Gilbert Arenas and his girlfriend, Melli Monaco, celebrated Christmas in France, a country that holds special significance for both of them. Monaco, a social media influencer, grew up in Neuilly-sur-Marne, on the outskirts of Paris. The couple got engaged in the City of Light, making the destination a fitting choice for their holiday celebration.
Monaco spiced up their celebration by dressing as Santa Claus in red lingerie. In an episode titled "Mellis Has A Sexy Surprise For Gilbert" on her YouTube page, she detailed how she surprised the former NBA star with a unique Christmas present.
The YouTuber began by moving the box to their room without letting the former Washington Wizards point guard know. She made sure that the surprise would happen at midnight to add significance to the occasion. When everything was ready, Monaco called him out.
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Unfortunately for her, Gilbert Arenas did not immediately go inside the room, forcing her to shout his name. Arenas stopped in his tracks once he saw the big box, now decorated with a bright red ribbon. He hesitated to open it until Monaco emerged.
Arenas’ fiancee came out with a big red bag containing presents. The podcaster didn’t want to open the gifts yet, but Monaco insisted because they were in France, and that’s how the French celebrate the occasion.
Gilbert Arenas couldn’t thank Melli Monaco enough for the presents. When he had unboxed everything, she said:
“Alright, I think it was a success. He’s playing with the games already, so much for me. I’m happy. I think he was happy” (Timestamp: 14:50).
Melli Monaco also gifted Gilbert Arenas a Wolf King GT scooter
Before surprising Gilbert Arenas with herself as a Christmas gift, Melli Monaco had already given the former Golden States Warriors star a present. Arenas was with his kids when he discovered what was waiting for him in the garage.
Monaco gifted him a mostly black, custom-built Wolf King GT scooter with “Arenas” painted in red at the front. Arenas couldn’t contain his excitement and told her:
“You’re trying to get married!”
Arenas, dressed like an elf with no shoes on, went out to test the brand-new scooter. Alijah Arenas, Gilbert’s eldest kid with former girlfriend Laura Govan, couldn’t stop laughing at his father’s giddy reaction.