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BUTTERFLY LOVE IN SPACE IX

Simo Jelača
detail from: KRK Art dizajn


BUTTERFLY LOVE IN SPACE-9



CHAPTER 18


A month after returning from space their life had been normalized. Daniella and Daniel were in love, spending most of the time with their babies, he was going to work, while she had read books and journals about education and manners of children. She nursed Svemir and Venera. They were making good progress, and the family was happy. When Dr Anastasia Christopher was coming to visit, Daniella asked her to keep them as much as possible out of the public eye, as they prefer to live a normal life. Even when their babies grew-up they’d like to educate them like every other child, by sending them to regular schools, etc.

Winter in Ottawa, on average, was sufficiently cold and long, so their walks outside were relatively short. Some days were very windy, so going out was even shorter. The intention was to acclimatize the children as much as possible.

When spring arrived the days were very sunny and warm. The grass was green, trees shot out leaves, flowers in parks and around houses bloomed, and birds creeped all around. All of nature hadwoke. Most people were in the parks, and children enjoyed running around. Svemir and Venera were seven months old, still in a double pram, but looking at what other children were doing, and spreading their hands towards the little dogs around. On work days, Daniella and either Erika or Una, walked the children to parks, and at weekends Daniel did that too. He enjoyed walking with them and speaking to them. Both of them, young parents, used to speak to the babies about different subjects, even though they were not able to pick it up yet. They knew that the more they speak to them they would sooner start speaking and memorize many words they listened to.

In May 2045, Daniel and Daniella celebrated her birthday together. That year they were particularly happy, having two beautiful angels (Svemir and Venera). The whole summer they spent in Ottawa, taking care of children, while only Daniel had to travel to some places in Canada. He also had to visit the Canadian Space Agency a few times.

When Svemir and Venera turned one year, October 1st, 2045, they had prepared the birthday party at home, but meanwhile they had received an invitation from the government officials, that the Prime Minister of Canada would like to have them at his residence, and invited them all at 24 Sussex Drive, at 4 pm. That came as a surprise, but they accepted and they appeared there at that time. Since the News companies always follow events that are happening at Prime Minister’s this was breaking news for October the first. The guests, Daniella and Daniel, were dressed nicely, but Daniella especially wanted their “Aliens'' look nice and she dressed them beautifully. At that time, for their first birthday, the kids just started to walk, Venera was a bit better at walking, so they were crawling and walking too. That was a special show for all who attended, and for TV cameramen.

The beginning of October is the time of year when tree leaves turn red and nature looks beautiful. Ottawa has many big parks and forests around, so the surroundings were gorgeous. Both Venera and Svemir started to call their first words, she was a little bit ahead, as a girl, calling first “Mama and Tata” (Daddy), and then “Grandma and Grandpa”. There were a few more words in their vocabulary, a few more in her. All close relatives enjoyed those.

Since Daniella still had her vacation, after a year of maternity, they had decided to travel to Churchill, mostly to show children some bears.

Churchill (Inuit: Kuujjuaq) is a town in northern Manitoba, Canada on the west shore of Hudson Bay. It is most famous for the many polar bears nicknamed "Polar Bear Capital of the World '' that has helped its growing tourism industry. Polar bears can weigh up to 700 kg. The average length of an adult bear is 2.5 meters. Polar bears walk at speeds of 8-16 km/h, and run up to 48 km/h.

The Tundra Buggy Lodge offers a unique, immersive experience where guests can fall asleep and wake up with polar bears right outside the window. Tourists will arrive in Winnipeg and check into the Four Points Sheraton at the James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. The host will depart on an early morning flight to Churchill. Upon arrival, hosts take them to Churchill's Eskimo Museum. After breakfast, guests enjoyed a dog sledding excursion hosted by a local dog musher. Guests spend their evening enjoying a delicious home cooked meal, socializing and watching the night sky for Northern Lights (weather permitting). Next day followed Tundra Buggy for full-day excursions into the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. A picnic style lunch was served on board.

What was necessary to pack?

  • Hooded winter parka

  • Long underwear or thermal layers

  • Snow/ski/wind pants

  • Warm sweater and/or hooded sweatshirt

  • Warm gloves/mitts and thin gloves

  • Hat, scarf, neck warmer or similar gear to cover and protect your face

  • Warm-rubber soled winter boots

  • Camera, and extra camera batteries

  • Indoor shoes or slippers to wear at the Lodge.

