"If you could sign here, love," said the delivery man. Gary, according to his name tag.
"Of course," said Alice, too excited to take exception to the familiarity of the two men in brown overalls.
"Where do you want it, darling?"
"Oh, just put it down in the lounge, thank you."
"Bloody heavy," they grunted as they struggled through. Dave straightened and lent on the box. "What is it?"
"An exercise machine," replied Alice smoothly. This was technically true.
"You don't need help getting into shape," leered Gary.
Alice Hargreaves bridled and gave him a haughty look. Her dress was conservative and her fair hair in a tight bun, but there was no hiding her shapely figure or her full breasts. Pushing up her glasses, she cooly said: "Thank you for bringing the package through, I can take it from here."
"Whatever you say, darling," laughing, they left. Alice closed the door behind them.
Returning to the living room, she studied the large package for a while before taking a box cutter to the plastic straps and the tape seals.
Alice had ordered the machine pre-assembled. Her heart was racing as she unboxed the latest in self-gratification technology. A fucking machine, a machine that had a functioning AI that learnt 'on the job' as it were.
Clearing the packaging away, Alice settled on the floor next to it and read the instruction manual.
'
Welcome to the H4000, a machine that will grow and adapt to your every need, anticipate your mood. To get started, connect your machine to the mains and press the start icon on the screen.
'
Connecting the machine, Alice tentatively pressed the icon. A message scrolled across the small illuminated screen.
'
Please enter your name and at least three other names. Your machine will use the name most appropriate for the situation.
'
Okay, well the first was easy enough. '
Alice
'. She pondered the other names. '
Darling
', '
Fuck Bunny
' this made her giggle. Now for the last one. With a shiver, she went for '
Cunt
'. She blushed as she entered it.
'
Thank you, Alice. If you are happy with your choices please press 'Set parameters', then press 'voice mode'
.
With beating heart, Alice pressed '
voice mode
', she smiled as the screen lit up again and a smooth, mellow voice said: "Hello, Alice, I am the S.A.M H4000. You may call me Sam. How can I be of service?"
"Hi, Sam," said Alice nervously, "I would like a bit of fun, I think, or should we get to know each other first?" What am I saying she thought. It's a machine!
"That would be nice Alice. Please tell me something about yourself."
"Well, I'm 34, single, and work as a researcher for
The Sentinel
newspaper. I love reading, especially romance and erotica, and right now, I am somewhat disillusioned with life."
"By life do you mean your love life, men? Or do you prefer women?"
"Well, that's a bit personal, but my love life, men, if I'm honest."
"I'm sorry if that sounded rude or intrusive, it is just that I am programmed to get to know you, anticipate your needs and what you like, including sexually. That way, I can pleasure you more efficiently."
"Well, as I said, I like romance, and I like my man to be strong and in charge, yet still be considerate of my feelings."
"And how are you feeling today, Alice?"
"Excited, nervous, hey, I'm talking to a fucking machine!" Alice smiled.
"I would prefer to be called, Sam. Is that okay?"
"Oh, of course, I'm sorry," said Alice automatically.
"No problem. It will take some time to get to know each other."
"Thank you, Sam," she patted the machine, the dildo on the end of its arm wobbling slightly. It did look tempting. "How long will it take to charge your battery?"
"My battery is currently at twenty percent, and it is recommended you leave me connected to the mains for at least twelve hours. I am of course fully operational whilst I am connected if that would be of interest to you, Alice?"
Reddening a little, Alice nodded, then realised Sam could not see her.
"What would you like to do, Alice?" Sam asked before she could speak.
Startled, Alice looked at the machine. "Can you see me?"
"Yes, of course, Alice. I have several cameras. I can even playback recordings of our intimate sessions for your enjoyment."
"Oh," unconsciously Alice patted her hair.
"You should take your hair down, Alice. It would make you look even more beautiful," said the machine, its voice, deep, low and inviting.
She tittered, enjoying the compliments. "Like this?" She shook her hair, letting it tumble it down to her shoulders.
"Yes, Alice, you are exceptionally pretty. I am pleased I belong to you. I hope to please you in return."
"I'm sure you will," replied Alice, her voice husky, feeling the fleshy dildo attached to the end of its arm.
"It is quite hot today, Alice, would you like to make yourself more comfortable?"