Dreamers- Book 1

Chapter Twelve- Bellamy

After they finished their meal, Sadie had sped off home and he had set off to the school district. With the sun high in the sky the car stopped on the ground floor of the information tower.

Stepping out he tried to walk conspicuously through the bustle of people traveling through the building. With only a few glances and wide eyes he made it to the elevator. Pressing the button for the historical documents department his nerves started to grow.

Loosening the collar of his work suit he nervously played with his hands as the elevator rose through the building- the glass walls showing every floor as he sped by.

Each floor looked identical, the White Walls filled with small hologram rooms, with a separate computer on each floor filled with the relevant data. The elevator slowed and came to a halt, stepping out he walked to an empty room and logged in his details. The room came to life around him as he spoke his commands.

"Bring up all documents pertaining to the year 2016" the dark walls filled with documents and pictures. The dark walls now crammed with information.

'There are 78 million separate documents related to the search '2016' can I narrow it down for you?' The light voice of Siri asked.

"Keep all documents that have the name Pippa White, discard the rest." His heart stopped as nearly all the documents left the space in front of him.

'There are now 100,874 separate documents related to the search '2016' and 'Pippa White' can I narrow it down for you?' The automated voice asked again as he gazed at the documents hovering in front of him.

"Keep all documents that name the town Howden, file the rest." He watched as a new file was created and all but one remained.

'What would you like the new file to be called?' Siri asked.

"Pippa" he answered, hesitantly stepping forward to engage in the hologram. Reaching out he pulled down one of the virtual documents from in front of him and started reading. "Siri, activate chair." As soon as his voice command left his lips the floor began to move and fold itself into an armchair. Swiping the document so it would follow him he sat down and turned the first page.

It held numerous clippings from magazine articles from years leading up to the year 2016. The first page was a birth announcement.

'White family celebrate birth of daughter Pippa, Mr and Mrs white both respected members of the community set the town on high alert as Mrs Whites water broke at the annual Friday market. She was rushed by her husband to Goole hospital where only three hours later Pippa safely entered the world. We wish the family good luck in their future!'

The pressure lifted from his chest and his heart rate evened out. She was real. He flipped the page quickly eager to read more.

'Young girl wins school spelling bee!'

He laughed as he saw a young Pippa holding up a trophy a large goofy grin on her face, the short caption on at the bottom reading-

'Young Pippa White wins the age 10-12 York City spelling bee, While she correctly spelt words like narcissism and Plutonium she eventually lost out to 'sesquipedalian' (defined as 'one who uses big words') placing 4th in of the overall winners category. Well done Pippa!'

He flicked the page again as it landed on a group picture, a now older Pippa smiling at the camera her eyes bright as she clutches a book. A young boy is stood next to her with his arm wrapped around her waist his free hand also holding a book. He was so focused on the fact that this boy had his arm around her that he almost missed the article.

'Teens first to enjoy newly refurbished library as doors open to the public after a month long wait. Pictured here is Pippa white aged 14 with friend Andrew French aged 15.'