Invitation

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Sunday 4 p.m. 26 June, 2022

[Sound of a door bell ringing]

Angel: HOLD ON! I'm coming!!

[Angel opens the door only to find no one there  except an envelop.]

Angel: [looks around to see who rang the bell but sees no one] Who left this here?

[Angel takes the envelop]

Angel: Who is this from? Huh? The island? .....weird, no one wrote a name. What even is this about? ......Let's see

Angel: HOLY LORD!  I need to call Annie asap!

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Angel: HOLY LORD!  I need to call Annie asap!

[Angel calls Annie]

Annie: Lucky me. Seems like my baby sister can't live a day without me.

Angel: Baby? sis are you sure you're talking about me cause the last time I checked I was 23 years old and an NYPD officer?

Annie: uh, yeah who got suspended for one year and 15 days.

Angel: wow that's-

Annie: Hey! At least it's temporary. Anyways why did u call me kiddo?

Angel: I don't know how to say this. I don't think this gonna make any sense.

Annie: Gosh, Spill it already!

Angel: It's kinda weird but it seems like I just got an anonymous invitation from a game show

Annie: OMG!  WHAT?? TELL ME ALL ABOUT IT!!

*Angela reads out to envelop for Annie*

Annie: Have u checked out the site yet?

Angela: No. I don't know what to do? I feel this weird excitement and nervousness mixed together. like you know HOW MUCH I LOVE SUSPENSE?!?! and yet I'm confused af

Annie: I'm h-having go-goosebumps right now. I'm dying out of curiosity. You know what I'm coming over to your place. See ya.

[2 and a half hours later Annie arrives. After few minutes of chatter they view the website]

Annie: it says here "The players don't need to pay for anything . Your Flight cost to living expenses all will be taken cared by the authority. We will also provide everyone health care services as need. The game will take place in island isolated from any continent. If  you feel like you need to know something don't hesitate to contact us. Our contact number and e-mail are given in the end of this page. Note that we have a policy to protect our suspense as much as we can so we probably will not be able each and every question.  You need to let us know if you're willing to participate  in the game or not. If you're willing so then please fill up the given form below."

Angela: Seems like this is the 1st season of the game. It says no one played this game before. 

Annie: it seems pretty legit to me. They aren't even asking for money thus, this can't be a scam. Plus, you're a cop. They wouldn't even dare to invite you if this was some sort of scam .You're well trained. Even if it was a trap, you can take them down. 

Angel: Well a trap for currently suspended cop doesn't even make sense. So should I participate?  What do you think?

Annie: Well, from food to flight everything will be free besides it'll be a HELL of a trip! I don't know about you. But if It was me, I wouldn't be stupid enough to miss a free vacation that has tempting adventures with countless tequila shots. 

Angela: Hey Don't manipulate me like that!

Annie: [laughs] okay. Will this show be televised  or streamed on the online platform?

Angela: It doesn't say anything about televising or streaming the show.

Annie: I guess they haven't decided yet. They probably wanna shoot the show first and then they'll decide in which platform they are gonna release it. 

Angel: sounds right to me.

Annie: So have you made your decision?

Angel: Yeah I mean no loss to fill the form. Right?

*Just after Angel submits the form a new message pops up*

Angel: wait...they gave the flight date.

Annie: when is it?

Angel: July 2nd, 2022. It's literally five days later from today. I didn't think it would be so soon.

Annie: wow..... you need to start packing in few days. Have they booked your ticket yet?

Angel: I think they have. They are telling me to be at JFK airport at 9 a.m.

Annie: Then I guess get ready for your life changing experience Angel.

Saturday 8:30 a.m. July 2nd, 2022 

JFK airport, NYC

*Angel talking to Annie on phone*

Annie: Sorry I couldn't be with you in the airport

Angel: Its okay. No worries.

Annie: Thanks for understanding. Hey, Don't forget me when you get famous. 

Angel: Never! I don't know any of the game's rule yet. I'm wondering if they'll let the players have contact with their families during the 2 months. 

Annie: Hey, Don't worry about it too much. Go there. Have fun. Don't miss me too much.

Angel: [scoffs] I'll try not to.

Annie: Have a safe flight. Love you.

Angel: Love you. Bye. See you in 2 months.

Annie: Attagirl! That's the spirit!


[Minutes later]

[Announcement: Passengers for flight B676 to island Please go to gate 89]

Angel:  Well, that's my cue. 

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