Chapter 39: Failed plan

Harlan choked on the food due to the totally unexpected question.

"Oh, I shouldn't have engaged in a conversation with you while you are eating. I am sorry. I will wait till you are done eating," Maria said quickly, the words came out flat and without emotions.

Harlan drank some water, "no worries. What was your question?" He asked that so that he could be sure that he heard what Maria said and it wasn't something else he heard.

"Can I love you?"

"I have never heard of a robot having feelings for a human. It's just not possible," Harlan answered, wondering what point the robot was trying to make.

"Why did you ask anyway?"

"I like the way you look but your words make me feel some feelings I cannot really define. I did some reading and realized that it might be because I have feelings for you and I am starting to love you," Maria replied, looking straight into Harlan's eyes.

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