Lorenzo plugged a long cord back into the wall socket, and watched as his new AI companion flickered to life.

It was the beginning of a long work day. Data entry from the last two had been put off until now, something Lorenzo did regularly. It was like he enjoyed the pain and torture.

This week was different however. Earlier in the week, he received a package for a product he waited an entire year for.

The Work Wife. A completely custom made, and personalized assistant using the most advanced artificial intelligence processing available in the market. It was expensive. Incredibly expensive, but to have someone he could talk to and assist him with strenuous mental exercises, Lorenzo had no price he wouldn't pay.

Sure. She was called 'The Work Wife', but he wanted his 'relationship' with her to be more intimate and sincere. He hunched to her eye level and smiled.

"Good morning Isabella."