Daniella had prepared all of that for them all.

Tour organizers know that most people who make the journey north to witness the magic of Churchill's polar bears will do so just once in their lives. Daniella and Daniel with their two “Aliens” were special guests with an uncovered security.

The first people to set foot on what is the area of Churchill and the surrounding did it thousands of years ago. It is believed that the Churchill area was a seasonal hunting ground for hundreds of years. Artifacts such as tent rings and kayak stands have been found in the area that remains from Pre-Dorset, Dorset or Inuit peoples. A variety of nomadic Arctic people lived and hunted in this region. The Thule people arrived around AD 1000 from the west, and later evolved into the present-day Inuit culture. The Dene people arrived around 500 AD from farther north. Since before the time of European contact, the region around Churchill has been predominantly inhabited by the Chipewyan and Cree natives.

Europeans first arrived in the area in 1619 when a Danish expedition led by Jens Munk wintered near where Churchill would later stand. Only 3 of 64 expedition members survived the winter and sailed one of the expedition's two ships, Lamprey, back to Denmark. In modern times Churchill has become Canada’s only Arctic seaport, and ocean trade came to the town in the early 20th century. Grain was the focus for most trade, and when the Hudson Bay Railroad was completed in 1929, the first shipment of grain took place in 1931.

The Northern Lights can be seen almost any time of the year, although the best time is January and February since the skies are usually clear.Churchill is surrounded by both tundra and taiga.

That was honestly a very enjoyable trip, for adults, and also for the babies, who were able to notice the lovely bears. On the way back they stopped in Winnipeg. Winnipeg's newest attraction, which has drawn both national and international attention, is the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Opening in 2014 near The Forks, the building displays a unique design that is eye-catching to say the least, with geometry and colors based on images of the Canadian landscape.

Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba and the geographical center of North America. The city sits at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. Winnipeg was the first city in the world to develop the emergency number 911. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is Canada’s oldest dance company. It’s also the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America. The Winnipeg Art Gallery has the biggest collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world. The skating takes along the Red and Assiniboine Rivers over a length of 8.5 kilometers. Winnipeg is the headquarters for Canada’s grain industry. It is home to the only commodity exchange for grain in the country – the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange. Universities in Winnipeg include the University of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg, the Canadian Mennonite University and the University of St. Boniface. About 100 languages are spoken in Winnipeg. Winnipeg is home to Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Royal Manitoba Theater Center, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and so much more.

The intention of Daniel and Daniella was that as their children grew they wanted to show them most of their country, to show them her beauty, as well as the importance in culture and industrial development. They wanted to educate them as being important Canadian citizens, since they are, as the first babies born in space. That’s the reason why they traveled so early. By doing that they also wanted to spend as much time as possible in nature, to breath fresh air, to swim, run and walk, and study nature. So, after Svemir and Venera had two years, the family used to go to the Algonquin Park almost every weekend since it wasn’t far away from Ottawa.

Daniel and Daniella together with little kids and grand-ma Erika and/or Una, spent three days in Algonquin Park. Whoever was with them at the time, spent a day exploring the Park by canoe. This program was a great choice for those who don’t have time for a longer trip or maybe don’t feel quite ready to head into the woods overnight. Daniel and Daniella provide the canoe, paddles, life jackets, helpful advice and route suggestions. The best way to “get into Algonquin” is on a multi-day canoe trip. With almost 8000 square kilometers of wilderness, over 2000 kilometers of canoe routes and hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails, Algonquin Park can’t possibly be fully experienced in just one day. It takes many days, and possibly even a whole summer, to really get to know “The Park.” Daniel also used to fish and at the same time was teaching children how it was done. They all loved the countryside and wilderness.




CHAPTER 19


Little “Aliens'', kids were growing, playing with different toys, automobiles, spaceships, dolls and all sorts of other stuff brought by parents, relatives and friends. They were surrounded by love and happiness. When they were three years of age, their parents put them into kindergarten. The parents, Daniella and Daniel, requested the kindergarten staff not expose them to any journalist or TV people, knowing who they are. They wanted them to grow-up like every other child in the country. In kindergarten the kids got many friends of their own age, with whom they liked to play. The parents used to accept every invitation for birthday parties from other children, as well as they invited others to their home when they had it. Parents of other children were informed that those two “Aliens” were under surveillance of the undercover all the time. The teachers of the kindergarten class hadn’t told the other children what aliens were, as they still didn’t understand what it meant anyway. From time to time, Dr Anastasia Christopher from the Canadian Space Agency used to visit the kindergarten class, watching how they obeyed the others. She would play a bit with all the children and children loved her.

