Everybody in the world wishes for that utopia, that perfect society, that perfect world. I am lucky enough to live in such a world. My name is Feliciano Vargas, a proud art shop owner that would've never been without our political way.
After the world fell into a downward spiral of joblessness and debt the leaders of the world had made an agreement to reform the world. A cashless society. We had all agreed that money held back the abilities of human beings and people would prosper by doing what they loved without the consequences of falling in love with an unneeded job. Thus my shop comes into play. People wouldn't spend their money on the arts, what would you choose? Food that keeps you alive or a painting that just sits there?
Anyway, my pet cat Gino and I live on the second floor of my house, the first floor being my art studio and such. People come by asking for painting, sculptures, etc. I've sold famous paintings, statues, anything and everything for just the same! Any important thing I've done something to make it even more beautiful with my art! And one day I just know that my name will be known world wide! The fame, love, beauty, creativity! I can see it now!
Suddenly darkness turns into light as I wake from my slumber. Gino is still asleep next to me, what a lazy cat~ I go downstairs to being breakfast, two pieces of toast. One with peanut butter and the other with butter. Also some eggs and juice. I lay down my breakfast on the table and Gino's in his bowl.
*Ding Dong*
My attention turns to the door with a man standing in the frame.
"How may I help you?" I ask while I walk towards him.
"Yes, can you please make copies of this poster?" The man hands me a poster of what seems to be a notice for some item that is being given away.
"Of course I can, just take a seat anywhere and I'll have your stuff done in just a moment ve~!" I walk away to my photo copier and begin printing.
"Do you mind if I turn on the news?" The man inquires.
"I don't mind one bit ve~" I say in response, I was almost done printing either way so what would it matter?
The man clicks on the television where a frantic reporter suddenly appears. I can finally understand him.
"A group of people who are bent on destroying this cashless society have been found recently when suspicions lead to a break in at one of their meetings. All the members had scattered and none were caught but we worn everybody that if someone is being suspicious please notify the authorities immediately."
My stomach drops as I realize the reality of this moment. My whole life so far has been one big fairy tale dream, but each fairy tale has its wicked witch and now I have mine.
"Wow, if those people fall through with their plans it could become a really big mess..." I barely hear a word he says. Mindlessly, like a zombie, I walk over and hand off the posters.
"Thanks." He says.
"No problem..." I lied, there is a problem. It wasn't printing the posters for him though, it was the destruction of my perfect world... What am I going to do now?
The news snaps me out of my trance. "It is just in that a group of people have formed to make sure our society doesn't change. If you have any questions just call this number below."
I quickly run to the phone and dial as fast as my fingers will go.
"Name and occupation?" A voice on the other line speaks.
"Feliciano Vargas, art shop owner and artist." I reply.
"You would like to join?"
"Yes please..."
"..." I can feel my heart pounding inside my chest. My hands moist and my stomach in a knot. "Our first meeting is tomorrow."
I sigh in relief, "Thank you so much ve!" I hang up the phone and look at Gino. "I think we are in for tough times ahead my friend..."