Ariana's POV:
We reached the restaurant at 7 p.m. as decided. Dad parked the car and gave the keys to the valet. Then we went in and asked the receptionist for our table. "Hello. We have a reservation here under the Parkers. Please check it." "Hello mam, sir. Please wait a minute." The receptionist said.
"Yes sir. We have it here. Let me show you the way. Please come." We went with her and found a table. My family was not here yet. We sat at a table and waited for them. They arrived in 5 minutes, "sorry, we are late. There was heavy traffic." Father said. "It's ok Gabriel. We have just arrived too."
We then greeted each other. "Ari, how are you?" "I am fantastic. We have a surprise for you."
"Really, what is it?" Matteo asked eagerly. "Guess." I said, giving him a mischievous grin. He started thinking seriously and then shook his head. "Tell me please." "Mom and dad got their acceptance letter from the University." I excitedly told them.
They were stunned and then started grinning from ear to ear. They were so happy that you could see it. They thought that finally their sister was going to live with them.
"Really. Ah..." Shouted Matteo. All of them were very happy. "Really. We got the mail today. That's why we decided to have dinner and then surprise you. So how did you like it?" I asked grinning.
"Amazing. This is the best surprise that I have ever got other than you getting born and then finding you. Ariana I am so so so happy. I can't tell it in words. So when are we moving to New York?" Matteo asked.
"Yes princess, this is the best surprise that you are now going to live with us. I am so happy." Father also said.
I was grinning so widely. I am so happy that now we will live together.
"Thank you dad. I am so happy to see that you are all so happy."
"We haven't prepared everything for the move so it will take a few days to move. We have made the arrangements with the university there. But we still have many things to plan. We have to buy a house, sell our current one and many more like these." Dad replied to Matteo's question.
He was right, we have to make every arrangement here and there. "Mr. Parker don't worry. We will help you with everything. We will help you buy a house there near our house." Antonio said. Dad nodded as we don't know anyone else there and we will be going to be a big family anyways.
"Ok Antonio. Thank you. We will move there when it is all settled. I think it will take 3-4 days. But we will have to buy a house first." Dad said.
"Don't worry Evan, we will help with the house. I am sure it will be settled by tomorrow. We will show you the best houses and then you guys can select from it according to your taste." Father said. Dad nodded.
"Ok guys. Let's order. I am starving." Matteo said. "What is new? You are always starving." Benjamin said. "Hey. I am a growing boy." He retorted.
"You have grown up. Now you will only spread in a circle if you eat more." Benjamin mocked him. Matteo was so angry, he was glaring at him.
"Matteo, he is right. You should now exercise more and be fit. Otherwise girls won't give you even a bit of attention." I said seriously. He was looking at me with mouth gaped.
"Ari, you can't take his side. You are on my side, remember we are twins."
"Yes you right. We are twins..." He sighed that I am finally on his side but "...But I can't lie to you." He was speechless, like he couldn't believe what he was hearing. Everyone started laughing.
He pouted and said, "It's not fair. You should always be on my side." "Ok. Ok. I will always be on your side, twinnie. Now let's order or he will start crying with hunger." I said to everyone.
We placed our order and like last time no one ordered non-vegetarian as I don't eat it. Then our food came and we started eating. We ate while laughing and chatting.
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After dinner we went to an ice cream parlour. I don't think there is anyone in this world who doesn't like ice cream. I can eat it anytime. We came to the parlour.
"Let's go. Let's go. I want to eat ice cream now." We then went to order our ice cream. "I want chocolate please." Everyone placed their order. We then took our ice cream and started eating it. I ate some from everyone's. As they were willing to give me. I didn't force them or anything. *Innocent eyes*
After that we went home as we had to prepare everything for the move.
"Ciao papà, fratelli. Buonanotte." I waved them bye.
(Ciao papà, fratelli. Buonanotte: bye father, brothers. Good night.)
They also waved back and went to their hotel. It won't be long when we will be living together. I was so excited for it.
We went home and I went to my room to get changed. I wore my night suit and went downstairs. I saw that mom and dad had also changed and were doing work.
"Dad, mom, what should we do? Let's make a list of work that we have. That way we will be able to complete all the work and assign everyone the work."
They nodded and we started making a list. First we have to pack everything in our home and sort it and label it. So that it will be easy to unpack. Then we have to hire a moving company to get our things to move to New York.
