You Are My Future Bruno x OC

You And I

It's been ten years. Ten years and I haven't left my bedroom the anxiety fear and shame kept me from walking out. But today was different I was starting to feel like myself again. Sowly I got out of bed, put my silk robe on, and for the first time in a long time, I used my gift to melt off the lock in my door.

Mariana was the first to find me and hug me. When Alejandro walked up to me, he seemed a little distraught. "Alejandro what's going on?" I asked. He shook his head. "I can't tell you. You need to talk to Alma." I took a deep shaky breath, God I haven't seen Alma in years. I didn't know if she would welcome me back or kick me out. "I know you're scared big sister, but the Madrigal's need you now." He said with urgency.

"Alright Alejandro."

It was in the early evening so not many people were out and about in the village. I was so damn grateful for that. I knew everyone would be staring at me. When I made it to the Madrigal's Casita, the doors immediately opened and I walked in. I was scared out of my mind. I knew I would have to face Bruno, and I knew he would either forgive me or reject me. Honestly, I was terrified of both outcomes.

Alma was the first to turn and look at me with a shocked face. "Reina?" I gave her a small smile. "Hello Alma." To my surprise, Peppa was the first one to embrace me. "God we all missed you." She whispered to me. I was honestly so surprised. After blowing up at her wedding and almost hurting her, she missed me? "You did?"

"Of course we did!" Felix exclaimed as he and the rest of the family embraced me. Some weight fell off my shoulders. I was relieved that the family accepted me just like that. But there was only one person I didn't see.

"Where's Bruno?" I asked in anticipation.

When I asked that, everyone's faces fell. The atmosphere went from a joyous one into a melancholy and a sad one in an instant. "He's gone." Augustin said. Gone? How could he be gone? I could only ask one question. "What?" Augustin then turned to me and placed his hand on my shoulder. "He disappeared after my daughter's gift ceremony. Dolores can't hear him. Your brother can't even listen to his thoughts." He said sadly.

I immediately started to worry. I had to know everything at that moment. "When did this happen?" I asked with anxiety. "Three weeks ago." Julieta said. My eyes widened in shock and anger. "And none of you told me?" Alma sighed. "We thought you were over him Reina."

I can't believe that they honestly thought I was over him. If I was over him, I wouldn't have locked myself in my Casita for ten years. If I was over him, I would've been in another relationship already. How could they possibly think I was over my Brunito?

"Of course I'm not over him! He's the love of my life! Do you know how much courage it took for me to even leave my caseta because I was so afraid of him not loving me back? Why? Why did he leave!?"

"We don't know." Felix said. "Bruno had the best family in the world. And he just left. In the middle of the night?" he asked. "Who does that?"

Julieta bit her lip. "If we just knew what he saw that night. In his vision. I'm sure there must be some explanation."

"Vision?" Pepa hissed. "What could possibly be so important that he couldn't  tell us?" I can think of a few things. I said in my mind. I couldn't say it out loud on the offhand chance that I would be blown away by Peppa. Julieta bowed her head and then whispered. "And what is this doing to our children?" She asked. Her eyes were misty. If he was really gone, those children would have lost a loving and amazing tió.

Alma fumed. She glanced at Bruno's door where the light had gotten dimmer and dimmer. She turned back with a frown. "If he wants to leave that badly. Let him." She said. Everyone turned to Alma in shock. "And may he find whatever he thought he wasn't getting here."

"Alma!" I said in a loud tone. She then slammed her hand on the table. "We are his family! Tell me what we didn't give him Reina? Everything! He had everything. And yet he flees like a coward in the night. I suppose that's his choice. But I will not let that destroy this family!" she exclaimed.

I looked at Alma in sadness and disappointment. Doesn't she realize she's talking about her own son? I don't know what I would do if I heard my mama talking about me like this.

"I want to see everyone at breakfast tomorrow! And at dinner! The same goes for you and your family Reina" Alma exclaimed. "We will not be broken so easily. We are Madrigals and the Rodriguez's! We are proud! And we shall continue."

"But" I whispered. "Bruno."

"I don't want to hear of him anymore!" Alma shouted. "He made him choice! He left! He would have stayed if you loved you Reina. So from now on." she said. "Not one word about Bruno!" I turned my head towards Bruno's door and with a last flicker, it went out. It was dead.

"No!" I screamed as I started sprinting to his door. This can't be happening. This can't be happening! I opened his door and slid down the sandy hill. I looked all over that room. I searched his tower all night. 

He wasn't there. He was gone, just like Alma had said. I wanted to apologize to him for what happened in the past. I wanted to tell him how sorry I was and how much I still loved him. Now knowing that he wasn't even there for me to apologize to him, made me feel even worse. I wanted to die right then and there. I didn't want to feel that heart ache and depression all over again. 

But there I was, laying in the sand motionless. I couldn't find the strength to scream or to cry. I just laid there. And when I finally fell asleep, I dreamt about Bruno holding my hand and telling me everything was going to be alright. That everything was fine. As much as I wanted just say no, I allowed myself to believe that lie just for one night. And that night was one of ignorant bliss, comforting lies and broken love. 

Little did I know. that he was still here. Crying alongside me in the walls of the Casita.