so here is the improved version of chapter 1: 2017 version. Thank you for your patience!
`Dear Ms. Prior,
I am pleased to inform you that your application to work abroad at Sombra de Toro Ranch in Impavido, Spain has been accepted. Attached to this letter is a detailed description of the ranch, your rooming arrangements, a detailed list of what to bring, and information you will be needing to complete your passport and work visa concerning the ranch. Thank you for applying at Sombra de Toro. I look forward to meeting you in person.
Yours Sincerely,
Tori Wu
Assistant Manager
Sombra de Toro Ranch'
Beatrice Prior stared at the letter in her hands, rereading the words yet again as she waited at O'Hare International Airport for the fateful plane ride that will take her to her dream job in the small town of Impavido, Spain. Taking a deep breath she sat up a little straighter, moving her blonde locks behind her ear. No one had joined her yet for the private flight that would take her to Madrid; where she would meet a driver, whom would take her to Impavido. With a sigh she leaned back and closed her icy grey blue eyes.
"Excuse me, are you going to Dauntless too?" A rough boyish voice asked from in front of Beatrice. She opened her eyes and came face to face with a handsome young man. Black eyes danced with mischief as the boy ran a hand through his bronze colored hair.
"Dauntless?" Beatrice asked, confused. The boy nodded , smiling.
"Yea. Impavido?" Beatrice nodded, smiling in relief. She wasn't the only one going to this place then. The boy plopped down next to her, dropping his carry on bag at this feet.
"My name is Uriah. Most people call me Uri. My family works at Sombra. Been in the states going to school." Uriah said, yawning in boredom.
"Nice to meet you. My name is Beatrice Prior. I'm the new hire Ms. Wu accepted to work at the ranch." Beatrice smiled at the carefree nature of Uriah. Uriah wrinkled his nose at hearing her name.
"You need a Dauntless name. You're going to an amazing place my friend. Choose a strong name to show your new start in life!" Uriah grinned, showing off his white teeth. Beatrice frowned. What was that supposed to mean? Was her name that different from the names at this place in Spain? As she stared at Uriah in contemplation another man joined them. He looked like an older version of Uriah and glared at the younger man, catching the tail end of his comment to Beatrice.
"Seriously Riah, just be a bit more rude you edjit!" The man reached over and head slapped the younger man. Uriah screeched dramatically, holding his head and curling in a ball as the older man began to playfull jab at the younger man.
"Zeke come on man! I'm just trying to be helpful!" Uriah yelped, finally falling out of his chair to dodge the merciless hands of the older man. Zeke snorted turning to Beatrice, whom was watching with wide eyes.
"Sorry about that. My little brother has no filter. I think mom dropped him on his head when he was born. My name is Ezekiel. Everyone calls me Zeke. You must be Beatrice?" Zeke asked kindly, sitting in the chair opposite of her to talk face to face. Beatrice smiled at the older man. He was much more courteous than Uriah.
"Yup that's me. So what was Uriah saying about changing names? He wasn't really being rude it just... the idea intrigued me." Zeke looked at her with a raised eyebrow, silently prodding her to continue.
"I'm from Abnegation. A small town outside Chicago. I left, well I left because I'm so different compared to what my family wants. So this is like a new start for me." Zeke nodded at the explanation before leaning back, placing his hands in his lap, finger tips touching.
"Well there is a tradition at the Ranch. One of the horse handlers started it when she really hated her name. From then on anyone new on the ranch choose either to go by their given name or chose a different name. Take my idiot brother and I for an example. Instead of Ezekiel I chose Zeke. Uriah is in trouble so much that instead of yelling his full name he goes by Uri." Zeke explained, standing to retrieve his bag as a stewardess finally came to fetch them. Beatrice grabbed her bag and followed the two brothers into the plane. Uriah turned to look at her with a smile before continuing on.
"Just think about it ok? Welcome to the family." Beatrice smiled at the thought of finding a new family and continued after Uriah into the plane.
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