In Algonquin Park Daniel and Daniella learned about Canadian painters. Among those were Tom Thompson and Robert Bateman. Tom Thomson, the brilliant, pioneering Canadian artist was born near Claremont, Ontario, northeast of Toronto on August 5, 1877, the sixth of ten children born to John Thomson and Margaret Matheson. In 1912, Thomson traveled to Algonquin Park, a site that was to inspire much of his future artwork. In 1913, Thomson exhibited his first major canvas, A Northern Lake, at the Ontario’s Society of Artists exhibition. From 1914 to 1917 Thomson spent the spring and fall sketching, during the summer in Algonquin Park. He became an expert canoeist. He painted his now famous canvases, The Jack Pine, The West Wind, and Northern River, among others. Tom Thomson died sometime between July 8, when he was last seen, and July 16, 1917. The cause of death was recorded mysteriously as accidental drowning. Tom Thompson hadn’t been a member of Canadian Group of Seven, but he cooperated with them. His most important paintings are: Forest Undergrowth, The Jack Pine, Georgian Bay, April in Algonquin Park and The West Wind. His paintings are exhibited at the Canadian National Gallery in Ottawa.

Robert McClellan Bateman (1930-xxxx) is a Canadian naturalist, educator, and painter. After high school, he attended Forest Hill Collegiate Institute in Toronto, the University of Toronto. Robert Bateman’s paintings are part of realism, fine art, and impressionistic. He was influenced by the members of the Group of Seven, a Canadian art movement from the early 20th century. Nearly all of his pieces feature an animal in their natural habitat. Over the course of his career, Robert Bateman’s art has been featured in more than 30 major one-man exhibitions. His pieces are in the private collections of Prince Philip, Princess Grace of Monaco, and Prince Bernard of the Netherlands as well as the permanent collections of many museums. He has done commissioned work for the World Wildlife Fund, the Canada Post, the Toronto Board of Trade, the Royal Canadian Mint, and the National Capital Commission. Bateman has received twelve honorary degrees. He is a world-wide known painter.

Daniel and Daniella used to visit the Canadian Art Gallery often, as they liked art, especially the paintings. Daniel used to say:

-I’d like our children to learn about Canadian art and history, just to be well educated. As such they will be welcomed everywhere, when they grow-up.

Daniella agreed with him totally. Wherever they travel they used to collect information about places and kept it written for later use. Even their parents agreed with that and they were proud that they did that. When Svemir and Venera were five years old, after their birthday party, they took a trip to Whistler, wanting to spend time in the winter fresh air, which was good for children’s health. They knew that after that, the children will go to school and there would be less time for traveling.

Whistler, the famous ski resort, has always been an important winter sports area. The village gained wide international attention in 2010 when it became one of the locations for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The area offers world class skiing, hotels, and dining, as well as all kinds of other outdoor recreational opportunities and beautiful mountain scenery.

It is the largest ski resort in North America. Whistler Mountain is the base of the southern of the two ridges, the Whistler-Blackcomb. It has a summit elevation of 2,184 meters. The total vertical drop is 1,530 meters and 1,925 has skiable inbound terrain. The ski resort is served by a total of 20 lifts; 2 gondolas and more. There is also a children's ski school. There Svemir and Venera took lessons for their first time skiing.

Daniel and Daniella flew from Vancouver Airport to Whistler by helicopter. After spending ten days in Whistler, “D&D” also decided to visit some famous Canadian resorts Jasper National Park, Banff and Louise Lake. Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning 10,878 km2. It is located north of Banff National Park. The park includes the glaciers, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains. Wildlife in the park includes elk, caribou, moose, mule deer, mountain goats, grizzly bears, gray wolves, and many others.

The park was established on September 14, 1907 as Jasper Forest Park and declared a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site in 1984. Major river systems originating in the park include the Athabasca and Smoky rivers.

