"Yeah... that's what I said."
"Sorry. It's just..." I pause, "You know what! I think we should just call it a day!" I start pushing Mirabel towards the door. However, she turns around and starts pushing back.
"Why? We're so close! And all we have to do is find Abuela!"
"Exactly! Which is why we should call. It. A. Day!" I push harder, but she's quite the fighter.
"It's still morning! And all we have to do is look. For. My. Abuela!" I've had enough. I let go and step away as Mirabel falls to the ground.
"Listen to me! Your granny is not in there," I snap, "I saw her!" I didn't see her, but she is alive and Mirabel can't know anything. Not yet. I breathe heavily trying to calm down as I watch Mirabel get up from the ground.
"Then why did you hide this from me," Mirabel whispers with caution.
I look away, "I can't say."252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2bmhwoCPoD
She steps closer. "I think you should leave." I step back so I don't break what's already broken, "Very well." I head toward the door, but I stop.
"I told you to please leave," Mirabel demands.
I couldn't, "Let me leave you with one clue."
"Yes?" The bitterness in her voice made me want to flinch.
"You'll need to be at your door with something white on. Preferably a dress. At 7 sharp." I whisk away toward the door before she could say anything. I head toward Camilo's door and knock. The door opens with Camilo smiling.
"Hola senorita!" Camilo says with a wide smile. I passed him and get right into his room.
"No time for chit-chat!"
"It seems that the cute British accent is back," he says all smug closing the door. I turn and cornered him.
"I told you no time for chit-chat. Now tell me. Where is your granny?" I demand. He stands still doing that goofy smile.
"Granny?"
"Your grandmother! I know she's alive and what you guys are planning." I look at him dead in the eye. He's all quiet but gets closer to my ear.
"Did you tell Mari?" Camilo whispers. I shook my head no.
"Good. So how did you figure it out?" Camilo asks still whispering.
"I already knew your granny was alive, but I had to play along. While I was snooping in her room, I noticed there was loose wallpaper. It made me think of how your tio Bruno and how he stuck behind the walls. And you lot are terrible actors."
"We're trying our best. Just please don't spoil the surprise," Camilo begs.
"Don't worry. I took care of it." I uncorner him and linger out of his room, waiting for something to happen. "See you tonight."
"See you tonight," He smiles. I close the door behind me and sigh. I wasn't too sure if it was a sigh of relief or regret. But there's a time for everything. I can't wait for tonight.
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