La Mariposa | Camilo M. X OC

Chapter 4 | Todo El Tiempo

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↳ February 7th

It had been a week now since the butterfly had lost her wings. She went on being strong and trying and doing what she knew how best, pretending. She knew her life wasn't what the town made of her but she did what she could to preserve the kindness people saw of her. She didn't want that aspect of la Mariposa disturbed because that was the only part she could consider true for herself. Anza heard about the rumors too on her and Camilo and she couldn't help but feel so guilty causing trouble for the Madrigals and him.

She was putting so much weight on herself to be better and do better but goodness she felt like collapsing. Anza had very little talk with both the Madrigals and specifically Camilo though they worked together she couldn't let anything damage their reputation. They made her life feel at ease so to be in trouble now with them she couldn't just afford to do.

Braving the storm of what was collapsing around her she knew she couldn't keep avoiding people and be disrespectful. The timing of everything could not have been worse but she just needed to keep everyone at a distance even if it cost her the new friends she wanted to learn more from.

La familia Madrigal however did not think the way Anza had been thinking. They knew when rumors would spread that people think they should avoid them so they took no offense to the actions but they only worried for her. Dolores told the family about another rumor that had circulated around about Anza and this was something very troubling for them to try and ignore.

" How should we approach her about this. Mamá we can't just bombard her. She's been taking this so hard what use would it be if she knew the town was catching on." Julieta said to Abuela as she prepared breakfast.

" Mi amor I do not believe there is a good way to approach this even if we tried. But she needs to know she is not alone. We can't have her hurting alone as she has already been alone for so long." Abuela sighed as she tried to think of anything to bring Anza back around to keep her grounded and to not forget these moments only shape her but not define.

" Why not do what Camilo suggested" Pepa chimed in as she collected the plates and started to set the table.

" I definitely would not mind having someone like her around this family. It could be a good way to get her around but not to draw attention." Bruno said as he snuck a piece of cheese and fed it to one of his rats

" What if she doesn't show then what do we do " Abuela questioned

"Don't give her that option. Send over Mirabel and Luisa and invite her directly ! That way what can she do but accept" Agustín said as he kissed Julieta on her head and headed to the table

" He's right you know" Félix added following Agustín and heading to his wife Pepa and giving her a kiss on her cheek as they sat down together

"Alright then when the children come down we will let them know. Thank you mijo for allowing this" Abuela said as she smiled patting Bruno on his cheek as she  turned and left the kitchen heading up stairs to wake the rest of the family.

After a few minutes of going around each door Abuela headed back down and to the table awaiting for the kids to arrive. Few more minutes past there came down the herd of children and each took their seats. The family had grown so much they had to extend the table which was funny at the time but it was so nice to have the family together at all times living comfortably together.