SOMETHING (en) √

Four

While Nowa is minding her own business in her room, Bella suddenly bursts inside.

"What's wrong with you?" Nowa asked.

Bella quickly sits next to the chair next to her, turning Nowa so she faces her.

"What?" Nowa is confused by her actions.

"The live stream, are you okay?"

"What the- it's just randomly ended. Nothing happened. Why is everybody so freaked out about it? Things happen even if we don't want it to happen."

"Haih, I'm just worried. Cause the livestream shut down right after the mention of Jamaican whatever it is. And, didn't you check your Twitter? Everyone is going crazy about it. That's why I'm worried," Bella explained.

"Twitter? Let me check."

Nowa takes out her handphone and looks at what happened during her livestream. And yes, people are going crazy about the Jamaican Galliwasp. Many grew suspicious about what the government is doing right now.

"Bella, you're working at a boutique inside a mall, right?" Nowa asked.

"Yep."

"Are people still shopping around?"

"Also yep. Everything seems to be under control. People are still shopping around even after all the footage and now your livestream. Maybe, they believe that things like zombies or aliens will never exist. I mean, who knows?"

"But, do you believe in the Jamaican Galliwasp thingy?" Nowa asked.

"I kinda believe in it. I also think our government did something weird about it. I mean, the situation did click with the myths. We never know how capable the myths can be true," she explained.

"I think they're getting closer to us. I mean, I did meet one of them after all," Nowa said.

"Yeah, we need to stay cautious. By the way, when will Allan arrive here? I really don't feel safe about him coming here with Maya. They might regret it if anything happens to any of them."

"I told him to call me right away once he arrived. Bella, Allan is very insistent about coming and Maya just follows him. I don't think I can stop a stubborn Taurus."

"I see. Let's wish for the best."

Nowa nodded.

"Have you had your dinner yet?" Bella asked.

"Not yet. I don't feel like eating. You go first," Nowa replied.

"If you say so. I'll be going now."

Bella left her room. Nowa opens her laptop to do some work before deciding to look up the current situation again. Still nothing new. No new footage. Like nothing happened.

"Is it related to the explosion? They did say not to go near the area because of the unknown gas. So, it's gonna be because of the gas and not the wasp. Ahh, I'm confused!"

Nowa turned off her laptop, pulled her blanket and slept. It's better than anything else. She needs to go to work tomorrow after all despite all the disaster

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The next evening, Allan calls Nowa, saying that he has arrived with Maya.

"Okay, we'll be there. Just wait," Nowa said.

Nowa then gives a ring to Bella. Bella is on her way to pick up Nowa first before going to the airport. Once Bella arrived at Nowa's office, Nowa turned the plan around a bit.

"Let's check on Daniel and Mike first, can we?" she asked.

"Sure, why not?"

Not long after that, they arrived at Daniel and Mike's house. They happen to live around Nowa's working place so it's better to check them first before heading to the airport.

"Daniel, are you home?" Nowa said, while knocking on the door.

The guys left the main gate so they just entered it. Not long after that, someone opened the door for them.

"Yes, why?" Daniel said, looking like he just finished something inside.

"What the-, you look like a mess! Are you even doing okay?" Nowa asked.

"Yeah, I'm all good. Ever since the water tragedy and now your live stream, I've got a lot in hand. Thanks to you," Daniel low-key mocking her.

Daniel is a journalist. The current situation must be causing him to have a lot of things to write about, up to the point he can't keep up with everything.

"Well, sorry I guess. Is Mike okay?"

"He's good. Just a bit shocked about the current situation. Nothing more to expect. I think things will go back to normal in a few days," Daniel said.

"Hopefully. Well, take care. We need to go pick Allan and Maya."

"So, they're really coming? With this situation?"

"Allan insisted and it's not like our government is closing the border."

"Hmm, okay. See you later."

Nowa and Bella are moving on to the airport.

"Nowa, can you tell Allan that we might be late? I need to pick up something around my workplace again. So we need to head to Alamanda first."

"Sure. Don't worry about it."

Bella drove back to Alamanda but once she reached Alamanda get away, the road was blocked. No one is allowed to enter or leave the area. It's like they have been locked down so suddenly. Bella just left this place a few hours ago. Now, the area seems like it's just getting crashed by a typhoon or something. It's a total mess. From afar, Bella could see something on fire and cars crashing into each other.

"What happened here?" Bella asked.

"I don't know. You worked here and you said everything is fine."

"It was," Bella exited her car to go ask the military that was guiding the area.

"Can I know what's happening?"

"This place has been closed. Please, leave," the military said.

"For what reason?" Nowa interrupts.

"I believe it's confidential. Please leave before we make you leave."

"Jezz, chill out," Nowa drags Bella away.

"We need to pick them up now. I don't feel good," Nowa said as soon as they entered the car.

"Let's go."

Both of them are now hoping that nothing happens around the airport.

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A/N: Love you, my Nebula! 💜