chapter 4 - new digs

“So, what happens next? If we’re truly equals, I need to know how we’re going to pull this off.”

Dan gave a chuckle. “In due time. First things first, let me give you a quick tour. As you have probably figured out, this is my real laboratory, not the fake one that lead you to me. This is where you’ll be staying for the next month as we prepare for the future.”

Michelle blinked incredulously. “I’m sorry but did you say I have to stay down here for a month? I think that’s something you should have probably mentioned before we shook hands!”

Despite the outburst, Dan appeared unphased, almost as if he already knew how this would play out. “Consider it a fine print item. That vaccine I gave you is not instantaneous, and I can’t risk you getting exposed before it settles in. Yes, a month is a long time to be half a mile underground, but it’s for your own safety.”

Michelle’s face became even more visibly upset by the additional terms of their agreement; this guy was even craftier than she thought. “You said I had immunity and offered to let me leave, yet you knew I might be susceptible to the virus. Do you not see a problem with that?”

Dan remained unshaken. “You said you wanted free will… and you have it. I told you that you would be happier with me, and that will become very clear soon enough. Now come, I will show you your new living quarters. I think you’ll be more than satisfied with your arrangements.”

Still frustrated, the small Asian girl followed Dan through a series of stainless-steel doors and long hallways until they arrived at a particularly large door with the words “elite suite” displayed on an LED screen just to the right of a security camera. When the camera recognized Dan’s facial structure, the door opened and the two walked into a void of darkness before the lights flicked on, revealing the most incredible apartment Michelle had ever seen. The living quarters were outfitted with all the finest items from the leather furniture to the granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Michelle had always lived in rugged conditions due to her work assignments, so her new living situation was beyond her imagination.

“This will be your home over the coming weeks. You will find that it has everything you could ever ask for. Every entertainment option you could ever want has been provided, and the refrigerator and cabinets are restocked every day. The unit is outfitted with a voice-controlled AI that can do just about anything for you, all you need to do is ask and it will obey. I need to go and check in with the world above, so please feel free to make yourself at home until I return in a few hours. Does that sound ok?”

When Dan looked down at Michelle’s face, he could tell by her expression that she was shocked by what he had gifted her. Without saying a word, the girl simply nodded, and Dan took his leave. When the door closed, Michelle continued to stare at her new home in amazement. “This is… too much. If he’s serious about everything, my life is going to be…” Michelle shook her head as she tried to clear her mind.

[I need to stay focused on the mission. The world is depending on me.]

Michelle tried to contain her excitement as she explored every inch of the luxurious unit, but each room held new and exciting features that left her near speechless. It wasn’t until an hour later when her stomach growled that she decided to return to the kitchen and search for a meal. When she opened the cabinets however, she found them to be filled with food brands she had never encountered before. Always the health-conscious type, she checked the labeling for information but found none.

[Well this is odd. This food doesn’t look particularly healthy, but I have no way of knowing for sure.]

Looking around, she also noted that there were no cooking appliances, only storage containers that were filled with foreign brands. That’s when she recalled the AI assistant Dan had mentioned.

“Hey AI, how do I make a meal?”

“All prepared meals can be provided by my services. Simply tell me what you would like, and I will have it ready for you in a jiffy.”

The digital voice that filled the room was strangely charismatic, bordering on friendly.

Michelle thought about what she was craving, and ultimately could not decide.

“Hey AI, how about you surprise me?”

The AI was quick to reply, “At once master. Dinner will be prepared shortly.”

[Huh, it called me master, a girl could get used to that.]

Opening the fridge, Michelle found her beverage options to consist of equally obscure brands. Grabbing a cute bottle filled with a pink liquid, she took a sip that caused to taste buds to erupt with flavor. Michelle found herself gulping down the drink, consuming half the bottle in a single breath.

“Holy shit, that’s the best damn drink I’ve ever had!”

The girl proceeded to chug the rest of the drink before grabbing two more from the fridge. Unsure of where to put her trash, she laid the empty bottle on the counter and watched as a robot arm emerged to take it away.

“Oh, I can get used to this.”

Michelle walked over to the living room where a massive 100” TV hung on the wall. Taking her place on the leather sofa, the furniture proved to be equally incredible as she had never felt such comfortable seating in her entire life. As she opened her second bottle, the tv automatically turned on and the words “now scanning mood to recommend programming” flashed on the screen. When the crystal-clear display picked a documentary for her to watch, Michelle was fascinated by this wonderous AI.

“I LOVE documentaries! I wonder what this will be about.”

Guzzling her second drink, the documentary opened with a discussion on the history of beauty and its evolution over time. Lost in the delicious beverage and interesting commentary, Michelle hardly noticed as an extra-large pizza was placed in front of her by a robotic arm. Without taking her eyes off the screen, Michelle grabbed an extra greasy slice and devoured the cheesy goodness before quickly moving on to another.

After 20 minutes of consumption, Michelle’s stomach felt absolutely stuffed as she polished off the last remnants of the extra cheesy pizza. At this point in the documentary, the narrator began to focus on how fat women used to be worshipped as goddesses until corporate marketing tricked women into thinking that thin is beautiful. Now sporting a potbelly that made her appear almost nine months pregnant, the stuffed Asian finished her third beverage and proceeded to toss the empty bottle on the floor. As soon as her trash was carried away, another mechanical arm presented an extra-large milkshake in front of her.

[Oh my god I’m so full. I never eat this sort of food but it’s SO GOOD. I’ll make this a cheat day and go back to eating healthy tomorrow.]

Michelle grabbed the shake, took a sip, and proceeded to slurp down the thick concoction as fast as she possibly could, releasing a loud belch as a sign of appreciation. Sensing the girl’s growing discomfort from her overstuffed belly, a robotic arm came down and began tenderly rubbing Michelle’s enlarged stomach, prompting an uncharacteristic moan to emerge from her grease-covered lips.

“Oh my god why does that feel so good? It’s actually making me feel kind of horny…”

Detecting her mood change, the TV programming transitioned from a documentary about beauty to one more focused on sex, only all of the featured women were considerably overweight. On the screen, Michelle watched as an obese woman described her sex life after gaining 150 pounds. “I used to think sex was great when I weighed 130 pounds, but god was I wrong. My partner convinced me to gain weight and the pounds quickly piled on shortly after. The more weight I gained, the sexier I felt. Plus, I could tell he was just more into me physically as my body expanded. The sex just kept getting better the bigger my body became.”

Michelle could feel herself becoming wet, prompting another robotic arm to position itself between her legs. Michelle let out an audible gasp as the device began pleasuring her with a variety of stimulating tools. Lost in a food-induced bliss, Michelle closed her eyes and moaned as the TV programming once again changed. No longer a documentary, the display now showed the same overweight woman having sex with her husband. Michelle watched with fascination as the woman’s body quaked and jiggled. She soon found herself becoming even more aroused as the man grabbed the woman’s paunch, paying with it as his thrusting become more intense. When the man finally erupted inside the plus sized beauty, Michelle felt a tremendous orgasm wash over her as she lost consciousness, passing out on the couch.