Chapter 53 Celine

• Celine
• I wanted to appear strong to everyone, so I pretended I was okay even though I was shaking deep inside. My mind was playing tricks on me, and everywhere I looked were the men wearing black grabbing Carmen, again and again, just like when they were kids. It was like a movie on repeat where the screen kept going over the same scene repeatedly. The only indication I had that I was having hallucinations was that I knew the hand latched on to Clara's was real, and I held so tight I knew she was uncomfortable. I wouldn't let go. I will never let go because I did not want my sister to disappear.'
• I know I am a mess because everyone keeps asking if I was okay. We were waiting for our ride at the entrance of the mall when it got worse. We were supposed to report to the police station to prepare our statement. Our car was taking a long time because it couldn't go around the police blocking the area.