It All Started In Belize(clutched)

 A Nerd in a mean girls world. Tuesday - Always felt longer than Monday for some reasons unknown to me. I gasped as soon as I spotted Almira flirting as usual. As soon as she saw me, her wide smile appeared and ran to me. I could already guess what she was going to say next and I already had the perfect answer for her, same as always."My answer still stands! Came early today?"She sulked and spoke. "Coco! I don't understand why you don't wanna submit your project. I saw it, it's perfect!"I shook my head and grabbed her hand, making our way to class. "I don't feel like it. You know me, I rather keep up with my unpopular self!"Almira was not pleased with my response instead went on convincing me."I know you will win. Come on, Chloe. Please, do it and if you win, you could move out as you always wanted. The money is a lot, think about it!"

                ⚜  Belize  ⚜    With two more days left for the trip, I stayed indoors mostly. How I wished I could take my best friend along. Joyce was happy that she wouldn't have to deal with me for two whole weeks and she offered to take me to the airport. Joyce was Mrs Randall's first name.  Almira had given me some of her shorts and bikinis as a gift. She helped pack everything I needed, from my passport, tickets to hotel reservations. We even called to confirm the hotel. Almira's mother promised to bake some delicious chocolate cookies to carry. She also gave me a new cellphone with better Internet and network than the one I had. She seemed worried more than my stepmom. I gave Almira the trophy because she believed in me. She made me promise to call every day.  I now had everything intact. Thanks to the principal, my

⚜ Taken ⚜ When I woke up I tried to figure where I was since the surroundings were unfamiliar. The sharp pain in my head couldn't go unnoticed and the ropes on both my hands and legs made it worse. Suddenly the door was opened and in walked two men who by guessing were probably in their early twenties."Hey cutie, enjoying your holiday? ", one of them asked.I didn't respond.He stood up and ordered the other one "Pacho, get her some food and water immediately. Remember what boss man said?"After few minutes Pacho walked in with some food on a dirty plate and said, "I will feed you" I shook my head telling him, no but he seemed not to care as he took a spoonful and forced it into my mouth. I felt like throwing up but the other man shouted in his grating voice. "If you don't chew this food, I will open your int

          ⚜    Bidding.  ⚜We were about to step out of the room when Facundo walked in and whispered something in Sarah's ears then they both laughed.  "Come on, move it!" he ordered and we followed.  We moved in a line and went straight to another room near the living room where the bid was to take place. From there I could hear some music from the living room, people talking, some laughing while others just shouting.Someone yelled. "The Formosa brothers are here!"The music had stopped by now and you could hear almost everything they said.  "Good to see you, Pablo. I heard you had a fallout with the gringos and lost Lio? Sorry man!"   "Thanks but business must continue as usual. How's the deal between Columbians and you?""Ah! Pablito! Yo

        ⚜  Cartels' world  ⚜   Early the following day Thomas came to get us and gave us some clean clothes to change to after showering. His words still echoed in my mind and I decided to watch out in case he fulfils what he said. I was the first person to shower and Elena followed and soon after it was Sandra's turn. As I was dressing, I noticed Elena was worried."What's with the face?""Nothing is okay. I miss my family" she cried and I hugged her."I get you. Who would have guessed our lives would have turned out this way? Be strong my friend besides I am here for you"She pulled away and wiped the visible tears with her hands. "Thank you, Chloe. You are always sensible."Elena stood up and looked around almost as if searching for something. "Is it just me or has Sandra taken longer?"