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10.3 - Story 11.3 - Short __Story About Integrity__


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DANIEL FISHAMMANN'S JOURNEY.

It was the 10th day of my journey. I didn’t know exactly which country was below me. The wind blew at my face and I only heard the insignificant sound of my jet-pack, when I looked down and saw nothing. It was just flat land. As for my curiosity, I landed in that mysterious place. I started walking and still saw nothing but sand and a little grass. Not a tree or bush. No humans or animals that my eye could reach. Not even an insect! I had never seen anything like this in all the places I visited during my journey around the world. I began to walk around, to explore the area. I decided I would stay there some days to discover what happened to that country or whatever it had once been. After more or less one week, of walking and stopping at night, I found something kind of interesting. It was a large manhole cover. It looked very heavy and it was since I tried many times but still couldn’t move it. Then I had the brilliant idea to try using what I’ve got, my jet-pack. So the plan was the following: I would hold the cover firm and turn on the pack, making it lift me together with the metal. To my surprise, the plan succeeded. Though for some reason I was afraid to look inside, I peered in anyway, and I saw it. It was a huge city underground, or even a country! I jumped in, but it was so high that I only reached the ground 15 seconds later. Then I stared at tall and illuminated buildings, many aluminum robots with shining buttons. Flying cars were all over the place. The people didn’t walk, some just stood in people movers, and other had their own moving chair. Everything shone and never stopped. It was all so busy! I roamed the place fascinated by all the new things. Even though I was living in the year 4015, the technology there was still pretty advanced for that time.  I was so distracted that I bumped into someone. A girl, and when she got up I saw her beautiful face. Her blue eyes were two crystals, and her blond hair shined like the sun- which I already missed, since I noticed, down in that world, it was replaced by a strange orange glow. I helped her collect all her belongings, but she was in a hurry, so she only said sorry and continued running. I had to know her name, so I ran after her. There were so many people and robots in the street that I lost sight of the girl. Well, I had no option other than continue walking through the city and try to find someone that could help me. Actually that wasn’t a luck day for me. I searched the whole afternoon until nightfall, when I couldn’t stand it anymore and went to a motel. At bed, I thought about all the people I spoke to, supposing if all the population in that city were mean like them. But I was proven the opposite in the next day. I passed by a coffee shop where a man that looked my age, almost 24, was sitting on a bench with a cup of iced tea in one hand and a newspaper in the other. I observed him for a while and then decided to go and talk to him. I introduce myself, and also told how I got to that place, and that I was lost. He taught me his name: Joe, and I was right about his age, he was 22. I think one of the reasons he offered to be my friend was that he worked as a journalist, so he was already used to strange people. Joe took me to the tallest building called Riseodio, to the central park, etc. He said we were in a country named United States of Integrity, more specifically in its capital, Zac. I asked him why was this country under the earth, and what happened with the surface. Joe answered that there had been a big war a long time ago, and to protect themselves, the people started rebuilding the country all underground. I passed the night in his house, and in the following day we had even more fun: Joe took me car racing, which he said was his hobby. My friend also took me to work with him one day. It was really delightful… Joe was writing about the most common fears in people, so we went out on the streets asking each one of the crowd their nightmares. Some said they were frightened by the dark, snakes, by ghosts, etc. But others shared funny and unacceptable things, like horror of clowns, costumes, or even rubber toys! Joe and I laughed a lot, considering how strange it all was. It has been a very interesting experience. We had a great time as well, when we went to the 4 dimensional cinema. It was incredible the way I felt myself inside the movie, living it all for real. I wish we had that technology in England. Almost 5 months and a half later, it was a beautiful day and I was taking a walk in the park when I saw a blonde girl reading beside a tree. It made me think about that girl I met in the first day. Something I learned from Joe in these months was to be a risk-taker, so I went up to the woman and said hi. She stopped her reading and looked up. In that same instant, she recognized me. We both smiled to each other, considering this big coincidence, and from that moment I knew it was my destiny to be with that girl. She introduced herself as Jenny… I bought her a drink since it was really warm then. We chatted more about ourselves, and she told me that the day we bumped, she was late for test she would take to enter in collage. And in the end she passed it, getting to attend the United States of Integrity’s main university. I confessed she was really beautiful and that I liked her, setting up a date in that same place for the next day. As time passed and I got to know Jenny, my love for her grew. We met at different places, and I even introduced her to Joe. In fact, the three of us had an excellent day in Nigiri- Land, an amusement park. There we rode different roller coasters, including the water one where Jenny got all wet! We ate a lot of sweets and not healthy snacks. Joe, Jenny, and I had fun like happy and innocent kids. Well, one day I gave her a present. It was a little robot that was programmed to say: “I love you, do you want to marry me? I love you.” Jenny was enchanted with it, and she said yes right away, but she also informed me she had to consult her family. And then, I knew we still had a problem: her father. We went to Jenny’s house for lunch, where she would exclaim the news. By my girlfriend’s expression, I could tell she was fine, just a little nervous. As for me, I didn’t know what to think, I had no idea what would happen next. Actually I was really, REALLY nervous and afraid. Finally I gave Jenny a look, which she understood she had to make the announcement then. At first, her dad said nothing, which made me even more worried, I was shaking… But then, suddenly, the father got up and yelled: “OUT!!!!” Jenny started crying, and her mother had nothing to say. So I explained I had been a stupid and that I was sorry, and then walked away. At night the girl called me. I asked her if that meant everything was over, but she said she still loved me. Jenny also mentioned her dad was calmer by that time. I couldn’t sleep all night thinking of my wonderful gal! The following day I asked her if we could meet at Suzac Street, because I had an idea. Over there I questioned her if she wanted to run away and be happy with me somewhere else. Jenny accepted but again she had a condition. The girl wanted some more time in the city to be with her family and finish collage. So we settled our departure to London in 1 year from that day. I spent this period counting down each 24 hours. I lived my life having a lot of pleasure with Joe. I also took this time to attend a photography course, but Joe signed us in the biggest and most important national car race that would happen in the end of the year. I had no problem with it, since I really enjoyed car racing and I was pretty good at it too. Spring, summer, and autumn passed and we were already in the winter (Actually I only knew this because of the news we heard from the outside world)… It was a likely day to race, after all, it didn’t snow in the underground. I was inside my blue car that drove up to 500km/h when the green flag waved, marking the beginning of the competition. My excitement grew at each lap I completed, making a huge effort at every turn. And then suddenly I loosed control hitting the wall. It was a horrible crash and I can only remember me waking up in the hospital’s bed. The only thing I knew was that I couldn’t see anything! And next, some doctor said I damaged a part of my brain causing lose of my vision. All I could think of was Jenny. She would never want to be with me again. After all, who would want to run away and marry a blind man with no use?! I was feeling horrible… The day of our meeting came and I was more afraid than ever. What would my girlfriend say? How would she react?? Well, when she came I was using sunglasses so she didn’t notice anything. I told her the whole accident story and in the end I took of my “mask”. Jenny was surprised at first, but what she said was: “Dan, it doesn’t matter for me if you can see or not, I will always love the way you are!” We both hugged each other and started crying. I was really proud of her and very happy too, actually, I was feeling something so huge and complex that I couldn’t explain. I had a lot of luck just for knowing a girl like Jenny. One week later, we were already in London in our marriage. Jenny, Rachel (our daughter), and I lived happily ever after.

