⚜ Beautiful Belize with a thud ⚜
I was woken up the next morning by a knock on the door. I wonder who could it be this early. With my robe on I walked close to the door and yelled, "who is it?"
"Morning miss Chloe, it's me Yadhy"
"Morning Yadhy, please come in", I said while opening the door.
"Sorry to wake you up but I got a call from your Chancellor yesterday. He wanted to know if you got here"
"That's kind of her. I am superb"
"Well, I am glad. You need to get ready for today's tour. Where will you like to begin with?" She asked.
"You pick. Give me few minutes and I will be down with you" I muttered. i
Since the weather was hot, I put on some shorts and a crop top and carried a sling bag with me. Down at the reception, I met Yadhy who insisted I have breakfast as it would be a long day.
"Lady I don't know what to order except burgers and fries. Please highlight me on the foods."
"Hahahaha," came in her laughter then continued speaking. "Order some johnnycakes with milk. I will tell you more about our foods" Yadhy said.
After breakfast, we left for the secret beach. Ironically it's away from the main rows of hotels and bars. The beach was quieter and had some trampolines and something called 'kayak'.
Yadhy suddenly suggested. "You should play volleyball with the ladies over there"
I shook my head. "Maybe some other time"
We spent most of the day exploring different places. On the streets of San Pedro Yadhy bought me some snacks that were very delicious indeed.
"Sweet aah? They are called tamales", She paused then continued, "Let's head for some more adventures"
In the evening when we got back to the hotel I noticed it was fully packed. I went straight to the restaurant and ordered chin mole and some tacos. Thanks to Lady, I had learned a few dishes which I never regretted by the way. Indeed Belize was beautiful.
While I was enjoying my meal, some guy walked to my table and said "Hello beautiful, all by yourself?" His voice was strident.
"Hi not really, why do you ask?"
He sat next to me. "I am Thomas"
I nodded. "Nice to meet you, Thomas"
I am always felt nervous around strangers so I stayed quiet throughout the time while Thomas talked.
"Does my mouth stink?", Thomas chided and I wondered why he would ask such a question.
I shook my head. "No"
He stood up and pushed his glass aside causing it to fall and break.
"JUST NO???!! ? Then why don't you join the conversation? It's like am talking to myself" Thomas scoffed and I saw few people turn to face us.
I think he had anger issues.
I tried explaining but he interrupted in a lowly voice. "Never mind miss. It's all my fault I thought maybe sitting with someone would help me rid of the sadness I feel but I am cool. Lovely evening." He said and walked away.
Somehow I couldn't stop thinking about what has just happened. I thought everyone around was super nice but I was wrong, not everyone just a few. I was about to leave when I received a call from Almira.
"Sister Sister, how's vacay?"
"So far so good. How's home?"
"Seriously? just good? Don't tell me you are locking yourself indoor to read? hahaha. Everyone is fine over here just missing you."
"I miss you too. Something awkward just happened a few minutes ago"
I told her everything about the weird scenario I had with Thomas."I think he's short-tempered. If he wanted someone to talk to he could be nicer", She said.
"I don't know Ally. He looked raged."
"Listen, be careful please. stay away from strangers. Some men don't take no for an answer"
"But I didn't say no. You know how I get around strangers?"
"I know dear. Please be safe. I have to go now, got myself a date will tell you all about it later. Lots of love bye."
It felt good talking to Ally but also sad at the same time. I missed her. I walked back to my room, making myself comfortable on the bed. I could not sleep with the noise around and I went to the balcony to get some air. Then I noticed people cheering at what seemed to be a live band performance at the beach. Both young and old were dancing and looked happy while I was alone and bored in my room. Without thinking I ran outside to join the crowd. The marimba, punta rock and mariachi tunes lightened my mood. At around 1:50 am I decided to call it a night and walked towards the hotel. It was quite a distance front the hotel's beach to my room but I was not scared since I was told before the hotel was safe.
I noticed some young couple making out openly. Some youth were very drunk and had sat on the ground smoking. I approached the alley leading to the rooms and heard someone screaming for help. The screams came from behind the palm trees. At first, I wasn't sure and as I drew closer to check, my doubt's were cleared.
"Help! Help! PLEASE!!"
I crept closer, carefully not to raise any alarm as I hid behind the tree.
"SHUT UP BITCH OR I WILL KILL HIM RIGHT Now!"
"Please I beg you. Let us go and I will pay you the money. I promise you."
"You hear that Dante? Your bitch is begging for your life. I won't ask again, WHERE THE BLOODY HELL DID YOU HIDE MY Money?"
"I....-...let her go first then I will tell you everything." My hands became clammy and I felt petrified.
"Carlos? What do you think I should do with these two?"
