Mirabel was working sewing a red dress for a surprise, she couldn't wait to surprise him it took her 4 weeks to finish the dress and now that it was finally finished she couldn't wait to show it Of as it was a beautiful maroon red colour.
Miguel just then came in to her workshop and smiled her favourite flower in hand .
"Mi Amor, I'm back". He called
"Just give me one second". Mirabel replies
"You weren't supposed to be back in another two days". She brought up
"Well, I got an early leave turns out I didn't take the required amount of days off and they want me to use them before the year is up". Miguel smiled
"That makes sense you always are forgetful ". She laughed calling
"Hey, I am not that bad you're lucky you don't forget". Miguel pouted
"Look who you are talking to the queen of forgetting and clumsiness ". She reminded
He laughed at that comment.
"That's true, okay you win on that one". Miguel smiled
"What are you doing?" He changed the subject
"It's a surprise ". Mirabel replies
Miguel was quite intrigued to see what she had come up with this time and wanted to see what is was but at Mira's word he wasn't allowed to look.
"I can't wait to see this ". He exclaimed
She came back from her work desk and smiled as she kissed him and sighed arms around his neck looking into eyes was amazing. Peace and solace was all she could see and she wouldn't have it any other way she was glad he was back.
Miguel then handed her some bluebells fresh ones in a bouquet he knew to bring these every time he came home he always reminded himself.
"They're beautiful ". She thanked
"Not as beautiful as you". He smiled
"And he's back". She joked
Miguel smiled knowing this was much better than the conservatory sure he loved his job but he loved his Mirabel even more. Being back in her arms was the greatest wish he could ever ask for and that was all that he cared about.
"This is much better". He sighed
"I thought you loved your job more". She smiled
"As if, I have my inspiration right here sure I love music but I love you more so much more". He exclaimed
"And I would shout it to the whole world if I had to". He adds
"Yeah right ". She laughed
"Don't test me I would". He sighed
~~ The land of the dead ~~
The next night Mirabel and Miguel were spending dinner in thee land of the dead with the whole family, smiling, laughing and eating making light conversation around the table.
"So how's work Mija anything interesting?" Imelda asked
"Not much, Although I have been working on something for myself ". Mirabel smiled
"And apparently she won't tell me what it is". Miguel pouted
"You are just gonna have to wait like everybody else ". She retorted
Knowing Miguel for this long and knowing how impatient he was made it even all the more exciting as she liked to tease him and play games.
"Some things are better kept secret Mijo ". Héctor smiled
"Oh sure, like the time you ' accidentally' left the oven on while making Pan dulce and almost burnt the house down not wanting to tell Mamá Imelda what really happened ". Miguel smirked
"That was one time and you know it". Héctor points out
"Wait that really happened I thought that was just a story". Mirabel coaxed chuckling
"One thing about Héctor Mija is Never trust him in the kitchen ". Imelda smiled
"The only thing he is allowed to do is-" Oscar starts
"Chop ingredients- " Felipe finished
"And even then he-" Oscar said
" Is very bad with a knife in his hand ". They both finished
Mirabel chuckled lightly and smiled at the comment.
"I also know that you two aren't allowed in the kitchen ". Mirabel replies pointing at the twins
"We make it a rule". Coco replied smiling
"What about you Mira any memories in the kitchen?" Julio asked
Miguel gave his Papá Julio a look ' she doesn't like to talk about her family that much' the entire family could see how much it hurt Mirabel to talk about it.
"Well, When I was little my Mamá would let me help cook and it would be so much fun and by the end we'd all be a sticky mess. " Mirabel reminisced
As the family listened they looked sad and at that same time very interested to see what she had to say.
"But then Mamá would always be too busy for me and I would never be allowed in the kitchen again because of abuela saying ' you'd make too much of a mess, let your Mamá do her job Mirabel' or better yet Mamá would always help my sisters more because they were the ones with gifts; I was left with nothing so I usually spent most of my days alone hiding away from my family under a tree or reading by my windowsill or up on the roof watching the stars. That was how I liked it for a while but then it got too much". Mirabel explains
"Oh you poor thing". Rosita sympathised and gave her a massive hug
"She's right no family should treat you like that that's not okay". Héctor stopped
"It's been a while since I've seen them". Mirabel replies
"How long?" Victoria asked
"3 years". She answers
"3 years!?" The family chorused all but Miguel
"All I know is that they didn't need me anymore, they always compared me to my cousins or my sisters for not having a gift and the town was much better ethier. They bullied me and kicked me anytime they got just to make themselves feel better especially the boys. I've lost track of how many times they've broken my glasses and how many times they've punched me." She adds
"Did you talk to your family about it Mija?" Coco asked
" I tried but every time they would say that they were just joking or that it will go away eventually and they'll stop but they never did. Every time I brought up I would disturb everyone's work so after a while I stop trying ". She saddened
Imelda was absolutely speechless as was the rest of the family at what they just heard.
"Well, If it was up to me they would be getting the boot real hard to put some sense into them". Imelda stated
"I agree Mamá it is outrageous ". Coco smiled
"Well we are more then happy to have you in our family Carina more then you'll ever know". Héctor smiled and so did Rosita and Julio
"You are very lovely young woman and if they can't see that then that is their loss". Julio smiled
"You will always be part of our family Mira ". Victoria said
Mirabel smiled she felt tears well up in the back of her eyes and they could how much she was trying to hold it in so they group hugged. Mirabel always wanted her family to say that to her but she never got it but with this family she felt like she belonged.
They were always going to welcome her and she could not be happier with her best friend and love of her life by her side and his family absolutely adoring in the heck out of her, this was something she tries it the most.
"Gracias ". She thanked
"Anytime mi vida". Imelda smiled hugging her
~~~ The next week ~~~
Miguel had promised Mirabel that he would take her out on a date tonight just the two of them, Now was the time to finally use that dress and wear it. So that evening Miguel was dressed a white linen shirt with red stitching and black pants along with his Rivera made boots.
"Don't you look handsome". Carmen compliments
"Gracias Tia". He smiled
Luisa smiled as she looked at her son with such pride and saw the young man he had become.
"Aww my baby growing so fast". Luisa sighed
"Mamá". He sighed
"You clean up nice". Rosa said as she came in
"Thanks". He smiled
When Mirabel came down she was dressed in a knee length maroon coloured dress with black heels and holding a black purse.
"Wow". Miguel smiled breathless
He gasped at the sight of her and how beautiful she looked.
"She looks beautiful , come on Miguel say something open mouth say words". He rambled in his head
"You look amazing ". He said
"Why thank you Señor ". She bowed her head
Miguel chuckled at that.
"Wait is this what you were hiding from me?" He asked
"Maybe". Mirabel shrugged
"I shall never know will I ". He replied
"Not on your life". She tapped his nose
"Well in that case shall we my lady ." He held her hand and she laughed
She nodded laughing and so with that they went out on that date talking , dancing and laughing the night a way
All Miguel thought on that date was how amazing she was.
She really does know how to leave me breathless….