It was a very sunny Saturday at the Rivera household and Socorro was deciding what to do with Mirabel for what they called ‘sisters day’. Now this didn’t happen very often it was more of a special treat between the two so when they got the chance she would get very excited.
She just couldn’t help but be infuriated with the decision as she had to pick between shopping or going to the beach and if she didn’t pick soon she was going to miss out. Miguel smiled and chuckled at her trying to pick something, he was glad that Mira and Coco were close it was adorable watching her try and figure it out.
The outings outside of their hometown were more like a special treat since this was one of the special things that was just the two of them and considering that Mira was the only one that could drive aside from Miguel, Abel and Rosa that’s what made it even more special.
“Still can’t figure it out hermana?” Miguel chuckled
She shook her head angry with herself.
Mirabel then came in looking ready to go her bags packed, Miguel smiled and blushed at the sight of her he couldn’t help but chuckle.
“What?” She coaxed laughing
“Nothing, it’s just you look amazing “. He laughed
“That’s not what you were going to say and you know it”. She pointed at him
“Okay, I might as well question where you got that hat”. Miguel said
“Hey, to be fair it was half off”. She sighed
“Yeah right “. He laughed
“Keep laughing like that your head might as well fall off”. She sighed
Socorro couldn’t pick between activities, luckily Mirabel had a solution for this particular moment. She was quick to make it easier for the 8-year-old.
“Hermana, it’s okay”. Mirabel reassures
“No, it’s not if I don’t pick I am gonna miss out”. She stomped her feet in frustration
“Estas bien, because we’re going to do both”. Mirabel smiled
“Really? You can do that”. She perked up
“Who says we can’t “. Mirabel chuckled
Miguel shook his head, he knew Mirabel was going to spoil her but then again it was a special treat so he couldn’t deny them that.
“Are you sure about this?” Miguel questioned
“Migue, we’ve been at this for four years now I don’t think I’ve ever steered her wrong. Besides she’ll be with me the whole time it’ll be fine, we both need this trust me”. Mirabel pleaded
“I hate when you gang up on me like this”. He sighed
“And it works every time”. She winked
Miguel sighed he knew he had to give in he couldn’t say no to her.
“Just don’t spoil her too much”. He sighed
“Musico, you have my word”. She promised
Then she went off to check on Socorro and to help pack a bag, Miguel sighed as she walked away she sure had a way with his heart and to be honest he wouldn’t trade it for the world.
~ In Coco’s room~
Socorro had packed her bathing suit as she did with sunscreen, her hat and some extra small things just in case.
Mirabel smiled softly at the sight and sighed, Coco looked up and smiled back at Mira as she went to check if she had everything.
“Someone’s excited “. Mirabel smiled
“Why wouldn’t I be? I’m with my big sister “. She chuckled
Mirabel’s heart melted every time she was called she couldn’t help but smile to be a big sister to her and to love her as much as she did was a blessing in itself, in some ways she was reminded of Antonio as he always thought of her big sister rather than a cousin. That made her miss him sometimes and she chuckled at the memories made with him.
“Mira?” Coco asked
Mirabel shook her head and smiled.
“Lo siento, I dazed off “. Mirabel chuckled
Coco smiled as she finished packing and headed out the door to the living room to say goodbye before they got going.
“Ready?” Mirabel asked
“Si”. Coco nodded
Luisa smiled at the two and hugged them both as did Enrique and the rest.
“You be good for Mira Okay?” Enrique said
“Si Papá “. She smiles
Rosa hugged Mira and smiled.
“Call us if anything happens “. Rosa said
“We’ll be fine hermana, but yes I will”. Mirabel Continued
“Have fun”. Abel waved as they exited the house
Miguel walked out with them and smiled softly watching making sure they got back safe. Mirabel understood where the protectiveness but then Again they could trust each other. Miguel watched them get in the car and as always Socorro called shotgun and Miguel smiled.
“We’ll be fine Migue I promise “. Mirabel said
“It’s not that, I just want you to be safe”. Miguel put a hand on hers
“Ay, Musico I promise “. She kissed him lightly as a promise
Miguel smiled as they started to drive away and watched as they drove off.
***
As the girls drove to the city they kept themselves occupied by playing traditional car games and making conversation with some jokes and smiles. They also sang their hearts Bert to songs on the radio including some of Miguel’s songs.
“Mira, I have a question?” Coco asked
“Go for it”. Mirabel smiled
“Do you ever think about changing your name, your last one I mean”. Coco smiled
Mirabel thought about it several times, she knew that she hated the Madrigal name because of all that was associated with it. She thought about permanently changing to Rojas because that’s what she often used.
“I guess I have thought about it why do you ask?” Mirabel Continued
“Well you hate it so much I thought you would change it”. Coco chuckled
“Fair point, Cosa Linda “. She laughed
“Okay my turn, on Friday when you came home from school you were blushing when I mentioned Luis what was that about?” She asked
“Okay, I may have a tiny crush on him just tiny”. Coco smiled at the mention of it
“Aww, that’s so sweet “. Mirabel swooned
“Just please, don’t tell Miguel “. She stopped
“Cosa Linda there a plenty of things between us I haven’t said that’s what sisters are for right”. Mirabel winked
Coco smiled she knew Mira would keep her secrets safe.
“Why don’t you tell hermano that you love him, I know you do”. Coco knew she had her in a trap
“What kind of question is that?” Mirabel rambled flushed
“So you admit it”. Coco smiled
“There’s nothing more to tell, we’re friends hermana and have been for four years that’s all”. She sighed
Coco laughed at the response Mira gave.
