(Monica's POV)
*Flashback*
Year 2030
"Wake up, honey. Breakfast is ready.", a male sexy voice whispered in my ear
My eyes blinked slowly as if I'm seeing an angel with a background of a holy light. He was half-naked and only wore a boxer shorts. His skin was light and soft as ever and I felt the heat of his hot, masculine body slowly burned me. His name is Steven Janson, my boyfriend. He's a photographer at a famous digital company in Woodbury, and he was really good at taking pictures.
Talking about my personal life, my parents left me to my auntie when I was 5 years old and never came back. It's painful and disheartening yet, I used my situation as a motivation and started a better life. I unlocked different opportunities as I go along with my unusual journey. Presently, I am a prominent model and a fashion designer in Basil. Ever since I was a child, girly things were really my passion. I pursued my dreams by joining several beauty pagents. And guess what? I always acquire the title.
Steven moved backwards and sat on the bed as I yawned and touched something hot from my feet. Only to find out that he had prepared a breakfast on bed for me.
"You really are great at giving me romantic excitement, huh.", I said as I chuckeled.
"As long as it's you, why not?."
I suddenly blushed and quickly took the bread and coffee as a defense mechanism, trying to pretend that his hot appeal and flowery words doens't affect me at all. I ate while he closely stared at me.
"Aren't we going to Sam's 21st birthday?" he asked while still staring at me.
My eyes widened in shock. I almost forgot that it is my close friend's special birthday and I actually have prepared nothing for this. I tilted my head and looked at him, still my face in surprised reaction. He laughed loudly as if he was insulting me.
"You really failed to remeber it huh? I guess Sam shouldn't be informed about this or you'll break his heart apart, knowing you two are closed fri-"
I threw him a pillow that ceased him from freeing such words from his mouth as I projected a glaring look at him. He cackled as if that was the last day of his life and it really upset me. He immediately transformed into his serious mode and glanced at me until he finally smiled sweetly.
"Just kidding, please don't get mad at me" he frowned, slowly placing his fingertips on my reddish cheeks. Oh god, how can I resist this hot cute guy pleading on me like a tamed puppy.
I finally grined at him as I touched his hand "I don't get mad at simple things" the words coming out charmingly that brightened his soul and stood up with his manly position.
"We should get ready or else you'll end up with such a messy look", he uttered before turning on his back with a giggle and exited the room. He's a bit asshole and naughty yet, I really love everything about him as he never fails to make me laugh. He is kind and gentlemen. His looks is just a bonus for me.
After getting a decent bath I effortlessly groomed myself and put a light makeup that perfectly suited on my pinkish, glowing skin. I wore a long, crimson-colored dress that I partnered with a fancy, golden necklace and bracelet. It took me about 2 hours to construct myself and stepped out of the room as soon as I finished everything in me. An admirably well-dressed man in his maroon tuxedo and trouser flashes in my sight as he smiled, looking at me from head to toe.
"You looked perfect, honey. I'm afraid someone would try to steal you away from me" he uttered. I headed towards him and placed my lips directly on his ears, making him to move a little bit backwards.
"I will always be your property" I spoke as I eventually pulled my head backwards and we begun to make an eye-to-eye contact. Suddenly, he leaned closer his lips to mine until were connected and gave me a kiss with pleasure and satisfaction.
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The car stopped in front of a huge building with a red carpet extending from the sidewalk heading straightly to its main entrance. A huge crowd is waiting for my appearance as they readied their phones and cameras ponting directly on our car. Steven went out first and the lights started to flash. He opened the door for me and I emerged slowly from the car that gave everybody a feeling of excitement and contentment. With just a wave on my hand, everyone started screaming with joy. I can really see the amazement on their faces as I walked flawlessly towards the entrance with, Steven beside me.
(Who is Sam by the way? He is my childhood and closest friend among all. He is also the son of the digital company where Steven works)
We headed on the rooftop and the venue is larger than I expected. There's a lot of famous and notable guests talking decently as they mind their own businesses. There is a luxurious pool that brightened the place and so it glimmered due to sunlight. It doesn't took too long until Sam finally went over on us as he grinned.
"Hey Monica, long time no see" he greeted and gave me and Steven a handshake
"It's been a while Sam. I hope your doing good" I said.
"Well, I really enjoyed helping the company and guess what? I am going to be the next boss very soon. HELLL YEAHHHH!!" he yelled, full of positivity and enthusiasm. He was always been this kind of a guy I knew.
"That's a good news! I'm so proud of you" I uttered and gave him a big hug. He hugged back shortly until he finally pulled himself away as he flashes his face with an ear to ear smile.
"I'm going to have the big announcement today! I'll prepare for it just give me a second" and he went away in a quick manner.
