The Miracle is You

𝟒. 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞

Mirabel left to try and talk to Dolores before breakfast, while Alana went to the kitchen to help Julieta take care of the food, which was something Alana looked forward to. Julieta knew she had a love for cooking and she enjoyed spending time with the young girl that meant so much to two of her children.

In all honesty, Julieta wasn't sure why her mother and her son were going forward with marrying the Guzman girl, she had her doubts but her son aching to ease her worries keep her from speaking against it, even if she didn't like it and wanted to give her son more time to think her mother wouldn't allow it. She knew this path would lead to heartbreak.

Isaiah's parents and Alana's parents wanted the best for their children and had always expected them to end up together seeing how close they were, but it seemed that wouldn't happen.

"Thank you, Mija" They finished putting up the table and everyone started to sit at the table.

"It's fine, this isn't the least I can do"

Alana goes to her seat between Dolores and Isaiah, in front of Mirabel that had taken Pepa's place.

"Family, we are all thankful for Antonio's wonderful new... gift" Abuela goes to her chair, but finds an animal in it.

"I told 'em to warm up your seat" Antonio smiles at Abuela, who manages a smile back.

"Thank you, Toñito" she sits "I'm sure today we'll find a way to put your blessing to good use, as must we all, we are the caretakers of this Encanto"

Alana's attention drifts, she sees Mirabel talking with Luisa but beside them, everyone is listening to Abuela's speech. She jerks when she feels something touching her hand but relaxes once she realizes it's Isa's hand, with a glance she sees the smile on his face, and playfully she has interwoven their hands, a small laugh leaves her when a blush crawls his face.

"Mirabel" Abuela's reprimand catches her attention "If you can't pay attention I will help you"

"I..."

"Casita?" Mirabel is moved to her grandma's side "As I was dating, we must never take our miracle for granted, so today, we will work twice as hard"

Mirabel tries to go to Luisa. "Mhmm, I will help Luisa..."

"Stop. First, an announcement. I've spoken to the Guzmán about Isaiah's proposal to Mariana" Alana felt a pang in her heart "Dolores, do we have a date?"

"Tonight" she stops "She wants five children"

Isaiah nervously sprouts some flowers, Alana takes her hand off of his and he gives her a hurtful look.

"Wonderful, such a fine young woman with our perfect Isaiah" she plucks out the only pink flower "will bring a new generation of magical blessings and make both our families stronger"

Camilo morphs into a version of Mariana, and Isaiah swats him with flowers to get him to stop. Isa tries to get Alana to look his way but she avoids his eyes.

"Okay, our community is counting on us, La Familia Madrigal"

"La Familia Madrigal" This made the breakfast come to an end, they all moved to start the day and did their chores. Mirabel calls for Luisa but she smacks into Isaiah, sending petals everywhere.

"What is your problem?" Isaiah calls after her.

"Ugh, sorry" Mirabel rolls her eyes "Hey, Luisa! Hold up!"

"Lana, can we talk?" Isa asks cautiously.

"Sorry, I got to follow Mirabel" she passes by his side without looking at him.