Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Excerpt from A New Face Part 4-Chapter 30: A Trip to 1989

 


(An excerpt from A New Face: Chapter 30-A Time Traveler's Companion Part 4)

As I wrapped up my class assignment on the laptop, the monolith suddenly appeared in my room. I shut my laptop and got to my feet. I was dressed in jeans and a black-and-white striped blouse; my white Vans sneakers completed the look. Mr. Smith walked out of the monolith. I inhaled deeply and smiled.

“How have you been, my Remi?” he asked, stepping closer and enveloping me in a warm hug.
“He said my Remi,” I mused. I instinctively wrapped my arms around his neck.

I said with a grin, “I’ve really missed you.” 

He smiled and asked, “How about a trip to 1989?” I thought for a moment and replied, “Are we planning to swipe something while we’re there?” 

 “Why do you assume that’s my only plan? Sometimes I just want to enjoy a getaway with my beautiful girl.” He leaned and gave me a deep kiss. I looked up at his angelic face, eager to travel again.

“Okay, let’s go,” I said. He chuckled, “We’ll go as soon as we’re dressed for the era.” We embraced the fashion of the late 1980s. He wore a classic tie-dyed t-shirt under a brown leather jacket, complemented by classic 501 jeans, a matching brown leather belt, and Nike sneakers. His hairstyle was a perfect nod to the iconic late 80s look. I chose a white top with a denim jacket and straight-leg jeans, completing my outfit with white high-top Reebok sneakers.

He wore a classic tie-dyed t-shirt under a brown leather jacket, complemented by classic 501 jeans, a matching brown leather belt, Nike sneakers and his hairstyle was a perfect nod to the iconic late 1980s look. I chose a white crop top with a denim jacket and straight-leg jeans, completing my outfit with white high-top Reebok sneakers. The AI gave my hair a fabulous 80s makeover. I adorned myself with bold, gold dangling earrings—an unusual choice for me, but Mr. Smith insisted we should blend in. I recalled Melanie's words: “Who cares?” A smile crept onto my face at the memory.  

   “Are you ready?” he asked, and I nodded in response as we stepped out of the monolith hand in hand. We found ourselves in a park bustling with life; children playing while their parents kept a watchful eye. It felt surreal to be in 1989, knowing my mom was just 11 years old at this moment. We hopped into a taxi to explore the Heritage Museum of the O.C., followed by a visit to a nearby indoor mall.

 As we strolled through the shops, I spotted a woman with striking red hair. She resembled Tracy just enough to catch my attention. As she drew closer, our eyes met, and a thought crossed my mind: could she be Tracy’s daughter? I recalled that Tracy didn’t live in the O.C., unless she did and then moved later.

  As we walked by, a gentle smile graced her lips, adding to the intrigue. She gave me a nod. Mr. Smith paid no attention to our unspoken interaction; in fact, his mind was preoccupied with other things. We took a bus to a nice hotel called the Hyatt; we checked in. The room was nice, clean, and comfy. “This hotel has a nice little restaurant downstairs; would you like to go?” he asked me, as he wrapped his arms around my slender waist holding me close.

“Okay,” I said, looking into his eyes, amorously. The monolith appeared in our room and Mr. Smith put the ‘do not disturb’ sign on the doorknob of our room, then we went into the monolith.

“Remi, we have plenty of time before dinner is served. What do you feel like doing?” he asked, with a wink of his eye. He removed his jacket and casually threw it onto a black chair beside one of the consoles in the control room. “I'm not sure, what do you feel like doing?” I teased playfully with a sly smile. 

"Again? You want to have sex again?" I asked, a bit timidly with a giggle. 

 "Why not?" he shot back. "Don't you want to be with me?"

“I do, but…” 

 “But what? Are you being shy?” he asked. I playfully laughed.

  “Ah, I get it, you’re just messing with me,” he said with a playful click of his tongue and a cheeky grin as he strolled over, scooped me up, and tossed me over his shoulder. He gave my backside a couple of playful smacks. 

“Mr. Smith, I can walk on my own, please put me down.”  

 “You’re such a naughty girl,” he replied, carrying me down the hallway into one of the living rooms of the monolith. The decor in this room was pretty much the same as in all the others. The walls are painted black and covered in odd geometric patterns, with the light in the room shining through the lines that form the shapes. 

 (They have an intimate moment)

We nestled beside one another, his warm embrace enveloping me. “Are you alright? You’ve been so quiet,” he murmured.

“I’m fine,” I replied, turning to meet his gaze. “I adore every curve of your body,” he whispered, pulling me closer as his fingers traced the contours of my hips. “Remi, will you still love me if I change?” A moment of hesitation lingered in the air, my heart racing at the weight of his question. I looked into his eyes and said, “I will always love you. Stop talking like that; I doubt you'll be changing anytime soon," I told him, attempting to persuade him, though I realized it was more for my own sake than his.

  He replied with conviction, “And I will always find you, regardless of the distance between us. You are the one I want by my side.” As he kissed me, a thought crossed my mind: I should have understood that change was inevitable for him, and it would come swiftly and harshly. Deep down, I believe he has a new body ready for him, one he’ll resort to if he gets seriously hurt beyond the AI's help. The AI is correct; eventually, he would have to let go of the body he’s in, if it came down to it.

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