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[28] Settling in your own skin

Your POV:

That whole day was spent talking and everyone expressing their amazement on how I'm alive..for the most part.

"Connor have they decided what will happen to North?" I questioned and the room went silent all eyes were on Connor for the moment.

"Markus has been talking with Congress and they decided on fair trial. Her case will be treated like any other case." Connor starts. "Her trial will be in 5 months. I strongly believe if you were to be there it would make things interesting." Connor answers honestly.

"Well in 5 months Markus and I will be getting married. We haven't set a date but it will in fact be here in Detroit and it will be to a much smaller scale with security." I say.

"Are you sure you both want to get married only a couple of months after the incident. Wouldn't it be wise to put everything on hold for a little while longer?" Vee wondered.

I raised my eyebrow. "Yes we do, Markus and I waited a whole damn year and this year is almost over. I'm not letting North stop me from getting married and neither will it stop Markus. We've already settled on a location as well. We just gotta work on everything else. Meanwhile we'll be going along with the diversion. I have one month here then finally I can start making small appearances here and there before we announce my reappearing." I say rolling my eyes.

"Markus planned the whole thing and staying with me isn't that bad." Elijah told me.

"Elijah I can't even step outside without being cautious of course it's gonna be bad." I retorted.

Elijah rolled his eyes.

"This will make for a very interesting Christmas." Rafael remarked.

"Oh yeah, it will be." I agree.

It was getting late and everyone agreed to go home. Once I had seen everybody out of the door I sat on the couch and turned on the news.

"Just earlier today (Y/n) Kamski was finally  put to rest. Our sources say the send off was heartwarming and very emotional. It was a private funeral only her closest family and friends were allowed. However ever after the burial her fiancée Markus Manfred allowed us to interview him and let her fans place there offering of peace on her grave it is beautiful."

The camera paneled over to the grave that was litered in flower,cards and candles. Before paneling back over to the news anchor.

"As for the android responsible for the loss of our nation. North is currently in custody and will have her trial next year on January 17th, 2041. What a way to kick off the year." She joked.

I couldn't help but smirk a little. I tried so hard to help her but this was her way of repaying me. I couldn't wait till she's heard about me as an android. Karma is really a bitch.

Soon Markus walked in and I smiled at him as he made his way toward me.

"Hey handsome." I say smiling but he picked me up and carried me into the lap and gave me a quick peck.

"What's happening?" I questioned.

"I'll be back in a second." He said before hurriedly going back up the steps. I stood there patiently...before I decided to attempt to hack into their camera and see what's going on our there. To no avail...damn you Kamski and your clever system...shit..I helped him...Curse you human me...

"Presidential agents are bringing in the stuff." Markus told me.

"How much did you bring?!'

"Enough clothes to last us 3-5 months,Carl's easel and painting supplies."

"Is somebody taking up art as a hobby?" I tease

"You indulge in photography I'll need a pass time eventually."

"Besides playing piano of course." I retort.

"I'll be there momentarily." He said quickly.

"I'm gonna enjoy this new form of communication very much." I said to myself smirking.
10 minutes afterwards he finally came down to get me.

"They're gone now." Markus sighed before cupping my cheeks and giving me a long and gentle kiss.

I hummed happily. "We gotta lot of unpacking to do." I say.

"Yes we do." He agreed with a playful smile before throwing me over his shoulder.

"Seriously!? I am made out of the same materials you are how are you not straining!?" I questioned while giggling.

"Really? You're practically weightless." Markus teased as he took me up the stairs. If I were humans this would make me nauseous. This was seriously trippy.

Markus put me down safely on our room floor. I looked around to come to the realization that when Markus said he had 3-5 months worth of clothing he wasn't kidding.

"While we are here why don't you explain to me what you were planning to use these for." He says with a teasing smirk as he holds up lingerie.

I would usually blush shy away...but hmm. I'm a new woman. I walk over to him with a smirk and stand on my toes and teasingly ghost my lip over his neck. "How about you wait for the honeymoon and find out honey." I say taking the lingerie before walking away swaying my hips seductively. I felt his eyes on me.

"I'm gonna make you regret that soon." He said with a dangerous smirk.

I giggled flirtatiously. "I look forward to it." I say before I start putting away the lingerie.

We got finished around 9:37am the next morning. No breaks.

