I Wish For A Miracle (Camilo Madrigal X Reader)

Chapter 24

Previously on Chapter 23

I know that I should be forgiving. But I can't help it. The pain and torture they put me through. I don't know if I can forgive them that easily. What should I do?

-Letting Go A Painful Past-

Y/N P.O.V

I distance myself from everyone. I decided to just stay inside the tent I've created. I don't want to see those people, nor the others. I need time by myself.

"Y/N?" Someone calls out. "I need some alone time, Camilo..." I said, in a hush voice. "Well, we both know that is a lie. Everyone who's feeling down would need someone to be there for them..." he said. I let out a sigh, knowing I can't argue him on that one.

He crawls inside the tent. I turn to look at him and wrap my arms around his torso. He moves to lay down with me next to him. I snuggle closer to his chest, needing his comfort. I let out a content sigh as I feel his hand gently caressing my head.

"Y/N... I know you're hurt. But you have to see how everyone here is suffering. You have to forgive them. So they can move on to the next life" he said. "I know about that, Camilo... but it's hard. I can't forget what they did back then" I said. "You don't have to forget what they did. Forgiving doesn't mean forgetting. It only means you're letting go of something painful. Only then, you'd be able to move on" he said. I pull away slightly to look at him.

"You really think so?" I said. "Yeah, mi vida. That's what mami always told me" he said, smiling at me. I smile at him. A frown slowly form on my face not long after.

"What's wrong?" He said. "Do you love me?" I asked. "Of course, mi vida. Why'd you ask that?" He said. I look away from him. "Even though I'm not entirely human? Mr. Navarro said I was given to my parents by a forest spirit. Which means I'm not a human. Do you still love me, Camilo?" I said. He moves to sit up, sitting behind me. He wraps his arms around me. I lean my back against his chest.

"Just like you love me for who I am... I'd love you for who you are. I don't care if you're a human or a spirit... I love you nonetheless..." he said. I smile at him, with tears in my eyes.

"Why did you cry, Y/N?" He said, looking at me with a worried gaze. He lift his hand, gently placing it on the side of my cheek. "I'm just happy, Camilo... to be able to find someone like you. Who loves me as me" I said. "And I will always love you..." he said. I smile happily at him. I lean closer to him, placing a soft kiss on his lips.

He pulls away not long after. He leans his forehead against mine and smile. "Never stop thinking that I won't love you... I can't even begin to imagine myself stopping loving you" he said. "I love you, Camilo..." I said. "I love you too, Mi Vida" he said. He give my forehead a soft kiss, letting his lips linger against my skin. I close my eyes, a soft smile on my face. Camilo always knows how to keep me calm and happy.

"Come here... it's nighttime now. You should sleep..." he said. I just hold onto his torso tighter, placing my head against his chest. I feel a tender kiss on the side of my head. "Sleep well..." he said. I close my eyes, letting myself drift off to sleep.

***

I wake up the next day. The town is empty. I guess they only appear at night. What do I expect?? They are not alive, this is a ghost town.

I stare at the sky, sitting on top of a rock. I hear the sound of footsteps coming closer. I turn my head to see Camilo. Behind him is Mirabel and Antonio.

"Y/N... don't the hot weather bothers you?" He said. "Surprisingly, no it doesn't. I guess it has something to with the fact that I'm part spirit..." I said. He let out a hum and take a seat next to me. I look at him with a worried gaze.