That's me." She pointed to herself as she said that, unable to stop the giggles that left her lips. "Awwwwww." Gabriela's hand stilled on her heart as she looked at her dad. "Oh my god, that's literally the sweetest thing ever." Gabriela could feel her eyes glistening with tears just from hearing that before she quickly blinked her tears. "One more sweet sentence, and I'll start sobbing, I'm warning you."
I am glad you’re going to be standing up there with us though, and one day it will be your turn,
"Of course, daddy. There's no other place I'd rather be." She said with a soft smile forming on her lips. "Oh, I'm in no hurry. I still need to find the right person." She shrugged her shoulders, her smile still evident on her lips. She was still young and, so far, there were no romantic love interests in her life. So she was in no hurry whatsoever. "For now though, let's focus on you."
Have you got everything you need for today?
"Mhm! My friend Josie and I did a lot of shopping in the days leading up to this big day, so I've got everything!" She beamed, unable to hide her excitement. "I just need to decide on how I want to do my hair, whether it'll be an up-do or if I'll let it down." It was a trivial thing, really. She was certain she'd make up her mind pretty quickly once she's in her dress in front of her the mirror. "What about you? Are you all ready for today? Or do you have something missing?"
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ANTONIO ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 226
Age:
124
Occupation:
Firefighter
Status:
Married
Partner:
Ethan Alvarez
Played by:
Emma
For so long I was blind but now I see
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:40:00 GMT
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Post by ANTONIO ALVAREZ on Jan 7, 2022 23:27:38 GMT
Antonio knew that this wouldn’t have been possible if things had worked out differently so he knew that it was a good thing that things had worked out the way they had done. He and Ethan had had the chance to figure out who they were individually before they’d found each other again and Antonio had been blessed with two amazing children. It had been just him and the girls for such a long time but now it felt right to be extending their family. The girls had already accepted Ethan and they had Elias now as well so the truth was that Antonio couldn’t be happier and Ela’s words were enough to make his heart swell with love for his daughter. “I don’t think I say this enough but I’m so proud of the young woman you’ve become. You’re incredible and what you just said proves that,” he said, leaning forward and kissing Ela’s forehead gently. She had realised what was going on between him and Ethan before either of them had and she had encouraged him to go for it, something that he was pretty sure that they wouldn’t be here today without. As Ela told him to stop before she started crying, Antonio couldn’t help but laugh. “Something tells me there’s going to be a lot of that happening today,” he chuckled. The way Ela shrugged her shoulders after he called her Wonder Woman was enough to make him laugh once more and he nudged her arm with his own. He hadn’t expected Ela’s reaction to his next words but it was enough to bring an amused smile to his face. “Challenge accepted,” he teased although the truth was that he’d meant every word. As she said there wasn’t anywhere she would rather be, Antonio gave her hand a gentle squeeze. “I wouldn’t want to do this without you,” he admitted. She and Eli had been his whole world for such a long time and he knew that it wouldn’t have felt right. All of their lives were changing but it was definitely for the better. As she spoke again, Antonio’s smile returned. “You take as much time as you need, you’re always going to be my little girl so it will always be too soon.” The bond he had with the girls was something that Antonio knew he wouldn’t want to change for anything in the world so he hoped that it would remain even when they were older. “I’m glad. Today is about all of us,” he nodded. It wasn’t just about him and Ethan getting married, it was also about their family officially coming together as one and he couldn’t wait. “Do you know which way you’re leaning towards?” he asked although he knew that she would look beautiful either way, she always did. As she asked if he was ready or whether he had something missing, Antonio’s expression turned thoughtful for a moment. “I think I have everything and if I’ve forgotten anything then I’m sure it won’t be anything important. As long as we’re all together then that’s all I need.”GABRIELA ALVAREZ
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GABRIELA ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 42
Played by:
NOELLE
If you're lonely, come be lonely with me.
