Chapter 37

I turn my phone on as soon as its fully charged and I’m immediately met with the ton of calls and messages from Pam and Bruno. They’ve been so worried, the both of them. Of course, I understand why. I would have been in a similar position if some random guy came and took one of them away. I also know that all sorts of terrible ideas must have been swirling in their minds when they couldn’t contact me. Maybe they even think that I’ve died. I call Pamela first because I know she’s most likely to drive herself sick with worry. She picks up on the second ringtone and cries in my ears: “Dios Mio! Catalina, is that you?” “Oh Pam...” As soon as she hears the sound of my voice, Pamela starts to tear up and I join. God, I missed her so much. “I’ve been so worried, Linda.” “I know. I’m sorry I couldn’t contact you sooner. Ivan had my phone and I just got it back.” “Oh babe...He didn’t hurt you, did he? I’ve been hating myself for not trying to stop him when he came to take you. I should have don