Sometimes I still can’t believe how fortunate I’ve been. I couldn’t ask for a better life. I have the best parents in the world. And would you believe that I met my soul mate when I was only 11 years old? Moving to New York was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. You see, I met the most amazing girl. Only, she didn’t know just how amazing. I walked into a classroom in a new school, to see this sweet girl sitting there. She looked like she had lost her puppy. She had her head down and looked like she wished she was anywhere but that classroom. I sat next to her and said hi. She was so cute, she looked around to see if I was talking to her. From that day on we were never apart.
As a young boy I couldn’t really express myself. I knew she made my stomach feel funny and my heart beat faster. I had no idea what was in store for me. I went and fell in love with her. And thankfully, she eventually fell in love with me. It doesn’t seem like there are words good enough to describe her. I know that sounds corny but it’s so true! Besides some unexplained pull I felt towards her, her humble nature is what attracted me. She is, of course, beyond beautiful. That’s the icing on the cake.
After everything that happened I have no problem saying that Gabriella is my hero! She’s so smart and brave. I’m so proud to call her a friend. Once we crossed paths, there was no way my life would be the same without her. I will love her till the end of time and beyond. On our crazy adventure we found out just how true and meaningful those words are. You’ll have to find out for yourself what all that means. It’s a story you probably won’t believe. But it’s what happened and it was very real to us.
My name is Gilberto, I’m Gabriella’s best friend and boyfriend. I hope you’ll enjoy our story. Oh yeah, there were some other people involved too. You already met Molly and Juan. Molly is most definitely a character. You can’t help liking her. She gets under your skin, but her personal journey and cards she was dealt in life, make you go soft on her. Juan, he’s another story. We were friends before I met the others. He’s a decent guy. It’s just that, I can’t shake the feeling that he’s interested in Gabriella. While we were stuck on Mona Island, I just feel like something went on that I don’t know about. I hope I’m wrong.
GILBERTO PADILLA
Gil According To May
Gilberto enters the picture at a time when Gabriella feels, most unappreciated. He’s the new student that has a lot in common with the isolated young girl. Gilberto is the first kid Gabby’s age, to offer her sincere friendship. He’s polite but makes no bones about sticking up for Gabby when the need arises.
He comes from a two parent home and raised to be a good-natured and respectable boy. Most likely, the reason he never speaks about the instantaneous crush, he developed on Gabby, upon meeting her. He’s the kind of kid everyone gets along with, and because of that, become kinder to Gabby, since she’s his best friend.
As Gilberto gets older, he continues to evolve into the all-around perfect gentleman. He’s handsome, and possesses all the traits a girl would want in a boyfriend. His bond with Gabby grows stronger, as he finds himself helplessly in love with her. He represents security, and unwavering loyalty. Gilberto is Gabby’s rock, and safe haven.
In creating Gilberto, I wanted to portray a young, Latino, boy in a positive light. Often times, in movies and on television,Latino boys are causing trouble, in a gang, or selling drugs. Gilberto is the opposite of all that. He comes from a hard-working family and respects his parents. He’s the type of boy that’s, safe to bring home to meet the parents. I find myself still wondering, why I haven’t met my Gilberto yet.