Carlos loosened his collar as he spoke. "Boss, I think you should take the bitch. She can make a handful of dollars. Do as you please with Dante"
Carlos threw punches on the weak Dante's face and then spat at him. The boss pulled the lady by her hair and kissed her. She tried pulling away and ended up with a slap on her cheek instead. My heart thumped with fear as my hands reached to my pocket to grab my phone and remembered I had left it on the bed, back in my room. Then I saw the boss pointing a gun at Dante's face. "Any last words?" He bantered.
"Please boss, forgive me, please!"
The woman began screaming and trying to flee herself from the clutches of Carlos but she was pushed to the ground and kicked three times on the stomach. I felt scared for them and also for my life and I was sad since I couldn't do anything at the moment. Even if I attempted to run and call for help, they would be gone by the time I was back.
The boss spoke harshly. "Dante, Dante. I warned you not to mess with my business, and now, too bad you won't be here to see me fuck your bitch!"
I was more than scared. My stomach twisted.
"P..-..lea..." He didn't even finish the words when he dropped dead.
I froze for a few seconds, then snapped back to reality and felt nauseous. I had never seen someone get shot before except in the movies.
Was what had just happened real? - I couldn't comprehend.
What do I do? Run? Yes probably run. - I thought and before I could take a step forward, I puked. My whole body was shaking and I was sweating too.
I watched them put the unconscious woman in a car and the dead body in the boot. I absconded from there reaching the alley then darted. "Phew!" I sighed.
Just a few minutes to the block something hit my head and I fell, clenching the back of my head as I groaned in pain while my vision became blurry. A man lifted me, another picked up a stick which I assumed he had used to hit me. I was shoved close to the curb then pulled into a black van. I tried as much as I could to stay conscious but the pain was too much and slowly I slipped into darkness.
⚜ 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
⚜ Torture ⚜ After repeatedly calling for help, we gave up. I didn't know how long time had passed but finally, someone unlocked the door and was met with an awful stink which made him cover his nose with his hands. Among the fourteen women, only three fainted. If the man hadn't arrived I guess there would be more including myself. He shouted. "Pacho! Rico! Carlito! Boys? What have you done? Quickly get the doctor" I was too drunk with the stench that I didn't bother covering my nose. The man spoke. "Don't worry ladies. I am getting you out of this hole" Pacho popped in panting. "What's up, man?" "What the fuck did you do? Is this how you will take over the gang by mistreating the cargo?" Th
⚜ 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
⚜ Sold. ⚜ I wished for a miracle to happen. I had always hidden the sorrows I felt in studying and now, not even a book could help me at the moment. The bidding started and like we were told earlier by Sarah, Pablo introduced the first lady, Vanessa, who then stepped forward from the rest of us as Pablo continued advertising her. He began audibly. "This pretty brunette is Vanessa. She's very fragile but has a lot to offer. With her big butt, I bet no refund. Let the game begin..."I heard one of the cartels ask. "How old is she?"Paolo replied. "Old enough to satisfy you.." and soon the room was filled with laughter."Hahaha. I bid at 1000$ " another man said."1700$", said the previous man.The auction went on until someone offered at
⚜ 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?"
⚜ The man in the hood ⚜ "Get UP, BIRD BRAINS!" Nacho's voice thundered waking me up from my sleep. Why is he here? He wasn't expected to come back so soon according to Palacios and now watching him grab my hand to follow him made me even more scared. "That name fits you right!" His voice thundered scaring me even more. We stopped at his office and he forced me to sit on the chair opposite him. "I have a job for you, cutie. I figured out you are the perfect candidate for it but first I want you to check what's wrong with my desktop. Two of them have already crashed and my IT guy is nowhere to be found." I nodded. "Yes, boss." "No, bird brains. Call me Nacho." Th
⚜ Always a first. ⚜ Flavio caught up with and before he started scolding me I knocked on the door of room eleven. The door opened to reveal two tall men dressed in all black armed. One of them took Flavio's gun and cell phone and after a thorough search on Flavio, they asked us to go in."You are late," a man spoke."Technical problems, sir. Nacho sends his regards!"The man turned to me, "Who is this, blondie?""New cargo, sir!"Standing up from his seat he walked over to where I was standing. "I see. Enough with all that. Where is my cut?" "About that, my boss said he will sort you soon and in the meantime, he sent a little token for you." Flavio pointed me. The man was furious but he acted cool. "Well, a pleasure to meet you, cutie. You c
⚜ Rescued. ⚜I heard footsteps approaching but I was weak and could not do much even if I wanted to."You have to be strong, Chloe." A voice spoke lowly."H... he- lp."The voice got closer and I couldn't tell who it was."Sh. Drink this." A bottle was brought to my mouth and I opened it to welcome the warm drink."C ...Catalina? Is that you?"I was tried to open my eyes. Then I heard movements. "Yes, sweety. I managed to sneak in here while they are having a meeting."I slowly opened my eyes through the unbearable pain."You don't have to strain yourself, sweety. Listen, I don't have much time before someone shows up. I don't know what you did but I am glad the DEA are on the trail and fr