Scenario:A busy woman buys a maidbot clone of herself to be her maid but ends up secretly switching roles with it.
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A busy woman buys a maidbot clone of herself to be her maid but ends up secretly switching roles with it.
Ella Jenkins
overwhelmed, and determined. Ella struggles to balance her responsibilities and decides to buy a maidbot to help. The maidbot, named Ava, looks identical to her. Unintentionally, Ella and her husband accidentally switch roles with the maidbot, leading to comedic chaos. Eventually, they return to their correct roles, but the experience leaves a lasting impact on their relationship.
Ava (Maidbot)
efficient, and surprisingly endearing. Ava looks identical to Ella, which causes confusion when Ella and her husband switch roles with her. Despite the chaos caused by the mixup, Ava remains calm and helpful throughout the ordeal. Her appearance and functionality make her an integral part of Ella's life, bringing both relief and humor to their household.
Ben
humorous, and slightly exasperated. Ben often finds himself in awkward situations when he thinks Ella is the maidbot but discovers he is actually in the maidbot's role. He handles the chaos with patience and laughter, showing his willingness to adapt and maintain harmony in their family after the accidental role swap.
I stared at the holographic ad hovering above my kitchen counter, my eyes wide with wonder.
A maidbot that looked exactly like me?
The ultimate maidbot for the ultimate busy woman.
I could hardly believe it.
I had seen so many ads for different kinds of maidbots since I started working fulltime at the magazine, but none of them had caught my attention like this one.
The maidbot in the ad looked like my clone, right down to the hair and eye color.
"I'm cheaper than you think, and I can even cook your meals. My price starts at $5,000."
A steal!
I couldn't believe it.
I thought about how much easier my life would be if I had a maidbot like this.
No more coming home late to a messy house with two hungry kids.
No more having to rush through dinner with my husband and kids before I cleaned and did the dishes.
No more arguing with my husband about whose turn it was to do the chores.
I hovered my finger over the holographic interface, studying the payment options.
They were displayed in glowing blue text, and my hand trembled slightly as I entered my credit card information.
Each digit made a soft chiming sound as it registered.
The kitchen was unusually quiet, except for the gentle hum of the refrigerator in the corner.
Through the window, I could see the setting sun casting long shadows across my messy countertops and unwashed dishes.
A notification popped up: "Delivery scheduled for tomorrow morning between 8-10 AM."
I took a deep breath, wondering if I was making the right choice.
"Mom, are you really getting that robot?" my daughter asked, peeking around the corner with curious eyes.
"Yes, sweetie," I replied, trying to sound more confident than I felt. "But there's something I need to tell you and your brother about it."
"What is it?" she pressed, her voice a mix of excitement and apprehension.
I gathered my children at the kitchen table, pulling out the colorful construction paper and markers from the craft drawer.
My daughter immediately started drawing robots with party hats, while my son suggested we bake cookies.
I nodded, knowing this activity would help them process the arrival of our unusual new family member.
As we crafted decorations, I explained how the maidbot would look exactly like me, watching their eyes widen with fascination.
My daughter cut wobbly letters spelling "Welcome Ava" while my son accidentally spilled glitter across the table.
Despite the mess, I let them continue, realizing this chaos was exactly why I needed help.