The Miette Hot Springs are created by an extremely hot spring (54°C). The size of the park is 2,774,500 acres, and it is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Jasper is part of one of 15 World Heritage sites in Canada. Jasper National Park is home to at least 82 species of songbirds. The birds can be heard singing in the forests, providing a musical background to the natural beauty of the area. D&D have visited park sights: Athabasca Falls, Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake, Athabasca Glacier, Pyramid and Patricia Lakes.

Banff National Park was established in 1883, and it became Canada’s first national park in 1885. Today it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Sitetoo.

Banff National Park and the Rocky Mountains lie in the heart of the most beautiful scenery. Turquoise green lakes, snow-capped peaks, and glaciers are all easily accessible in this stunning park. The jewel of the park is Lake Louise, where green waters reflect the surrounding mountains. From Lake Louise to Jasper is an unforgettable drive. At the south end of the park is the lovely little town of Banff.

In winter Banff is also a major winter sports area. Nestled in the heart of the park, the town of Banff and nearby Lake Louise have many comforts and are gateways to the surrounding adventures. Surrounded by mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald Lake Louise, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is located in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Moraine Lake is a glacially-fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometers outside the Village of Lake Louise. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,885 m.

Its blue color is due to the refraction of light off the rock floor deposited in the lake on a continual basis. Banff is located in a gorge, surrounded by the high Rocky Mountains, and a small river, makes it a great beauty of the town. A monumental hotel, built for the Queen who never visited it, stands impressively in the middle of the town. A deep valley behind the hotel, with picturesque mountains with white tops beyond, gives a particular view difficult to forget. The River Bow flows through those sleepy beauties and joins her sister Elbow River in Calgary, whispering to each other further on, about the most beautiful country created by nature, Canada.

After all, one can say: Those who meditate about paradise should not think about the sky, they should come and see Alaska and Banff. Alaska,

Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, andBanff, together,represent the Earth’s Eden.



CHAPTER 20


In the year 2050, Svemir and Venera turned six years of age. A month before their sixth birthday they started school. The school was in their neighborhood, and some of their friends from kindergarten were with them too. On the first day of school both of their parents, Daniel and Daniella, were with them. Like all the other parents their duty was to meet the teacher and the school principal, as well as school staff needs to introduce parents. Daniel had mentioned to the principal that his children were born in space, and that they still had an undercover guard. The Principal was glad to meet them, but also promised that the school staff would not spread that information to other children.

During those first days in school Daniel had spent more time with kids, trying to focus their attention on some important things:

-You will now be with many children from different families, he started, and you can expect all sorts of things happening in school. While in class try to be patient, listen to your teacher and give a sign whenever you know what the teacher asks. When you are answering the teacher’s question, concentrate and answer correctly. Then you will get better marks. While in the school yard, at breaks, there will be some children who want to beat others. Those are bullies. Try to avoid those in all circumstances. Do not show them any interest in fighting. Even if, for any reason, they hit you, tell it to your teacher. Those children who are bullied belong to families whose parents are either divorced or on drugs, etc. So they cannot be a good example for others. You are from a good, normal family, and you have to be a good example to others. Advising them he would tell them both to help each other, as well to the others too. You Svemir, as a boy, you are stronger and need to watch out for your sister all the time and protect her whenever necessary.

Both Svemir and Venera were sitting on his lap and listening patiently. After that Daniel continued to tell them his story about the first Canadian astronaut Mr. Chris Hadfield, who became one of the most accomplished astronauts in the world, at his time. Daniel continued:

-He also served as Commander of the International Space Station, conducting a number of scientific experiments and overseeing an emergency spacewalk. But before becoming an astronaut he had to pass many hard things, such as being a test pilot, etc. Being as such, Chris had been awarded with many medals and achievements. He had served as the Director of NASA Operations in Star City, Russia, and Chief of Robotics at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, USA. Chris had been selected for an astronaut position by the Canadian Space Agency, the one that we cooperate with. The International Space Station, where you were born, operates the Canadian Arm. So, if you are a good student and work hard, anyone can achieve many good things. One day, possibly, you might wish to go to space, even to see your birth place. You know, humans are trying to develop the possibility of life in space, that’s why we were sent to space for your birth, as a test for the human race. The Earth is already overcrowded and humans need more space for all of us. You know, you or some of your generation might be sent even further into deep space, far away from the Earth. Science is developing fast. Good luck to you and your generation!

