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P a r t T w e n t y T h r e e

There were two following messages. One from Ryan and one from some unknown number. 

Curiosity winning over, I skimmed the unknown numbers message first. 

Unknown Number: Dearest Mariana Martinez, our new glow in the dark shoes are done and ready to be advertised. You are known to be a rocking sensation from all around the world. That's why we, your friends at Nike, Inc., have decided to ask you if you'd like to promote the new shoes in a commercial. Nike is offering you $10,000 for your participation. Give us a call if you're interested and we'd be glad to answer any questions. The following points will highlight some information for your benefit, prior to agreeing.

-The shoot will be at Miami, Florida. 

-You will be starring with Chris Kel, worldwide male singer. 

-You must upload pictures of yourself wearing the shoes, to all your social medias. 

We thank you for taking your precious time in reading this, and we hope that you will take this opportunity.                        - Your dearest friends here at Nike, Inc. 

Hmmm. Advertise Nike Shoes? Let's see. 

The only downside is that the shoot is in Miami. Tomorrow I have my last scheduled performance. I had hoped to stay a little more time in LA and catch up with some old friends but that's not a very high priority and isn't necessary. The good side is that the boys and Erick would be leaving to Miami soon and Aubrey and I could just book a flight with them. 

Oh this is so convenient! I jump and squeal with delight in my seat as I type my response. 

"Ma'am?! Everything okay back there??"

I look up to the driver and smile. "Oh yes I was just excited." 

Looking back down to my phone I open Ryan's message. 

Ryan: The airport is full and it's practically impossible to get a ticket. 

I text back: Don't worry about it. I'll be back in Miami in a few days for a commercial I'm doing!

I shut down my phone and look out the window to the Starbucks building. What could be taking them so long?I tip my head to the side to stare into the drivers section upfront. The green numbers on the dashboard tell me it's 8:58pm. The driver is drumming his fingers on the wheel, clearly impatient since Aubrey wanted us back by 9 o' clock sharp. 

"I'll go get them," I offer and push myself out of the car and swing the heavy door to Starbucks open. 

"Guys?!" I call out.

Lifting my gaze, my hand still on the door I realize there is a huge and I mean HUGE mob of fans surrounding them. I see all heads turn in my direction and spot Erick's anguished and fearful look in the mist of the crowd. All as one the fans come at me, screaming my name. I stumble back out the door and run towards the limo. Once inside I yell at the driver, "DRIVE!" 

He presses the pedal and we're both thrown back into our seats. We manage to disappear around a corner and since it's dark out, the fans give up their chase and they all run back inside the coffee shop. I dial Aubrey's number, "please pick up, please pick up." I prayed closing my eyes and glancing at the building in worry. What a great moment to be strangled by fans. 

"Mariana? Where are you? You're so late and-" 

"AUBREY! We're at Starbucks and a bunch of fans circled the boys, I made it into the limo and they're probably being squished into mush back there! I need you to send people. Right now!!" I yell out of breath. 

"Done. Stay where you are. Stay safe." 

"Okay."

I glance once more outside and spot Alex's silver car pull up. He jumps out, several other guards behind him. 

"Go, go, go!" I yelled at the driver and he backed up and parked once again by the entrance. An eternity passed by before CNCO came stumbling out of Starbucks. Thankfully alive. I sigh in relief and get out to receive them. 

"Mariana! NOOO!" screeched Alex but it was too late. 

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Oh jeez, I haven't updated in forever! I really am sorry but I've just lost a bit of motivation to continue this story. I really am trying to give you guys interesting chapters. Anyways, when I last updated, I had 1.5k reads. Now I have 3.5k???? That's amazing. Thank you guys and I promise I'll be updating way more frequently.