only.

The economy crashed over 3 centuries ago, and never recovered. Mineral resources and agricultural fields were exhausted at alarming levels. A lot of children and adults died of starvation and food prices were way too high. Some government politicians had become very rich by looting Appian coffers. Bridges, sewage, buildings, roads, clean water, and electricity infrastructure was aging badly and needed to be fixed. There were many things wrong at the heart of Appian. The only people with cars were government employees and small quantities of fuel was imported from Canada. Almost everything from food, clothes to construction material and supplies were imported from Canada.

2 children with torn and dirty shabby clothes on them sprinted past us, chasing a big, wet, grey rat, about the size of aserious, why not?'

'Maybe .... Someday, but for now I want to meet the president.'

# Chapter 14

Yolanda's good deeds with her humanitarian efforts in Appian spread like wildfire. The citizens of Appian resonated with her sincere desire to improve their lives. News of her popularity reached the government corridors. The First lady, Jessica Williams was not impressed. Seated on the edge of the bed in the bedroom, legs crossed with red silk night dress on and a half full glass of Sauvignon Blanc on her right hand as she glared at the television screen.

'I really hate this alien girl, but I think we could use her for our benefit,' she murmured, as she took a sip. President John Williams strolled inside the bedroom.

'John, we have a problem.'

'Honey, I am