( everyone had there struggles in Encanto . Camilo his identity, Isabela perfection , Dolores voices , Luisa stress , Bruno and Maribel ostracized, and pepa with her emotions .)
( This story is about Antonio's struggles and that be humanity this will include family as well . His struggles are people because of his anxiety from his ceremony . This will also be his struggle because his friends were animals )( I don't own anything that is Encanto )( trigger warning there are parts in this story about Antonio that will be cruel read at your on risk )
Antonio madrigal was getting ready for his big night of his ceremony . He was excited to get his gift he can't stop jumping up and down off the ground for his gift . He knows it would have to be talking to animals he loved animals sense he was born . Maribel was finished designing his little suit for his big night .
Maribel - are you ready tonito
Antonio - yes I am but can you walk with me I'm a little nerves
Maribel chuckled lightly . She couldn't resist saying no to her favorite cousin
Maribel - of corse I can Antonio
As soon as she was done she took Antonio by the hand and took him down stairs they were almost ready for the ceremony to start . When he was down stares he was greeted by his loving family .
Pepa - oh look at you . Your so adorable
Felix - looking great man . You got style
Dolores - your the most handsome boy I ever seen
Camilo with a smirk on his face changed into Felix for a laugh
Camilo ( Felix) - you make your papa proud
Felix - I don't sound like that
Camilo ( Felix ) - I don't sound like that
They all laughed . Dolores listened closely to abuela and told Antonio that it was time . After the speech abuela gave the curtain opened and there stand Antonio . Antonio's anxiety started to kick in . He didn't like all the stares people were giving him it made him feel overwhelmed. Luckily Maribel was there to take his hand .
Maribel - let's go to your door
Maribel held Antonio's hand and walked him to his door . Even though she felt unhappy that she didn't get a gift she was still happy for Antonio . When they got to abuela she told Antonio to go to the door . When Antonio walked to the door and touch the door knob the door turned dark and faded away . Everyone was shocked that the boy didn't get his gift . Maribel was surprised , shocked , and hurt that her favorite cousin didn't get a gift . Abuela was flabbergasted it happened again . Another madrigal didn't get a gift . Antonio felt heartbroken he couldn't be able to be useful for his family because every madrigal knows to be useful you have to have a gift . Everyone silently left Encanto not daring to say a word to the madrigals . Abuela couldn't believe what happened it wasn't supposed to happen again and yet it did . Antonio went back to the nursery room . Big tears coming out of his face all he wanted was to feel important like the rest of them . He wished he was important and loved like the rest but actions speck louder than words . His family says they love him but there so busy all the time they hardly have time for him leaving him behind most of the time .
Antonio - why couldn't I feel special just like them . Use a talent and be useful . What will abuela think of me now without a gift
Antonio continue to cry and than suddenly there was knock on the door .
Dolores - hey Antonio can I come in
Antonio tried to stop crying In front of his big sister but couldn't help it .
Antonio - ( sniffle ) yes you ( sniffle ) can
Dolores went in the nursery room and saw Antonio very upset that he didn't get a gift . She sat down right next to him and put him in her lap . She shush him to be quiet a little and take deep breathes
Dolores - there there everything will be ok I promise
Antonio - I don't understand why didn't I get a gift
Dolores - I don't know but your still special that never changes that . I know your special to me .
Antonio - but you heard abuela to be useful you have to have a gift .
Dolores - not true my gift is hearing and I still work around the house helping Julieta In the kitchen . Abuela is just very strict and protective of the magic .
Antonio - do you think she will kick me out of the family because I have no gift
Dolores - I won't let that happen . I refuse to loose you Antonio your so adorable . Your the best brother I ever had .
- no we won't let that happen
Antonio and Dolores turned around and saw Maribel walking towards them . Maribel was happy that she still has her roommate but very sad that he didn't get a gift . If she was pushed aside she worry's Antonio might as well .
Maribel - don't worry me and Dolores will look after you there's no need to worry .
Dolores - yeah we will protect you baby brother
Antonio was still crying but than settled down a bit . He's happy that he knows that them two got his back. He Only hopes the rest of the family still wants him too . The three went to bed while Maribel and Dolores slept well Antonio did not . Antonio was having nightmares not one but multiple nightmares of how abuela would react to him . He moved around back and forth violently . He suddenly jumped up out of bed and casita caught him safely and put him gently back down .
