Chapter 18: Dos amores

Alma sat at her vanity brushing her hair when suddenly she had a flashback to when she was with Pedro and they would dance In the plaza till the sun went down she felt like no time had passed since then, But a lot had passed since then.

All her grandchildren were growing up Her lovely children had grown up so much, Happy and fulfilled was what she felt. At was just at moments like this she wished Pedro was here to share in the joy but she knew he was watching from up above if only he knew just how much she had missed him. But that was a secret that only she knew.

'I wish you could see them Mi vida they've have grown so much, like you they have your strength to think I've torn this family apart once will you ever forgive me?' she questioned

Just then a knock at his door and she put on a brave face.

"Mamá?" Bruno called from the door

"Come In Mijo ". She replied

Bruno then opened the door and smiled as he looked at his mother and she smiled a small soft one back but secretly she was crying inside at how much her family was growing up before her very eyes.

"Mamá, I know that face". He sighed

"What face?" She coaxed acting like nothing was happening

Bruno sighed and turned his mother to face him directly away from the vanity and it's like he could sense something was going on. Alma had learned to let her guard down but it was still hard and sometimes she needed help getting there as much as she hated to admit it.

"I know you're worried and I am too but everything is going to be just fine I know it". He reassured her

Alma felt hot tears well in the back of her eyes and for the first time in a long time she cried tears flowing, Bruno hugged her tight comforting her and rubbing her back, It wasn't sad tears though these were relieved happy tears and Bruno could see how much she needed it with His goddaughter's ceremony and all he'd have to admit even he was a little worried.

"Ssh Mamá Estoy aqui". He comforts

"Lo siento Brunito, I Just… I'm scared for us". She admits

Bruno was a little shocked as he'd never known his mother to admit something so openly before she usually knew what she was doing and was very tough. Bruno smiled at seeing her let her guard down something he hadn't seen ( or any of the family for that matter) Do in a while.

"Mamá everything will be amazing I just know and I know Papá would too I promise you that". He smiled

"You think?" She chuckled

"I know so and if Mi Mariposa is anything she is a great mother along with Miguel by her side". Bruno replies chuckling

"I know that, Our Carinos are something special aren't they". She chuckled

"You know they are". Bruno winked

'Mi Amor if only you could know how much our son is like you but I know you do' she sighed

"If she doesn't get a gift that is more than okay, it just shows Lunita is capable of anything life throws at her". Bruno added

"Just like her Padres". Alma whispered to herself

"Besides if you know Mira she'll defend her baby in many ways if she doesn't get one if anything she won't put up with it". Bruno chuckled lightly just thinking about it

Alma laughed knowing her nieta would do exactly that if anyone dared to contradict her Family Miguel too .

Bruno embraced his mother's touch as she cupped his cheek softly smiling now they were used to the touch… Well he was used to it now it felt like he was a little boy again and it was something special that he treasured.

"Mi Bebe just like your Papá, How you've grown ". She whispered

Bruno chuckled lightly smiling at what his mother had said under the breath.

Meanwhile as Pedro watched from up above he smiled at the sight his two most precious things in the world knowing they would be safe was all he needed to know.

' I know you're doing right Mis vidas and I'm proud of you I see you'

He smiled watching a little longer before leaving them in their peace as a butterfly filled him with pride and happiness.