CHAPTER 2
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He rubbed his chin. "I like the words, but I don't understand the reference . Although , it does provide a non- grotesque explanation .
" It's from one of Earth's books."
"Regardless of your word's origin, we require an answer."
My lips pressed together as i looked out again toward earth. There are moments where you know nothing will ever be the same again .I'm certain this was one.
Both for my planet and me.
I spent my whole life, hiding who I was. We know what year it is. Things are far better for us gays. Still, that doesn't mean it's easy. I wouldn't just be out. I'd be the most famous gay in history.
The first pregnant male...from earth, anyway.
Presuming this is all true. I questioned if it was real. It probably was, but what if this helped them in a bad way ? I thought about that movie where the acid dripping alien burst out of a guy's stomach. I have their word they would be beneficial to earth ,but nothing more. Hell ,they even use 'empire' to describe their government .How many benevolent empires were there?
I might unintentionally betray humanity and for what? Some misguided attempt to get what I think life should give me?
My eyes closed, and I nestled my forehead against the force field window. The slight crackle of static electricity sparked back . Minute arm hairs rose,although I wondered how much of that was due to my upcoming decision .
My books and favorite television shows prepared me for this and yet there were questions I never considered . Most of those aliens weren't this handsome. Although, admittedly, I felt a certain bulge in my pants for a logical, pointy eared individual. Perhaps it was arrogance, but he reminded me of myself even if I wasn't tall. Slender and lanky, yet still attractive in their own geek chic way.
Although, he never got pregnant.
No, that would be quite illogical.
Melk's voice drew out. ''What is it you do on you planet?"
'Serving coffee behind the counter' came to mind. I waited for the rest of my answer, but nothing came. Certainly , there's more? I didn't date much before, because that meant coming out. I took a chance with Steve and the walked in on him with another man... in our bed. Not just another guy,but somebody that was everything I was not. Tall, rugged, and thickly muscled. So much so, he could almost pass for the Volardi. Although, he didn't have purple eyes and circular markings along his chest .
I didn't know what hurt more. If he cheated with someone like me or a different man. His choice silently said, you'll never give me what I need or want. I would never be one of those giant 'Alpha' men.
At least I hope so.
Although, they didn't want me as is. Just like Steve suggested I bulk up at the gym, they wanted to operate on me. Both men wanted to change me. One on the outside, and the other within.
Does that mean they were the same?
It was only a few heartbeats, but I saw my life in two directions. I couldn't be certain if I refused. There was no need for them to do so.Part of me wondered if this is why nobody ever verified alien abductions. Those they took were...'Taken care of.'
No matter what, both paths appeared. I could go back to the half-life I tried to end early. Or, I could take them up on their offer as crazy as it was. This decision was crazy ,but I reached my surprise limit. They plucked me out of the air wit a tractor beam. Introduced themselves as extraterrestrials .Told me they needed Earth males, and I would be the first. At that point, the question of my pregnancy while arguably unusual, wasn't anything to get held up on.
Well beyond the responsibility .
I thought about what Melk said about serendipity. Some outcomes are unlikely. Although, everyday somebody picks an astronomical number combination and wins the lottery. Someone gets a Royal flush in Poker. A scientist drops chemicals and 'invents; vulcanized rubber or stain resistant clothing.
Maybe this was my serendipity. All I had to do was seize it. I stared up into his purple eyes under a tuft of dark hair. "I did nothing. Absolutely nothing. I woke up and waited to die. Now that I'm away from earth , let's do the opposite." My heart raced, and my hands beaded with moisture. Although to my credit, I spoke clear.
"Let's do this."
The edge of this lips curled into a slight smile and he nodded.
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