18 Floors Above the Apocalypse
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
The digital clock struck midnight, resetting the timer to 130 minutes remaining. This meant that time could accumulate.
Stella was ecstatic. Every second counted, and it might just save her life in a crunch. She resolved not to enter Arcadia unless necessary, saving up her time for when extreme cold or earthquakes struck.-
With her supplies and Arcadia as her lifeline, she felt a newfound confidence towards the impending disasters. She had a dreamless night and was woken up the next day by a phone call. The installer for the stainless steel door had arrived. "Miss, you're getting a stainless steel door?"
"There have been break-ins in the neighborhood recently. I need to install high-quality ones."
The workers were bemused. "It's safe alright, but we'll have to drill holes into your ceiling and floor. You sure about this?"
"No worries. Safety comes first."
The landlord was away on work and there were no news from him even when the house collapsed during an earthquake, so the renovations were not a problem.
Workers replacing her windows with explosion-proof glass arrived shortly after. The sounds of drilling filled the apartment. Worried about disturbing her neighbors on the weekend, Stella apologized in the group chat and sent a small gift. She opened her food delivery app and continued her spending spree until her money ran out.
In less than two hours, the door and windows were installed. Stella paid the remaining fee, feeling a huge weight lifted off her as she looked at her fortified apartment.
Her phone rang. Expecting a delivery, she was surprised to find Hector on the other end. "Stella, I'm having a birthday party today. When will you be here?" Hector's voice was gentle and warm, laughter and chatter audible in the background. Stella scoffed. "Sure, I'll be there."
only after her surprise gifts
Alarms went off in Stella's head. How did Sadie find out about her Arcadia pendant? Judging by
headed downstairs. Hector lived on the
any hesitation. The weather was still sweltering, but the winds were picking up as a sign of the upcoming
informed everyone that the storm was expected
Had the storm
to borrow some medical books and ones on martial arts and spirituality. They could come in handy during the disaster and she could continue her studies. The vast library woule be flooded during the flood, and countless precious books were lost forever. Stella's heart ached at the thought, but there was nothing
security cameras, she mixed the books she wanted with others and smuggled them
college and headed to the supermarket. She rode the elevator to the top floor parking lot, took
she needed to return the car by 3 pm. Stella agreed verbally, but by the time she returned the car, it was already 4 pm. The storm was raging
blue, but people were given time to prepare. Unfortunately, they failed
kept her cash for emergencies and refrained from
her computer, tablet, and phone, continuously downloading data, including
had just reached the courier service
and trees in the neighborhood were swaying wildly. Once the storm hit, the courier service station would be flooded and without the polar gear, she wouldn't survive in temperatures below -60 to -70 degrees Celsius. Unable to get a cab, Stella gritted her teeth and hopped onto a public bicycle, pedaling furiously to the courier service station. The 2 km journey was harsh with the wind blowing so fiercely that she could barely keep her eyes open. Garbage and loose papers were swept up and
the courier service station looking disheveled. As the storm had delayed deliveries, the station was filled
The storm had intensified outside and the sky was so dark it could have been mistaken for night. Stella braced herself, hugging her large parcel as she stepped outside. Just as she left the door, a gust of wind swept her off her feet. A man who was loading his car nearby quickly reached out and pulled her back. The man was sturdy and managed to
glanced at her. "It's not safe for you to be carrying such a large parcel in this storm." Caught off guard by the early arrival of the storm, Stella had no choice but to retreat back into the station and frantically refresh her Uber, even adding tips and bonuses. However, there were still 300 people ahead of her in the queue and
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