It was Mariah’s quincenera, a loud and busy party going on in Gabriel’s large back yard as people socialized, ate, and gave gifts to the birthday girl. Miguel, however, was content with sitting in a law chair, beer in hand, watching everything going down.

He was mid sip of his beer when his eyes landed on you, causing him to almost choke on his beer. He was surprised to see a new face around, swearing he knew everyone.