Chapter 24

The flight to Cabo felt like a dream. Selena had never been outside the country before, so the excitement hit her harder than expected. Her whole trip was part of a brand deal, a sponsored getaway to document the experience—perfect for a content creator like her.

She had a camera in hand, her GoPro clipped to her backpack, and her phone was always within reach, ready to capture every moment for her followers. The minute they landed, she switched the camera on.

"We finally made it, y'all!" She grinned into the camera as they walked out of the airport, the bright sun hitting her skin. "I'm so excited for this trip—Cabo, here we come! Stay tuned because we're about to turn up."

Selena's hotel was everything she imagined—a luxury beachfront resort with glass walls overlooking the ocean. She immediately threw open the balcony doors and filmed the view, the turquoise water stretching out under the midday sun.

"Look at this, y'all! This place is fire. I can't wait to show y'all what this trip has in store."

She filmed her unpacking—clothes, beauty products, and of course, the new bikinis she had bought just for this trip.

"We're doing the most for this trip, but it's all worth it. I'm about to show y'all how I pack for a getaway like this—everything from essentials to the fun stuff."

Next, she vlogged getting her nails done at a local salon. She filmed the process of getting a fresh set—bright coral toes and hands to match her beach vibe. Her stylist applied gold foil accents that shimmered under the salon lights.

"My nails gotta stay cute even when I'm on the beach!" she laughed, showing off her fresh mani-pedi.

Later, Selena filmed a quick "Get Ready With Me" before a night out. She was meeting up with some of the other influencers on the trip. The club they were headed to was on the water, a chic spot with a live DJ and open-air dance floor.

Her hair was already done in loose waves, and she kept the makeup simple but glowing—her signature look. She filmed the entire process, showing her followers what she was wearing: a white, halter-neck dress with a low back and a deep slit that showed off her new sandals.

"I'm feeling myself tonight—thank you to my girl Ray for sending me this dress! She really knew what I needed."

She added a few snippets of getting ready—her lashes going on, the finishing touches of lip gloss, and then she showed off the outfit, spinning in front of her full-length mirror.

"All ready for the night. Let's get this party started!"

Cabo's nightlife was exactly what Selena had imagined—bright lights, music that thumped in your chest, and people dancing and laughing all around. She was with a group of influencers, some of them she knew, others she didn't. They got their drinks and made their way to a VIP section, where the energy was high and the vibe was perfect for what Selena needed to document.

The night was a blur of flashing lights, people mingling, and the DJ spinning the latest hits. Selena made sure to capture the moment, getting clips of her friends laughing, dancing, and toasting drinks to the camera.

"This is what I live for! Cabo, you're turning up tonight."

She caught some moments with her friends, but when she turned around to find her seat, she noticed something—or someone—in the crowd.

A girl with striking features, standing alone at the bar, her eyes locked onto Selena for a moment before she turned away.

Something about the way she stared at Selena, like she knew her, made Selena pause. It was a flicker of recognition, maybe—something about the look in her eyes.

Selena pushed the thought aside, taking another sip of her drink and slipping back into the vibe of the night.

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The morning after the night out was all about recovery—Selena filmed a "morning after" vlog. Her hair was wild from the night before, and she had a bit of makeup smudged under her eyes. But she didn't mind—this was real, and her followers loved it.

"Cabo's nightlife really hit different, huh? But now we're gonna hit the pool, grab some food, and just... chill. Ain't nothing like a good recovery day."

She laid out in the sun by the pool, filmed the view of the ocean from her lounge chair, and showed off her laid-back outfit: a white cover-up and some oversized sunglasses. She snapped pictures for her Instagram too, posting a quick story.

"I could get used to this."

The day went by with more relaxation—self-care, spa treatments, poolside lounging, and plenty of content creation. Selena had become a master at balancing work and play on trips like this. She filmed a few "OOTD" shots by the beach, showing off her outfits and sunglasses.

As the sun set that evening, Selena filmed herself getting ready for another dinner out.

"We're getting dressed up again for tonight. This time, I'm going a little more chill with a casual beach look, but still cute."

She had on a flowy, off-shoulder dress, minimal makeup, and a soft pink lip. She filmed herself putting on her sandals, ready to enjoy her last night in Cabo.

"Can't believe this trip is almost over. I'm really gonna miss this."

As she slipped on her sandals and grabbed her purse, she realized how much she had enjoyed the past few days—filming, creating, and soaking in the new experiences.

When she stepped outside, she felt a sense of calm wash over her. The world was moving fast, but for the first time in a long time, she felt at peace.