The story revolves around Estelle, a teenager who moves to Mexico with her mother after her parents' divorce. She struggles to adjust to her new life and feels like an outsider. Her mother starts dating Carlos, a wealthy man with a son, Matthew, who Estelle initially dislikes. As time passes, Estelle and Matthew become friends, and she starts to feel more comfortable in her new home.
However, their relationship is put to the test when Matthew discovers Estelle's diary, which contains hurtful comments about him and his family. He reads it aloud at Estelle's 15th birthday party, causing tension and embarrassment.
In an attempt to make amends, Estelle tries to apologize and make things right with Matthew, but he is hurt and angry. The situation escalates when Estelle reveals a shocking secret about Matthew's adoption, which causes him to feel betrayed and hurt.
Just when it seems like things can't get any worse, Estelle saves Matthew from being beaten up by his ex-girlfriend's brother, Leo. This act of bravery helps to repair their relationship, and Matthew finally forgives Estelle.
In the end, Estelle learns the importance of family and forgiveness. She apologizes to Matthew and his family, and they welcome her with open arms. The story concludes with Estelle feeling grateful and loved, surrounded by her new family.
1. Estelle was born in New York.
2. Estelle's mom is Mexican.
3. Estelle's dad would often say mean things to her mom with a smile.
4. Estelle's mom didn't speak much English and relied on her neighbor friend to learn the language.
5. Estelle's mom eventually realized her dad's true intentions and decided to get a divorce.
6. Estelle chose to stay with her mom during the divorce.
7. Estelle and her mom moved to Mexico.
8. Estelle met a man named Carlos, who was her mom's ex-boyfriend.
9. Carlos has a son named Matthew.
10. Estelle started attending a new school in Mexico.
11. Matthew is a popular student at Estelle's new school.
12. Estelle initially disliked Matthew but eventually became friends with him.
13. Estelle met a boy named Leo at a Christmas party and started dating him.
14. Matthew warned Estelle about Leo's reputation as a flirt.
15. Estelle discovered that Leo was cheating on her and broke up with him.
16. Estelle apologized to Matthew for not listening to him earlier.
17. Estelle's 15th birthday was celebrated with a traditional Mexican quinceanera party.
18. Matthew found Estelle's diary and read it out loud at the party, revealing her initial negative thoughts about her new family and home.
19. Estelle felt terrible for hurting her family's feelings and tried to make amends.
20. Matthew was adopted, and Estelle's revelation of this secret caused tension in the family.
21. Estelle tried to make it up to Matthew by doing his homework and getting him a gift.
22. Matthew rejected Estelle's attempts to make amends and told her to stay out of his life.
23. Estelle saw Matthew being beaten up by two masked boys and intervened to save him.
24. The masked boy was revealed to be Leo, who had been seeking revenge against Matthew.
25. Estelle's family forgave her for her past mistakes, and Carlos thanked her for saving Matthew.
26. Carlos accepted Estelle as his daughter and acknowledged that family is not just about blood relations.