I do not own Encanto
Six years ago:
Dolores and Isabela were hanging out at the park. Alma let them take a five minute break. It was almost time to get back to work. A guy, Alma, and an elderly woman approached the two girls.
" Isabela, this is Mariano Guzman. And this is his grandma, Senora Guzman," Alma introduced.
Dolores' mouth fell open. He was so handsome. All the way to his black hair, brown eyes to his black and white suit and black shoes. Mariano waved at them.
" Hola, Isabela," he greeted.
" Hey," Isabela greeted.
" I've been getting to know Mariano and Senora Guzman for a while, and I think Mariano is perfect for you, Isabela," Alma said.
" P-per- perfect for me?" Isabela stuttered.
" Yes, Mariano here was wondering if you would like to date him," Senora Guzman said.
Dolores felt her heart shatter. It all came back to her. Bruno's vision.
" The man of your dreams will be just out of reach, betrothed to another."
Isabela glanced back and forth between Mariano, Senora Guzman, and abuela. Abuela had an approving look on her face. Mariano looked desperate. Senora Guzman had a " You better say yes" look on her face.
Feeling pressure, Isabela said: " Yes, of course. I'd love to."
It wasn't the truth. She didn't want to date Mariano. However, maybe once she got to know him, it wouldn't be so bad. Maybe she would learn to like him. Plus, it made everyone happy. Mariano cheered. Abuela gave her a kiss on the cheek. Senora Guzman had a " You've managed not to get on my bad side for now" look on her face. Isabela gulped. What had she done?