Antonio - thanks casita I appreciate that
Antonio got back in bed and fell he was finally having a dream but again this dream was a nightmare and out of all of them . This one in particular was the worst one by far .
Nightmare ( Antonio woke up in the morning getting ready for the day . Got up ready as usual . He was going to try to help the family out today even without a gift . He ran out of his room to see his family down stares . When he got to the kitchen he saw everyone with sad faces on . Something isn't right he thought to him self .
Antonio - morning everyone
Everyone was looking at him sadly but no response
Antonio - morning everyone ?
Still no response
Antonio - what's going on why aren't you guys talking to me
Suddenly abuela went up to him and told him .
Abuela - it appears you didn't have a gift so for that we're kicking you out of the house . You will be disowned from this family
Felix grabbed Antonio with two hands and gently placed him out side the front door and they closed it . Antonio was kicked out . Antonio was scared
Kid - hey look it's the kid with no talent
Everyone in the village made fun of Antonio . Antonio burst into tears and ran away into the jungle . There he felt safe for the time . Suddenly a wild animal approached Antonio looking very hungry . Now Antonio terrified more than ever started screaming .
Antonio - MOMA POPA !!!'
No response. The wild animal came towards him closer and closer
Antonio - HELP SOMEONE ANYBODY HELP ME !!!
The animal even more close to Antonio . Open its mouth wide and it -
Reality
Antonio - AHHHHHHH !!!
Antonio led out a Terrifying scream and it woke Maribel alright but don't know about everybody else . Luckily casita made the room sound proof so the family was still asleep . Maribel who looked very tired had a worried look on her face
Maribel - Antonio is everything ok ?
Before he can answers a door was open and it was Dolores. She was the only who can hear everything even if it was sound proof . As soon as she heard Antonio scream she ran as fast as she could . Antonio was crying scared to death by that nightmare . Maribel and Dolores sat between him .
Dolores - shush shush everything is going to be ok
Dolores was hugging Antonio to keep him calm . When it comes to Antonio Dolores plays mama bear . Like pepa she's also very protective of Antonio even from there brother Camilo . Camilo cares for his brother two though some times he likes to pull pranks on him .
Maribel - what happened Antonio what startled you to make that horrible scream
Antonio told the too girls the nightmare and they were mortified especially Dolores . Dolores felt her stomach ache at the words of them abounded him and abuela kicking him out of the house . Maribel knows what it is like to be ostracized by the family but to be kicked out of the family and home is even worst . Maribel and Dolores decided both to sleep with Antonio . They got in bed with him and they both wedge between him so Antonio was in the middle and he didn't have a nightmare that night again .
The next morning everyone was at the table . Maribel and Dolores went down stares early in the morning waking up before Antonio so they can help out in the kitchen . Antonio slept longer because of the nightmares he had last night . Can't blame him for wanting more sleep . Maribel and Dolores worked really hard in the kitchen with Julieta getting everything ready for breakfast. A hour has passed and everyone was at the table ready to eat but one person was missing . We're was Antonio .
Camilo - oh great he must be asleep still
Pepa - well can you blame him Camilo ? He had a rough night
Felix - someone should go wake him up
Maribel - I can
Dolores - no we can
Dolores and Maribel both left the table to go get Antonio . Everyone else was silent couldn't stop thinking about last night . pepa who was sad about last night finally spoke up .
Pepa - I never would have thought one of my children wouldn't have a gift
Julieta - that makes two of us sister
Pepa - who else didn't get a gift
Julieta - Maribel
Pepa - oh right Maribel
Agustin - what I don't understand is . How can someone so nice and adorable like Antonio not get a gift ?
Pepa - there has to be a reason for this to happened
Felix - personally I don't think you need a gift to be special and do hard work . I think the magic is about being with your loved ones .
Agustin - indeed but how could this be involved in not getting a gift unless -
Everyone suddenly realized why they think Antonio didn't get a gift . The miracle prevented Antonio from having a gift so he can be protected.
