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I nod and sit down. Luigi returns to his laptop as I log into my social media account. I scroll through my feed to look through the usual rubbish that gets posted. Passive aggressive quotes and vague status postings, but then I reach a photo Juanita took the night I was out of them.
It’s a photo of just them, most likely before I arrived or after I was taken, and the caption reads:This is too easy xxx
My blood boils. This little rat needs to be put in her place. Once Mateo is dealt with, I’m going to have my father deal with her, as bratty as that sounds.
I see I have some private messages, and I click on the icon to see who is looking for me. There’s a message from Natalia, well, a few messages asking where I am. I scroll to the top and see I have a message from Juanita.
“Luigi, that dumb cow Juanita has messaged me. Can I open it?” I ask.
Luigi gets up and comes over, pulling up a chair next to me so he can see what’s going on. “It’s safe to open. She can’t trace you.”
I hit the message, and instantly my face turns red with anger, and my hands shake. Luigi puts a hand on my leg, a pretty good distraction.
Hey baby girl <3
What the hell happened? We were all going for some fresh air, and then you said you knew those guys, and next thing I know, you’re insisting you leave with those big guys! Please, please, please let me know you’re safe! I will never forgive myself if something happened to you.
It isn’t the same without you.
J. Xxx
I look at Luigi. “She is ridiculous. How can she think I’ll believe this or respond.”
I point to the green dot beside her name. “She’s online as well.”
“That’s perfect,” Luigi says, and I frown.
“Sorry? You think that’s perfect?” I ask.
“It is the perfect opportunity to trace Mateo through his daughter’s phone signal. Here.” he turns the laptop to face him and starts clicking away. How does he get to be a super sniper spy guy and a super nerd all at once? I stare at his lips for a moment, and when he glances at me, I look away, blushing.
“The closest tower is in East Harlem, near the center of the area. Message her back.” He turns the laptop to face me. “ Say the craziest thing happened but that you’re okay and safe. Act as though you don’t know Juanita is involved or responsible for what happened.”
“You’re joking, right? She’s not going to buy that!” But he shakes his head.
“She’s trying to lure you in again. She obviously thinks you’re a special kind of special. Let’s play that to our favor.”
I take a deep breath and look at him. “Tell me what to say.”
Hey girllll,
Crazy ass night! Won’t lie, the weirdest shit happened and not sure if I can explain it. But I’m good and safe, so don’t stress.
A xxx
We don’t have to wait long for the bubbles to appear to show Juanita is typing.
“You’re sure this connection is secure,” I ask.
“I’ll stake my life on it,” he comments.
OMFG!!!!!
So glad you okay. We should discuss over lunch! Where are you staying? I can pick you up.
J xxx
I look at Luigi. “What now, smarty pants?”
