Fool's Gold

~3~

After almost a week one day, we were sitting on our usual spot on the campus when a guard came and grabbed my arm, dragging me with him. I looked behind to see Rafe and Nate with a worried look on their faces as I gave them a reassuring smile.

"Vargas quiere verte" the guard brought me back in the prison building. He took me to Vargas's office and pushed me in. 

"About time Vargas. When are you going to take me to the old prison tower?"

"That's what I wanted to talk about chica. I can't take you to the tower now. You will have to go into solitaria (solitary confinement) first so that nobody gets any suspicions." Vargas replied, getting up from his desk.

"Fine. What do I have to do to get into solitaria?"

"You've to get into trouble." 

"Should be pretty easy for me, getting into trouble." I crossed my arms.

"But the sooner you do it, the better. You're not the only one wanting to explore that tower."

"What?" 

"Those 3 gringos you've been getting close with, they want to explore that tower too."

Shit. I knew it. And like a fool I ignored it.

"Thanks for letting me know so soon Vargas. Now if you'll excuse me, I've trouble to create." I scoffed and turned, walking towards the door. Just as I reached for the handle, Vargas spoke again. 

"By the way chica, I want in." 

I turned around. "Want in?" 

"I wanted to know why you all were so interested in that old tower, so I read the letter." He took an envelope lying on his desk.

"You were not supposed to read that letter Vargas."

"I was also told not to take bribes yet here we are." He put his glasses as opened the the envelope and took out the letter.

"400 million in gold and jewels. All from the Gunsway Heist. Avery's ship, the - " he started.

"Yes Vargas I'm well aware of that story." I tapped my foot impatiently.

"I have my bets on you to find that treasure, chica. You're brave and smart. That's why I'm helping you out instead of them."

I knew I couldn't argue with Vargas at this point since I needed to get out of the prison safely. I decided to cut him off the deal once I left panama.

"Fine. But you can't tell anything about this to Rafe, Sam or Nathan."

"Deal."

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I was dragged back outside where the trio was waiting. Rafe saw me and immediately ran over, cupping my face in his hands.

"Hey what happened?" 

"Nothing, I'm fine Rafe." I looked away from him as I removed his hands from my face. I liked Rafe and it hurt me to do this, but I was scared about how they'd react or if they'd even talk to me once they found out. 

"Khloe, the guard didn't drag you away like that for nothing." Sam frowned.

"Look, you can talk to us about it ok? About anything." Nate whispered, looking over to Rafe who was looking at me with pure hurt in his eyes.

"Yeah, thanks." I forced a small smile before walking away to a group of men who were gambling and joined them.

I lost as expected. "Solo porque seas una chica no significa que te saldras con la tuya." ("Just because you're a girl doesn't mean you will get away.")A guy yelled. He was covered all over in tattoos and went by the name of Gustavo. "Que vas a hacer, pegarme?" ("What are you going to do, hit me?")I dared him. It wasn't long before I felt pain stinging on my cheek as i swiftly reverted back and threw a punch at him.