Felix - that makes sense but protected from what ?
Pepa suddenly became angry knowing exactly who would be giving Antonio a hard time and everyone else as well .
Pepa - I tell you who Abuela
Pepa - abuela always gave are children a hard time and we need to put a stop to it now !!!
Everyone - agreed
Julieta - I missed my Maribel I want her back in the family too . No more about who gets a gift and more of showing love to the family with gifts or no gift .
Everyone agreed to that statement and talked about something else to changed the subject.
Back at the nursery room Antonio was still asleep . He was very tired from last night . Dolores and Maribel opened the door and both went up to Antonio . Dolores tapped on him shoulder hoping to wake him up
Dolores and Maribel - good morning Antonio
Antonio - (yawn) what time is it
Maribel - it's like 11:00 you really slept hard
Antonio - I know . Having nightmares makes you want to sleep longer .
Antonio - Dolores and Maribel promise me you will stay by my side . I'm kinda of scared of how abuela will react to me
Maribel completely understands Antonio . He was afraid to be ostracized like her and she will definitely stand up for him as for Dolores she's going to fight for Antonio no matter what . Abuela might be in charge but she doesn't care . It was her baby brother and she needed to protect him .
Maribel and Dolores - we promise
Antonio - thanks
A knock on the door was heard and it was Isabela .
Isabela - are you guys ready yet we're waiting for you guys to come down and start breakfast.
Antonio - were ready now
Isabela - good now let's go eat breakfast.
The four made there way back to the dinning table and breakfast was served and everyone started eating . When Antonio made it to the kitchen he hesitated to keep going . Dolores and Maribel noticed Antonio not moving anymore
Maribel - hey what's wrong
Antonio - can I eat some wear else please ?
Dolores and Maribel looked at each other confused
Dolores - why do you wanna eat by your self tonito ?
Maribel - yeah don't you like eating with the family .
Antonio - I do I just want to be by myself just for this morning .
Dolores - well ok . you can but afterwards come shop with us ok
Antonio - ok
Antonio got his food and went to the nursery room . He didn't want to eat at the dinning table knowing abuela would be there . When he didn't get a gift he tried so hard to avoid abuela at all cost . Dolores and Maribel talked to each other . Concerned and worried for Antonio .
Maribel - why would Antonio be afraid to be at the table
Dolores - I don't know would you think he's Afraid of how abuela would re-
They both stopped talking and realized. He was afraid of abuela . He didn't want to be ostracized or be hated by the family so he pushed himself away distancing him self from the family .
Pepa - hey were's Antonio this morning ?
Dolores - Antonio didn't want to eat with us . He said he needed some time alone
Pepa normally gets very mad when her family dose not show up for breakfast with the family however because of last night she felt bad and let it slide .
Pepa - ok I hope he's doing ok
Camilo looked sad on his face . Without Antonio who's going to be his buddy for any pranks or telling . ( he dose that mostly with Maribel but from time to time he dose it with Antonio too ).
Dolores - what's with the long look brother
Camilo- it's nothing . I'm fine totally fine
Maribel - no your not
Felix - come on son let it out
Camilo - ok I miss Antonio and I want him back it's no fun with out him
Pepa - we all do but he's going through something right now as we all know . He needs time to himself to recover .
Dolores - hey I have a idea why don't you join us . me , Maribel and Antonio are going shopping this evening ok .
Camilo - ok I would love too
Maribel - that's great
Julieta - hey Maribel before you go can we talk for a moment
Maribel - sure
Camilo - me and Dolores will get Antonio while you talk to your mom .
Maribel - ok
When breakfast was over everyone went off to what ever there doing . Camilo and Dolores went to go get Antonio . Maribel went to go see her mother and father .
Maribel - hey mom and hey dad do you need anything
Julieta - no we just to wanted to let you know how sorry we are for being bad parents
Maribel - for what
Agustin - for leaving you out of the family for not having a gift
Maribel - oh well that's over now and it's never to late to start over
Julieta- I agree . We promise to be better parents
Julieta and Agustin hugged there daughter tightly. There both happy to have there daughter back . They only hope that Isabel is willing to make amends with her like they did . Maribel and Luisa get along just fine .
