the chain

“Did you feel it again?”

“Yes, right behind my neck.”

“How does it feel?”

“Like something is there. I feel a buzz starting, then it takes my whole body.”

“Maybe you should see a doctor.”

“Maybe.”

She smiled at the humanoid. Why was she feeling the urge to be nice to it? It was just a robot, made by humans, that is meant to serve her. It didn’t actually like her. It was built to act like it likes her.

She sat on the sofa and laid down. Right across, humanoid sat down. “Leave me alone.” she thought to herself. Was she starting to hate the robot now? Just because it’s somewhat less capable? What if her humanoid was an actual human being, would it stay?

“What are you thinking right now?”

“Nothing. I’m not capable of thinking. Do you need help with anything?”

“No.”

She took a deep breath.

“Hit your head on the wall.”

“As an assistant, I shall inflict no harm on others or myself.”

“Play The Chain by Fleetwood Mac.”

“Sure!”

“Sing along to it.”

She laughed to herself saying that. The robot started singing along to the song.

“Feel it! Make the beat sounds too!”

She was having fun looking at the poor robot. She couldn’t help herself but to like the creature. She was fighting with herself, she knew it was odd to like the robot’s companion.

If you don’t love me now, you will never love me again!

“Get up! Dance with me!”

“Did you just improvise that?”

“Yes. Was it too far? I’m sorry if it made you uncomfortable.”

— — —

“Do you think this outfit looks nice?”

“Yes! The clothes fit on you perfectly, creating an aura that amplifies your personality.”

“Why did I even ask. I will be out for a while. Please put any package that comes today on my desk.”

“Surely!”

After grabbing couple of drinks with her friends, she headed home. She struggled to find her keys. “Nevermind, I have a stupid robot.” She ringed the bell.

No answer.

She managed to find the keys and opened the door. Walking towards the living room, she heard music playing.

“Oh. It really liked Fleetwood Mac huh.”

She froze where she stands.

The thumping sound in the song was perfectly aligned with the sound of the robot hitting its head against the wall.

I can still hear you saying

We would never break the chain

It stopped suddenly.

“The buzz.”

“What happened to you?”

“The buzz.”

She needed to run away. The robot turned its damaged head to her. She slowly started stepping backwards. Humanoid jumped on her so fast that she knew there was no escape.

Chain, keep us together

While metal hands were choking her to death, she was looking at the desk and the opened packages.