If it were up to the previous Zachery, he'd stay at least 5 metres away from social media. When he opened the app, he saw the success of his friends and sulked in a corner, depressed.
However, the current Zachery was not the previous Zachery (of course). He knew that everything that was powerful, the government, the underworld, and the power structure in Kelion, would crumble like a well-baked cheesecake.
To the Mother System, money was only a piece of paper. What was valuable in the Mother System was energy.
Any type of energy would suffice. Mana, Aether, QI, and Mutagen were all valuable in the Mother System. However, Mana or Aether was the Mother System's primary currency.
Because one point of Mana was equal to one point of Aether, this was the most stable currency in the Mother System. Because of their accessibility and dependability, these two energies were also the most often used across the Omniverse.
In short, everything was going to fall apart in Kelion. So Zachery couldn't care less about his buddies' achievements.
Because he had far more pressing concerns. He had already planned the following actions in his brain when he was with his daughter. This was critical for him because failing to do so would mean ignoring the efforts of his "future"... or "past" self.
Zachery logged in to his social media account to see how his 'friends' were doing. Zachery had no idea what his 'mates' had been up to before or after the Assimilation.
As a result of the assimilation, some people may have died. Some might have died sooner. Zachery, on the other hand, had some free time and decided to check on his pending 'friends' post.
He also needed to check in on his two ex-girlfriends, which is why he chose to start his social network account in the past.
He scrolled down his phone to check for pending posts. All of his 'friends' were enjoying the time of their lives.
One of his high school pals was vacationing on Shandai, a prominent tourist destination on the planet's west coast.
One of his college friends was with his girlfriend at a well-known resort when he took a selfie on the bed.
His childhood friend had put on a story with his boyfriend in front of Costa Light...
Wait! What??
Zachery quickly inspected the post's location, which was the same branch where he was perched.
'Shit' Zachery muttered quietly as he returned to the home screen and drew up his hood. He was, however, a bit late for contingency.
"Zachery?"
'Shit!'
"Zachery?" A sweet feminine voice shouted out from behind Zachery as he cursed inside.
"Yes?" Zachery turned his head to see who had called him with a smile on his face. He could, however, recognize the voice from a mile away.
"Zachery!!" The figure's eagerness was conveyed by the feminine voice rising to a higher level.
"Ah, Amy, you're here," Zachery said, trying hard to show off his acting skills.
"I haven't seen you in years!" Amy said. She was acting as though she was seeing a long-lost friend who had gone west on a journey.
Her blue mesmerizing eyes shone with joy. Her form was exquisite, and her catwalk caught everyone's attention in the cafe.
She wore a blue shirt and a black leather coat that did nothing to conceal her curves. She donned black trousers, which highlighted her thighs and gave her the shape of a billionaire.
[Master, kick her in the face!] Alexa sighed, dissatisfied with the company's arrival.
'I can't do it, Alexa,' Zachery grumbled as he controlled his emotions. Zachery's mouth had a bad aftertaste after seeing Amy so blatantly happy in front of him, with no hint of shame.
The woman approaching him with a charming, yet innocent grin was the first reason Zachery's life veered from his planned road to success.
As you are all aware, Amy was the woman walking towards Zachery.
Amy Mathews.
Zachery's childhood sweetheart and the first woman he truly adored. Until he found she was cheating on him, that is.
Amy, Zachery, and Leon have been friends since he was a child. They were thick and thorough, and they used to play all kinds of childish games together.
The three childhood friends attended different primary and middle schools. So, what brought them together?
All three had met each other in a public park, which had been the meeting place for the three of them
When Zachery was younger, he would go to the park anytime he was lonely. He was frequently alongside his grandma in the hospital, although the hospital's environment made him feel numb at times.
When he felt alone, he would often visit the public park.
But on a random day, he was summoned by this small girl. Amy Matthews is a writer.
On that day, Zachery's life changed. He'd regularly go to the park to play with his new buddy Amy, and he'd accidentally had his first love on her.
Amy, without a doubt, positively responded to his feelings at the time.
Amy's parents were also from a stable family; her father was a physicist and her mother was a bakery businessperson. They were also gentle with Zachery, making him feel loved for the first time.
Then, unsurprisingly, a new character appeared.
Leon Henrick, the Olive Company's Young Master.
A corporation that traded fruits internationally. Zachery had envisioned Leon as one of the arrogant children who talked about their father's wealth and looked down on him as a poor kid.
But he was mistaken; Leon treated him like a true friend. He gave him extra attention. In a nutshell, Leon was Zachery's best friend.
But all good things must come to an end. The three best friends made the decision to attend the same high school.
As they spent most of their time together, the three best friends' friendship got stronger.
Then Zachery said his biggest secret, his crush on Amy, to Leon, and Leon as a good friend gave his support and encouraged him to move forward.
And he did!
He confessed his love for Amy, and Amy accepted it too!
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