Julieta- now go have fun and make sure to keep a eye on Antonio .
Maribel - I will
Maribel took off . Finding wear the others are .
Antonio was in the nursery room waiting for the others to get him . He finished his breakfast pretty fast . A knock on the door finally came and it was Dolores and Camilo there .
Camilo - hello Antonio ready to go shopping
Antonio looked at Dolores
Dolores - I told him he can come too he missed you
Antonio - yeah. let's go shopping
The four ( Maribel , Antonio , Dolores , and Camilo ) just left Encanto to go shopping . On the way there Antonio had a creepy feeling that people were staring at him ( at least the kids did ). While he felt safe around his family he couldn't help but wonder why kids would stare at him funny . Antonio didn't want to know so he focus on looking straight forward . When they got to the market they saw some near by kids playing . Look like a game of dodge .
Dolores - ok Antonio . me Maribel and Camilo are going shopping why don't you go play with those kids over there .
Antonio hesitated
Maribel - don't worry we will be here for you if anything bad happens
Camilo - trust us we got you little brother .
Antonio - ok
Antonio made his way to the kids who were playing . He called out to them and get there attention . The kids looked at Antonio and they just stared at him . Antonio felt very nervous. His forehead was sweating and his body was trembling a little . He really wish he could talk to animals instead .
Antonio - hello my name is -
Kid - hi stranger would you like to play with us
Antonio - sure what will we play
Kid - it's called dodge ball
Kid - ready
All the kids holding there dodgeball ready to throw .
Antonio looked confused
Antonio - but we haven't even picked teams y-
Kid - fire !!!
The dodgeballs were thrown at Antonio . He couldn't react quick enough and he fell to the ground . Antonio got hit in the head , the chest , and someone even (intentionally) hit him in the eye . Antonio was getting bullied . His nightmare came real after all . The kids did it so much that Antonio actually gotten a black eye . Antonio felt heavy . His body couldn't take it anymore and he suddenly fell to the ground .
Kid - looks like we taught that no gifted kid a lesson.
Kids - hahahahaha
Kid - let's keep bullying him
Kids - yeah
Once again Antonio gets bullied . This wasn't the first time this happened to him ether . Every time Antonio tries to hang out with people he gets rejected and bullied so ever sense than he despised humans . For a five year old Antonio learns very quick . So it didn't take long for him to not like people out side of his home . As soon as the kids were done with him and all went home . Antonio was knocked out cold . He was bleeding and had cuts , bruises, dirt , scars , and everything else . His only hope was someone would find him and fast .
Maribel Dolores and Camilo were finishing there shopping and left the story .
Camilo - I tell you that was so fun . I understand why you girls like it so much
They both laughed
Dolores - haha yeah it's fun alright .now let's look for Antonio
Dolores - Antonio
No response
Dolores - come out Antonio time to go home
Still no response
Dolores became worried
Dolores - Antonio ?
The three saw that the kids were gone . Something seriously was wrong and they need to find out . Dolores , Camilo and Maribel had split up to look for him . Maribel thought about checking were the kids were and she found him but she was mortified about what she saw
Maribel - OH MY GOD ANTONIO!!!!
Maribel was running to him . Dolores saw were Maribel went running and followed her two . Camilo saw Dolores and followed her . The three found Antonio but all were worried.
Dolores - Antonio please can you speak to us
Camilo - come on little man . I know your still in there .
Antonio did not respond. The three picked him up and quickly taken him back to the Encanto. Once inside they putted him on the couch and very quickly looking for Julieta . Pepa went to go see what the commotion was all about
Pepa - what's going on in -
Pepa - ANTONIO!!!
Pepa - WHAT HAPPENED!!
Dolores who was crying turned around to see her mother .
Dolores - we don't know we just found him like this .
Pepa than ran to go find her sister Julieta as fast as she can run . She didn't know were to look but she was running around the house . Julieta was in her room reading a book . She loves to do that in the evening . When she heard pepa crying out for her name Julieta ran out of her room to go see her .
Julieta- what happened pepa
Pepa - ITS ANTONIO HES HURT BAD !!!