Daniel Fishmmann Oct/4015



**11.3- __Short Story About Integrity__** 

UNKNOWN STUDENT THANKED

Abby, a new 16-year-old, wanted to test her driving skills. Her new license did not mean a thing unless she was behind the wheel. She begged her mom for any driving opportunity she could find. Lori, being a good mom, realized that having a license and a car meant new responsibilities and freedoms. Along with these came a new level of trust between a mother and her teenage daughter. Her mom had a long grocery list and was happy to let Abby do the running. She gave Abby a $100 bill, a list and sent her off with a "be careful!" and a silent prayer for her daughter's safety. Abby jumped in the car and headed to Wal-Mart for the goods. She hoped she would run into some friends once she arrived. She parked the car, did a quick hair and lipstick check and closed the door behind her. Wal-Mart was its normal busy buzz with customers running in every direction. Abby wanted to get the groceries, yet kept a watchful eye out for friends. She clutched the money and the list and began filling the cart. Soon it was time to pay for her items. Abby's heart sank into her stomach. She could feel an instant panic come over her as tears began to fill her eyes. The $100 bill was gone! She frantically searched her pockets, the cart and retraced her steps, all to no avail. She ran to customer service and said in a frenzy, "I lost my momÕs $100 bill! She sent me in for groceries, and I lost it! She is going to be so mad at me!" The ladies behind the counter tried to be helpful. They took down her name and phone number, but it seemed like a lost cause. It was, after all, a $100 bill lying on the floor of Wal-Mart. For most customers, it would be a dream come true to find. Abby drove home slowly rehearsing over and over in her mind how to tell her mom the story. No matter how many ways she tried, it just seemed to get worse and worse. Her mom was upset the money was gone, but instead of punishing Abby, she said, "I have been reading a book about claiming blessings. One part even talked about claiming our money. We will claim that $100 back." The mother and daughter sat down together and prayed that the money would be found and returned. That night at 10 p.m. a miracle happened. The telephone rang. It was Wal-Mart. A $100 bill had been found and turned in--by a Southwest Baptist University student. This is a true story written to show every person on the SBU campus something special. The SBU family works at, learns in and lives in a wonderful environment. Its members are surrounded by good, honest, caring, unselfish individuals. Abby could have been devastated over her loss, but thanks to the selfless act of an SBU student returning $100, she felt as if she regained a million bucks. To that precious student, I extend a personal thank you. The student might not get the glory on this earth, but know that the reward will be multiplied in Heaven.

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