Last seen Apr 27, 2024 23:27:32 GMT
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Post by GABRIELA ALVAREZ on Feb 2, 2022 21:31:51 GMT
I don’t think I say this enough but I’m so proud of the young woman you’ve become. You’re incredible and what you just said proves that,
Gabriela listened to her dad, her lips stretching into an instant smile as she continued listening to him. She closed her eyes when she felt her dad's lips on her forehead, leaving a gentle kiss there. She leaned back and opened her eyes, his smile still present on her lips. "Thank you, daddy. I'll have you know I was raised by an amazing man, so of course, that helped me become an incredible person." Her voice was soft as she spoke, her lips stretching to form a visible grin.
Something tells me there’s going to be a lot of that happening today, Challenge accepted, I wouldn’t want to do this without you, You take as much time as you need, you’re always going to be my little girl so it will always be too soon.
"Oh, for sure. I'm more than ready to cry my eyes out tonight." She said with a chuckle falling from her lips. "It's a pretty good outlet, just in case I'm storing anything deep down." She added a moment later with a teasing voice, not really meaning that because she was rarely ever the type to hide something, especially from her own dad. "Why am I not surprised about that response?" Gabriela asked in a teasing voice when her dad told her that she'll always be his little girl, no matter what.
I’m glad. Today is about all of us, Do you know which way you’re leaning towards? I think I have everything and if I’ve forgotten anything then I’m sure it won’t be anything important. As long as we’re all together then that’s all I need.
"I'm going to take so many pictures." Gabriela squealed excitedly at the thought of snapping a couple of pictures of this special day. "I'm gonna fill our little album of memories." Gabriela clapped her hands a few times, looking pretty excited just from the thought of it. "Mmm, I'm learning more towards letting my hair down." Gabriela took a glance at the mirror, combing her fingers through her slick hair a few times before tucking a strand behind her ear. "Yeah, probably gonna let it down instead." Gabriela added a moment later, confirming her words from earlier. "That's true! If you realize you're missing anything, we can manage it. No worries." Gabriela said with a quick nod of her head following.
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ANTONIO ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 226
Age:
124
Occupation:
Firefighter
Status:
Married
Partner:
Ethan Alvarez
Played by:
Emma
For so long I was blind but now I see
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:40:00 GMT
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Post by ANTONIO ALVAREZ on Apr 8, 2022 22:53:13 GMT
Toni had never thought that things would work out this way, he had never thought that he would end up marrying another man but he loved Ethan and he wasn’t afraid to admit that any longer. Ela had helped him see that it was okay to love him and it was that acceptance that had helped Toni come to terms with it as well. Ethan was already a part of their family now and he always would be but just having him as his boyfriend wasn’t enough for Toni, he wanted Ethan to be his husband and he was glad that the kids were all there to share in that day with them. “Luckily for me you made it pretty easy,” Toni said, a smile touching his lips as he looked over at his daughter. She and Eli had always looked out for each other which meant that they had never needed him quite as much as they got older. For such a long time it had been the three of them against the world but they had Ethan and Elias now too and he knew that he wouldn’t have it any other way. Even though he could hear the teasing tone to his daughter’s voice, Toni still found himself studying her carefully for a moment. “You’re not hiding anything, are you?” he asked even though he was pretty sure that he already knew the answer to that question. He and Ela had always had a really good relationship and he had always made it clear that she could talk to him about anything so he hoped that she wasn’t hiding anything but he had to make sure. As she spoke again he couldn’t help but laugh. “You know me too well,” he chuckled. “It’s the same with Eli, I’ll never be ready to see the two of you get married,” he admitted. He knew that it didn’t matter how old they got he would always remember them as the two babies who were left on his doorstep that day but he really did want them to be happy so eventually he knew that it would be their turn to find happiness. “Not just that, some can take pride of place around the house,” Toni suggested. There were already pictures of the girls everywhere and ones of Ethan and Elias had started to join them but this was a day that he wanted them all to remember so he knew that it would be nice to have reminders of it where they could all see them. “You always look beautiful with your hair down,” Toni said, a smile forming on his face as he looked over at Ela. She took after her mother in that regard and it was something that was never lost on him. “I’m not worried about that, all I need is you guys,” he assured her. “Ethan and I spent last night apart but other than that I’m not too bothered about tradition. Our family does things our own way.”GABRIELA ALVAREZ
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GABRIELA ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 42
Played by:
NOELLE
If you're lonely, come be lonely with me.