“Yeah right, He is so smitten with you”. Coco replied
“He is not!” Mirabel Spat back
“He blushes just as much as you when you see each other, how many times has he smiled when you sang or watched you work?” Coco questioned making Mirabel think hard
Mirabel thought about it, maybe she was right and if something were to happen it would probably be the most amazing and beautiful thing in the world. But then again they were just friends this trip had suddenly turned into an interesting interrogation somehow.
‘She’s smart, maybe too smart for her good’.
“Even if it were to happen, I don’t think it would work”. She answers
“Why?” Coco questioned
Mirabel never wanted to admit that she was afraid that Miguel would leave her at some point hate her or get tired of her like she was a burden.
“I don’t know”. She smiled
“You know he would never leave you right do you not believe him?” Coco asked
“No, no Cosa Linda I just don’t want to hurt him that’s all”. Mirabel reassures
“Mimi, you could never hurt him or us I don’t think that would be possible “. Coco chuckled
“Why’s that?” She laughed
“Because you’re the best person In the world and the best seamstress you have a kind heart and Papá says people that have a beautiful heart never hurt the people they love”. Coco said
“That is amazing, you are very smart for your age even more so than me”. Mirabel gasped
“You think so?” Coco coaxed
Mirabel nodded smiling.
Soon the girls made it to the nearest petrol station to fill up the car and then head to the mall and get some ice cream while that was happening Coco went to use the bathroom whilst Mirabel waited outside, unexpectedly through Coco got her ‘friend’ so they had to wait a little longer.
“Mira, I think I felt it”. Coco looked worried
Mirabel’s face instantly gasped and then softened into a smile.
“Is it bad?” She asked
“No honey, it’s light and normal luckily we came prepared “. Mirabel Continued
Coco then got handed her bag and Mirabel locked the door to the car and then went inside with Coco to change.
“I’ll be right here I promise “. Mirabel smiled
Socorro nodded.
“You need help?” She asked
Socorro shook her head and smiled noting she’s got it.
~2 minutes later ~
Coco then came out smiling fresh and changed with her new set of clothes, Mira then smiled and bent down to fix her skirt so nothing slipped.
“See? You beautiful girl ”. Mirabel stood up and hugged her lightly
“It didn’t hurt”. She smiled
“It doesn’t usually for the first time, I promise it gets better “. Mirabel reassures
The two then hopped in the car and headed to the mall for some quality girl time, needless to say, they enjoyed talking and the ice cream when it came to the shopping. They picked out some beautiful things there was one thing Mirabel wasn’t expecting.. that she would take the time to pick at least one individual gift for everyone.
When they went to the checkout they smiled and everything was scanned and put away into bags, come to think of it Coco didn’t spend much on herself but for others, she was happy to do so.
“You ladies have a nice day”. The cashier called
“We will you too “. They called as they walked out of the shop
“You know Cosa Linda you didn’t have to do that”. Mirabel sighs helping carry some bags
“Why not, Miguel always says give to those who are selfless and loving “. Coco smiled
Mirabel sighed and smiled walking back to the car.
‘She’s amazing ‘.
***
The girls then spent the rest of the day at the beach and read, talked, swan and built sandcastles filling with laughter.
“I’ve got one, if you could be an animal for a day who would you be?” Coco asked
“Una Mariposa a butterfly because they are sweet and kind but also very good at camouflage “. She chuckled
“A lion would be mine because It’s fierce and strong and cares about its family just like I do”. Coco sighed
“Good one”. Mirabel winked
It wasn’t until later that the two had dinner and watched the sunset together just enjoying the time they had together.
“Mimi?” Coco asked
“Yes, sweetheart “. Mirabel answers
“ Thank you for today you’re the best hermana ever”. She sighed resting her head on her shoulder
Mirabel’s heart melted at that and she smiled.
“You’re welcome love”. Mirabel replies
By the time they had made it home Coco was exhausted and to be honest, So was she. Miguel smiled seeing the two walk in as did the rest of the family.
“Did you two have fun?” Luisa asked
“We did, But I am tired”. Socorro yawned
“That tucked out huh”. Miguel smiled
“Hermana, go to the shower and remember if you need anything.” Mirabel stopped
“I know Mimi “. She sighed
Mirabel kissed her goodnight and smiled and Coco returned though tired she had a great day.
“Gracias Mija for everything “. Enrique said
“No problem, we had a great time and for Coco’s age she sure is smart “. Mirabel said
“That she is”. Luisa smiled
Miguel smiled and sighed as they walked out to the car to bring in the shopping. Miguel was surprised to find not as many bags as he’d expected but he smiled nonetheless.
“What happened?” He asked
“She unexpectedly got ‘Her friend’ and we had to stop but she Was very brave about it”. She said
“That early Wow “. He sighed
“You can’t judge it”. Mirabel smiled
Miguel smiled softly and nodded.
“Gracias, for this today she needed it “. Miguel sighed as he put down the bags
“I’ll always be here if she needs me, especially when it comes to her favourite sister “. Mirabel winked
“Yeah, I’ll be sure of that”. He chuckled
Mirabel then sat down on the couch exhausted from the days’ events but happy nonetheless and Miguel sat beside her as he gently held her hand, she rested her head on his shoulder.
“You can stay if you want”. Miguel smiled
“Are you sure?” She asked tiredness taking over her
“Si, I’m more then sure Mira “. He sighed
Mirabel then sighed as she later fell asleep with Miguel watching over being covered a blanket. He smiled at the most precious gift he could ever have his Mira.
Yes, today had been amazing but to come home to this was what made it all the more special…