Today was my scheduled day off. We've been working a whole week now, and we've finally begun production on the cure, and the vaccine will soon be ready. I got to spend my day with Evelyn. She had the day off too. We went and played pool, and then went to the theater and watched all three of the original Star Wars films. She had never seen them. She loved them, and I loved her response when she found out about Luke's father. After Star Wars we went to dinner in the cafeteria. While sitting there the presidents secretary walked up to me and asked me to follow her. I told her only if Evelyn could come with. She agreed, and informed me that nothing is confidential in a time like this. We followed her down a hallway to a room titled strategy. Inside we found the president reading the reports on our research.
The President stood up and addressed me "You've been doing good work here. Thanks to your little crew we should be able defeat this menace. You have made America a very popular country. China has decided to forgive our debts, as a gratitude for sharing the formula with them. This plague has wiped the slate clean. every country will be starting over. Sure there might be wars, do to weakened borders, but it's all looking up from here. I on behalf of this broken country thank, and those in your circle." I responded, "Thank you sir it's a great honor." the president sat on his desk and motioned for us to come closer "Yes, also you and all your partners will be rewarded handsomely. You will be showered with awards and medals. Is there anything you'd like I'm sure the government would be very pleased to supply it."
I thought for a moment, and spoke. "I want Colorado." There was a dead silence and we began laughing. " but seriously all I want is a rest I want a home were I can settle down" and I looked at Evelyn, "and start a family". quickly looking away from her, I locked eyes with the most powerful man in the world. "and I want a memorial for my mother in Washington DC. It would be statue of her comforting a crying child, and underneath on the pedestal would be the names of all the millions lost in this crisis." I was nervous. Had I asked too much. He stood looking at each other. He put his hand to his face, and sighed. "Is that all? I really feel we could do more for you." I quipped "You could still give me Colorado haha." The president chuckled and said "OK, well just remember we will always be in your debt." We said our goodbyes and left.
Evelyn looked at me and said "That was really sweet. Your mother meant a lot to you didn't she?" I responded "Yeah she was always there for me when I was sick And I feel horrible that I wasn't there for her." "Well I'm sure She'd be very proud of you." She grabbed my hand leaned in close and kissed me on the cheek. I stopped and looked at her, and she said "As for the house and the kids buddy I better get a proper wedding with adorable flower girls and a big white dress." I jumped back (hitting a wall), and said "What?! How'd you know I was thinking of you when I said that?" She got close, and said. "you're not the only one with a computer anymore. I really liked how you described me when I ran into you with my bike. Do I really have the most beautiful eyes you've ever seen." I could tell by the way she tilted her head and batted her eyelashes she was teasing me. She continued "but honestly, I'm glad you feel this way, and I feel lucky to have found such an awesome guy." That time she was serious she really does feel the same way about me. She grabbed my arm and we walked down the hall to the movie room, and watched a New Hope again, this time it felt more appropriate.
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