Pepa was crying with a thunder storm over her head . Julieta went to go see Antonio who was Laying on the coach . When she saw Antonio she was in tears . Pepa was right Antonio was VERY badly hurt . In fact he's still unconscious from dodge ball . Julieta went to go get her food to heal Antonio but sense Antonio was knocked out she would have to feed him herself . Julieta fed Antonio and his body healed not completely healed but healed it was a good start . Pepa along with the three kids were with Antonio and Julieta .
Pepa - do you three know what happened .
Camilo - no we went shopping and Antonio was playing with the kids
Pepa was upset with them for leaving him alone they should have made sure that Antonio wasn't badly hurt .
Pepa - you should have watched him more closely .Because it seems that he got bullied by those kids
Maribel Camilo and Dolores gasped in horror . Antonio getting bullied was the worst thing that ever happened to there family . Dolores thought it was so bad that her hearing problems was nothing than being hated by the community .
Maribel - at least his body will be healed right ?
Julieta - yes however it won't stop the emotional pain . Antonio is going to be traumatized by this and you guys need to stay closer to him .
Pepa - do not leave him out of your site . Please me and Felix are busy as it is we need you guys help .
Dolores with a serious expression on her face
Dolores - we promise to do better
Pepa - thanks . Me and Felix would watch him but we have stuff to do outside of Encanto too . Will need babysitters until we're back from are duties .
The three nodded there heads in agreement
Pepa and Julieta left to go for a walk and calm there nerves . Maribel turned to Camilo and Dolores with a very serious expression on her face .
Maribel - we must keep a very close eye on Antonio we can't let this happen ever again
Camilo and Dolores - agreed
Maribel Camilo and Dolores went to go rest and sleep . They were exhausted from what happened to Antonio . Maribel went to go ask Isabela to watch over Antonio . Isabela did as she was told and looked after him . She was terrified of what she saw on her cousin . She swear to protect Antonio if she sees trouble for Antonio .
Antonio who was unconscious finally got his conscious back and woke Up
Antonio - yawn
Isabela- morning sunshine how was your nap
Antonio - unpleasant but doing better . Were's the others
Isabela - Maribel , Camilo , and Dolores were tired today and needed rest so I will be your babysitter for the day .
Antonio - ( sigh ) ok
Isabela looked at Antonio with a confused look
Isabela - what's wrong don't you like me . I mean everyone loves me and should love me
Isabela wanted everyone to love her for being perfect because that's what abuela wants .
Antonio - no your amazing it's just you being perfect makes me think of how other kids were perfect you know . Like because I don't fit in .
Isabela now realized what she said to make him feel this way and felt sympathy for her cousin . Isabela grabbed Antonio and giving him a hug and a kiss to the cheek .
Antonio - thanks now if you don't mind I'm going to the nursery room to go sleep .
Isabela - ok just make sure you don't disturb maribel . She can be a pain if she don't get enough sleep
Antonio - thanks I'll keep that in mind .
Isabela than left Antonio to go see her sister Luisa .Antonio went up stairs to go sleep in the nursery room however on the way he saw a rat moving on the floor and went into a painting . Antonio was curious and found a secret passage behind the painting . He open the painting slowly and when he got in he moved the painting back slowly . The painting was closed so no one can get him unless they open it . Antonio followed the wooden and creaky path to another room he didn't see before . He opened the door and saw a man . He couldn't believe his eyes . Antonio found Bruno .
Bruno heard the door open and turned around to see Antonio . They both stared at each other as awkward as it was . Antonio didn't know about this man but heard rumors about him by his brother Camilo . Bruno heard of Antonio before . He was the youngest in the family . They both stared at each a bit more but than Bruno finally decided to talk .
Bruno - hey your Antonio right
Antonio nodded his head
Bruno - ok . Did you get a gift ?
Antonio - no
Bruno - I'm sorry you didn't get a gift .
Antonio - it's fine it's not like people would like me anyway
Bruno - what do you mean ?
Antonio showed him his scars from that one horrible day at the market. Bruno suddenly felt pity for Antonio . Those bruises and cuts reminded him of his own . Despite he just met Antonio he can totally relate to Antonio's problems
Bruno - I know the feeling . Say would you like to watch a show I been making one for a while but never showed anyone before .
