[Meribel sits on the roof, the tension of the evening now replaced with a sense of relief. Isabella joins her, as she often does.]
Isabella: That went well, don't you think?
[Meribel nods, a small smile playing on her lips.]
Meribel: Did you see Tia Pepa'x face when Antonio said good night to "Tio Roberto"?
[Isabella nods in agreement, and Meribel's expression softens.]
Meribel: I just hope she won't start trying to keep Antonio away from Bruno now.
[Isabella dismisses Meribel's worry with a wave of her hand.]
Isabella: Meri, you worry too much. Like tonight, with Bruno. He found out you told me, and he wasn't angry at all.
[Meribel manages a weak smile.]
Meribel: I guess it's just something I've picked up recently. Five months ago, no one expected anything from me. Now, I'm the one everyone feels comfortable coming to with everything!
[Isabella laughs softly.]
Isabella: Ah, the woes of being the hero of the family.
[Meribel chuckles in agreement.]
Meribel: I guess that's why I have you.
[Isabella smiles but then sighs, her gaze falling to the ground.]
Meribel: What's wrong?
[Isabella hesitates before speaking.]
Isabella: I always just figured I was weird, so I never told anyone. But now... I'm like Bruno.
[Meribel gently puts a hand on Isabella's arm.]
Meribel: But with girls?
[Isabella nods, her voice barely above a whisper.]
Isabella: What do you think might happen if everyone found out that "perfect Isabella" was...
[Meribel cuts her off with a warm look, rubbing Isabella's arm.]
Meribel: They'd still love you. Like I do.
[Isabella smiles and hugs Meribel tightly.]
Isabella: And that's why I have you.
[Meribel hugs her back before suggesting they should go to bed, since it's getting late. Isabella agrees, looking up at the stars.]
Isabella: We should spend a night up here sometime.
[Meribel nods in agreement, imagining their mom's reaction to finding them asleep on the roof in the morning. They both laugh before getting down and heading to their respective rooms.]
[Just as Meribel opens her door and is about to enter, she notices Isabella clearing her throat again before disappearing into her room.]
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El Rol Perfecto
FanfictionJoin Meribel and he family in "El Rol Perfecto" as they face the heart-wrenching prospect of losing their beloved Isabella to a sudden end serious illness. As Isabella's condition deteriorates, Meribel grapples with a whirlwind of emotions, from de...
