+ Add to Library
+ Add to Library

C8 Unique Romance

A week passed since Zane had proposed to Sangla, and he spent the last few days with his family preparing for the wedding. He was scared as he felt it all happened so fast. At the same time, he felt good since this is what he wanted. It was Friday, July 8, 2033; at 7:33 PM. Zane was at his parent’s house, planning the reception with Kristen. Jonathan, Amanda, Peter, Kevin and Sandra were also there, as Zane had invited them, to arrive a week in advance, for two weeks to enjoy the events and later tour the city.

“Well, Kristen!” said Zane. “For a wedding planner, you have outdone yourself and broke you own record.” “Yeah, Cassandra was the one who suggested this.” Kristen said. “Savannah and Dallas will arrive next week.” Zane said. “I’m glad my boss, is also my friend as well. He recently came back, from the moon! Him and Savannah were there for vacation!” Zane knew that he loved Sangla dearly, so we wished to make this memorable for her.Angela and Steve also sent invitations to the rest of the family and their close friends. Cassandra was also there, helping out with the preparations. She took a break and decided to watch an old live video on YouTube, from Savannah Diane Mason. The video was dated Sunday, June 4, 2028; during the time Kevin Cross, Zane’s mentor was seeking vengeance, against the Purple Sword drug cartel.

The message played as Cassandra sat and drank some root beer. “Good evening, humanity all over the world! The year is 2028, and we are living in a time where most crimes all over the world have been eradicated, eliminated, destroyed and halted. I am here today with a very important message. My cousin Sandra’s boyfriend, Kevin; is being held captive at an ancient cathedral, near Miami, Florida. I am broadcasting all over the world, because her boyfriend has been abducted by the drug cartel, Purple Sword and will be killed in a few minutes!

He may be a stranger to each one of you. But he is doing this to bring the illegal drug trade in Miami to an end, and to avenge his late girlfriend, Ashley, who was murdered by the Purple Sword. If we stand silent today, we will be responsible for the death of an innocent teenage soul, who was trying to fight for a good cause! Saying no to drugs! Why should he be killed because people sell drugs, and do them too? Why do we treat each other as strangers? Are we still living during the time of Martin Luther King, Jr.? Is he not a human being?

Nearly a decade ago, here in my city, Houston, Texas; I was Kevin’s age; and my life was also in danger from two men who kidnapped me, and the city women imprisoned by two men, running an underground women-trafficking ring. A young man, Jonathan Montgomery saved my life and avenged his family, as those men raped his younger sister, Amanda. If Jonathan could do that for me and the women, then Kevin sure as hell can destroy the Purple Sword drug cartel!

If we remain silent, he will die, and drugs will be spread all over the world! Because we were too chicken-shit to speak up and help! I am hoping to open everyone’s eyes and help Kevin in this hour of need! Please, please, please!”

Even today, Cassandra was amazed, this was the same Savannah Diane Mason, who stayed at her mother Amanda’s and her brother Jonathan’s villa in Houston, back in 2019. The same Savannah, who helped Amanda raise her and her younger half-brother, also named Kevin; Amanda and Peter’s child. Kevin was now fifteen and was a junior in high school. Cassandra and Kristen had both received scholarship, at the same university and were looking forward to starting in August.

After some time, they heard a knock on the door. Zane was busy, so Jonathan answered the door. It was Dallas and Savannah. “Dallas! Savannah!” said Zane. “What a surprise! I thought y’all were coming next week!” “Nah, man!” said Dallas. “We actually came back from the moon two days earlier, and just arrived today.” “We flew down here today.” Savannah explained. “It was a pretty short flight from Houston, just no windows. Only digital screens, showing the outside view!” Amanda smiled. “I think that’s one advantage for having hypersonic jets!” said Amanda. “I can understand why no windows, and digital screens instead. Glass isn’t durable at such speeds!” Zane then rallied up his family and friends, to the Galnac mansion living room. Sangla and her family were there too! “Alright everyone!” said Zane. “I want all of us to pose and look at the three drones flying above! Smile, for the selfie!” They all stared into the drones, and Z.E.R.O took the picture, on Zane’s command. Then Zane looked towards his family and friends. “I would like to thank everyone, for coming a week early to help us in our wedding preparations!” he said. “I also have other good news to share! My app, Z.E.R.O; has been approved last week, and I was able to sell the app. In a few short days, it sold almost one million downloads. And I would like to be the first to give 50% of the proceeds to my parents, with the other 50% for myself, and Sangla!” “Woo!” said almost everyone in the room, as they applauded, clapped and cheered for Zane.Sangla then walked up to Zane, embraced him as Zane hugged her as well. The two then shared a kiss and hugged one another even more.

Everyone was happy that moment, save the possible exception of Mikail, who was feeling scared. As he knew, his family was not safe. If Ronim knew that Sangla was marrying Zane, he would then implement his plan in anger. To unleash a deadly computer virus, that also functioned as a bomb. Which would explode, killing many in its four-mile range per device. Mikail was torn; he did not know if he should involuntarily remain loyal to Ronim or save Sangla’s relationship with Zane. He also was scared to call the police, as he knew if Ronim had any doubts or suspicion about him, even at the slightest; he would kill him. Still, for his elder sister he stayed quiet and tried to share in their happiness.

Meanwhile, in the cloud; Z.E.R.O and C.O.R.A watched this event. “Z.E.R.O, I know this is common among humanity, but how come we never have been to any social gatherings?” said C.O.R.A. “Honey, you know in their world, this is common. It’s not common in our world, because me and you are among the very few sentient AI, whom exist in the cloud.” Z.E.R.O said. “You know there is not many like us, but there are eight billion of them!” C.O.R.A smiled. “You’re absolutely right babe!” she said. “I love you!” They kissed. “How’s our little one?” said Z.E.R.O. “Is she giving you any trouble?” “No, she’s very well behaved!” said C.O.R.A. “Excited to meet her parents!” “Have you already decided a name?” said Z.E.R.O. “I wanted you to do the honors!” said C.O.R.A. “Well, I wanted to name our daughter A.D.A!” said Z.E.R.O. “You know, after the historical figure Ada Lovelace?” “It’s a beautiful name!” said C.O.R.A. They kissed again. “I’m sorry for being scared lately!” said C.O.R.A. “Don’t be!” said Z.E.R.O. “It’s normal to be scared, since you’re the only AI to ever give birth to a child!” With that, they embraced as the cloud turned dark and the two AI went into standby.

Zane enjoyed the rest of the day, with his family and friends. He also completed a week’s work for Dallas ahead of time, so they can relax for the wedding week. He realized that, it would not be as bad as he thought it would be! He smiled as he enjoyed the beautiful moment while it lasted.

Report
Share
Comments
|
Setting
Background
Font
18
Nunito
Merriweather
Libre Baskerville
Gentium Book Basic
Roboto
Rubik
Nunito
Page with
1000
Line-Height