Until We're Together, Again

What I'd do to see you smile

"Ok , glad everyone's here to eat. Me and Amity made something very special today , Carne De Res tacos " Camilla said as she revealed the tacos in the tray. Luz's eyes immediately stared at the tacos in fear, and awe. Soon after they all begin to eat as they all shared about their day. Luz stayed quiet and took careful bites into the food. While the rest of them were thrilled that Luz was eating with them, they knew she didn't want any attention. They all tried to act as they normally would.

Luz was ready to take another bite into her taco , when she immediately left her half - eaten taco on her plate, and walked out of her seat. The chatter amongst the group stopped, as Luz headed back to her room without saying a word. " Luz , mija where are you going? You haven't finished your taco yet." Camilla asked with concern. " No mom, I'm not hungry , I'm going back to my room". Luz replied in a raspy voice. " Luz stop ! " Camilla said as she rose from her seat. "Me and Amity worked really hard to make these for you."

" Well I'm sorry you wasted your time making these for me , but I don't want, anymore." Luz replied.

"Luz, we made this for you, to help you feel better. Remember you used to make these with your dad to help cheer me up. We were just trying to do the same for you."

"You don't need to cheer me up , I'm fine ! , Mom."

"Luz, mija, are you seriously telling us you are, alright. You haven't talked to any of us properly in months. You stay cooped up in your room and you can't even look at any of us to our faces. We care about you mija , why don't you understand that." was Camilla's worried and stern reply.

More upset than ever Luz stared at Camilla , as she replied in distress " I don't want you guys to care about me!" As tears streamed down her face, she said, "The people who cared about me are hurt! gone! or worse! Because of the mistakes I made ! Please , I can't ," Luz said as she sprinted back to her room and slammed the door.

" Mija , wait !" Camilla yelled, her voice filled with guilt. "All of you finish up and go to bed , I'll be in my room." Camilla said as she headed back to her room in disappointment. They all remained quiet, not knowing what to do, or say. Since it was the first time someone openly confronted Luz for her behavior. They all hoped that the nostalgic meal would help Luz open up to them, but that didn't seem possible anymore.