Graduation Trip Gone Wrong: The Med Swap
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He shoved me into the cargo area of the car. Bang! The trunk door slammed shut, and I was left alone in the confined space.
Outside, laughter and friendly conversation ensued, interspersed by the sound of Zayden's gentle voice as he placated Erica, "Don't mind her. She's been spoiled rotten by her family since she was young and wants the best for herself."
"Does she really hate me, Zayden?" Erica asked demurely.
"No, she's tempestuous, that's all. She'll get over it in a while," Zayden reassured her.
I leaned against the trunk, feeling my breathing become more and more difficult. The thin air at high altitude made every breath hard, and the confined space made it even worse.