Antonio indeed was very interested in what show his uncle made
Antonio - ok
For the next hour or so Antonio enjoyed having time with his uncle and watching the show he made . He used rats for his show . Antonio loved it all.
Antonio - that was awesome bruno will there be more
Bruno - of corse of corse there will be . In fact I'm working on season two as we speak
Antonio - yeah
Bruno - yeah . It's getting late I think it's time for you to go back to your r-
Bruno stopped and thought for a moment and realized Antonio didn't have a room he had no wear to go. So instead Bruno said to him .
Bruno - why don't you sleep with me for tonight it's not much but better than nothing .
Antonio - ok
They both got in bed and went to sleep . The next morning they both woke up and Antonio started talking to Bruno .
Antonio - uncle Bruno
Bruno - yes Antonio
Antonio - why don't you ever come home . I know your scared and you try to protect us but we all miss you very much
Bruno - ( sigh ) I know but I don't want to bring anything bad to you guys . The village hates me and I can't bring anymore harm
Antonio - I know the feeling all too well
Bruno who looked very confused
Bruno - you do ?
Antonio - of corse I do . I have no friends outside of Encanto . I been bullied by other kids and my family leaves me by my self alone so I have no one .
Antonio suddenly felt angry , sad . And hurt . He felt totally abandoned nobody wanted him not even the closest to him Dolores and Maribel . Tears slowly rolled down his face .
Antonio - they say they watch me . Mom , dad , Dolores , Maribel . They didn't fully watch me they left me . They all were so busy working on the community that they all forgot me !!!
Antonio burst into tears . Bruno could only pat his back in sympathy. He knew his family had problems when alma was bossing them around but now it seems it has gotten out of control. Bruno calmed Antonio down while rubbing
Bruno - there there everything will be ok
Antonio who still had tears in his eyes looked at Bruno
Antonio - really ?
Bruno - yeah .
Bruno looked sad and felt really bad about leaving but if he stayed we're he was nothing will be able to get done . His family will get abused way worse than he ever did despite being gone for 10 years . Bruno decided that now was time to take action . Bruno got up and holding Antonio's hand and said to him
Bruno - I know things will be ok because we will be taking a stand .
Antonio looked nervous about that idea . Bruno calmed him down again .
Bruno - I know it sounds a little scary but we got this . They need to know the truth that your not ok we're all not ok and we need to address the issue got it ?
Antonio nodded his head in full agreement
Bruno - ok let's go than .
Back at Encanto Dolores and Maribel woke up from there nap . They had a really long nap . Maribel went to go see Dolores .
Maribel - hey how was your nap
Dolores - it was good
Maribel - good . Let's go check on Antonio and see if he's doing Better
They both left to go check on him but when they got to the couch he was gone . They could never catch a break when Antonio goes missing . They both looked everywhere for Antonio but could not find him .
Maribel - I can't believe we lost him again and we were sleeping
Dolores - I should have had him in my room if he liked to explore a lot .
- HEY EVERYONE
Dolores and Maribel turned around to see Antonio and someone was with him . They both realized who it was and they ran fast to them . Both Bruno and Antonio were greeted a hug .
Maribel - Tia Bruno glad to see you again
Dolores - me too . Antonio wear were you we been looking for you
Antonio who felt more confident than before told them .
Antonio - I guess I just I needed to have a talk with someone and I went to go talk to Bruno
Maribel - why didn't you talk to us
Antonio - well you guys were sleeping I didn't want to put you guys through more of my troubles as it already was . I also know you guys had a long day so I went to talk to Bruno .
Dolores felt like her heart had melted . She didn't know her brother felt like a burden for living .
Dolores - we're sorry you felt that we promised to do much better
Camilo and Isabela got out of there rooms and ran to see Bruno too when they noticed. ( After Isabela went to see her parents she too went to take a nap ). Bruno felt nervous and happy that he finally can be with his family . well at the kids that is .
Camilo - wear were you ?
Isabela - yeah why did you leave us ?
