This is my very first attempt at writing a story like this, so please be gentle on me. I welcome any and all constructive comments or help, so feel free to e-mail me with your thoughts. You can reach me at story-writer@live.nl
This story is science fiction, but maybe it could happen for real. All the usual disclaimers apply here.
The boy from Space part 3
Alexander sat down at the table and watched me as I made coffee and some sandwiches. When I finished I sat down across the table from him and looked up at him. Immediately I was lost in his beautiful blue eyes. They really are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.
Alexander smiled at me and said "If you are finished looking at me, you can start telling your story."
I felt myself turn deepred and tried to smile "Sorry, I didn't mean to stare."
"That's quite alright Matt, I don't mind if you look at me."
"Alright I'll start then. As you know, my name is Matt and I'm 28 years old. My mothers name was Ally, my fathers name was Stephen. They both died a few years ago in a carcrash not to far from here."
"I am sorry to hear that, Matt. You must miss them very much."
"Yes I do still miss them, although not as much as I used to. They raised me well and I know they always loved me. When they died they left me this house and a large amount of money. If I wanted to, I would never have to work again. But I hate feeling useless so I took a job as a highschoolteacher downtown."
"Teacher? School?" Alexander said, looking surprised.
"You don't have Schools on your planet? It's a place where we send our children to be educated and learn all kinds of things. People like me work there and teach the children those things. I teach Biology and Chemistry."
"Ah I see, the concept is unknown to me, but I see what the point would be."
"I have some friends and a lot of hobby's. I love to read, listen to music, watch movies or go to the theater. I love to cook. Anything more you wish to know?"
"You are all alone in this house? You have no mate in life?"
"At the moment I am all alone yes. I have had boyfriends in the past, but as soon as it got serious they wanted to go away. Oh well, their loss I guess, not mine. So tell me about you now..."
"Well my name isn't Alexander as you know, but my real name cannot be pronounced in your language. I am also 28 years old measured in your earthyears. I am one of 5 children, I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters. I was sent to this planet for observation."
"That is your job?"
"I don't have a job, it is something I do for my planet. We don't have money or any currency on my planet, everybody does everything for the greater good. There is no war, no hunger, no poverty."
"Sounds like a paradise to me. And you don't have a mate back home?"
"As I told you, we don't do those things the way you do. There are some girls that are attracted to me, but nothing has happened yet."
"And what about boys? Any boys attracted to you?"
"I would not know really, I never paid much attention to it. Do you think boys could be attracted to me?"
"Hell yeah they would, you are very very attractive, at least I think you are." I blurted out before I could stop myself.
This time Alexander turned red. "Thank you I guess. Nobody ever told me that straight to my face."
"Well I did now, and I mean it. I think you are one of the most attractive men I have seen in a long time."
"I am glad you think so Matt. I think you are very nice looking as well, but I must warn you. If you want to have a relationship with me, I must tell you that I am very new to this, I have no experience."
"Well you are moving very fast now are you? I didn't say we should be together or something, that would be very fast. We should just go with the flow and see where it ends. You have only been here one day now, let's not get ahead of ourselves."
"I understand Matt, and you are correct. We both know how we feel now, the rest will happen when it happens."
"Exactly. Do you want anything to eat or drink? Or will you be happy with your pill?"
"I have been taking this pill for so long I forgot what it feels like to really eat food. But I would like to try some."
"Very well, I will get you some then. Bread and coffee coming right up."
I returned to the kitchen to get some food and drink for Alexander. Outside I appeared calm, but inside my feelings were going wild. He liked me, he really liked me. The most beautiful man on the planet was sitting in my house and he liked me.
I sat back down at the table and looked at Alexander. "What would you like to do today? I don't have to go to school for a few days so I could show you around a little."
"I would like that very much. I also must return to my ship to see if I can repair it in any way or at least contact my planet to let them know I am alright and still alive. They haven't heard from me in a few days so they must be getting worried now."
"Yes I guess that would be a wise thing to do. What is your planet called by the way?"
"We call it Ariana Prime. It's a beautiful planet somewhat similar to Earth, but we have three moons where you have only one."
"Ariana Prime. That's a great name. I wish I could see it someday."
"I have some pictures in the ships database, so I could show you if you want to."
"Yes please, that would be great."
"Very well then, are you ready to go?"
"How do we go there? Your ship is still back in the field where you crashed."
"Yes it is, but I have a way of getting there from here. Just stand close to me and I will transport us there."
I got up from my chair and walked over to him. He put his arm around my waist and pushed a small hanger that was on his neck. The world around us seemed to disappear and then reappear in front of my eyes. Only we weren't in my house anymore, but inside the spaceship that brought Alexander here. He released me and I looked around. Lots of screens, buttons, flashing lights and sounds.
"Welcome back Alexander. I detect a strange lifeform with you. Please identify."
"The ships computer" Alexander said to me. "Hello computer, this lifeform is Matt, he is an Earth male and also my friend. Please treat him as such."
"Very well Alexander. Welcome aboard Matt, I hope you feel well."
"Yes I do, thank you" I said, a little shocked. Talking computers...What else would there be.
"Would you like something to drink, Matt?" Alexander said to me.
"Some water please."
Alexander walked over to the wall, where a small hole was. "Computer, one glass of water, cold." A fraction of a second later it appeared in the hole and he handed it to me.
"Now about those repairs. Computer, can you give me damage report?"
"Primary systems are still on line, propulsion is disabled, weapons are off line, navigation is off line."
"Can I send a message to Ariana Prime to let them know I am alright?"
"You can send but you cannot receive. They cannot answer you."
"Very well, send a message advising them of my condition and problems and let them know I am fine."
"Message sent." The reply came.
Alexander turned to me "Are you alright Matt?"
"Yes, I'm fine. Looks like your ship needs a lot of repair."
"Unfortunately it does. But I will get around to that. First I will show you those pictures I promised."
"Great, I can't wait."
"Computer, display picturefile Ariana Prime."
A large screen came on and showed pictures of the most beautiful planet I ever saw. A lot like Earth, but a whole lot more beautiful. I saw animals, green trees, blue water and lots of sunshine.
"It looks fantastic Alexander. Very similar to Earth."
"Your planet would look the same if Earth people treated it better than they do now. That is why I was sent here, to observe the damage to the planet."
What will happen next? Stay tuned for the next chapter coming soon.