We also have to look for a broker to rent our house here. We will have to inform my school also.
"Mom, dad, what about my school?" They also started thinking about it. "Why don't we ask Gabriel? I am sure he will help you get into the best school. Matteo is also going to school. Isn't he?" Dad said.
"Yes, I think it would be best to ask father for it." "Let me call him." He said. Then he dialed his number and it started ringing. After three rings he received it, "Evan. Did something happen?"
"No. Nothing happened. I wanted to talk to you about something. Actually it's about Ariana's school. We will be transferring there so what about her school?" Dad said.
"Oh it's about this. Don't worry, send me the documents that are required and I will get her admission done. Matteo goes to the best school here and she will also get the admission there. I am sure she is excellent in her academics. Yes?"
"Yes yes. She is excellent in her studies. I will send you the documents that are required. Thank you and sorry for the trouble."
"It's no problem. She is my daughter after all. It's the least I can do for her. I will tell you about the admission and you will know about housing tomorrow. Okay? Is there something else?"
"Okay. No, that's all. Thank you for the help. I will wait then. Good night."
"Good night." Dad hung up the mobile. Well at least this is sorted now.
"Mom, now we have to contact a broker and a moving company. Also we have to go to school to get our documents and tell them that we are transferring. You guys also have to get your things from university." They nodded, "ok. Let's go to sleep now. We will have much to do tomorrow. Good night Ariana."
"Good night dad, mom." I bid them and went to my room to sleep. I was very exhausted after the day we had. It was so exciting today. I lie there thinking and don't know when I fell asleep.
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I woke up and my alarm was ringing. I shut it down and lie there listening to the outside world. I could hear the birds chirping and felt the sun shining brightly. I got up and went to my balcony to get some fresh air.
I took a deep breath in. Wow it felt so amazing. The morning air is so refreshing that it awakens you completely and makes you feel refreshed. I stood there for some time looking at nature. Outside my balcony is a small garden and its view is so beautiful.
I then went to the bathroom and got ready. I wore my comfortable clothes as I don't have to go anywhere today. I went downstairs and saw that mom and dad were in the kitchen making breakfast.
"Good morning mom and dad." "Good morning Ari. Did you sleep well?"
"Yes I slept very well. So what's for breakfast today?" "Waffles and orange juice." "Ok. Give me."
We then ate breakfast when dad said that they will be going to their university to get their things. I nodded. After breakfast they went to university. I went to the store near our house to get cardboards for packing.
After buying cardboards I started packing my things in the room. I first started packing my books and stationery. I packed them, sealed them and labelled them. After that I moved on to my other things. I was busy packing my things when I heard that they were back.
I went downstairs and gave them water and asked, "did you get everything?" "Yes we did. We also went to your school and completed all the formalities and got the documents. Now we have to send them to Gabriel."
"Ok dad. We have to call a broker and a moving company now." He nodded and called them one by one and got everything arranged. We haven't decided the date yet as we have to first select the house there.
Just as I was thinking about it Antonio came knocking on the door. "Guys these are some houses that I have selected according to your needs and suitability. They are the best ones. You can choose from it."
We nodded and started looking at the houses. We liked them. It is astonishing to see that he has guessed our preference. We liked a lot of them.
"Evan, Ari, look what about this one? It has three rooms and bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room. It also has a small garden." We looked at it and saw that it was indeed good. We looked at other houses as well and saw that this one was the best one.
"I think this is the best one. It has all of the things that we need. It even has a garden. I think we should go with this one. What do you think guys?" I looked at them and saw that everyone was looking at it.
"Indeed it's good. It is near our house. Only 10 minutes driving distance and it is also the best price you can get." Antonio said.
"Ok then let's go with this one. Antonio, please settle the paperwork and let me know when we will be able to move in." Dad said and Antonio nodded. He made a call and got everything settled. Dad just had to sign the documents as he gave the down payment.
We will sign it when we go to New York. We can move our things in now as this house is of Antonio's friend's. So he gave us a go and that's why it was so smooth sailing and not troublesome.
Dad called the moving company and told them to come in 2 days to get our things and transfer it there. So we will be going to New York in 2 days. Wow!!
I can't believe it. Antonio was also very happy to know that we will be going there in 2 days. He left to settle all his business also. We also gave him my documents for admission. Now all we have to do is pack and go there.
I called my friends and the Garcia mafia to inform them.
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