COMPUTER HACKING
I woke up a little while later and Spike was sitting there. “Now what did the Walf have to say for himself, Tam?”
“Not much …but I am to work in the computer hacking department,” I smiled.
“Tam that is excellent!”
“Spike, is there anyone else here,” I faltered, feeling like the worst woman in the world.
“No, the doctor and the nurse have left and they allowed me to visit you here, Tam. What is wrong?”
“Well, the Walf kissed me and was you know...” I said, looking down.
“Oh is that all, Tam,” said Spike.
“So you’re not angry, Spike,” I barked.
“No, you are in an awkward position and that is part of playing the game to survive this hell hole. I totally understand, but whatever you do don’t sleep with him,” said Spike seriously. “Nooooooooo,” I said.
“Did he offer you alcohol Tam?”
“Yes he did. Burrrrrrp,” I said, belching in front of Spike.
“Next time, tip the alcohol in the pot plants, but make sure you ask him to get some chocolate or something like that, so then his back will be turned. He will be none the wiser,” said Spike seriously.
“Oh blimey, I never thought of that,” I said.
“One advantage of being here for ten years, Tam, is I am in the know. Now, I better head off and you need to get to bed to have some rest,” said Spike giving me a kiss.
I slept soundly until morning when the doctor called me to check if I was wanting some breakfast. “Now how are you feeling, Tam?”
“Not too bad,” I said.
“Well how about we let you get to your quarters, but before we do the Walf wants to know if you are interested in undertaking the new position,” asked the doctor.
“Sure I am,” I said.
“Well here is your reading material and try to understand it before next week,” said the doctor handing me books.
I looked at them. They said “C drive” and had all the computer techno information that I could master. They were written by the Walf. Spike came over later and the doctor said, “Now if you want to take Tam back to her quarters it will save me a trip down.”
“Of course Sir,” said Spike.
“Now do you want to get dressed or stay in your pajamas, Tam?”
“I think I will get dressed and then come down with you.” I stood up and changed myself in the change room and then went to where Spike was standing.
“Now I will walk my lady down to our quarters,” said Spike, holding me close and walking me down arm-in-arm.
Finally, Spike and I reached my quarters and Spike lifted me on the bed. “Have you looked at the books, Tam,” asked Spike curiously.
“Yes and I don’t understand it at all...let’s face it I’m old,” I faltered, feeling suddenly overwhelmed by the current situation.
“Bull dust Tam. To be honest with you, you look like a woman in her twenties,” beamed Spike proudly.
“Thanks so much,” I said.
“Now, I have to get back to work and you get some rest before lunch, Tam,” said Spike thoughtfully.
I looked at the books again as Spike left and soon the lunch trolley arrived. “Now here are your directions for tomorrow, Tam,” said a man, handing me a purple paper. “You are to pick up your uniform from the junction and your supervisor will be Byte.”
He left and I ate my lunch, fell asleep and woke up when Spike returned. “How are you, Tam?”
“Not too bad…just resting as I start tomorrow,” I faltered.
“Oh so soon,” said Spike seriously.
“I have to pick up a new uniform at the junction. Would you be able to show me where it is?”
“Sure Tam,” said Spike.
“Spike you are needed at the power grid,” said Tantor, knocking on the door.
“I have only just finished my shift there, Tantor,” wailed Spike.
“I know, Spike, but there is a problem with something and you are the only one that knows how to fix it properly,” sighed Tantor.
“Okay, I’ll come. Sorry about this, Tam,” said Spike wearily as he left with Tantor to the power grid.