Marie could not believe she was finally about to go into the STO High Tech Convention. The convention had been coming her city for many year, but her mother had never allowed her to go. Her other believed did not approve of Marie’s love of science, technology, or books. She preferred that Marie spend her time cheerleading, socializing, and prepping her hair and makeup. So on the outside Marie looked like blonde bombshell popular girl, but she was all geek on the inside. Now that she was graduated from high school and eighteen years old, her mom no longer had such a strong influence over her decisions. Plus, she had a job now and could afford the high priced ticket for the convention herself.
The day was finally here, and Marie’s stomach fluttered with butterflies as she handed the man at
