Oxford.
~Ninny Gasglow~
"Before now, men dominated the economy of the world. And even now, men still do. In the past, men dominated the world of Literature also. If reference is to be made to the past, whether literal or metaphoric representation, you see man stepping forward. I bet there are some names of scholars you are tired of hearing. For philosophy students, they sure would be fed up of Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the great, Hobbes, John Locke and the likes. While in Literature, you have the constant recurrence of the names, Sophocles, Homer, Marlowe, Aristophanes, Aeschylus, and their mates. So it is."
He took a drag of the straw in the plastic cup. I had no idea what was there, whether or not coffee. All I was thinking of was taking a leave. I was getting bored with his references and allusions. I kinda am regretting that I came to seek his opinion on the project he'd given to me. But really, do you make a foe of your project supervi
Kafula.~Kola Adefarasin~"Yea, thanks. I'll find my way around it."I waved the driver of the cab bye and walked towards the lofty building."Kafula."I muttered, looking from my left to the right in no specific order. My eyes picked a lady standing all by herself beside a car. She was getting something from her car."Should I walk up to her?"I wasn't sure. I shook my head. I wanted to go and ask her if she works here, in Kafula. But there was no point doing that.And if there's anyway, I don't want to see Dare before I leave today. That fucking asshole."Fuck it."I shut the numerous thoughts climbing off and on my mind. I watched the lady enter into the building. I took a deep breath and considered for the last time."Perhaps if there's someone I know, who can take me directly to Samantha."I kept my eyes scurrying through the inside of the building. Tw
Few days later. Kafula.~Dare Ofegu~"Be in my office in five."The call dropped. I leaned forward in the chair, one of my elbows erected on the table. One thing to think about was the fact that I've been giving her attitude since the past few days because she'd promised to employ Kola.From that frame of reference, I could say that that drooping mood tampered with her words and delivered such fierce and urgent tone which permeated her voice. But then -- She couldn't possibly raise her voice all of a sudden. We left home together earlier today."I'll come with you. Samantha's tone over the phone portrayed a sharp flow of air, pressured by want and doubt."I scoffed, sneering at Imara who had just offered."You figured all that out over the phone?""You have three minutes left."She alerted and I got off the chair. I didn't have enough time to argue with her. I hurried out of the offi
Kafula.~Samantha Gasglow~"Oh... Damn."That sigh was in frustration, as I stared blankly at the screen of the phone on the table. Its light went off. Then it came on again with a call buzzing it off."From where did this annoying guy get my phone number?"I muttered trying to ignore again. But that would be tenth time the call would be coming in just five minutes. How restless and persistent some people could be.I let the call drop again but then it came on as soon as possible. I puffed up air and leaned forward, sliding my hand towards the phone. I pushed the call icon and pressed the speaker to the lob of my left ear,"Come over."I could hear his excited gasp as I hung the call. I checked the time. Twas 3PM."That boy."I sighed and leaned back into the chair."How troublesome someone could be. Such a pain in my fine ass."Then something suddenl
"This night". Samantha's Hood.~Samantha Gasglow~"Enough for the day."I closed my PC. I sat up in bed, leaning on the bed-head, in the middle of the bed. The laptop was still on my lap. I was tempted to open the adult entertainment."Nah."I argued with my guts. There obviously was no point doing that. I stretched across the length of the queen-size bed and placed the PC on the drawer by the bedside."Theo, hot 3D ceiling."And suddenly, an erotic scene popped up in the ceiling. I watched the guy crawl from between the lady's thighs to her small titties, gobbling up each mound slowly and amorously..."Switch to galaxies."I called and Theo switched the 3D ceiling to dark school of clouds with looming stars. I traced the gently flowing simulated sky for a while then got bored.I picked up my phone and slid into the message app.HEY BABY, STILL UP?I waited for a
Kafula.~Dare Ofegu~"Bye, Imara."I walked towards the door of my former office. It's been two weeks since I've been working with the fucking Gregio. But I'd pleaded to always report to my former office before joining him in his.Imara was seated with her back to me as I got the door. I felt bad for her, even though I knew she was a bot. She was always the only one left in the office throughout the day. Nobody to talk to or nothing to do, just seat there all day."I'm sorry, Imara. It's out of my power. If I could do something I could had taken you with me."She whirred her neck in my direction as I took few steps back into the office. She tried to smile, she did the best she could."Don't be ridiculous, Babe."That was obviously what Samantha would say to me. Was she lifting general information she overheard? I wasn't so sure. I let her continue instead,"Gregio didn't leave
4PM. Samantha's Hood.~Dare Ofegu~"You don't have to worry too much, I'll keep your company. At least, that's what best friends are for!"I knew she was trying to please me. But twas quite a wonder that she was trying to make me feel better. Maybe I still get shocked by her advances because I refuse to admit that she's an advanced bot which has been updated to the peak of its AI, to replace humans. The first and best of her kind."That's sweet of you Imara, but that doesn't make me feel any better. You know what drives me nuts the more, that Samantha just ruled it out outrightly! Without second thoughts or hearing me out."She didn't say anything to that. She was seated opposite me on a couch. I, leaning into the couch, while she, suspended half-way."You sure would keep me company indeed."I scorned."What you did was say how you felt. There was nothing to add to it. No question ask
Samantha's Hood. ~Dare Ofegu~ "11:17AM" My idle eyes strayed to the wristwatch again, then off to the pool up ahead of me. I was by the poolside, basking in the infant rays of the swelling sun. I left Imara indoors, attending to whatever a bot would. Probably watching Pornhub again. I had told her that I needed a time to myself and she hadn't pressed further. Or probably she couldn't. And so far, I have done nothing but check the time repeatedly like someone expecting the Second Coming of the Christ. That thought struck me differently, like something in the depth of my soul wanted to dwell on that topic. But a fog of another force clouded it, blurring the vision, belittling the stance. "Isn't it too early to call her?" I argued with my instinct. Another temptation was plunging into that charming blue body of water. I picked up my phone but hesitated. I dropped it.
Cleaver's Ave. ~Dare Ofegu~ "This is Imara, the wonder bot I told you about." I started after settling into the couch. Imara was seated beside me, Maria standing in front of the couch opposite ours. "She looks quite real to be a bot. If I see her from distance, I would think she was a human." She settled into the couch too. She was dressed in a simple white gown, as usual. Her face lit by the glee brought by my visit. But I knew too well what was about to happen. Maybe I shouldn't tell her the main reason I'd paid the visit. "You don't look bad either. You have no idea how joyfully it feels to lay eyes on you again. You appear just like a comet in the sky." I smiled, quite genuinely, but pressured. "I'm very happy to see you too. You know, you're like a mother to me." She chuckled. "Ah, silly me. What would you love to drink? Coffee, wine,