Date: 27/2/2027
Time:-6:16 am
Day:- Saturday
Amitesh's eyes snap open; he quickly tries to get aware of his surroundings. Nothing different—the usual room where he sleeps every day.
How did I get here? I remember I became unconscious after I put in eye drops. He then moves his eyes towards the window; the leaves and sky that once were a little blur to him can be seen crystal clear now. So those eyedrops really work.
"You are awake."
A voice came from near. When he looks in that direction, it's Zoey sitting and leaning on the wall, her one leg crossed and only leg curled up, supporting her hand. Her voice is a little low, like she awakened just now. Amitesh's eyes go to the alcohol bottle on her side.
Man, did everyone become alcoholic after the apocalypse? I can't handle this. He talks to himself.
"What are you thinking?" Zoey said in a low voice.
She is clearly drunk.
Amitesh: Nothing, just how did you get those bottles?
Zoey: Well, Gauri told me that you told her you have this, but before you could tell her the exact place you fell unconscious, well I have to say you really have a good collection of this, but we had a hard time finding them, you know. That system always gives hard time.
Amitesh shook his head, trying to process her slurred words. "You shouldn't be drinking this stuff; it's not going to help us survive," he replied, glancing at her sleepy figure.
Zoey: Don't talk that rubbish everyone drink it don't talk like that you never drink it.
Amitesh: Yes, I never drink it.
Zoey: What!! Are you a monk or something? I can't believe it. You are lying.
Amitesh sighed, feeling the weight of her disbelief. "No, I'm not a monk," he said with a hint of frustration, "but I prefer to keep my wits about me, especially in times like these."
Of course, if you have plenty of food and other resources, why would you decide to drink anyways?
Zoey stands up and then starts walking out; just before she gets out of the room, she turns her head. "I was just watching you because Gauri asked me to; if not, I would have snapped your head a long time ago." After that, she leaves.
Amitesh's head hurts thinking about Zoey's words.
"My, this woman clearly hates me for nothing. I don't remember now how many times she has threatened me."
The system screen appears in front of him.
System: Getting a hard time in the morning.
Amitesh: Shut up! I have many things to do today.
He then stands up and moves towards the drawer, picking up a razor and shaving foam from inside.
System: What are you doing?
Amitesh: I am going to shave now. Don't disturb me; if my face gets any cuts, you are responsible. Man, I have to find a mirror first.
System: No worry when I am here.
The system screen came in front of him, making its size bigger, and then it changed its screen color and became like a mirror.
Amitesh: Wow, I didn't know you could do that. It's truly amazing to know that you are this useful, not like other systems in novels who just give missions and then disappear.
Of course I am amazing. I am the god of systems, after all.
The system displayed 😊 a reassuring smile on its screen. System: I'm glad you find me helpful! Now, let's focus on your next task—start shaving. Am I here?
Amitesh chuckled at the unexpected suggestion. He had never imagined that a system could be so interactive and supportive, making even mundane tasks feel like part of an adventure.
After shaving, he looks at himself, admiring his work.
System: Now if you are done. Get your ass up and walk outside; I have many things to talk about. First go to kitchen.
Then he begins to move in the direction of the kitchen. The atmosphere becomes calming as his nostrils suddenly fill with the delicious scent of food and a lovely humming sound.
When he enters, he sees Priyanka wearing black pants and a shiny white sweater with waist-length hair. When she arrived, the clothes were different, so she must have chosen them from the collection of clothing I gathered as resources. As she busies herself with cooking, she is radiant and humming. She quickly turned around in a little panic when she sensed my presence, but it soon transformed into a charming smile.
"Oh, Amitesh, you are awake. I just think I'll cook something for everyone; I hope you don't mind."
"No problem, make yourself at home; I don't mind." He said, shaking his head.
His attention moved to the nearly full buckets of water; he raised his eyebrow. 'I remember, I didn't have that much water did she fill them? but how?'should I ask her.
'Just ask her.' The system screen appears in front of him.
'He knew if the system is saying something, then it's correct.' He gathered his words.
"Dr. Priyanka, can I ask you something?"
"Sure."
"How did you get the water to fill the buckets?"
She raised an eyebrow hearing his question.
"Oh, those, don't you know?" She sees his confused expression and gives a sigh.
"Ok, come here let me show you."
She wiped spices from her hand with a cloth and then brought them closer to each other in front of her face. Light blue energy covers her hands slowly tiny water droplets start to form between her hands , then they start to combine into a large water ball the size of a person's head. She then opens her eyes.
"See, this is how you create water; my maximum capacity to make water is 50 litres. Just wait a little; the food will be ready."
She said, tossing the water ball in the bucket. "And don't call me Dr.Priyanka , you can call me Big. sis."
"Ok" he replied noding.
His mind is thinking just what the hell, This woman is just an angel.
System: Stop those thoughts, and let's get out of here; your work here is done.
Whit that he feels like someone is pushing him to get out of kitchen, when he is completely out the pushing also stop.
Amitesh:- wait did you just push me out.
System: Of course , now go to Gauri; she is sleeping drunk go help her.