Destiny & Distance

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Having a day off where you can actually go out and enjoy your day it's actually nice, plus, I'm getting to know a place I've never been before, Seattle hands down is amazingly beautiful even though it's been rainy and cold. All of Chris' siblings were at work while we're touring around the place -more like I am touring-, we're holding hands like a cheesy cute couple, we took some selfies minutes ago while making silly faces and sharing a peck, not many people keep an eye on Chris but I don't think he's not known here when there are paparazzis chasing us from far away, I can only guess life in Seattle is as busy as people describe New York City

—Can we go to that Starbucks? I'm craving something -he says, without waiting for a response, he drags me into the place-

The warm air made my skin feel nicer. I look at all the muffins they had, trying to choose which one to get

—You won't even believe what I'm craving. I don't believe it, actually -Chris chuckles and I turn to face him-

—What is it? -I ask with an amuse expression-

—Just wait until you see

We were at the queue, just a couple of people in front of us who ordered pretty quickly.

—I hope you're good. Are we ready to order? -the cashier nicely asks-

I look up at the menu, not knowing what to order since I don't frequent this place

—What you'll have, baby? -Chris asks me-

—I want a blueberry scone and a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino -I say directly to the cashier with a smile on-

—Okay -she smiles and looks at Chris, waiting for him to order-

—And I'll want a cheese danish and a matcha tea rasp with 10 pumps of raspberries -he says to her, his cheeks were lightly blushed and not because of the cold weather-

I scrunch my face and so does the cashier, looking at him weirdly. I can't help but snicker while looking at him

—What kind of craving is that? What kind of combination is that?

—Don't judge me, okay? -he chuckles- it's... what I'm craving

Chris payed to the nice cashier, then we walked to our table, sitting there for a few minutes until someone brought our order.

I look at Chris' order still not getting that weird combination, shake my head and chuckle

—Still don't get it

—Neither do I, but I just... want this -he shrugs-

—I never thought you'd had these kinds of cravings

—Do you think it is because of the baby? -he asks bashfully, slowly-

—There are some pregnancies where the father's the one with the cravings, when my mother was pregnant with Sara my father would crave all kinds of disgusting things -I tell him-

—Really? -he asks fascinated-

—Yes! It's weird, I'll have my dad tell you the whole story later

After finishing our food, we continued our walk through Seattle, Chris insisted so bad to get a car but I wanted to know the city tourist-like, walking and seeing things closer.

—I want to spend a Christmas here -I say to Chris-

While walking around, all I could imagine was spending a Christmas here, someway, somehow, the place has a magical feel.

—Mhm? A Christmas? And why's that? -he looks at me amused-

—I don't know, I like the vibes of this place, it's like... familiar

—That's how I feel about Boston

—Of course, it's your hometown -I raise an eyebrow-

—I'll make sure that we get to spend a Christmas together in Seattle -he caresses my hand with his thumb-

—Okay -I quickly kiss his cheek-

—I think I want our child to grow in Boston, I wish -he blurts-

—What? Boston? -I'm bemused at his sudden confusion-

—Boston's a nice place to grow up, I'd be happy to show him around the places I used to frequent when I was a little boy -his wide smile proves how happy or proud he feels about this-

—I won't like to break it up to you but our life's stablished in L.A already, babe -I bite the inside of my cheek-

—But we can always change things, right? To experience even more

—My family's in California, Massachusetts is hours away, Chris

—But Gabbie -he pouts- they could always come visit us

—What about you and your gigs? You're stablished in California because that's where the magic mostly happens, what will happen to you?

—I can fly there and back home

—Don't be stupid, you'll be spending more time in California than in Massachussets

—Think about it, please -he says letting out a loud sigh, his face show disappointment-

But I wouldn't give up that idea, it's not logical. We could go to Boston and he'd show around the places he used to frequent as a kid, but living there is not what I'm seeking for right now, not because I don't like Boston, I love it there, but because when having a family distance would hit differently and I'm tired of distancing myself from the people I love, even though I can take it, I'm tired and I'm sure our child would miss him more than I would.

—When you come here, are you usually bothered by paparazzis or do you walk around unnoticed? -I change the subject to avoid Chris' grumpy mood-

—I, um... It depends, there are days when I'm being followed around by paparazzis but most of the time, luckily, I'm unnoticed, it's like people are too busy on their thing to care about anyone else's

—And the award goes to... Seattle -I goofily joke-

He chuckles and stays quiet for a while, I give up in finding another subject to talk about and direct my attention to the place, observing the people and the surroundings, but I'm knocked out of my cloud by Chris' voice

—You know... It doesn't matter where our child grows up, the only thing that matters is that grows up with the both of us

I can't help but smile at his words

—Our child will grow with us -I assure him with a smile- and we could always show him or her around the places you'd like to, as long as we're together

—We'll stick together as a family -he smiles-

Having a life better than you imagined with your loved one has got to be one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced. Years ago, I wouldn't have planned this—months ago, I wouldn't have planned to be pregnant, but things happen for a reason and I'm happy to learn from every single one of them. Yes, life's got its lows, yes, Chris and I have had our downs but we've remained strong through them and I hope that doesn't change throughout the years.

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