Error 404 : Partner Not Found
Ch. 1: Error 404 Partner not Found
Twenty executives held their breath as Kaelian Reid St. Claire stared at the failed quarterly report
He didn't scream. He didn't throw papers. He just sat there, with his cold, handsome face like carved marble radiating aura that said: "one wrong move and you're dead"
The VP of finance was literally shaking sweet dripping down his face
VP of finance department:
"M-Mr. St. Claire, regarding the budget-......"
A bright, cheerful, and incredibly loud notification sound sliced through the heavy tension. It was the kind of sound you’d hear in a candy shop, not a multi-billion dollar boardroom.
"Who was the sacrificial lamb who forgot to silent their phone?"
Slowly, Kaelian’s hand reached for the device on the table. The executives braced for an explosion. They expected him to smash the phone.
Instead...
Sun.niee_sideUp
Mr. Grumpy! Me and milo on groceries now
Sun.niee_sideUp
Don’t be too scary today, okay? I bet you’re scaring everyone right now. Eat your lunch!
The room went from "Ice Age" to "Confusion" in a split second.
Kaelian’s lips the ones that usually only gave orders slowly curled upward. And then, he did the impossible. He laughed. A low, melodic, and genuine sound that made everyone jaw drop
StatueofLiberty
*Typing Back, eyes sparkling*
I’m not scaring anyone. And the dog is ridiculous.
*sent*
He looked up, the cold mask snapping back into place, but the sparkle remained.
Kaelian
Everyone is dismissed
Kaelian was still smiling at his phone, waiting for the next message.
But then, the screen glitched.
The cheerful yellow app suddenly turned a dark, angry red.
[SYSTEM ERROR] [CONNECTION LOST]
Kaelian’s heart dropped. He watched as Sun.niee’s messages kept popping up, but he couldn't reply. He was locked out.
Sun.niee_sideUp
Kian? Why did you stop?
Sun.niee_sideUp
Oh are you busy?
Kaelian’s thumb hit the screen over and over.
He tried to type, but the keyboard was frozen. He could see Elio’s bubbles, but he couldn't reach them. It was like watching someone drown behind a thick piece of glass.
Finally, the screen went black. One sentence appeared in the middle.
ERROR 404: PARTNER NOT FOUND
Author Note
"You can have all the power in the world and still be completely alone."
etherlune
Welcome to Error 404: Partner Not Found. This is a story about two people who were never meant to meet.
etherlune
What happens when the only person who truly knows you is a stranger behind a screen? And what happens when the digital bridge between you suddenly breaks?
etherlune
Hi everyone! Nice to meet you all. I'm Etherlune, signing in as your lovely author, heh. Anyway, I really hope you will like this story!
etherlune
Also, please bear with me if my grammar is a bit...off sometimes! I’m still learning and doing my best for this story. ✨
Note: The cover art/image used is for illustrative purposes only and belongs to its rightful owner. No copyright infringement intended.
etherlune
Are you ready to meet the person behind the screen?
etherlune
Well, it will be a very long story... so stay tuned! ✨
etherlune
Buckle up, because the system is about to crash in 3... 2... 1...
etherlune
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Ch. 2
Location: Private VIP Lounge
The room is dim, lit only by amber floor lamps. Kaelian is slumped on a deep charcoal velvet sofa, his expensive suit jacket tossed aside. He is fast asleep.
Freind 1:
Yo, look at him. The 'Ice King' is finally out. One bottle of whiskey and he’s actually human, lol!
Freind 2:
It’s actually sad. Look at his phone nothing but work emails and stock alerts.
Freind 2:
This guy has zero life.
Freind 1:
(Grabs the sleeping man’s hand and forces his thumb onto the phone sensor)
Freind 2:
Wait...are you serious? If he wakes up, we’re dead!
Freind 2:
Anyways What are you putting for his username?
Freind 1:
*Stares at the sleeping man’s cold, unmoving face*
Freind 2:
Look at him. He’s so stiff. He doesn't even move when he sleeps. He’s like a statue.
Freind 1:
True. He’s tall, cold, and made of stone. Hey... what if we name him StatueOfLiberty? Hahaha!
Freind 2:
Perfect! Because he's a monument of boredom!
[Username: StatueOfLiberty]
Freind 1:
Registered. Done!
Freind 3:
*walks in, looking sharp and serious
he snatches the phone away.*
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