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room," HAI explained to Arabella as the
, HAI's voice echoed through the
ed as she steppe
o only Kieran and Mave. Anyone else infiltrating
h. Who was she ca
muttered, choosing to admi
ieran's bedroom was practically an apartment in
ly angry at a disembodied, femini
e master's room is also p
," Arabella
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being petty," A
ould've informed you that this is a highly sophisticate
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ry clever," HAI
ng up at the walls as
tinue the tour now, Ms
hank you very much
eventually do get lost, I'm just a cal
r wanted to commi
g-was going to be in big tr
the day's events. As she settled onto her bed, she found herself
ts wandered to her mother's final moments, her heart heavy wit
e grappled with the overwhelming emotions. Seeking distraction, she mindle
ation flashed
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as a knock on her door. Arabella's heart
n his face as he held a fluffy blanket, his lapto
e sight of him, her heart warm
leep?" Kieran remarked, stepping into the room and makin
hts dimmed, casting a so
comfort? 'Binge-watching cheesy comedy shows' comfort
eeling a sense of relief wa
bout it'
ease," Arabella replied, her
nostalgic TV show from their childhood. As the familiar scenes played out on the screen,
tten. She didn't even realise when she dosed off until she stirred awake, finding Ki
""♡""♡""
wards their shopping destinations. Taking time off from his work, he reli
s they entered each establishment. The deferential nods and bows th
s, Kieran seamlessly navigated the social landsca
untered. Initially prepared to cover her own expenses with funds from Kieran, she
ieran announced casually as they sifted through racks of clothing
Arabella repli
otioned to all the stuff Arabella got a
than
lse you wan
need a phone or at least so
ight now, but could I intere
her arms, givi
rdware products to showcase their AI technologies and provide end-to-end solutions to consumers and businesses." He pitched it to her as if she was actual in
d at all," she teased
any of ZONEX Digital S
make pho
recognition, real-time threat detection-total peace of mind. Plus, it's got all the bells and whistles for your everyday stuff, li
ly, I'm
t bump to the air, which Arabe
d elsewhere, Mave's workplace was specifically at the production site. Thi
ella couldn't keep track of the numerous "Good Afternoon Sirs" she heard along the way. Some
self out of your p
ung woman approached them. Arabella couldn't help but notice the engag
la greeted, receiving a
r my expert advertising of PAI to her, she a
about yesterday?" Kieran nodded, and Mave turned to Arab
your clothes. You're very kind," Arabella sai
Mave was considerate enough to ask Kieran to pick out more
ed before turning to her boyfriend. "Kiki, I gotta ta
l just go check
Mave began conversing with Kieran. Suddenly, he hugged and lifted her up,
's more exuberant personality. Their dynamic was undeniably cute, pro
ish for something as ad
browsing. Are you plan
counter, her tone dripping with rudeness.
s aren't
nger rising. "Who do you think y
e. Please buy som
h of
snickers from the other girl and
anything you like?
over there
happ
ected, motioning for Arabell
hed to the counter, wi
whatever yo
ternoon,
our gre
enoir,
She said save it. Why wer
ed. "I didn't know- you didn
lla retorted. "Is that ho
re just loo
e posed a threat, she wouldn't have been allowed in her
ma'
st complaint I've r
orry,
hired
ogize,
her nose. "The HR team seems to be
se, m
repare some term
a'
, "go wait in the manager's office. Tell anyone w
the girl obediently vacated her post. W
bout tha
"No need to apologize, Ma
me yours, if
ened, and she let o
flirt with my
I tried." Mave's deadpan deli
fiancée. She's a b
ested a red phone from the ne
now red's my f
ow you're an artist, passionate about teaching, your
"Let's not dwell o
r en
ir. You know so much about me,
l go from there." Mave continued un
intelligent. You oversee ZOSAI under ZONEX, your f
ot
eyes. "Those are jus
l get to know each
ust t
d Arabella
curity Artificial Intelligence for Phone
pressed by its
res to configure this device
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nescu, aged twenty-four, state of origi
?" Kieran whispered
e snapped. "That's enough PAI, I think
as speaking through this,
hese AIs are too
ine. I
screen. "I love you too, new o
Arab
to serve you,
r eyes at the de
tress Mave. I'm not malfunctioning. Please, d
Mave a cauti
otocol," her best frie
a chose to
""♡""♡""
etrieving her SIM details, for whi
were en route to M
nd you staying at my pl
ant to be respectful of boundari
iling. "I'm kinda glad you're taking Lummie'
However, Lummie had already made plans to stay with their grandparents shortly before winning the apartment. Despite appreciating
eacon of luxury and sophistication. Its triple towering presence commanded attent
ts and visitors alike, offering an array of upscal
ense of refined luxury. A concierge desk stands ready to assist residents w
as a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, boasting spacious layouts, high ceilings, an
building, offering unrivaled views and unparalleled privacy. Here, residents coul
lifestyle of unparalleled luxury and refinement. It was more than just a place to live-it
. Now, as she marveled at the grandeur of her new home, s
ed a miracle? Was there something even greater than m
the place?"
pan expression. "If I said no, woul
ldn't
apartment. "I love you. I love your girlfriend. I love your family. I l
concern was eviden
her emotions overwhelming her. "I'm not use
ened as he approac
r be able t
un
ser
e that sounds like something I
as diff
ne so we could buy meals to share, since mine
that was
come friends?"
d. "Not t
, or have yo
ou while you
, and recounted every missed lecture," he recalled. "You wer
hers didn't know
lls
compare to t
ke fun of me for loving to bake. I would've quit if yo
t going to let some jerks discourage y
e, Aybee. I know this sounds super weird because I'm older, but you were always like a mother to me."
amed down her cheeks. Kieran enveloped her in a comfortin
n stood out among all her friendships, but there was something about him that
rabella hoped their bond would remain unshaken
♡""♡""♡"
urely exploring Merrywell, captivated by the splendor of the buildi
iling glass walls, a sight stopped her in her tra
ak while sipping on his water bottle. Clad in a snug tank top, his broad shoulders and sculpted
of the gym lights. Arabella couldn't help but notice the intricate tattoo
he intensity of his gaze. As he lowered the water bottle fr
and shock, Arabella quickly compose
ee your dad at the b
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tion he stays in one of the penthou
hot, Kieran 😑