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That evening, Daine went home a bit exhausted and tired. Miri instantly asked what was wrong. "There is life in space. Life in Space! In Space!" She mumbled to herself and Miri called Evin in. He heard her and went pale.
"Daine, what are you talking about?" he asked.
She snapped out of her phase. "I talked to my superior and, and he has evidence that they found warm blooded life forms on Pluto. There are friggin plants on Pluto! How can this be? I suggested sending over politicians so that they could make peace and intergalactic allies, but he said he had better plans. If the peace talks don't go well, earth and life as we know it is roughly screwed!"
Evin grinned. "You're kidding, right?"
"No. I'm not. My fellow colleague fainted because Mr. Conte never jokes! Never! And especially not if it a matter of life and death! Our lives depend on the politician or person he sends out there."
"Go to sleep now. Worry about it later." Miri said, concerned.
"Ok." Daine mumbled sleepily.
She fell asleep and Miri and Evin conferred in silence about the advancement of the situation.
The next morning, Daine dressed in a strapless half black top and dark blue hipster jeans. She grabbed a pair of chain earrings. She put on her denim jacket which had become a regular and rode her bike to her office building. She saw Numair step out of his car and exchange a passionate kiss with the mystery girl. She could handle it. She still felt choked, but knew he could never love her. She waited for him. He reached and waved to her. She waved back. "Morning!"
"Hey! Good morning to you too. So, still shocked 'bout yesterday?" he greeted
"Yea. I couldn't sleep. I barely ate anything. I still feel queasy. You?" she agreed
"Yea. I feel like the Earth's future is held in Jon's hands!" he said
"I know. I can't wait to see whom he sends. Lucky them!" she said enthusiastically
"I know. I can't believe it!" he muttered.
Soon they reached Jon's office. "Hey Mr. Conte, morning!" Daine asked
'I've made my decision. The astronaut's are-" they waited with bated breath. "You and Numair." Daine screeched and fainted. Numair paled and gasped. He sat down on the floor. Alanna entered and saw the scene there.
"What on earth did you do?" she asked in horror.
"What? They are just going to Pluto." Mr. Conte said casually.
Alanna gasped. "no wonder Daine fainted. You should have been more discrete! What were you trying to do? Give them heart attacks!"
Numair stood up. Their attention focused on him. "How long?"
"Huh?" Jon asked.
"How long is the trip?" Numair repeated.
"Oh. Umm, A year and half. It's not too long." Jon said as if nothing was wrong.
In Daine's head…
If I spend enough time with Numair…No. It's too mean. I can't do that. But it is my dream to go into space…What the hell. I can go. I don't have anyone to stop me! Cool! No way am I gonna skip this chance!
"Okay." Daine said. Numair and Jon jumped. They were under the impression that she was still cold out.
"Okay what?" Alanna asked, confused.
"Okay I want to go to space." Daine said. "What?" when everyone stared at her. "Look. It has been my lifelong dream to go into space. I have dreamed about it since I was a kid! I really want to go. I don't have anyone to stop me or miss me. I am not giving up this chance. I am going if-if it is the last thing I do." In this case, it was literal. She knew that they knew it and they knew that she was ready to give up her life.
"Fine, I'll go too. It's not like I haven't wanted to go or anything. I am trained. This is my job. I'm gonna go." Numair made a declaration.
Jon grinned. "Good. 'Lanna, any objections?"
Alanna rolled her eyes. "it's not like I can stop them." Daine whooped and ran out of the office. All three of them were left inside there wearing surprised expressions, when Daine came back and said, "I have to tell my room mates!" and went off again. Jon grinned.
"That girl is too enthusiastic for her own good." Jon said, and Alanna grinned.
"Reminds you of another girl, doesn't she?" Jon asked. Alanna's grin turned around. "okay, okay. Fine. So, when do you want to set the date?"
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