I’m Veronica, Ryan’s girlfriend… um, and executive assistant,” she said with a rather mechanical smile on her face. “Unfortunately, Ryan cou...dn’t be here today. He has asked me to meet with you instead.”I stared at her for what seemed like forever. Like what the fuck? He was the one who had insisted on meeting face-to-face and discussing his stupid logo. And then what? He bails and sends his stupid perfect girlfriend on his behalf? And a girlfriend? Really? What were you thinking hunting for. I skipped breakfast and continued sleeping.At about 10 AM, someone knocked the door. Being single and alone, I only wear a sleeveless vest and tight boxer underwear at home. Only my friends occasionally come to my house and so I don’t bother with covering myself any more than that.I was sleepy and disoriented. I did not recall the time or stop to think who could be knocking the door now. I was not in my senses and just mechanically got up and went to open the door when I opened the dooe.A woman. Well three weeks ago Kat (my wife) called Linda and made arrangements to pick her up at 2pm the next day only to get there and no one home no note no nothing boiling mad Kat comes home yelling telling me I WELL GET EVEN... I try to call Linda but she didn't pick up 7:30 there is a knock at the door Kat looks out and locks the door, Linda calls and Kat takes the phone off the hook this goes on for two weeks. On monday of the third week Kat comes in smiling I ask why and she just says you will. The track of the human vehicle was lost in your area. Do you wish to abandon your base of operations?" And you didn't notify me? Damn it, your negligence could endanger the whole mission." The decision has not been handed down yet whether to notify you. I repeat do you wish to abandon your base?" Yes, I had better," Joshua snapped back at the com unit. "I have captured a modified human girl. Should I bring her with me or destroy her?"A pause came from the speaker as the message was digested on.