Chapter 5

Mirabel and Marcos began to get on very well. They enjoyed their movie and dinner date, and decided to go on another one. Then another one, and another one; and eventually they became a couple.

Mirabel couldn't remember the last time she was so happy. Marcos was very sweet to her, taking her on rides in his nice cars and on his motorbike, treated her to nice restaurants, and took her shopping.

While the luxuries were nice, Mirabel liked Marcos as a person. He was a charming, kind, a good listener, and understanding.

"So Mirabel, how's it going with Marcos?" asked Angela.

"Yeah, we want all the details." added Valentina.

"Well, things have been going nicely, si." Mirabel replied.

"You're so afortunada."

"Thanks, it does feel good to be with Marcos."

The girls then smiled together.

Camillo was sitting with his drama class friends in the cafeteria.

"You were great during rehearsals, Camillo."

"Gracias. You guys too."

Then he smelled something good, much better than the cafeteria food.

"What's that?" he thought.

They all looked up, and saw Marcos carrying a bag full of take out food.

"Gee that's a lot of food."

"Probably for him and his rich friends." Camillo replied.

But to his surprise, he went over to Mirabel and her friends.

"What the?"

When he saw Marcos peck Mirabel on the cheek, he was even more shocked.

"I hope you senoritas are hungry. I thought you'd like something besides cafeteria food." Marcos told them.

"That's really thoughtful, Marcos." Mirabel replied.

"Si, gracias." said Angela.

"Looks good." added Valentina.

And they all sat together, enjoying their food. When lunchtime was over, Camillo went up to Mirabel.

"Hey, Mirabel. Who was that?"

"Who was who?"

"That guy who gave you that kiss on the cheek?"

"Oh, that's just Marcos."

"Marcos? Since when...?"

"Sorry, Camillo, but I have to get to class now."

And with that, Mirabel left the cafeteria with her friends, leaving Camillo a little stunned.

"Did you see the look on Camillo's face?" asked Angela.

"Yeah, he was completely shocked." Valentina added.

"I know. I mean there have been times where he's kept me out of things just because he said it was his business." Mirabel replied.

School went on as normal, and then at the end of the day, the girls had their fashion club meeting. After discussing which styles were in right now, and what types of colors went with this season.

When they were done, Marcos picked Mirabel up, and took her home. After getting to her house, they shared a kiss and Mirabel went inside. As she started to make her way up to her room, she heard her mom's voice.

"Mirabel, can I talk to you?"

Mirabel went to the kitchen, where she found her mom, making two cups of tea.

"Hola, mija. Would you like some tea?" Julieta offered.

"Sure."

She put her bag down, and took a seat at the table. Julieta gave her the tea, and took a sip of her cup.

"So how was school?"

"School was fine."

"So...Camillo says you have a friend at school."

Mirabel almost choked on her drink.

"Is this true?"

"Well...uh...so what if it is?"

"Why haven't you told me or your father about this?"

"Because, it's not a big deal."

"Mija, this is a big deal. How long as this been going on?"

"A while, and it's not a bad thing."

"But who is he, what are you doing?"

"His name's Marcos, and we're just having fun and enjoying each other's company."

Mirabel then finished her tea, and went up to her room.

At dinner that evening, while everyone chattered about her day, Mirabel kept quiet.

"Mirabel?" asked a voice.

Mirabel snapped out of her thoughts, and looked up. She saw it was Antonio, smiling at her.

"Si, Tonio?" she replied back.

"Can we watch TV, tonight? Por favor?"

Mirabel smiled at her youngest cousin.

"Sure, we'll watch something after dinner."

Antonio looked very happy. After everyone was done, the two went to the living room, and watched Antonio's favorite TV show. As they watched the show, Mirabel glanced down at Antonio.

Even though most of her family overlooked or ignored her, it was nice that Antonio looked up to her. After they were finished, Pepa took Antonio to take his bath, and Mirabel went to her room.

"Hey there, Miraboo."

Mirabel turned and saw her dad.

"Oh, hola Papa."

"So...anything new? Anything you want to tell your ol' dad?"

Mirabel could tell her dad was trying to probe her.

"Nope, nothing. Good night."

And she quickly went into her room, and shut the door. She then flopped down on her bed, and started texting Marcos.

In Julieta and Augustin's room, they got ready for bed.

"Augustin, have you noticed how Mirabel's been lately?" Julieta asked.

"Si, she's been different. She's seems so happy and blissful, but distant at the same time." he agreed.

"Camillo said she has a boyfriend."

"What?"

"I know, why wouldn't she tell us about something like that?"

"Maybe...maybe we're not paying enough attention."

"Que?"

"I mean, we're always so busy. And with the way mama talks to her."

"You have a point."

"We should probably try and pay a little more attention."

"Si, we should."

And they climbed into bed, and went to sleep.

Back in Mirabel's room, she was just finishing up her conversation with Marcos. Then Mirabel got a message from him.

"Would you like to come to mi casa for dinner?" it asked.

That surprised her. This was the first time Marcos had invited her to his house.

"Si, I'd really like that." she texted back.

"Great, we'll make plans tomorrow. Buenos nuchos." Mirabel smiled, and then held her phone to her chest.

Then she put her phone down, got comfortable in her bed, took off her glasses, turned off the lights, and went to sleep.

That's chapter 5, plz review