She was just so achingly beautiful, standing in the window wearing bridal white. And I’d been so alone since Martha died. You can understand what happened.
Purchase proved unaffordable, so I rented her by the night. Of course, I fell in love and couldn’t bear to be without her. Perhaps you’ll say I’m a foolish old man, but I believe she loved me too.
Before dawn, I bundled my darling into the car and headed north. Headed where? Gretna Green maybe? This was never going to work—at start of business, she deactivated.
Perhaps, a hacker?
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Friday fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here
Neil MacDonald Author 
Dear Neil,
Sounds like an odd relationship. I’d love to know where this will go.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Nowhere good, I think
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Thankfully, there is some way to go before we can be replaced when it comes to relationships. Jobs, on the other hand…
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Perhaps less far than we like to believe
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It was going so well!
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I’m not sure it was a great plan
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Oh.. it turns out to be one sided love
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I’m sure she gives all she’s programmed to
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Teehee – sniff! A bitter-sweet romance, Neil. I enjoyed the casual style of this story, especially the matter-of-fact acceptance of a humanoid robot.
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In the near future, I suspect they’ll be commonplace and one the first robots to be placed in the home
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I agree. Doesn’t look like a bright future.
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Sadly, no
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Nicely off-beat!
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Thanks so much
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Not sure I can imagine where this is going?
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Thanks for reading
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Oh, poor guy! How lonely he must have been, and will be again. Well written, Neil, you pulled us right into this story.
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Thanks so much, Linda
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Have you check her batteries charge or oil lately, Neil. Perhaps she needs a bit of lube.
Fun story there, Neil. 🙂
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Sadly, she’s been deactivated by the central server
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How Sad.
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Modern day love? YIKES … I like old fashioned courting love. 😀
I’m with Bill, the batteries may need a boost. Good one, Neil.
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Thanks so much, Isadora
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Perhaps an upgrade is needed here, programmed to every whim.
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That would only cost more, I think
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Get it on subscription with annual upgrades.
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Hooked line and sinker, I recommend a cold shower!
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It would be cheaper
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Good read – I know it’s fiction but sadly I’m not sure it will be for too much longer!
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It may not be for much longer, I agree
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Sadly lacks any lasting love.
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He does, yes
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what can i say? enjoy while it lasts. 🙂
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And hope it lasts while he enjoys it
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Maybe he can find a hacker/software engineer in the underground to revive her. I wish them and their love the best. Creative storytelling, Neil.
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Thanks so much, Jade
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You’re welcome.
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If I’ve learned anything from Westworld, it’s that they only love you when you’re paying. Once that stops, they kill you.
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He may be in trouble then
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Hmmmm I wish him luck, but I don’t think it’s gonna end well. Not unless she’s programmed differently.
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A doomed love, I agree
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Nah – not a hacker. She just didn’t fancy him. Love this story, Neil.
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Thanks so much, Margaret
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He kidnapped her as he could not purchase her?
Interesting story.
Here’s mine-
Are You There? – Anita Sabat
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Thanks, Anita
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