Last seen Apr 27, 2024 23:27:32 GMT
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Post by GABRIELA ALVAREZ on Aug 2, 2022 15:25:12 GMT
Gabriela’s lips stretched into a soft smile at her dad’s words before her shoulders lifted and dropped in a quick shrug. “What can I say? I’m the perfect daughter.” She teased in a light-hearted voice, meaning that as more of a joke than anything else. When her dad asked if she was hiding anything, her eyes widened slightly before she shook her head. “Nope! You know pretty much everything.” Gabriela said almost right away with a smile still on her lips. She talked to her dad about everything, really. She understood that most people didn’t talk to their parents about everything, choosing to keep some things hidden but it wasn’t like that for Gabriela.
Gabriela let out a chuckle along with her dad, her grin remaining on her lips even after her laughter had subsided. “I’d like to think so.” Ela said a moment later, her tone light as always. “Awww! Don’t worry, though. When I get married, I’ll be sure to stop by every day. I’ll annoy you so much that you’ll be asking me to leave.” Gabriela promised with a grin forming on her lips not long after, meaning every word. Gabriela gasped at her dad’s words before she nodded her head. “Yes! I love the sound of that.” Gabriela excitedly clapped her hands, looking all sorts of excited now.
“Then it’s decided. Hair down it is.” Gabriela decided with a grin on her lips. She was definitely gonna have some fun styling it later, that’s for sure. Her expression softened as she listened to her dad. “Yup, we do! Tradition is outdated, anyway. It’s all about following your heart.” Gabriela said with a quick nod of her head following.
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ANTONIO ALVAREZ
Dragon
Posts: 226
Age:
124
Occupation:
Firefighter
Status:
Married
Partner:
Ethan Alvarez
Played by:
Emma
For so long I was blind but now I see
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:40:00 GMT
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Post by ANTONIO ALVAREZ on Mar 8, 2023 22:07:31 GMT
“You can joke all you want but you really are,” Toni chuckled. He knew that Ela was only messing around but the truth was that to him she was perfect and so was her sister. He knew that he was incredibly lucky to have them, it had been just the three of them for such a long time but the girls had been so accepting of Ethan and in Ela’s case she had known how he and Toni felt about each other before either of them had been able to admit it to themselves. He knew that they might not have made it this far without the support of the girls and Elias and the truth was that Toni was so happy that their family was getting a little bigger that day. Ethan was already a part of it as far as he was concerned but soon enough they would be married and then it would be official and the truth was that Toni couldn’t wait. “I’m glad. I hope you know you’ll always be able to talk to me about anything, that’s never going to change,” he assured her. He felt bad that he was keeping a pretty big secret from the girls but it was for their own protection and he knew that he would tell them when the time was right. Today definitely wasn’t that day though and he couldn’t help but laugh as Ela said she liked to think she knew him too well. “We’ve done pretty well making it this far, haven’t we?” he asked. The three of them had always looked out for each other and now they had Ethan and Elias to add to that mix as well. “You know I’d never ask you to leave,” he chuckled. The kids really did mean the world to him and he knew that he would quite happily have them stay at home for as long as possible. “Better make sure you get some good ones and I want some that include you as well. You can’t hide behind the camera the whole time,” Toni grinned, knowing that he wanted some photos to go around the house that had Ela in them as well. “Perfect, you’ll look beautiful but then again you always do.” Toni knew that he was perhaps a little biased but he really did mean it. As Ela said that tradition was outdated and it was all about following your heart, Toni felt a smile touch his lips. “You’re right about that, if we stuck to tradition then there’s no way this would be happening,” he agreed. Toni had held onto his old fashioned view of the world for far too long and it had almost cost him his chance at being with Ethan so he knew that he wasn’t going to make that same mistake again. “Have you seen Eli or Elias yet this morning?” he asked. He had heard both of them up and about but he hadn’t seen either of them yet and he wasn’t sure whether Ela had or not. GABRIELA ALVAREZ
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