Living with Angie

Humanoids and human beings.

Some years ago, in the early 2190’s, I bought a nearly human mate. I am a widower, and I thought that the human aspects of this new mate’s generation would fill my lonely days.

I was interested in these kind of companions. So, I tried to learn about the origin of this industry and the processes they follow.  They began their existence as a part of robot industry in the XX century. Artificial intelligence and deep learning were applied to them in the beginning, during the second half of XXI century. This was followed by new discoveries in nanomaterials and quantum computing and new software. By 2180, artificial skin and the capacity for feeling were the last achievements to arrive at the final product.

When I went to buy to Angie, an engineer showed me various models. I wanted to have a humanoid like my wife. For that I had to submit to testing conducted by both a psychologist and a programmer. Finally, I had to fill in a confidential form related to all aspects of my life and moods. I had to give information about my wife too. Finally, the most recent model, K972-W, was adapted to my personal needs; it seemed to have the appropriate characteristics.

After these years, I am really satisfied of living with ‘her’. Her suggestive voice makes me feel like having a woman. Her lips are very sensual, and most surprisingly, when ‘she’ looks at me, I feel her eyes try to tell me her hidden thoughts. But sometimes I feel as though someone were watching and analyzing me.

The use of robots is a common practice nowadays. Many people even have many of them, and, in some cases, consumers replace relationships with robots instead of another human being.

In the beginning. I thought that they couldn’t replace the closer friends and family. Nevertheless, one day I had a terrible experience and came home very upset. Angie held my hand and told me: ‘You are the most beautiful person in the Universe!!!’ Tears were streaming down her cheeks. Since then, many things have happened between us. I can say now that human beings and humanoids would live in a holy world where together they will help each other to gain the future.

Reviews

[Usman Muhammad]

First of all the start was pretty interesting to me [Some years ago, in the early 2190’s,]
That's a very unusual line to start with but seems to me very impressive in this case. Well done for that.
Your writing skills are pretty impressive, you described the whole revolution of Robotic industries in an artistic way.
Please if you don't mind i would love to see a screenplay written by you. I bet that you will definitely be on top as a screenwriter. Give it a chance, you have great writing skills.

Regards
Usman

[Francisco]

I am very grateful for all you say about this piece and about me. Thank you so much.
I am convinced that very soon you will be one of the greatest writers.
I wish you the best for your career as a writer.

Best regards,
Francisco

[Kuro]

A fine piece of writing. This reads as if it were an amazon review for the humanoid.

[Francisco]

Thank you so much for your comment. I am so glad you like the story.

[Woody]

great imagination. I like this not-so-improbable story. we might not be here to witness it but doesn't make it any less believable. you first sentence is a "grabber". some years ago, in the early 2190's. I enjoyed this little flash fiction thoughh, for me, the ending left me begging for more.

[Francisco]

Thank you very much, Woody, for your words. I think that the near future will come amazing changes, but dangerous changes too. I thought that a nearly love story with a humanoid could be a real fact.

[barleygirl]

Your imagination is off the charts here! I love this idea for a story & I commend you on packing it with many salient details to give your words a realistic "feel" too *smile* . . . This little vignette has a distinctly "technical" sound to it, which is in keeping with such a narrator who might want to have himself a loving robot. I wonder what the wife thinks about all this . . . is she in cahoots? does she welcome the ménage a trois? Or is she simply glad to have his horny a*s off her "to-do" list? *tee! hee!*

[Francisco]

Thank you. My imagination misbehaves with me. I think that the story raises a probable situation in the future.
I am sure, the narrator's wife wouldn't agree of doing mènage a trois at all. On the contrary, she would buy an firearm and both, the narrator and the humanoid would have to run to save their lives.
Thank you very much for your review!!!!

[Shannon]

I like the character you have created and the process for the purchase.

[Francisco]

Thank you very much S. Mi.
Could you tell me please your opinion about the grammar and syntaxis? I would be very grateful.

[Shannon]

My thoughts exactly, please check you mail box!