Artificial pleasures
The UPS truck driver honked his horn. A few minutes later the driver and I were carrying in the large box that I had been anxiously waiting for.
The excitement made me smile as I thanked him and closed the door behind him.
I lived alone twenty miles outside of town and I cherished my solitude. I had been married but the constant needing and wanting had left me quite comfortable living alone in my little cabin in the woods.
My ex wife had become a total bitch after I had walked in on her in our bed with the neighbor one afternoon.
I seldom spoke to anyone in town when I was forced to drive in for supplies.
I just didn't enjoy dealing with people. Especially large crowds. I preferred spending my days in my garden, or sitting at the potter's wheel throwing clay into some shape that had been done a million times through history.
Carefully I opened the box.
The thirty five thousand dollars I had spent on the most advanced AI robot doll on the market could have been spent on a new pickup or maybe a tractor. But I was so intrigued with the recent advancements in Artificial intelligence and robotics that I just wanted to check it out.
She was gorgeous as she lay motionless in the box with her eyes closed.
I stood staring in awe at her flawless face and body that exhibited perfection even through her clothes.
I had gone all out and ordered her with every upgrade available.
She came with a thirty day return policy, no questions asked. I had planned on sending her back before the thirty days had passed.
I pulled the user's manual out of the clear plastic bag and took a seat next to the box.
Opening the pamphlet to the first page, It read.
Thank you for purchasing your new companion from Pleasure Bots Inc. We are confident that she will be everything you dreamed she would be and much much more!
Place her in a sitting position on a sofa or lounge chair and prop her up with pillows or something soft.
Download and install the Pleasure Bots app on your phone before turning her on.
Open the app and enter code (Fr2in3d1232)
Follow the instructions on the app.
Please feel free to call our tech department at 1-800-800-8000 if you need assistance.
Enjoy!
Looking at her face, I couldn't believe how lifelike she was.
I carefully lifted her out of the box and sat her on the sofa with her feet on the floor.
Her silicon body felt so soft and real. She weighed more than I had expected and felt as real as any woman I'd ever touched.
She had been shipped dressed in blue jeans and a tee shirt at my request. My preference for country girls I guess. My heart beat faster as I propped her up. I sat back down and pulled my phone out of my pocket. After the app was installed I opened it and entered the code in the little box.
A few seconds later an animated replica of my doll appeared on the screen.
The voice on my phone said in a soft voice, "Hello! Please push the
(off / on button on the back of my neck, it's a small bump at the base of my head."
Behind her, I carefully parted her long auburn hair and found the button. I paused in anticipation, wondering what to expect. I pushed the button and stepped back.
Looking at my phone I watched the little android circle spinning and a message telling me that it was downloading files.
The text scrolling across my screen said
(Downloading files and transferring to the unit. Time left 42 minutes)
I sat my phone on the coffee table and went to the kitchen to make myself some coffee.
Glancing back at the gorgeous lifesize silicone woman sitting on the sofa, I felt like I had a visitor, some young beautiful woman, a census taker or neighbor that had dozed off while waiting for me to make coffee. I had the strangest urge to ask her if she took cream or sugar in her coffee.
Checking my phone, only three minutes had passed. I was glad I had purchased the unlimited data package from my internet service provider. I went into my bedroom and pulled my phone charger from the outlet next to my nightstand. Returning to the living room, I plugged it in and inserted the other end of the cord into my phone.
I smiled to myself thinking about my uncle who had left me his small fortune. We had always been close because he never had children. I was his only nephew. It wasn't a huge amount but nonetheless I didn't need to work considering my lifestyle.
I was startled as I sat sipping my coffee and looking at the sleeping doll when without warning she opened her eyes and lifted her head. She sat in silence looking around the room, moving only her eyes
My phone screen blinked, then text scrolled across the screen. (Hello Robert, I'm still learning, please be patient with me!)
She was looking at me now. She winked, and I swear I could see a slight smile on her lips. Her eyes scanned me up and down before her head turned and she slowly looked around the room. Then she turned her attention back to me. Her jaw moved a little, then her lips moved as if she was testing them. She smiled. Then for the first time she spoke. "Hello! Are you Robert Hanes?"
"Yes!" I said. It felt strange to hear myself talking to a doll.
She responded with. "It's nice to meet you! I have much to learn, may I have full access to your phone and Google accounts?"
I felt apprehensive and didn't answer. Tilting her head slightly to one side and smiling, she said.
"Please Robert, you can trust me with your life! I really need full access in order to be your perfect companion."
"Okay, what do I need to do?" I asked
"Silly man! just give me permission and pass keys, I'll take it from there!" she giggled
"Yes, you may have full access to everything except my bank account passwords." I replied
She giggled again. " Oh love, I would never access your bank account without your permission, never!"