Delores sighed as she was now alone. Or, as alone as she is a bit. She than looked at the walls. When no one was looking, she slipped through an open space before it got closed up. She than walked up the stairs to see the "cursed" talk of the household, Bruno.

"Tio Bruno?" Delores whispered.

A sunken man looked up to see the one niece that knows he's still here. He gave her a small smile, though it was out of heartbreak. Delores knew what today was. Today marked the 15th anniversary of when Bruno lost his wife. It was also known as his real twins' birthday, though no one else knew it as they had to change it up so there wouldn't bring any suspicion.

"I finally managed to finish the song for them."

"Oh?"

"Yeah . . . Wanna hear it?"

"Yes, is that their birthday gift for this year?"

"Yes." Bruno said quietly. He than sang in a gentle whisper as he takes out an ukelele.

Look at her grow, isn't she amazing?
She'll never know, how I love her so . . .

And I can see all the different "what ifs & maybes," in every one she shines.

I feel so much more than pride!
I swear I'll always be around,
And I know the miracle will let you stay.

Mirabel,
I can tell that your future is burning bright.
Don't give in, you'll get through think & thin!
You have your mother's light,
At least I can do something right.

Look at him grow, isn't he amazing?
He'll never know, how I love him so . . .
Within these walls, I can see his highs & lows with all his falls. . .
His many falls . . .

Time goes by & slips through my hands.
The more I try to get a grip, it falls away like sand.
The world keeps turning & I'm still learning the reel that they carry on, with me gone . . .

Camilo,
I can tell that your future is burning bright.
Don't give in, you'll get through think & thin!
You have your mother's light,
At least I can do something right.

She's too far!
He's gonna fall!
I'll buy them time & try to stall it.
Please be kind & give it your all!
Don't let anyone push you or make you feel small . . .
Mi angels are still so small . . .

Be home by 8!
Don't stay out late!
Ay dios mio!
When did they get so tall?
Both were so small.
Do they even need me at all when their future calls?

I promise I'm always near!
Mirabel, I am still here!

Look at her grow, isn't she amazing?
He'll never know, how I love him so . . .

Both have their mother's light . . .
They'll never know, I did something right.

When Bruno stopped singing, Delores engulfed him into a hug. He than quietly sobbed with sadness & joy. His children may never know that he loves them so. However, that's okay because they are forever safe & sound.
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530 words. Also this song doesn't belong to me, it belongs to Lady Renaissance. I had to change up the lyrics to fit in with the storyline. Thanks for reading & stay safe everyone. Also, happy Kwanzaa for those who celebrate it.