The Meeting // STORY

The hostess of the luxurious Macedonia restaurant accompanied young Republican Senator David Williams to one of the private areas. There, Senator Paul Johnson was waiting for him. Both were in charge of preparing the first law that would regulate the use of androids in civil and military security.

Five minutes later, Adriana Castillo, a former army captain and currently a security advisor and external contractor for the government, entered the private room. Old Jeremiah Trump, a magnate of the empire inherited from his grandfather, who was president in the 21st century. Also sitting at the table was the corpulent Karl Mathison, CEO of the world's most important robotics and I.A. corporation, Occinox. Next to Mathison was a lovely blonde who Senator Williams kept looking at.

The table was set with drinks and the dishes, previously selected for the meeting, were served.

-It's best to get right to the point, as my grandfather taught me. Senators, our friends from Occinox are willing to be quite generous if the whole thing is expedited - said Trump.

-One moment, we can go quietly - answered Williams -and accept the meeting as a courtesy. But there are details in the law that need to be corrected ... for example ... concerning the use of the GPT900 test models ...

-they are paramount to the project! My Trump companies have invested millions in Occinox. Tell you what kid, I'll be very generous too if you approve everything like this and fast. What do you say? Do we have a deal?

The discussion seemed to upset Senator Williams. Adriana Castillo intervened and explained the plans with the GPT900 models. Bionic implants for amputee soldiers was an important part of this and would generate profits for the company. As he explained the strategy, Senator Williams looked at the blonde, who was smiling and seemed to be flirting with him.

-I think they are right - Johnson said, addressing his fellow senator.

-No! We have the confidential reports of the facts that Occinox has hidden. Besides, there's the most recent one, what happened in Miami, the android helper of the household. The press had a field day with the massacre.

-The victims had hacked in and modified the configuration. It wasn't our fault. - Mathison responded.

-The press, always making up false stories, my grandfather suffered the same injustice - lamented Trump.

-Gentlemen, let's be honest. We are on the verge of a great advance for humanity. The use of these machines in our security system will give us the opportunity to be the powerhouse of times past again.

-Captain, I cannot condone something that poses a great danger. I have the report from the football girl. The one who murdered her teammates and even her own girlfriend. Do you know what happened to her? She killed herself three years ago, when she remembered what had been erased from her memory. It also happened to the first android ten years ago, the woman in the accident. She murdered her husband. The children had to grow up in foster homes. It's crazy to pass the law!

The argument got heated. Everyone was explaining their points of view and didn't seem to agree.

-I'm out. It's unfortunate that this meeting was unsuccessful. Senators, it was a pleasure. Do what you have to do. - said Mathison, standing up from the table.

The atmosphere was tense. Jeremiah Trump also stood up and looked down on the senators. Captain Castillo collected all the documentation. Williams approached the blonde.

-You're retiring, too? -You're his...

-I'm Dr Mathison's secretary. I'm here to remind him of the important points for the report to the board of directors. And... it's up to you whether I stay or go...

The girl walked Mathison out. She made notes on her tablet and went back to the private room. Senator Johnson realized that Williams was about to pull one of his pranks.

David Williams was quite handsome and had been involved in several love scandals. He was victorious in them. His political opponents used the affairs to attack him, but he had a loyal voter base. Johnson said goodbye in disappointment at the outcome of what he thought would be a good deal on his personal finances.

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The unpleasant reunion was gradually forgotten. David Williams was now focused on the stunningly beautiful blonde. She made no secret of her attraction to the handsome politician. They had one last round of drinks before leaving the scene. The senator had a rented apartment near the capitol. He used it as a love den. He sent a message to his wife, informing her that the meeting was extended. He didn't know what time he'd be home.

The politician and the secretary of the robotics company gave themselves over to passion.

The vibration of the mobile phone woke him up. It was four o'clock in the morning. He had to go home. In the gloom of the room he saw the naked body of the blonde. They had had a great night. He could make love again before he left, he came over. He felt something wet in the bed. He turned on the light and was terrified.

Barabara had several stab wounds in his body. He was motionless, lifeless and the bed was full of blood.

The mobile continued to vibrate, but he was in shock. He couldn't take the call.

The door to the apartment opened. Captain Castillo went in with a team of men.

-You're in big trouble... -Senator.

-I didn't do anything. It was you! You can't do this! I'll report you...

-We can do this and much more. You murdered her. Everything is recorded on the security cameras installed in this place. Don't you remember? Take a look for yourself.

Castillo handed you the tablet, the video showed Willimas getting out of bed in a catatonic state, looking for a knife in the kitchen, then stabbing the blonde.

-You're screwed! Now, get dressed, go in the living room and answer the fucking phone.

Williams did what Castillo ordered. The woman, accustomed to the hard life of the army, stayed behind to supervise the cleaning operation. She was in charge of setting up the operation. With all the information they had on the senator, they knew his weak spot. The women! She approached the body. She touched the back of the neck. The girl opened her eyes. It wasn't a real woman, it was a new model of android. They could pass for humans. He disabled her again. The Senator had fallen into the trap.

In the other room, Williams, trembling, took the phone call and heard Mathison's voice.

-You know what I want, dear Senator. Quickly! Do what you have to do.