Bestfriends to Lovers

Chapter 7 cracks in the Casita?

Olivia's POV

When i walked towards my family Alma Madrigal already was telling her story. Of how she was gifted there Miracle. I felt a little push on my left, i looked and saw Matteo nerveus. probably accidentally tapped. Awh he looks so scared. "How are you gonna do it?". I whisperd towards my older brother. He looked at me and answerd. "When Antonio get's his gift and we are in his room i'm gonna ask her to dance". Matteo looked towards the stairs were Dolores, Camilo, Pepa and Felix stood. "That sounds wonderfull Matteo.". Suddenly the lights went to the front door where a little frightened Antonio was standing. He looked around at all the faces looking at him. Casita tried to get him forward but he didn't move.

Antonio stretched out an arm to someone standing next to him. "Probably Mirabelle". I said softly to Matteo. Sure enough Mirabelle appeared and took Antonio's hand. Together they walked towards Antonio's door. I only heard whispers from everyone. It drove me crazy. When Antonio and Mirabelle finally reached the top, Alma made Antonio swear to use his gift for good. Finally Antonio walked to the glowing door behind Alma. As Antonio took hold of the door, a great glow came from the door. And a Toucan landed on his arm. Antonio's face was very surprised and answered the bird. "Yes yes I understand you". You heard the bird make a sound and Antonio answered again "Of course they can come."

The bird screamed loudly and all kinds of animals came running towards Antonio. The door glowed brightly again with a picture of Antonio with animals. "We have a new gift". Alma screamed, everyone cheered and fireworks were immediately lit. Finally everyone walked into Antonio's new room, which was super big. Antonio was led around by the tiger that had him on his back. When I felt a hand on my shoulder.

I saw Camilo next to me with his hand on my shoulder. "I told you it would be okay." I said cheerfully. I heard Camilo sigh and looked at me with relief. "Luckily yes.". Everyone was happy again and they were all cheering for Antonio. I felt Camilo's hand move through my shoulder to my own. He touched him very gently but he still looked to his younger brother. What is he doing?

Finally Antonio came back with his tiger. Camilo immediately went back to his family. "I knew you could do it". Alma said as she hugged the little boy." Come on we need a picture of this amazing night". All Madrigal's gathered for a group photo and everyone did their own things. But someone was missing, and no one seemed to notice. Mirabelle where is Mirabelle? I looked around her maybe. Somewhere to see, but no. While everyone was looking at the picture, I walked out of the room to look for Mirabelle.

Finally I saw her at the bottom of the stairs. "Mirabelle? Are you okay?". I asked as I put a hand on her shoulder. Mirabelle was shocked for a moment and looked at me, and immediately back to the ground. "yes I'm okay Olivia, go back to the party." Mirabelle said while not looking at me. "don't lie to me Mirabelle. I see that It's not going well." When I said that I saw a tear appear on Mirabelle's cheek. "You're right, I'm not okay. The whole family doesn't see me. I'm just an outsider in my own family!". I felt So sad for her.

When I wanted to say something to cheer her up, we saw a crack in the floor. "Casita?". Misbellle asked as she got on her knees. Suddenly more cracks appeared in the floor. They also entered the walls through the magic door. There were cracks everywhere and they all went towards the candle. "What is going on!". I yelled at Mirabelle, I looked around as casita got more cracks. "casita is breaking!!". Mirabelle screamed and ran straight to the party. "Where are you going!". I called after her. I heard an answer very softly. "Warn Abuella!".

I ran after Mirabelle to the party. "Casita is breaking!!". Mirabelle screamed, she had everyone's attention right away. And Alma looked very concerned. "There were cracks everywhere!". Mirabelle added. "Show me". Alma followed Mirabelle and me towards the Center of the house where the cracks had started. But to our surprise they were gone. What? There all gone, how is thst possible?.  "They really were here! There were cracks everywhere!". Mirabelle said anxiously afraid that no one would believe her. *sigh* "There's nothing wrong!". Alma said to the guests who had also followed us. "No they were really there Olivia saw them too!". Mirabelle said to Alma. "she's right there were real cracks". I replied but I could see from Alma's face that she didn't believe it.