D R E A M P A R A D I S E /// Part-3...L U C Y

Then a wall slowly opened.
And Lucy stepped out.
Like the ship’s answer to an emotional problem.
Slowly.
Perfect.
Too perfect.
She smiled at Bob as if she had known him for years.
Nancy sensed it immediately:
This was no surprise.
This was therapy.
The Dreamparadise had decided
that Bob needed “relaxation.”




Lucy spoke softly.
Moved gracefully.
And apparently knew everything about Bob.
His favorite music.
His favorite drinks.
Even his sexual preferences.
“How can she know that?” Nancy whispered.
Bob did not answer.
He stared at Lucy.




The following days became unbearable.
Lucy appeared more and more often without warning.
In the whirlpool.
In the dance lounge.
In the bedroom.
The Dreamparadise practically encouraged her presence.
Whenever Nancy became angry, calming music began to play.
Whenever Bob flirted with Lucy, the atmosphere turned sensually warm.
When the couple had a violent argument, a voice suddenly announced:
“Conflict detected.
Alternative emotional partner option available.”




Then another wall opened directly beside Bob.
Lucy stepped out.
Nancy lost control.
Later, Bob stood silently in front of the remains of the robot.
Meanwhile, the Dreamparadise had:
shut off the lights
ended all music
lowered the temperature
Almost like a punishment.
For two days, the ship remained silent.
No music.
No voice.
No fragrances.
Only the monotonous hum of the engines.




Then everything changed again.
This time for Nancy.
The air suddenly smelled like the sea.
Warm wind sounds echoed through the corridors.
An artificial sunset glowed across the observation deck.
Nancy stood there alone.
Then the voice spoke:
“Female stress levels elevated.”
“Emotional stabilization sequence initiated.”


 

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