Gamble ( C. Madrigal )

Somebody that I used to know

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3rd person's

As the sun began to set, people started to come to the Madrigal's residence. Another joyous evening for Antonio's birthday.

" The party's starting soon, go make yourself pretty but for me only, okay? " Camilo kissed her cheek and finished tying her hair up in a bun before finally letting her go.

Camilo walked up to his room and started worrying about what to wear. He hurried up to his uncle Agustin and begged for help, the old man simply chuckled and agreed to help his distressed nephew.

" Dressing up for someone in particular Camilo? " Agustin asks while fixing his tie.

" Nope, no one tío. " Camilo only managed to blurt out, Both Agustin and Bruno laughed at their nephew. 

" Come to think of it, you're like Brunito here when he was young. You both become awkward when you fall in love. " Camilo cast a peek over to Bruno, who agreed. Bruno joins them and places his hand on Agustin's shoulder.

" Yep, it's true. It's as if your heart can't handle all the feelings she makes you feel, which causes you to tense up. " Bruno says softly, scratching his neck.

" But don't worry, it's completely normal Camilo. But what's not normal is you keep denying or dismissing these feelings. You might regret it soon. " he adds and ruffled Camilo's hair.

It led him to become absorbed in thoughts, was he actually in love? Or does he only like the attention she loves to give him?

" Camilo! You have to greet the guests! " Pepa shouts from the other room, snapping him out of his thoughts.

" Coming mami! " he says and looked at the mirror one more time before leaving his room. 

He stood at the front door Along with Luisa, Mirabel, and Isabela. They were assigned by their Abuela to entertain the people before they come in to make them excited or intrigued by the celebration they were hosting. It's no doubt, their gifts are amazing.

" Camilo! Mirabel! " Mateo yells as he and his family approached them. Each of the Madrigals welcomed them before letting them in, surprisingly, Thiago stayed beside Camilo.

" Oh, hey Thiago.  Aren't you going in? " Camilo smiles at him.

" Nah, I'm actually waiting for someone and I don't see her anywhere inside. " he says and brushed his hair off his face, he was looking formal tonight.

" Oh really? who's this her ? " Camilo teases him by nudging his shoulder, earning a low chuckle from Thiago.

" Let's just say, she's someone I own. " he answers shortly. Camilo raised both his eyebrows and nodded his head, the term he used is weird. He had thought to himself.

" Oh, there she is! " he says with a tone of excitement in his voice, pointing at someone in the crowd of people approaching. Camilo saw Y/n and his mood lightened, he can't wait to introduce her to his new friend. 

" I also see my girl, I can't wait to let you meet her. She's amazing. " he says to Thiago who was busy spotting someone, giving him a nod.

Y/n was finally getting near, and as she got closer and closer, her heart rate dropped and spiked, her knees felt weak, and her entire body felt frigid. He's here. She thought to herself, hesitating to approach the two boys who had been waiting for her.

" There she is, hey Yn, I've missed you. " Thiago grabbed her first and kissed her knuckles, baffling Camilo.

He just stood there, feeling resentment and wrath rise in his chest as he watched Thiago wrap his arm around her waist. His emotions were simmering at the thought of her seeing someone behind his back. At some point, he felt betrayed.

Camilo merely scoffed and ignored Y/n who was trying to ask for help while she was in his arms. Camilo went inside, leaving the two of them behind. He forced his way through the crowd, undid his tie, and barged into his room.

" What was that all about? " Thiago says and Y/n yanked his hand off her.

" What the hell are you doing here? " She stuttered as she attempted to maintain her composure. She was startled to see him, especially here at the Encanto.

" Nothing much, just here to get you back, amor. " he attempted to kiss her this time, she was lucky enough to back away quickly. Camilo had gotten the wrong idea and she needed to tell him everything.

" What? Are you not happy to see me Y/n? " He grabbed her arm, causing her to yelp, and dragged her to an empty corner, pinning her to the wall and grabbing her chin harshly, forcing her to look at him.

" What's this new attitude about, huh? How dare you talk to me that way. " he adds angrily, slapping her cheek roughly, leaving a bruise. The sting caused tears to fall from her eyes, and Thiago laughed at how pitiful she looked.

" No matter how hard you try to look cold or intimidating, you'd still look pathetic when you're under me, I love it. " 

He pulled her hair and kissed her forcefully, muffling her cries. She felt like the same person she was a year ago, when she was vulnerable and helpless. It's as if like history is repeating itself and she couldn't help but to just give in though it hurts much more this time.

There was a chance she'd lose Camilo, she isn't scared of what Thiago was going to do to her. She's scared to lose Camilo by getting the wrong idea from the both of them, or if he finds out about her history.

She thought that he was just somebody she used to know, but now he's back.

Thiago Rigael Sanchez.

Even his name scared her.