#oc mlt: pavan shah

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After about 10 months of dating, Dulce decided it was time for her family to meet Caruso, and well... let's just say that things could've gone better.... Will this shake things up in the Alegría household?

Note: For those who don't know, the "discovery" of "spa water" was a very real thing 💀 That sounds so unappetizing. Insulting in many ways lol.

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Erick: Nice to meet you, Caruso!

Noemí: What a pleasure to finally meet you.

Caruso: Thank you. I see where your daughter got her good looks from.

Noemí: Oh my! How flattering.

Ángel: Um... is he really using his phone at the dinner table?

Noemí: It's so nice to have every seat filled up at the table! Now we wait for the grandchildren to come.

Erick: [Whispers] Are you seeing what I'm seeing...

Pavan is completely oblivious, too in love with Ángel to notice anything.

Ángel: [Whispers] Yeah...

Erick: I'll give him another chance... Nice shirt, what's your favorite album of theirs?

Caruso: Oh, I don't listen to this band. Their music is boring. I thought the design on the shirt looked rad as hell.

Erick: I see.... please excuse me.

Noemí: Your agua fresca is amazing! It's agua de pepino, right?

Caruso: ...Agua... fresca? No, no. This is my creation! I call it "spa water."

Noemí: Oh... clever.

Ángel: I'm not sure if my drawing is conveying the message y'know?

Pavan: Looks great to me. The colors play into the theme of not escaping one's past.

Ángel: Ah perfect. I was going to sign myself up for Color Theory 101 again.

Caruso: Color theory? What's there to theorize? Colors exist, obviously. Just look everywhere, haha. Am I right or am I right?

Ángel: Is this a joke?

Noemí: Ahem... Mija, can you come help sing a lullaby to the fish? They won't sleep.

Dulce: Oh we have pet fish now? Since when do fish need music to sleep anyway? [Says quietly] Also, I sing well?

Caruso: Yeah you sing beautifully.

Noemí: Um... It's a new kind of science. Let's go, just the two of us.

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Ángel's parents, sister, boyfriend, and college friends came to see his painting at the art museum!

The painting is "A Better World" by Peter Max, made for the 1992 "Rock for the Rainforest" concern to aid The Rainforest Foundation. I thought this type of Artwork for Ángel was fitting because he's such a sweetie. Also, I feel like his art would also be vibrant yet calming. It is stunning!

Speaking of which, the CC itself is from Strenee's "Art Series: Artwork from the 1980-2000s."

And the lot, which did have other paintings (and I didn't take screenshots of for some reason?) is by PlumbobKingdom (TSR).

Aaaaannd Ángel's handsome bespectacled friend is by the lovely @miralure :) He was also seen in this post.

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Since Ángel and Pavan were staying for a few days, Dulce took them out to explore more of Southern California. One of their destinations was the Santa Monica Pier! They spent the whole day trying different foods and going on the rides. The three of them had a blast. The last ride on their list was the ferris wheel. Poor Pavan was feeling motion sickness, so he waited for Ángel and Dulce somewhere nearby. With the trip coming to an end and with the view of a thousand mesmerizing lights underneath them, the two siblings had a heart-to-heart conversation. They talked more about their dreams and their fears. They reminisced about their childhood memories together. They shared old inside jokes. It had been a long time since they had a moment like that. Dulce thanked her brother for always being there for her and let him know that she'd always do the same thing for him. Ángel took this moment to let his sister know that he warmed up to Caruso after the last couple of days. He's not that bad, actually. I misunderstood him. Both of you are amazing and I trust you wholeheartedly.

Some links to my favorite memories of them together cuz why not 😭💞

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7

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Dulce: Hey, Dad. What’s up?

Dulce: Ángel and Pavan? Yeah they’re kind of busy right now.

Dulce: [Laughs] No, no. He’s not proposing.

Dulce: I think Pavan will ask for your and Ama’s blessing before that happens.

Dulce: Trust me, though. Those two dorks love each other deeply.

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Dulce's older brother and his boyfriend came for a visit!

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Dulce: You’re going to graduate in a couple of months, right? Do you know what you want to do?

Ángel: I was thinking of being an art professor? So, I’ll be staying in school longer.

Dulce: You don’t want to be a famous painter?

Ángel: Absolutely not. Some recognition would be nice, but I’m fine. I want people to know my art, not necessarily my name.

Dulce: That’s understandable. Look how many notifications I get in just a few minutes!

Pavan: Oh I gotta see.

Ángel: Yeah, no thank you. I don’t need that.

Pavan: Tell her about the other news too.

Ángel: Oh yes, there’s a museum that bought a painting of mine! The place is still under construction but it will open in October. Want to come to the grand opening?

Dulce: Ángel!! Of course! I will be there.

Pavan: I can transfer you airline points, Dulce.

Ángel: Aw that’s so sweet of you!

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Dulce... what a brat! She's always been catered to, hasn't she? Always taking advantage of Noemí and Erick's good attitudes and Ángel's kindness. Esperanza won't lie, she was genuinely warming up to Dulce because she's fun to be around and thought she was finally maturing; however, she went and put the family business in danger! How is the entire family okay with this? How were there no big repercussions? Did everyone forget about this rash decision? Well, yeah, Alfonso Alto got sent to prison for drug trafficking charges thanks to Dulce's video... but that's beside the point!!! Esperanza sees that Dulce is really starting to make a name for herself and that scares her. Is Dulce truly ready for a responsibility like that?

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Esperanza: Hey, Dulce. Everything’s been good for you like always?

Dulce: ...Yeah? My life is pretty great. Thanks for asking?

[Esperanza sighs.]

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Pavan is basically part of the family now :)