Safe and sound ( C. Madrigal )

Cirque

Then again, it was noon. You had to return to your fiancee. Camilo felt hesitant to let you leave, but you reassured him that nothing horrible will happen to you.

" I'll see you this afternoon okay? I just have things to do. " you hugged and kissed him lovingly.

" Do you really have to do those alone? " Camilo tugged on your skirt as if he was a lost kid at the park.

" Yes. Now be a good boy and go help mamí. " You point at Pepa, Felix, and Antonio from a distance, helping an elderly sell parilla.

" Fine, but I'll stop by after a few minutes to check okay? " he says restlessly.

" Yes, Now go. " you shoo'ed him and he finally lets go of her. And while running towards his family, he shouted " te amo mi flor silvestre! " making you chuckle.

( [trans] I love you my wildflower! )

You began walking back home, your fist clenched. Primed for what is about to happen. Before entering, you took a deep breath and was welcomed by a furious Hugo.

" Glad you still decided to come back home, mariposa. " he mocked Camilo making you furrow your brows and tilt your head.

" Yea, who would leave a tough guy like you, right? Women love men who are tough. " you paused and smirked as he smiled with pride " Maybe not those who are not tough enough to load a gun though. " you added.

" What did you just say to me? " he began walking towards you,

" I said nothing, just complimenting how tough you are. " you continued to mock him, you're not afraid of him anymore. Why would you be?

" Oh, Rodriguez, don't pretend to be stern. You're still woefully vulnerable, even a stroke of my own fingertip may kill you. " he grabbed your arm harshly and you just laughed.

" Kill me then, Alfonso. " You chuckled derogatorily as you licked your lips.

Your words made his mouth agape and he took three steps back. NO one has ever talked to him like that before, everyone is scared of him, why weren't you?

" You can't? Aw, that's a shame. " you walked towards him while he tried to escape but he failed, his back hit the wall. You approached him 'till your lips were dangerously close.

" Are you scared, Hugo? I thought you were going to rip me open. " you tiptoed, purposely brushed your lips against his, pouting afterward, mocking him.

You didn't notice Camilo's presence behind you. He was leaning against the wall, arms folded, proudly watching his girl.

" Nah, this is why Señora Alfonso left you alone with Nicolas, you can't stand by your own words. " you took a step back and twirled strands of your hair with your fingers.

" Call of the wedding, You're nothing but a shit show. and I wouldn't want to be married to someone like you. If you won't, I'll expose your father and blame it on you. You wouldn't want him to be disappointed, right mi amor? " you added making him lift his face. You closed your eyes and waited for it to land on your skin, this was supposed to happen anyway.

A moment had passed and you felt nothing, you opened your eyes and saw Camilo in front of you, gripping Hugo's fist with his palm, not allowing Hugo to hit you.

" You heard my girl, Call off the wedding. " Camilo resorted proudly, his gaze fixed on his Hugo's.