Worlds Collide by J. L. Hendricks

Author:J. L. Hendricks [Hendricks, J. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-04-21T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

True to his word, first thing in the morning Zelan came to get me. The doctor was ready. He told me I was the first of ten girls who wanted the implant today, and the rest of the week was already filling up fast.

Word spread when I got back last night. I told my cell mates about the possibility of living at the settlement and having actual jobs, not working as slaves. Everyone was very excited and lined up, literally, to get their universal translators.

“Doc, will this hurt?” I was a bit of a baby when it came to needles, and I couldn’t imagine what was going to happen. The doctor explained it to me, but I all I could think of were the needles.

"It will pinch just a little, but after that, you won't feel anything. Even when you wake up you won't be in pain, just a bit groggy." He patted my shoulder like I was a little twelve-year-old. I expected to wake up and find a lollypop waiting for me. Oh, come to think of it, that would be nice.

He was right. I wasn't in any pain. Groggy was a good word for what I felt. At first, everything had this miasma over it. Then I slowly opened and closed my mouth, licking my lips. I blinked a few times to try and remove the haze, but it took a good hour to go away.

“Hi, there! How are you feeling?” Paris came in way too chipper for any patient after surgery and sat in the chair next to my bed. That bed was the most comfortable thing I had been on since this all started. Well, except for that one night with Zelan. Nothing compared to sleeping in his arms.

"Paris, it's so nice of you to come visit. How long do I stay here? Can I arrange to sleep overnight in this bed? It's quite comfortable. Much better than that jail cell.” I almost shivered thinking about going back there, but my body was too relaxed.

“Sorry, they’ll kick you out in a couple of hours. I might be able to get you released to my care, if Venay agrees. We could start working on your new job tomorrow. I think that would be reason enough to have you staying with me.” She smiled at me, which caused me to smile.

Paris really did have a nice smile. I was surprised that no one back on Earth wanted to take care of her after her parents died. She was such a sweet and helpful person. Their loss, and my gain.

“Sounds good to me. Anything to get out of that cell. When are we leaving?” If we could go in the next few days, it would mean a much better life for everyone.

Paris pointed to a flower on the table next to my bed. “Did Zelan leave that for you?”

I turned my head. “I don’t know. You’re the first person I’ve seen since the surgery. I don’t know who else would do it.

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