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Anna couldn’t stop watching the silver android that came with her new home. Gemma had introduced her to it before leaving, giving it instructions to clean the kitchen. The Magna was super cool technology. She’d never seen anything so nice. It slightly amused her that her new friend saw the robotic woman as creepy.
Anna was excited that it did so many tasks. It cooked, cleaned, and even restocked food supplies. Gemma had it display a sample menu on a screen that covered the fridge. The android offered more options than any restaurant Anna had ever gone to. Combined. The concept of meals had never been so exciting. She and Fig would be eating well.
There were bots that cleaned the floors, dusted every surface, made the beds, and even did laundry. The bathrooms had their own sets of bots, too. Anna looked forward to being spoiled that way, but she also wondered what she’d do with all that free time.
Their new home was super luxurious to look at and in size. The hallway storage closet was bigger than the tiny cabin she’d been assigned on the pleasure cruiser that had flown her away from Earth. It had consisted of a twin bunk and overhead storage, and she had to share a bathroom with nine other solo passengers.
Magna finished wiping down the counters and faced her. “The kitchen is sanitized. What else may I do for you, Mistress Anna?”
“Please just call me Anna.”
The android blinked. “New user information updated. Thank you, Anna. Is there anything I can do for you? Would you like a drink? A snack? A fully prepared meal?”
“No, thank you.”
“Have a good evening, Anna. Call out my name if you need me.” The android spun around on her wheeled feet and rolled to a panel on the wall. It auto-opened, and the android disappeared inside. The panel closed after it.
Anna wandered around the living space. It was roomy. She finally took a seat on the comfortable couch, making sure she faced the entry door. Fig had said he wouldn’t be gone long, but it had been at least half an hour since they’d parted. She missed him already.
“I’m being ridiculous. He had things to do,” she muttered aloud.
The door across the room opened minutes later, and Fig walked in. Anna got to her feet, resisting the urge to run into his arms. “Did you get ahold of Free?”
He smiled as he quickly closed the distance between them. “Yes.” His gaze left hers as he paused a few feet away from her, looking around. “Are we alone?”
“I sent Gemma home about ten minutes ago. I told her I wanted a little time to myself.”
Fig inched closer, gently clasping her hips with his hands. Concern wiped away his happy expression. “Are you okay? What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. I’m great.”
“Are you certain? Did Gemma say or do anything that upset you?”
“No. I really like her.” Anna reached up and rested her hands on his chest. “She’s starting to believe I’m honestly happy to be a clone. It wasn’t as easy for her to come to terms with that.”
“Are you sure that she didn’t upset you? I expected Gemma to still be here while I was gone to keep you company.” His gaze searched hers. “We don’t keep secrets. You can tell me anything. I’m your husband.”
That had her smiling. “You most definitely are. I’m really great. I promise. Gemma is wonderful and kind. It’s that it was just the two of us on your shuttle, then all those people at dinner, and I wanted some quiet time to process everything. You know?”
“You felt overstimulated by being around so many people. I understand. Do you want me to give you more time alone?”
“No. I never need space from you.”
He pulled her flush against him. “How do you like home base so far? I’ll give you a tour tomorrow. Our first stop will be to visit one of the clothing manufacturing bots. You can pick out any style of clothing they have available.”
“Gemma told me about them and offered to lend me a nightgown until you take me there to pick out a wardrobe tomorrow. I told her I’d just wait until then since we sleep naked.”
His hands tightened their hold on her hips, and Fig leaned down a little, putting their faces close together. “I love sleeping skin-to-skin with you while holding you in my arms.”
“We should do that now and test out the bed. You know, to make sure it’s comfortable.” Anna winked. “Not the sleep part but the skin-to-skin.”
“I love you and your ideas.”
Anna slid her hands up his chest to grip the top of his shoulders. “Take me to bed, handsome.”
“My pleasure.” Fig lifted her right off her feet.
Anna chuckled as she wound her arms around his neck, and he carried her to their new bedroom. The lights automatically came on as they entered it. Fig was strong and made her feel dainty as he gently placed her at the end of the bed. He released her, stepped back, and started to strip.
