Help Me

Starting over

It's already almost one year after the war and life has been getting much sweeter. No more abusive guards, poking doctors, disgusted glares or constant danger. People look up to me now. "Wha," I start, but am shushed by an urgent Aaron. "We're still in a government meeting, love," he whispers. I must have been day dreaming again. I blink my eyes a few times to wake up so I can listen to Deleliu give reports. "Sectors 1-48 all have new houses like the ones from the 21st century. The old, unlikable houses have been torn apart for their materials." "Thank you for the report," Aaron nods after talking and sits down signaling for Castle to start. "All citizens are well fed and safe. They are transitioning well from Commander Anderson's dictat-." Castle stops abruptly when the door bursts open. Kenji stands in the doorway scanning the surprised faces staring at him then bows. I roll my eyes 'classic Kenji' I think. "Juliette you have visitors who would like to see you," Kenji says for the first time professionally. "Who?" an easy question I asked, but Kenji hesitated. "Your parents," he finally says. "What! How did they find me?" "I dunno they just showed up. follow me." I obey Kenji and follow him after excusing myself from the meeting.