chapter 16: Loved ones

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It had been two days since the whole adventure to the theatre to revisit their pasts both the Rivera's and the Madrigals were more then happy to see the rest of their families from the land of the dead , Although I was a big adjustment period they loved every second of it.

In the Encanto things were running very smoothly the whole town kept thanking Pedro for his sacrifice and all that he did to keep his people safe and he was grateful for every single bit of thanks he got, not only that but spending time with his family was everything he dreamed it would be. He spent time in the kitchen talking and cracking jokes with Julieta laughing over memories with Pepa and Bruno as well as watching  telenovelas  and even developing the plot in some of them.

With the kids it was just as fun he would read to Antonio and talk with animals He went over acting and dramatic readings with Camilo and he loved every moment. With his granddaughters he would spend hours discussing plants with Isabela going over mythology with Luisa poem writing and music with Dolores But Mirabel Well...

"I don't know what to do Mija I've tried everything trying to talk but she's been so preoccupied with the kids in town or sewing or just I don't know avoiding me altogether ". Pedro exclaimed

"Just give her some Time Papá  she is still not used to the idea yet especially with her new found... part of herself you can't force her ". Julieta replies

"I know it's just.."  He stopped

"It'll be okay". Julieta smiled

Meanwhile Mirabel was in her room reading a book when she heard a knock she put down her book as Casita opens the door.

"Come In". Mirabel called

"Hola Mariposa it's Abuelo can I come in". Pedro asked

Mirabel wanted to hide under her blankets anything to avoid him, she didn't want to face her Abuelo no yet.

"Really Casita?" She asked the house

The tile flipped as she creaked as if to say ' You have to talk to him at some point Mirabel '.

"I don't know how can I when  I have been lied to about my true form I mean I love Mi Abuelo but I am just not ready to face it yet".

She flipped another tile  as she replies 'Maybe you just need to talk to him I am sure he'll have an explanation as to why he loves you'.

"Your right". Mirabel nodded

"You can come in Abuelo". She called

He entered and nervously smiled as she sat unsure as she cleared a spot for him to sit.

"So". He started clearly nervous

"So... Lo siento for avoiding you I just needed time that's all". Mirabel replies

"No it's perfectly understandable Mija". Pedro smiled

Her head perks up at the 'mija '. Pedro suddenly jerked his head as he avoided her eyes as she looked at the window.

"So I think I need to explain some things Huh?" Pedro coaxed

"That would be good". She chuckled nervously

"Well you see... I knew if your Abuela found out  her old self would well you know." He started

"Si,I know she would". Mirabel replies

"And I didn't mean to make you go through all that pain I hurt to see you like this and I just couldn't it hurt me not telling you but I had to keep you safe". Pedro exclaimed

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