CHAPTER I

"Emmy!! let's go, we will be late!" Amina shouted.

We're living together, and working in the same company, we are working as a researcher for a TV show. It's all about nature, and tribes. I love my job, I can travel everywhere. I wish as I travel I can meet the man who will love me, my prince charming.

And today we are going to Congo, our project is all about wildlife. The oldest national park in Africa is the Congo's Virunga National Park. It is home to rare mountain gorillas, lions, and elephants. Are there any chances to meet a prince charming in the adventure? All I can meet are the animals.

I have been waiting to see the one. The one who will care and protect me, the one who won't hurt my heart, the one who will support me for the thing that I love to do.

"I'm coming," I shouted

"Hurry up, we're going to be late,"

I run down the stairs while combing my hair."I'm ready."

"Let's go," she said." Maggy texted and she's already in the airport with some of the crews,"

"Alright, let's go."

"did you forget anything?"

"Nope, I'm all set."

"Okay, then let's go."

As we are on our way to the airport Amina is busy with her phone, and I'm busy thinking about the adventure, I'm so excited.

"Uh, I hate him!" she shouted. I just look at her."He doesn't want me to go."

"Again?" He's always against her career.

"Yes! Uh, I'm sick of him. Can't he understand, this is a dream, and I'm happy. He said he's worried that I would be cheating. How can I cheat? I will be meeting animals there. am I going to fall in love with a gorilla?" she said angrily.

"Who knows, hahaha," I joke

"Crazy, But if there is a more handsome gorilla then why not. hahaha"

"What did he say now?"

"If I go we will break up"

"And?"

"And I said okay"

"Are you sure about it?"

"Very sure."

"Fighting, you can do it. Forget about him."

"I can do this."

It's not enough to take the one you love for granted

You must remind her or she'll be inclined to say

"How do I know he loves me?

How do I know he's mine?

Well, does he leave a little note to tell you

You are on his mind?

Send you yellow flowers when the sky is gray?

Hey," my ringtone, my friend Ellen is calling. I answered and put it on speaker.

"It's Ellen."

"Hey girls, have fun on your journey,"

"thank you," we said

"and you have to take care while we're away." Amina

"Of course my dear, men will cry if I won't," she said while laughing.

"Be a good girl," I said

"I will honey,"

"No boys,"

"That, I can't promise, hahaha,"

"We know, hahaha,"

"I bet you argued with Ronnie,"

"Worst, we broke up,".

" Really? Alright let's celebrate then,"

"You deserve someone better," I said

"You're right, he's not the only guy in the world."

"We're here for you,"

"Thank you, girls,"

"You two enjoy, bye-bye."

We arrive at the airport, Maggy and the crew is waiting.

"Are we late?"

"No, Mr. Simpson is not yet here," Maggy answered

"I told you we won't be late," I smirk

"It's better that we arrived early."

we wait for our boss. An hour has passed and he's not here yet.

"Will he arrive or this project is canceled?" Among ask

"He said he's on his way" Arvin answered our boss's assistant.

"1 hour more," I whispered

"patience guys patience," Maggy

A couple of minutes more, and finally he arrived and he's not alone.

"I am sorry guys, I'm super late." He apologetically said. "A little trouble comes up," he added

"Now that we're complete, let's go," Patric said one of the crew.

"Before we move on, I would like you to meet my nephew and his friends, they will be our crew members."

"Sam, Mike, Tony, Marvin, and Erick. Guys this is my crew." We shake hands with them and introduce ourselves." No special treatment for them. We will work equally." he added.

We enter the plane and sit on our designated seats. the company lets us use their private plane.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard Flight 5B8 with service from Hong Kong to Congo. We are currently third in line for take-off and are expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes. We ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the overhead compartments. We also ask that your seats and table trays are in the upright position for take-off. Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones. Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight. Thank you and enjoy your flight" Flight attendant.

I put on my headset and listen to music.

We arrive at the Virunga Hotel where we will stay. The flight is so long. I am exhausted, it's so tiring. Even I sleep all the way.

"It's so tiring," Maggy said

We will stag at the same room.

"Your right. Let's rest before dinner,"

We lay down on our bed and take a nap.

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"You guys will behave. No fancy thing here. if you want to get away from your life do the job." My uncle said.

"Yes, we will."

"Take some rest, and let's meet at the restaurant at 7 sharp." and he left us.

"This is it, no turning back." Sam

"We're free" Tony

"Hey, Erick are you sure you can do this," I ask

"Of course I can, I have to. I don't want to go back."

"Alright, dude,"

At 7 pm we went down to the restaurant, and we're 10 minutes late. The crew gathered around the long table.

"Sorry, we're late." I apologetically y said.

"I hope this won't happen again," Mr. Simpson said calmly.

"Sorry,"

"Let's begin." and he started the meeting." We will stay in the wild for 10 days, which means we will camp."

"This is so exciting." I guess that's Maggy

"I can't wait," she said giggling, I think that's Amina.

"Starting tomorrow, at 6 a.m we will go to the park, the earlier we go the better. We have an assigned team already, I will divide this guy for each team."

"Sam you will be a cameraman's team, Zack will tell you what to do."

"Mike you will go with the audio team, Maggy guides him."

" Marvin goes with team lighting, Amina you know what to do."

"And lastly Erick and Tony, go with the research team, Emmy," and he nod.

"before you discuss your works, let's have dinner first."

Waiters served our food.

"Try our Moambe Chicken, this is our national dish." the head waiter introduces their food.

All food is not familiar, but it all looks delicious.

"Cossa Cossa, Congolese, Madesu, Piri Piri" after that they left and we started eating.

"These foods are so Good," Said Boss/Mr. Simpson

We finished eating and go to our team to discuss our tasks.

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Emmy's POV

I give them the list of a researcher's tasks. I want them to know what is the importance I a researcher in this project.

planning and conducting experiments

recording and analyzing data

carrying out fieldwork, eg collecting samples

presenting results to senior/other research staff

writing research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries

demonstrating procedures

preparing research proposals and funding applications/bids

supervising junior staff including technicians

organizing product/materials testing

ensuring that quality standards are met

liaising with research and/or production staff

developing original solutions to problems

keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments

teaching

"In this paper, you can see the tasks of a researcher, please put this in mind. this is important."

"searching for information about the wild is fun. you will enjoy this. Let's work as a team to have a great result."

Next Day***

I sigh thinking a zero chance to meet my prince. I lose hope,

We meet at the lobby of the hotel. Nobody is late. we all arrive on time.

"Okay, gather your teams and ride on your trucks, I will be going with the research team."

We pick up our things and go to our truck. I was the last one who climbs the truck. And this guy just watches me and doesn't even offer his hand for me to hold on to.

Luckily Jerry looks in my direction and he offers his hand and pulled me up.

"Thank you," he just nodded.

The only available space is in front of him. We will have a long ride. others are talking. I tried to talk to him.

"I'm Emmy," I introduce myself, and offers a handshake

" I know," he said blankly, I pulled my hand back that's embarrassing

"and you are," he didn't answer, don't even look at me. He can talk right, I whispered

"Is this your first time for an adventure?"

No respond. I decided to stop asking. I look like a fool.

"Arrogant" I whispered