The party is really tiring yet, I enjoyed this day. There are plenty of foods (Like what I'm expecting), and celebrities here and there. 10pm and the people started to pack up their things and vacate the area, and so we did. We drove back home with our lamborghini and headed towards the Skyline Road, which is normally the quickest way back to Villa Esmeralda. Traffic is what made me really uspet. I don't want to stay inside the car for so long because my head really hurts so bad due to few shots of vodka I've taken a while ago. I'm not drunk yet, I feel so dizzy like my world is spinning around and I'm about to puked up. It took us 30 minutes and finally, the car moved at a very slow pace. Just when the car stopped pushing forward again, I blinked my blurry eyes and glance at Steven, who looked really serious and steady while his attention is at the window.
"Honey, look at that" he said, pointing at the helicopters above us. I was surprised, seeing an army of aircrafts that roamed around the area. Suddenly, all of them dropped their passengers, wearing parachutes and it really shocked me. They have their guns on their hand but not shooting us.
"W-what.... the hell is happening??" I stuttered.
"I don't know honey, but we should flee as soon as we can"
Since the whole road was surrounded by cars, we cannot shift and turn around to escape. He took a gun under his seat and we decided to get out and run as fast as we could, just like what everybody did. And that's the time the men on parachutes launched their firearms and begun to create a rain of bullets. Me and Steven hid behind a huge truck for safety, and waited for these people to cease fire. But gunshots were unstoppable since no one dared to fight them back. I can hear huge explosions from behind us and this situation is really freaking me out. Steven abruptly raised his gun and started shooting. Shit, we're surrounded now. I don't know what is happening. I don't know what to do. We're helpless. The car few meters away from us unexpectedly exploded and it was a horror show. It impacted us and we're thrown away from a distance. I can feel fluid of crimson flowing out of my body but I can't move any part of me to run away. I'm so weak. I can't even manage to go beside Steven, that was laying on the ground not too far from me, without making any movement. My tears gushed out as my vision begun to fade away. I love you Steven, Good bye.
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The area is too huge to be an ordinary building. It was covered by highly technological equipments that can only be seen in a futuristic movie. There are plenty of rooms, but all the people proceeded in the facility for medical operations. There is a long table in the middle of the room where Monica laid silently, unconcious and motionless. Her body was covered with thick bandages and her face was burned, unrecognizable that time. The lights that surrounded her gave life to the dull and wearisome room. Her eyes soon flickered and the guy sitting beside him stood up and waited for Monica to regain her conciousness. His outfit from head to toe can tell anyone he is the doctor who healed Monica. On his chest is a name tag; October. By the time Monica recovered her vision, her eyes wondered around the area, a look of confusion in her face.
"You okay, Monica?" the guy asked gently.
Monica glanced at him, surprised.
"Where am I? What happened to me where is Steven?!" she started to panic when she saw the bandages around her body. But then she refused to make abrupt movements since her body protested due to pain.
"Calm down, Monica. Your body aren't fully healed...."
"I'm asking you.... where is Steven?" Monica glared at him. But her expression eventually turned into a bothersome one. Suddenly, a woman in eyeglasses appeared form the entrance of the room and went towards Monica. The moment they made an eye to eye contact, she looked at Monica with a sad smile.
"You're so lucky you're still alive. I guess we made it right on time. My name is April. Me will be helping you to recover yourself"
"Tell me what happened" Monica asked in a monotone voice. She stood still and started to speak.
"An imperialism had begun. Our country is being invaded." She said
Monica's eye widened. She didn't expect to hear this one.
"Where.....is Steven? I need to talk to him"
No one answered her. A deafening silence cut their conversation. April was unsure if she was going go tell her or not . But then she finally made up her mind and spoke.
"I-I'm.....sorry... Monica. But Steven....."
"Steven is what???!!" she yelled at the top of her lungs.
"He didn't make it... Im really sorry"
Monica's eyes turned into a waterfall of tears. She began screaming hysterically, uncontrolled emotions begun to occupy her capacity to think straightly. The guy beside her touched her shoulder to at least comfort her but she slapped his hand away from her and continued to mourn.
"Monica, we'll help you..." April tried to talk but she was interrupted.
"Kill me instead...."
"Listen, just let us...."
"Just kill me instead!!!!" She screamed at the top of her lungs. She cannot accept the fact that she was left behind by her only beloved. And killing herself is the only way to ease the pain.
"Don't you want to give justice for Steven?" April asked with uniformity that made Monica to stop crying. Finally, she was filled with a sudden anger and determination to fight for Steven. Her brain started functioning well.
That's it.
she thought.
Before she die, she has to make an action.
"They should take responsibility for this...." She murmured.