"We're all set." I "sigh"

"Yes...finally...now let's see if you have any talent." Markus said smirking.

"What?" I said confused.

He took my hand and lead me to the easel.

"Ahhh...Markus...I tried and believe me I tried but I'm no good at art no matter how precise my handy work is." I say nervously smiling.

"Remembered what Carl taught me?" He reminded me.

I closed my eyes and tried to pictures something. I've never seen before...next thing I know Markus put a paintbrush in my hand.

"Focus and let your hand drift across the canvas." Markus said rubbing my shoulders.

I let my hand drift across the canvas but all I could think was abstract. When I opened my eyes my art was just that. Abstract:

"I told you." I said.

"No it's a good start. I'll help you." He said placing a new canvas on the easel.

"Markus I'm not any good at this you helping won't change that." I said laughing.

"I beg to differ." Markus said handing me the paintbrush he placed his hand over mine.

"Relax with me....let me take control." Markus tells me and I nod but smile at how random all this was.
I watched as Markus began to turn the canvas into a masterpiece. Normally it would have taken him 5 minutes or less to do this but since he decided to change it up a tad bit it took him 13 minutes to finish. But the result of it all was me:

"I imagined something beautiful this time." He said smiling before he kissed my cheek.

"Markus..." I said stunned, He wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his head on my shoulder. "This is your equivalent of writing a love song." I say smiling as I turn to face him and wrap my arms around his neck. "It's so beautiful Markus." I tell him before he kisses me.

"I love that about you." He said smiling.

"What?"

"Despite the fact I'm an android that was made with gift of mastery you marvel at my abilities." He said with a smile.

"Because of how you paint it's a very unrivaled method." I admit.

"Hmm now," He started before giving me paintbrush. "Do you want to try again?"

I bit my lip a not before I relaxed and stared at the canvas. I had suddenly been inspired.  It felt like it was painting itself. But it was really me I subconciously started to bite my lip ad I continued. I was done in 18 minutes:

I look back at Markus who smiled proudly at me. "I told you- you had the capability to paint. You are a very talented photographer. That in itself indicates you see the world through a different lense than of those around you." He said before kissing me.

I smiled.

I'm lucky to have this man.

1 month later...

Today after doing nothing I will finally be able to o back to Washington and help Markus get some work done with the president. I was ecstatic to say the least and I had no intention of hiding it. We had already had our stuff packed and shipped. Markus and I just had to drive to the airport.

Markus waited outside for the SUV.

Markus's POV:

I watched as Eliessia and her security crew pulled up on the SUV. She came towards me. I noticed her choice of wardrobe. Normally everything was neatly buttoned up and professional. However it looks as if she took a more...flirtatious and open approach with her wardrobe today. I couldn't help but realize that women have been making advancements towards me. It seems as though Eliessia is no exception.

"Hello Mr.Manfred how are you doing today?" She asked in a voice different from her normal military strict tone.

"I'm doing very well thank you." I say.

"Are you ready to go Mr.Manfred?" She asked.

"Yes, but before we leave. I have a second passenger with me today. No need to search her. I know for a fact she is safe."

"She?" Eliessia questioned.

"Yes, Allow me to get her." I say before walking into the house. I looked at (Y/n) who was smiling excitedly. I loved her smile so much..it was undeniably contagious...I couldn't help but smile sometimes.

"Ready love?" I asked grabbing her hand.

"You bet I am." She said happily.

"Please make sure to keep up with your thirium intake." Elijah reminds (Y/n).

"I will don't worry." She responds.

I lead her outside of the door. I watched as Eliessia's face went pale.

"Eliessia this is (Y/n) Kamski...but this is the android version of her....Elijah Kamski spent all month building her and...we've been getting to know each other this past week." I "informed" her. "She is in fact deviant but amazingly enough... She is..almost just like her...So..(Y/n) meet Eliessia she's part of the presidential escort team."

(Y/n) looked at Eliessia with a smile as she put her left hand out. I knew it wqa she sheer purpose that Eliessia would see the ring. "Hello Eliessia, it's nice to meet you..." She said kindly.

Eliessia cleared her throat and shook (Y/n)'s hand. "Hello Ms.Kamski-"

"Actually..it's Mrs.Manfred- technically anyway considering we've been engaged for over a year. We just need to get married already." She somewhat joked.

