" What about you?" Denise prodded Randi. "You ready for bed." I'm ready to take you to bed," he responded.* - * - *The next day they went down to walk...around the shops. They rode thegondola up to the observation deck and took pictures. It was a beautifulday and they had a picture taken of them with the lake and mountains inthe background.Randi was beginning to think Joan had a point. Despite enjoying wearinga skirt every day, he was beginning to see there were times it justwasn't going to work.. "Good morning, Mr West. I'm Jem Stone," Her voice was fairly pleasent as she handed me an envelope. "I was told you needed to read this, before we got started."This was the first time in quite sometime something had broken my routine. So I was a little puzzled as I read the letter."Mr West, we are pleased to inform you that you have been randomly selected to test our new Perfect Companion. Your Companion, 'Jem Stone', is a bioenginered simulacra of a human female. She is a fully functional. Even before she could knock, he said:“Come in!”Rashmi walked in nervous. Her head was down in shame and fear as she faced him. Mr. Dutt was seated behind his desk in the large office. He was in formal attire, suit, and pants. He had long brown hair, a thick beard, and large square glasses. He looked too damn intimidating as he watched her with his hands together on the desk.“Well Rashmi, where is the assignment?” he asked in the same cold but calm voice.“Sir..I-I…it’s not yet done,” she managed. I’ll always be here for you.’ Then he hugged me. We sat there on the couch for what felt like eternity, holding onto each other. He rubbed my back and told me he’d never leave me. Then he pulled back, and before I knew it he was kissing me passionately. I didn’t know how to react, so I jerked away suddenly. I stared up into his eyes. I knew that I loved Gabriel, but he was married! I couldn’t have him. ‘I love you.’ He lowered his head to kiss me again. I felt the warmth of his lips on mine,.