<a class="link link--external" data-proxy-href="/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2F1b%2Fb6%2F48%2F1bb6485ff370cc706e0121e69538eaf7.jpg&amp;hash=d53b92f87b73cb82c59cb22f49bfd3f1" href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1b/b6/48/1bb6485ff370cc706e0121e69538eaf7.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Kelly Parker</a>sat at her desk clicking out of her email and the last few documents she had finished writing up. The personal assistant to Ethan Newport was glad it was the end of the day and she was looking forward to going home and relaxing with a glass of wine. It had been a busy week and while she was very adept and confident in her job role she had seen her workload increase with Melius continuing to grow as a company and its push integrate into people's lives at an alarming rate. Kelly had worked for Melius almost from its startup and she had soon managed to get into the coveted role as the CEO's personal assistant. Ethan was a nice enough man, but was also a bit eccentric. Over the years Kelly had shown her loyalty to Ethan and Melius, but as time went on she began to question some of the decisions around having Melius forced onto society. When the androids started showing up and she knew some of Ethan's next moves Kelly began to worry that he was taking things too far. Part of her was also worried she would lose her job to a robot that would probably be even more efficient than her.<br/><br/>The older blonde woman stood up from her desk and ran her hands down her red outfit smoothing out any wrinkles. Picking up her bag she grabbed her keys, cell phone and then shut down her computer. She gathered her separate laptop bag and walked out of her office. Going down the hallway she used her key card to get through the restricted doors. Kelly was lucky to have clearance to almost every room into the corporation due to being so close to Ethan and going almost everywhere with him. Her loyalty and trustworthiness had let her have privy to more things than she really should have. Taking the elevator down to the parking garage, she shifted her bag on her shoulder and mingled her keys impatiently as she looked up at the descending numbers above the elevator doors.<br/><br/>Kelly's mind was thinking about what she had planned for that evening and over the weekend. Kelly had booked Friday off and had hoped her long weekend would help her unwind and relax. Ethan had really been on her about setting up meetings and getting letters drafted. Unfortunately Kelly knew she would be booting up her laptop at some point over the weekend to finish up anything she had not been able to finish today.<i> I should really go to the gym tonight...maybe that cute trainer will be there..ugh why is it so hard to find the energy to go?</i>Kelly thought to herself, when suddenly the chimes of the elevator doors interrupted her train of thoughts. Kelly's heels clicked and echoed in the mostly vacant dark car park as she walked over to where her<a class="link link--external" data-proxy-href="/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.pistonheads.com%2FLargeSize%2Fmercedes-benz%2Fc-class%2Fc180-amg-sport-edition-2dr-auto%2Fmercedes-benz-c-class-c180-amg-sport-edition-2dr-auto-289033503-1.jpg&amp;hash=a83c2f9c6e08ea04c34651b250930498" href="https://img.pistonheads.com/LargeSize/mercedes-benz/c-class/c180-amg-sport-edition-2dr-auto/mercedes-benz-c-class-c180-amg-sport-edition-2dr-auto-289033503-1.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">white Mercedes</a>sat, a recent gift from Ethan for her years of service.<br/><br/>As she approached her car she noticed a shadowed figure emerge from behind a concrete pillar. Her eyes went wide and she reached for her mace spray inside her purse, but they held up their hands "I'm not here to hurt you.." they said from under their hooded sweatshirt. Kelly raised an eyebrow still feeling nervous, but now curious. "What do you want?" Kelly asked as she relaxed a little as the stranger kept their distance. "Do you want to make a change in this world? Do you really want to see Melius take over this world? Ethan is just using you as a pawn and soon enough you will be replaced by a robot. All those years of service just to see you tossed aside like a piece of trash.. we need your help and I know you want to be a part of something bigger..better.. something that can help revolutionize the world that is slowly changing and molding into Ethan's vision. We don't want to see that happen and we want to hold onto what little freedom we still have in this world.. here.." the stranger held out a small piece of paper. Kelly reluctantly reached out and took the paper. "Call that number if you want to be a part of something good in this world.. I know you will make the right decision.." before Kelly could reply she watched the stranger sink back into the shadows and disappear.<br/><br/>Kelly looked down at the paper and the phone number written on it. Her mind was spinning and she finally felt the goosebumps on her arms and the hairs on the back of her neck go down. Her finger pushed down on the unlock button of her key fob and slid into the driver's seat. Instantly locking the doors of her car she sat almost shaking from the interaction she just had. Putting her bags over on the passenger seat of her car she pushed the startup button in the car and it roared to life. She drove quickly, but safely out of the parking garage.<i>What the hell was that all about? </i>Kelly thought to herself. As she drove towards her penthouse condominium she kept glancing over at the small piece of paper that sat on top of her bag.<br/><br/>Pulling into the underground parking garage, Kelly's car slid into her parking space and she gathered her bags. Going up to her place she dropped her bags off on the living room couch and stepped out of her red heels. Going into her bedroom she changed out of her clothes and into something a bit more relaxed. Some black yoga pants and a tight fitting white halter top hugged her curvy body. She rubbed her feet that felt sore from being in heels all day. Kelly made her way into the kitchen and poured herself a glass of wine. Taking a sip of it she looked again over at the piece of paper sitting on her countertop.<br/><br/>Was it worth it turning on the man who had given her a job for over 20 years? Doing this could mean losing her job if Ethan ever found out. She did agree Melius was heading in a bad direction and it was quite possible she could be losing her job at any time. Taking a long drink from her wine glass she played with the piece of paper in between her fingers. Picking up her personal iPhone she input the number on the paper and her finger hovered over the dial button. Finally she pushed it feel a great wave of relief and also regret rushing through her. This better be the right move.. she thought to herself as she listened to the ringing sound on the other end of the phone. Finally it clicked as someone picked up "Have you made a decision Kelly?" Said a mysterious voice on the other end. "Yes I have.. I'm in.." Kelly said as she felt a lump rising in her throat. "Good.. someone will be in touch with you soon on where to be and when.." the line then went dead and Kelly slowly pulled the phone away from her ear. Setting it down on the countertop she soon finished her glass of wine in a few more gulps and refilled her glass. She was definitely going to be finishing that battle of wine this evening.