"Yes, we're actually discussing our wedding..." I added.

"I'm sorry could you please button up your shirt. It's making me a bit uncomfortable." (Y/n) mentions.

"I apologize for my indecency in clothing choice today." Eliessia apologized regaining her professional and strict tone. "If you will please follow me." She said leading us to the SUV.

I let (Y/n) get in first before I did.

"Didn't take Eliessia to be the type to make an attempt at mixing business with pleasure."  (Y/n) remarked irritated.

I smiled a little and kissed the engagement ring on her hand.

"She's not the first to have tried since you died."  I admit.

I watched as she rolled her eyes.

"Shouldn't be upset...I don't blame them you're sexy and you're shrouded by a cloud of mystery."

I chuckled and gave her a kiss on her forehead.

"Oh Eliessia?" (Y/n) said.

"Yes Mrs.Manfred..." Eliessia said.

"Um...nobody knows about me yet...do you think maybe you can ask madam president to keep this confidential?"

"Of course Mrs.Manfred." Eliessia responded.

"Thank you so much." (Y/n) said relieved.

Once we arrived at the airport (Y/n) put on her hood.

"We've got special cargo do we have a clear path?" Eliessia asked holding her earpiece.
It was quiet for a moment before she turned to us. "We're clear," she said getting out of the car. We got out of the SUV and maneuvered our way through the airport. (Y/n) kept her head down and held on to my hand. When we were in front of the jet she lifted her head a bit until she got on. I lead her straight to the bedroom. She took off her hood.

"The sooner we tell them the better I'm tired of being a secret it's aggravating."

"Patience love, we'll tell them soon." I tell her. "At least we'll be home in a matter of hours. Meanwhile we have other matters to attend to." I say sitting beside her.

"I know...the wedding." She said smiling. "I was thinking January 16th...that way people have time to adjust to the new year."

"I can't wait to take you to the carribean." I say nuzzling her neck.

She smiled a bit before she looked down playing with the sleeves of her jacket it's one of her nervous ticks she does when she's upset or nervous.

"What's bothering you?" I asked concerned.

"It's childish really but...I've been looking forward to tasting the food there then I remember I can't because I'm not human...I can't eat....even though things such as sleeping, eating and breathing were necessary for human life. It was a bittersweet necessity. I loved dreaming...a break away from reality...I shut down and I don't dream...I've tried but I can't." She said before a tear went down her cheek. She looked up to me. "Markus I can't dream...Every morning I activate and I panic for second because I can't breathe...It's scary...Markus I'm scared..."

It pained me to see her upset. I put her in my lap and she cried. Suddenly I feel guilty...I was being so selfish keeping her here. I was aware of the consequences but how that the consequences are making themselves known. I don't know if it's worth keeping her here...

"I'm-" I started.

"I like being like this...I've always thought about it but...I just miss certain aspects of being human. It was what made being human worth it..." She confessed. "It's very difficult to let go of those parts of your soul."

"I'm sorry I did this to you..." I apologized letting a couple of tears of my own slip.

"Don't be sorry...I wanted this. It's just not easy adjusting...Help me, please." She begged quietly.

"I will..." I promise.

I laid her on the bed and laid beside her then pulled her into my chest. She slowly relaxed and I thought of a way to make her feel better.

"Love..." I called and she hummed in response. I kissed her shoulder and got up. "Come with me." I say holding out my hand. She took my hand and I lead her into to the bathroom.

"What are we doing?" She asked.

"You'll see," I answered before I turned on the shower.

"Markus we don't need a shower." She exasperated.

"Trust me..." I said getting undressed she sighed before beginning to do the same.

We stepped inside of the shower and I put her underneath the shower head.

"What do you feel? Describe the feeling on your skin." I tell her.

"I feel the hot water going down my body it's so relaxing it feels good." She said with a small smile.

I pulled her into me with my hand wrapped around her waist.

"What do you feel?" I asked.

"I feel very hot-"

"No, I mean emotion wise."

"I.. feel...vulnerable to you but safe." She admits.

"Feeling..that's what makes you alive what makes us both alive. You showed me that...Feelings is what makes a human being, human and you are more human than you know. You are still human because you'll never lose that part of you that feels." I say to her and she smiles.

"I love you..." She says wrapping her arms around my neck.

"I love you..forever and always." I say before giving her a tender kiss.

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