Nathan brought M to the shore where they stood side by side in the glow of the sunset. The sea
sparkled like thousands of diamonds in the sun..
M nced around and noticed a few bodyguards following them in the distance, preventing anyone
from getting too close.
“Nate, why did you bring me to the sea?” M asked.
Nathan’s eyes never left M. She looked so enchanting in the twilight. He said, “It’s quiet here. No one
can disturb us and we won’t be overheard.”
M didn’t quite understand him. Yet, she knew he wanted to talk about work when she saw his serious
expression and his unwavering gaze. She smiled and said, “I thought you understood me.”
“I do, but I still have to do my job,” Nathan replied.
“Apologize to Mr. President on my behalf,” M said.
Nathan took a deep breath and said sincerely, “Norvania needs you. Even if the country hasn’t done
much to support you in your studies, you’re from Norvania and people won’t see you as a traitor to
Suntend. They’ll get it.”
“I don’t care about public opinion. I only care about my projects‘ results.” M remained calm.
“When you return, we’re going to mobilize the entire nation to help you continue what you’re
researching.”
“You know I’ve already signed a contract.”
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“Suntend honors human rights. You can vite the contract, and the consequences of those
vitions will be borne by the country.”
A shadow flickered across M’s eyes. “The country can’t afford the consequences.”
“What are the consequences?”
M pursed her lips, looked deep into Nathan’s eyes, and said with a heavy heart, “Abandon all
hydronium research projects and give the patents to Suntend.
“Nate, hydronium is something that I developed on my own, and I am the only one who understands its
principles.
“It’s important to me, more important than my own life. I can’t give it up.”
Nathan understood how researchers were devoted to their work, so he stopped insisting. After vo
your contract with Suntend expires in five years, can you return to work in Norvania?”
“The development of a hydronium–based sonic weapon is not something that can be aplished in
five years,” M replied.
Nathan rubbed his forehead. He could feel a headacheing on. “So, you’re going to stay in
Suntend forever.”
“Yes,” M replied.
Sadness clouded Nathan’s eyes as he fell into silence.
“Nate, I’m truly sorry. At that time, my parents sent me abroad to be educated so that I could return
later and serve our homnd.” M lowered her head and fiddled with the hem of her
clothes.
“I had no other choice, especially in the field of science. Suntend values talent and is willing to let me
learn more and be involved in important projects, but the condition is to be a Sunteri. So, I
became a Sunteri.
“After that, I was no longer myself. Scientific work took up all my time. I only had two months. of
vacation a year. For the rest of the time, I had to abide by the national regtions and cut off all contact
with the outside world, including my parents.
“I didn’t mean to break off contact with you. I didn’t know your feelings then,” M exined dejectedly.
‘But now you do.” Nathan walked up to her while looking at her intently. “Can you give me a chance?”
M stepped back nervously while clutching her clothing. She shook her head. “You’re a general of
Norvania, and I’m a top–secret researcher in Suntend. Any contact between us could be considered
espionage and lead to an interrogation.”
Nathan stepped forward and grabbed M’s shoulders, trying to keep her from retreating.” Wanda, isn’t
anyone here worth staying for?”
M stared into Nathan’s eyes and slowly began to lose herself in them. He was all she had in her mind
and heart.
“What about your grandparents, and what about Daniel? Isn’t there even the slightest hint of
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Darkness gradually enveloped them.