A Perfect World: An Erotic Science Fiction Short Story by Kris Cook

Author:Kris Cook [Cook, Kris]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Forbidden Passion Press LLC
Published: 2011-03-23T22:00:00+00:00

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I awoke to the sound of Seana in the shower. Was last night a dream? Yes, a perfect dream and very real.

The communications panel lit. I answered it. William’s face appeared on screen.

“Good morning, Greg”

“Good morning. Seana is just now in the shower, and she takes about an hour to get ready. Do you want me to have her call you when she’s finished?”

“No, that’s okay. Do you mind coming down now? I’d like to talk with you.” I agreed and clicked off the panel.

I thought that like Seana and me, William must’ve wanted what we’d discovered between the three of us to go on. With all his connections, there had to be a way.

I found him at a table filled with breakfast fare by the pool. He poured me a glass of orange juice.

“Enough of the niceties, man. What’s up?”

William laughed. “A quick study. I like that.”

“Very quick.”

He hadn’t shaved, but the shadow made him look even better, if that was possible.

A dreadful thought occurred to me. If there wasn’t a way to save him and he didn’t want to die, the government would require Seana to end the pregnancy.

“Are you backing out?” I felt my stomach lurch into my throat.

William studied me before he answered.

“No, I’m not backing out.” And I was sure he meant it. The conviction of his tone told me so. One of the maids appeared bringing more food, but William waved her away. His brow was furrowed with intent.

“Then what’s this about?” I inquired hesitantly.

“I have a favor to ask.”

“Okay.” I was willing to do anything that was within my means, no matter what he wanted.

Like the first night I arrived at William’s home, Bennie jumped in the middle of the table, disturbing some of our meal. The arrogant prick began nibbling on some crumbs that had fallen from William’s plate. Unlike before, William let the cat stay.

“Will you name the baby Heather, if it’s a girl?”

I smiled. “And William, if it’s a boy.”

“Thank you.”

“But surely there’s another way. Neither of us wants you to…”

“Die? I know that, Greg. Who would’ve thought I could find love again after all these years? Not me. That’s for sure.”

“Seana loves you. Hell, I love you. Let’s do something about this craziness. We can’t have you die. Not now. We want you to be part of this baby’s life and our lives, too.”

“It’s not possible. People with a lot more money and pull than me haven’t been able to figure out a loophole around that.”

“Then another death. Surely you can afford one accidental death.”

“There isn’t time to get another one. The die is cast. Doc will be here in an hour to get things underway.”

My mind screamed. This wasn’t right. We needed him. I sipped my juice to allow myself a moment. He was not an eccentric millionaire wishing to play some kind of game with us. “Please, William. Try? Call in favors. Whatever. You can’t leave us.”

“I’ve been alive for centuries. It’s time for me to go.” He laughed and it made me smile.

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