An image of perfection

Chapter 12: The Plan

Caroline's POV

As I approach the government building, an angry mob of people surround me. They push me from side to side and I call for security to protect me. The security

guards restrain the dauntless citizens as they yell chants and hold up signs supporting their stand in government. I decide to say something... "Hello, fellow

citizens! Please, calm down and resort to a peaceful form of protest otherwise you will face the legal consequences. I realize that my decisions as president have

caused some controversy and have stirred up mixed emotions, since it is out of the ordinary. But I assure you, if Great Britain comes together as a united union, we

can make this government work! What do you say?" There is s brief pause of silence. Then the crowd grows more angry and begins to chant and hold up their signs
again. "Gerald, this is getting out of hand," I say to my assistant. He nods as we board the jet. I sit in the comfy leather jet seat and tie my seatbelt as we begin to

take off. Just then, I hear the loud sound of an explosion near the back of the jet. The jet suddenly bursts in flames.

Victoria's POV

I'm just getting out of the shower as I receive a phone call from Gunter. Me: hey. Gunter: Hello, love. Would you do me the honor of accompanying me on a

voyage in a hot air balloon? Me: (I giggle) Why do you have to be so formal about it? Ha ha, It's cute though! Okay, sure It'd be my pleasure. Gunter: Excellent! I'll

pick you up in forty five minutes. Me: sounds good. See you in a few, love you! Gunter: love you too, bye. (End of cell phone conversation) I hang up the phone

and put my hair up to dry in a towel. I put on my robe and dodge out of the bathroom and into my room to sort through my clothes and try to find something to

change into. I come across a dazzling light blue jacket. Then I put matching pants and leather boots. Finally, I unwrap the towel from my hair and

comb it out using a special conditioning detangler from Thailand. After combing and blowing my hair dry, I curl it with my new curling iron. Then I apply

foundation over my blemishes, eyeliner, and a touch of eye shadow and london mascara. Lastly, I accesorize with a pair of studded earrings. I put my hair up into

an old fashioned up do my mum taught me. I head into the kitchen to prepare some comestibles for Gunter and myself to eat. I grab some shrimp cocktail from the

freezer and begin to let it thaw as I prepare the sauce. It's almost 5:40 and Gunter will be here in five minutes. Ding dong. I hear the door bell ring. It must be

Gunter! I head for the door and answer it. "Hello love." He says gently. I smile and stand on my tip toes to greet him with a short kiss. He smiles and looks over

to the kitchen. "I see you've prepared some appetizers for us." He says. "Yes, just a little something I threw together for us to enjoy." I reply, gazing into his

dreamy eyes. I walk over to the kitchen counter and bring the shrimp over to the couch. Gunter sits down and I sit beside him. "So..what gave you the Idea of the

hot air balloon?" I ask. "There's something I wanted to show you." He says. I nod and awkwardly. "....And that is?"I ask. "You'll see." He says. "Why do you always try

To make everything a surprise?" I ask. "To make things more special for you. And I thought you loved suprises?" He asks. "I do." I smile and giggle. We lean in and

Just before he kisses me, a loud knock vibrates from the door. I sigh, disappointed that our moment was ruined. "Who is it?"I shout. I hear whimpers from behind

the door. I open it and Viviana is standing there, with tears in her eyes. Her hair looks a mess and she has scars and bruises all over. My jaw drops in astonishment.

"What happened!?" I ask. She breaks down and starts bawling as she leans her head on my shoulder.