Daniella didn’t pay much attention to what he was saying to children. She was mainly occupied in the kitchen, getting ready for supper for them all, and preparing the bathtub.

Svemir and Venera wanted to go to school by school bus, as most of their friends did, so Daniel had arranged it with the school to be picked-up in the morning and brought back in the afternoon. The kids enjoyed it. Whenever they were returning from school their parents asked them how their day was, and both of them would answer:

-It was good. We learned that and that, and played with such and such boys and girls. The teachers were supervising us at the yard, so everything was fine. Every day they showed what they learned and what they had to do as a home-work. Both Daniella and Daniel were able to help them, and they did it regularly. Beside their regular subjects they were forcing children to learn more from life. They taught them how to practically handle garbage, at home as well as while they went for walks. When they walked together Daniel would always point out those people who throw garbage in the park or street, as a bad habit. He would say:

- Newer do it like that. Always keep your junk in a pocket and at home we have a place for garbage and recycling, you know that.

He was explaining how recycled materials are processed and reused.

Daniel used to hold the opinion that the best example for children’s education is the practical work of parents or some professionals. Therefore, whenever he had a chance he took Svemir and Venera to visit some factory, or workshop, to demonstrate to them how things are done. They also used to take children to the market, to some farms, to the zoo and many other places. When they were visiting their parents (Erika and Dennis, and Una and Michael) they took the children to the Toronto Zoo, which was very well known, to show them many different animals, showing them what each animal eats, and in what environment they live. They taught Svemir and Venera how to read even before they started the school. Both of them spoke English well and French sufficiently well too. They even understood Serbian, Polish and Sweden, but were not able to speak either of those languages.

Daniel spent some of his time with Svemir showing him how to use different tools, but being careful. Venera, as a girl, was more interested in cooking and sewing dresses for her dolls. Mama Daniella helped her whenever they were together in the kitchen. They all liked healthy food and they mainly were preparing their food at home.

In addition, both Svemir and Venera’s parents endeavor to teach the children good manners in different cases, saying that they will be accepted everywhere. Daniel sometime wants to tell them:

-You belong to a good and well known family that is your obligation. At school try to be the best you can. We are proud of you, so the others have to be too.

Daniella and Daniel progressed at their work and they had relatively good incomes, so they traveled much more than many others and lived well. Their parents used to visit them so often, spending a good amount of time with their grandchildren. Being recognized as astronauts, and parents of the first babies born in space, Daniel and Daniella were invited to many countries to give lectures, but they traveled only when it was convenient for them. Mostly in the summertime, when children were out of school, they traveled to Russia, England, Germany, Sweden and Finland, as well as to Japan and China. From each of those countries they had very nice memories, and their young children got the impression that they are citizens of the world.

In school Svemir and Venera were exemplary students, had been very good in behavior, were a favorite among friends and good in studying. Their teachers were satisfied, and in many cases emphasized them as good examples. That satisfied their parents, who were proud of them. They had finished primary school and continued at the high school that way too. They were ten years of age, already in 2054, and parents were 39 and 36 respectively. Both parents had been promoted to their department managers, meanwhile, and their life was passing imperceptibly like other people in their neighborhood. Nobody was paying attention that they had been in pace, and uncovered protection was not necessary to keep an eye on them. They had to follow them only when they were traveling into foreign countries with the children.

Years were passing by, children were good in high school too, and both of them were working and life was normal. Often their parents visited the grandparents, and vice versa, which they enjoyed with each other. From time to time Daniel’s and Daniella’s grandparents were visiting them too. Whenever together, Daniel used to show them pictures and films from their foreign visits. From time to time Daniel also used to visit local schools, giving lectures about their time in space, as well as about further scientific improvements in astronomy.

Daniel and Daniella kept up good relations with all their neighbors. One day, it was springtime, when they were having a barbeque with neighbors Yuri and Mary, Yuri asked Daniel:

-Your kids look so good and polite. Have you ever had difficulties with them?

Daniel’s reply was:

-I am glad they give an impression to others. We are trying to teach them to be like that, but like all other children their age they have some moments when they make us have trouble. Through different periods when they were infants, preschoolers and teens, there was disorder and chaos in the house, some irritation, embarrassment, not to mention panic, but all in all they are good kids, and we are able to manage most situations. They liked to watch TV and play games, too, but fortunately we had limited time. They protested, but who cares, TV only spoils children. This year they will go to university. It is our expectation that there will be other types of problems, but again, like all others, we’ll do our best to lead them out to find their road smooth. They already have made a decision about what they want to study, which is good.

