The woman hurried down the hallway, pulling back her thick hair as it did. A small strand of auburn stuck out anyway. She sighed, swiping her card, allowing the door to slide back revealing Soraura's office.
"Where have you been?" Soraura asked, sitting up in her chair. Soraura grimaced as the woman tried to explain the morning traffic, but Soruara waved a hand. "Here, this is too sweet, un-sweeten it" She said, holding out a small glass.
The woman nodded her head, taking the glass and heading towards the other exit. "And Audrey," Soruara called out, not bother to look up from a stack of papers on her desk. "When you're done with that my files need reorganized."
Audrey could only smile as she looked back at Soraura, and frowned the second she was out of the room. As she said hello to each employee she passed on her way to the cafeteria, never minding their rank.
After another work day, Audrey stacked the last of the keypads on to the shelves. She glanced around the room, making sure everything was set for tomorrow. Soraura marched into the room, with a scowl on her face.
"Audrey, fetch my notepad, there has been call for an emergency council meeting" Soraura stated. Audrey glanced over at the shelves, pulling out a thin, data pad. She pressed down on the button, turning it on.
On the fifth floor of the capitol building were the council meetings held. The council was made up somewhere between twenty-thirty people, depending upon the importance of the meeting. Soraura shoved the door wide open, making a grand entrance into the room. Huge marble columns were everywhere, with tapestry of silk hanging down the walls.
A man tapped the glass-like desk once all the council members and various members of their teams had been seated. He stood up, clearing his throat. "As you are aware, last year the government of the planet of Torin had announced that there a solution had been found to rejuvenate their atmosphere. Therefore, a treaty was sent out to Torin for them to sign, promising not to send any more ships to Ayrth, or any other planet that matter, for them to observe nor occupy. However, I have been informed that in no less than a year from the declaration of this so called 'solution' a third ship has been sent to Ayrth"
Harsh whispers started springing amongst them. The whispers quickly turned into shouts and arguments. "Councilmen" The man said, tapping the glass. "This may not be as serious as it sounds. Given that our relationships with the Torin are not always good, doesn't mean that we can assume…"
Soraura stood up, her hands on her hips. "That was wonderful, Geral, but anything involving the Torin needs to be taking seriously. Consider this, was it not on the planet of Ayrth had we hidden our project? "
Members of the council nodded their heads. "And is not Ayrth, the only planet that the Torin planned to invade no less than a year ago? My fellow council members if our King was present for this, I'm sure he'd be wondering why you all are sitting on your behinds instead of addressing this situation head on"
Audrey sat quietly beside Soraura. She was quickly pressing her fingers on the screen, typing up everything behind said. Once the meeting had concluded everyone within the room, headed down to the halls. Tables of refreshments were waiting for them.
Tucking the data pad into her bag, Audrey smiled to herself, counting the minutes till she could be back in her apartment. A small tap came to her shoulder, and she spun around to see Soraura holding a small glass of orange liquid.
"Here, why don't you have a small sip" She said, shoving the glass into Audrey's hands. "Have a nice evening, Audrey" Soraura quickly whipped around to grab a plate of food. Audrey held up the glass, taking in a small sip. Her head started to feel dizzy. Her thoughts began jumbling up in her brain.
"See you all tomorrow" Audrey whispered as she headed out of the capitol building. The lights of the city never did seem to go out, not even at night. Audrey smiled, heading over to her cruiser which was awaiting her. She sat down as the vehicle floated up, flying her to another building, and landing down. She stepped into the large, though empty abode of hers. It hadn't always been like this, it used to be a home, a place that welcomed her.
Her downstairs neighbors were hosting a party. Their shouts and music could be heard. Audrey shook her head, getting ready for the lonely night.
She awoke the next morning the booming sound of an incoming message. A holo screen clicked on itself, revealing the beautiful face of Soraura.
Audrey rubbed her eyes, yawning just a tad.
"Audrey!" Soraura shouted. "Are you listening to me?"
Audrey yawned again. Soraura sighed, leaning back in her chair. "I need you here now to get started on working on my presentation for the media. The press conference is being held in three hours, get over and do your job!"
The holoscreen turned off, leaving a half asleep Audrey alone. She quickly hurried off to her closet, and got dressed for the day. Upon entry of the capitol building, She was greeted by the doorman. He gave her a quick run through with the security, and allowed her on her way up to the top floor.
Audrey sighed, as the daily routine began. Each and every day was exactly the same, and there was nothing to change that.
Crowds of reporters and citizens of Nova scattered around the podium. Audrey smiled to herself as she walked behind Soraura. All morning long they had discussed what she would be saying in the press conference, discussing various questions reporters may ask. As they approached the small table as that they would be sitting at during Geral's speech, Soraura stopped in her tracks.
"Audrey, dear, you look a little pale" She said, in a soft voice. "Joel" Another member of Soraura's team stepped up beside her. "Give Audrey a drink from the canteen, I think it's exactly what she needs"
Joel nodded his head, pulling the canteen from a small case, and handing it to Audrey.
"Thank you" Audrey replied upon accepting the canteen. She squirted the drink into her mouth, closing up the canteen and handing it back. Her head started to feel dizzy again, as if she had been spun around for hours. She looked over at Geral. He was slowly heading up to the podium.
"My fellow Novians" Geral said into the microphone. "I would like to…" And that was about all Audrey heard before she blacked out.