Bruno chuckled lightly and told them that he will share his story later . Right now he and Antonio got business to attend to . The group decided to follow and see how this will play out . Julieta, Pepe and abuela were in the kitchen talking . Antonio went in there and gave abuela a peace of her mind .
Antonio - ABUELA HOW DARE YOU TREAT US WRONG . WE ALL SUFFER AND YOU DIDN'T CARED . YOU WORRIED MORE ABOUT THE MAGICE MORE THAN YOUR FAMILY. HOW COULD YOU !!!
By this point Antonio was so mad that he turned red as a tomato . Everyone saw it and felt a little scared even lsabela . Dolores and Maribel were very surprised that Antonio had so much anger in him
Abuela Julieta and pepa turned around to listen to him .
Antonio YOU DIDN'T CARED . I WAS GETTING BULLIED BY OTHER KIDS AND YOU DIDN'T STOP TO HELP ME . IT HURTS SO MUCH TO BE HATED AND NOT LOVED !!!
Bruno was happy that Antonio was telling her off . Finally someone managed to tell her off . Isabela was cheering Antonio on to keep telling her off .
Abuela - I WAS HELPING THE COMMUNITY!!!
Antonio - AND YET YOU FORGOT FAMILY !!!
Abuela - I WOULD NEVER FORGET FAMILY HOW DARE YOU ACCUSED ME OF NOT LOVING MY FAMILY!!!
Antonio - BRUNO WAS ALONE FOR 10 YEARS IN THIS HOUSE !!!
Everyone was shocked to here that . Julieta and pepa saw there brother and they ran up to him . They hugged him tightly not letting go . Bruno was happy for them but suddenly made way for concern when Antonio started crying .
Antonio - FOR ALL MY LIFE AS A FIVE YEAR OLD I GET BULLIED AND BEEN ALONE EVER SENES I DIDN'T GET A GIFT !!!
Antonio - DON'T YOU CARE ABOUT US AT ALL !!!
Antonio - didn't you ?
Abuela was silent . Antonio got on his knees and was crying to his heart content . Everyone gathered around Antonio giving a big family hug Dolores ,Camilo , pepa and Felix went to him as his family would .
Felix - what's been going on tonito I have never seen you so angry before
Pepa - yeah me too
Antonio looked at everyone and told them all the truth .
Antonio - I never made human friends before . I always go out with a happy expression on my face . You guys always had amazing times together but I never felt part of that . At least not after my ceremony that is .
Pepa felt bad ever sense that night she and Felix left the kids in-charged of him and even they left him behind .
Antonio - why do we love by are gifts and not by people . Isn't the greatest gift of all is being with the community and family . I thought no I believed that was true . Until one day going to the market and playing with kids . I was wrong . You guys keep getting busier and busier until I was completely alone and I'm not going to lie to you guys .
Maribel - yes What is it ?
Antonio - I wanted to run away from my problems of being isolated and hated
Everyone gasped and all made glares at abuela . Pepa had no words to say about what her son just said. She and Felix feel like they failed as parents to look after Antonio . Dolores and Camilo felt like failed siblings . Maribel failed to keep a watch on her cousin . Everyone felt awful and all apologized to Antonio for not having any attention.
Antonio - I did manage to find Bruno and brought him back home
Julieta - which me and your mom are very grateful for Antonio thank you so much for bringing him home .
Dolores grabbed Antonio softly and putted him on her lap and gave him kisses and hugs . Maribel and Isabela also gave hugs and kisses to Antonio . Isabela gave Antonio a little flower hat over his head . Antonio better with all this attention . Bruno came over to him .
Bruno - see Antonio I told you everything will be all right
Antonio - and you were right
Antonio got up from Dolores and ran to uncle Bruno and hugged him . Bruno hugged him back . First warm feeling that he ever had . Antonio finally felt a hole lot better . No has ever bullied him again in the markets because Maribel , Camilo and Dolores make sure to watch him carefully. Everyone was a family again ( even Bruno was there ). Abuela changed for the better towards her family . Luisa never really got to hang out with Antonio before because how extremely busy she was but now she had some cousin time with Antonio . Antonio finally got the attention that he wanted and needed . Everything was finally back to the way that it was supposed to . Loving people for who they are .
THE END