After high school graduation their parents and grandparents attended a house party, with the dinner held at the Mandarin, Chinese restaurant, where everyone served themselves whatever they wanted and as much as anybody wanted to eat. It was a family party, for celebrating their age of majority (full-age).

They started university in the year 2062, when they were 18 years of age, and their parents were 47 and 44. Svemir enrolled in Mechanical and Space Engineering, and Venera in the Medical faculty. She wants to be a pediatrician to help children, while Svemir is thinking about returning to space, where they were born. They both enrolled at the University of Carleton.

Before their start, one evening Daniel said them:

-Well, now you are full-aged, and enrolling in university. You have selected what each of you wanted, and your life is in front of you. Remember, the most beautiful time in somebody’s life is the time spent at university. Therefore, it’s up to you how you will spend it. We hope you will do your best. We are able and willing to help you in any way, financially and morally. Count on us at all times, we are behind you. No need to hide anything from us, whether it’s good or bad. We can also suggest, from our experience, that you attend all the classes, and you will pass with better marks. When you finish university we will help you buy or build a house, or if you’d prefer to live in this house we can move to a smaller one. We’ll decide about that when the time comes. We have our parents who are now getting older and they need more help from us. They helped us, and we have to take care of them, too. So, that’s how it goes from generation to generation. They helped us, we will help you, and you will help your children.

Svemir and Venera were patiently listening, when Daniella added:

-We expect you to learn well and be the best student, as we were. It's not difficult, if you do everything on time. Don’t emphasize who you are, but you also don’t need to hide it. Your professors will soon know who you are, but you should obey if you are normal. Take good care of yourself and each other, and good luck to you both.

Both of them thanked their parents, promising that everything will be OK, adding:

-Don’t you worry you will always know where we are and what we are doing. If anything happens you will be the first to be contacted and informed. We love you very much.

They both started off well, attending every lecture. Among the students they found some friends, who were more or less close in character to them. Generally all the students were serious, and the professors were very good at both faculties. When the time for exams came they both passed each one at first term with very good marks. The start was good, which satisfied their parents and grandparents.

Svemir had a friend at their faculty named Justin whose origin was French-Canadian. They used to meet after lectures, and even go to each other’s home, where they learned some subjects together. Svemir had introduced him to his sister Venera, and they both showed interest in each other. When Svemir went to pick up Venera from her faculty, he met her good girl friend Louise, Sweden origin. She was a typical Swedish Blondie, taller than Venera by a few centimeters. At home Svemir said to Venera that she delighted him. The next day, of course, Venera mentioned that to Louise, and she accepted that with interest. Soon, all four of them decided to go out to spend time together. And it was fun. After that, almost every Saturday they would go out and enjoy themselves. A month or two later, they started to date, Daniel with Louise, Venera with Justin. As they were going to each other’s home, parents of all of them concluded that each of those young people were serious, and they accepted their dating as normal for their age.

Becoming familiar by talking and dating they became very good friends. All four were excellent in examinations, and as a sample to many others. Year by year they were passing their examinations successfully, and time came that the first boys had finished their faculty, as it lasted five years. Daniel and Justin had finished in 2067, when they were 23 years of age, each. Daniella and Louise finished there, a year later, 2068, as medicine lasted six years. Both parties were arranged after their diplomas were obtained, and they had an official celebration at the university.

A couple of months after finishing Mechanical & Space Engineering, Daniel and Justin obtained employment with the Canadian Space Agency 2067, and a year later, when Daniella and Louise had finished their Medicine faculty, they too were employed at the Canadian Space Agency. Dr Anastasia Christopher had retired and Daniella obtained her position. When Anastasia heard that information she came to the institution to congratulate Daniella, expressing her joyfulness:

-My dear Daniella today is my happiest day in life. You have made itby becoming my successor. Nobody can be better. You, as the first baby born in space, by my assistance will be the best to continue the research in this field.I am glad you have made my day and my life, too. They hugged and stayed hugging for a long time. Tears flowed down both of their faces of their great joy. Daniella was kissing Anastasia and Anastasia was not releasing her from the embrace.

That’s how the party was over.


THE END




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