Who is Alexa?

Still, as I said before, one had to continue living and adapting. So going back to my time, I will tell you about my life. To be the archaeologist, I want to be, I must pay for my university, so I must work because my father and I were penniless. My studies have been at night to finish them, which I did exactly one month ago.

Of the citizens of the Latin colony, most of the adults part work underground. This is where the mines, factories, big business productions, and the support of the colonies are located. My father took several shifts to support us, so I had to find a way to fulfill my dream by working several jobs. One of them was in a cafeteria, today it was my turn.

—Hello. What can I get you?

—I'd like a cold Adol juice, please. Lee?

—Same, thank you.

—Of course, right away, anything else?

—No, thanks. I nod and leave to get what they ordered.

While I'm working, Berén, the girl who is on the same shift as me, comes up to me.

—They're cute, aren't they?

—I don't know, I think so?

There was one of them that attracted me, from time to time, our glances collided, and he smiled.

—Oh! You're always the same, do you think to stay alone forever?

—No! I just want to finish my studies. —While we were preparing our orders, we saw two girls come in, both beautiful and Asian, just like them. That was one of the impediments to anything between him and me, the Asian colony allowed each family to choose their customs at home.

>> And most wanted to maintain their legacy. It wasn't the only colony like that, in the European colony there were also these beliefs so to speak. I smiled to myself; it was always clear to me that it was better not to even think about it. —Excuse me, here is your order. —Placed the tray between my arms—. The ladies will want something.

—Of course, we'd like green herbal tea, please.

—I'm sorry we don't have any now, can I get you something else?

—See, that's why I can't stand coming to this colony, there's never anything.

—Akina behaves yourself, thank you, miss, but we are leaving.

I nodded my head and went behind the bar, the truth was that girl's attitude had annoyed me or was it the way she was touching the boy named Lee? I shook my head and went on with my work, trying to ignore something that had ignited in me. After a while, I hear his voice.

—I'm going to pay. —I look at him and tell him the amount—. Sorry about now.

—No problem.

I gave him a half-smile, he paid and opened his mouth several times, but never said anything. He just looked at me and licked his lips before walking away with his head down as if he were thinking. This weirded me out, I shrugged my shoulders and went to clear his table.

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—I'm at home!

—Oh good, how was the work?

—Fine, dad, I'm taking a bath and leaving for my other job.

—Are you going to Mr. Kim Yoon Jim's house?

—That's right, I must clean his study and return a book he gave me to study.

—My poor girl, I suffer, seeing how you must work.

—It's okay dad, I must pay for my studies and help you. He let out a sigh.

—Someday, daughter, we won't live like this anymore. I smiled at him and went over to hug him.

I see you again: Asian Colony

You may wonder how the Asian colony and the Latin colony can be so close. If you are basing yourself on a map of the old world, well, no way, but maybe if you saw the new earth you would understand.

The old continents have mostly merged so that the old South America and Eurasia are connected by a strait of land. The colonies are close to each other, so you can go over a bridge after using public transportation that goes much faster than an old-fashioned speed train. In addition, it travels both over and subway depending on the area like an old subway, which is about ten times more high-tech.

Of course, between the two territories, there are checkpoints, and you must have mostly work permits or pass to enter, the colonies are complicated on the political level. Despite all that has happened, there are still rough edges.

—Good evening, Mr. Kim, welcome home. Your dinner is ready, and I've already cleaned and organized your study.

—Ummm, thank you. You've finished the book I provided for you.

—Anja! Very interesting, the history of our ancestors.

—That's right. —We were in his study, and Mr. Kim was looking through his bookshelves—. I'll give you this book, I know you'll like it.

—Okay! I can ask you a question.

—Sure.

—Ehhh… it's about the Asians. I wanted to know if you are keeping your laws that each class has its place and that they should not be linked with other colonies.

—That is not a law, my dear Alexa, it is a way to keep our lineage and customs alive. You see before in the old land we were divided into two Koreas, but now nothing divides us due to all the recent changes. And even in this way, the boundaries continue, why do you think it happens?

—It's the same reason that wars started and ended on this planet, the governments.

—Is that so? You seriously consider that the presidents and the people who served the state were total to blame.

—Weren't they?

—Wealth is corrupting, mostly; it creates greed and fear of being poor. Fear and fanatics can tear a country apart, maybe I still underestimate it, how about the world. The interests of the rich move the world even today, after continuing to live by pure chance.

>>While those who believe in something with their eyes closed, continue to impose themselves on others, even if many believe it to be stupidity. And yes, still, it is the answer to your question. Now more than ever it is forbidden by some sectors of Asian society to marry a foreigner.

—It's funny, Gaia almost managed to wipe us out, and instead of being better, even though we were allowed to evolve, our minds are still very narrow. We still want to do some people poorer than others, to make difference for belonging to one place or another, and to enslave them in one way or another. Why?

—Ha! A mystery, how evil one can be, don't you think? It's as if we have it hardwired into our being.

—I guess, the worst thing is that I can't do anything about it.

—It's not true… you can fight to change.

— Anja?! I'm not interested to be Robin Hood.

— Ha, ha, ha! Very funny.

I smiled; Mr. Kim was the least humorous person in the colonies. I read the cover of the new book he handed me.

— Wow!!! Will you lend me an archeology book?!

— I think you're ready to dig in, soaking in what you want to study. In archeology there has always been a risk, but nowadays, it's even more dangerous with so much submerged earth. An archeologist doesn't just do a team, you need many more people with you.

>> Geologists, divers, biologists, people who know about survival, oceanographer, people who are prepared to explore this new world. The lands didn't only sink, and thousands of people and animals succumbed...

— I know, we progressed, but not only us, the darkest creatures have resurfaced, and others evolved. Examples like the return of the Megalodon in a more advanced form.

— Exactly, which is why your work is more terrifying.

— Have you ever faced the Ultramegalodón or another species?

— Once… it was when I lost half my group.

— I'm sorry, it must have been hard.

— It was… Which is why I now have a group dedicated to building instruments capable of detecting these monsters and defending ourselves.

— Uncle! You're here?!

— Read it and see if it's finally your career. Go back home, it's already late.

— Thank you, Mr. Kim, see you next week.

— Study because I plan to ask you.

— Of course. — He smiled and at that moment I saw the owner of the voice arrive, who gave Mr. Kim a big hug. When I managed to observe his face, I froze, apparently, he didn't recognize me or didn't want to. I could not stay like that and call Mr. Kim's attention, so I forced my brain to react—. Well, I'm leaving, bye.

— Yes, be careful on those roads. I'll wait for you in three days.

As I headed for the exit, I heard them speaking in Korean. Yes… from Mr. Kim I knew what language it was that day in the cafeteria. Eventually, they switched back to the colonial language.

— How have you been? When did you arrive?

— I arrived a few weeks ago, I'm sorry I didn't come sooner. But father wouldn't leave me alone, you know he's not satisfied with me being like you.

They both laughed as the door finished closing, when I noticed that he was looking at me out of the corner of his eye. Wow, what a great actor, no doubt, I shook my head to stop thinking about it.