Jack and the Laptop- part 4

I was still exploring the strange place I was in when I felt a tap on my back. Immediately I turned around, hoping that maybe I was just sleeping and my mother was trying to wake me up. What I saw made me believe even more that I was not longer at my house. Behind me was a woman wearing a yellow and black outfit.

“Hi,” she said in a chipper tone. I didn’t reply; I just continued to stare at her. Ignoring my perplexed expression, the woman continued to talk. “I’m the Home Appliance Regulated Protection. My job is to protect all the appliances in your home.” She stuck out her hand and I shook it cautiously. “But you can call me HARP.”

“It’s nice to meet you Harp.” I said, coming to the conclusion that the woman was not going to hurt me. “I’ve never heard of you before.”

“That’s because I haven’t been working for a while. Not since...the Virus took over Cyberspace.” She gulped nervously and I noticed her Adam’s apple bob up and down. She quickly composed herself and the friendly smile returned to her face. “I’ve never heard of you before.”

“I’m Jack.” I said as I let out a sigh. “I’m not exactly supposed to be here. I was sold a laptop by a strange man and when I got home I was sucked into it.” I crossed my arms and pursed my lips at how ridiculous my story sounded.

“I’m sorry to hear that.” Said Harp in a genuine tone. She patted me on the shoulder, trying to comfort me, but it didn’t work. I was still thinking about how I was going to get home. Suddenly the whole place began to shake viciously as though something big was approaching. “Oh no!” Harp yelled before grabbing on to me. “He’s coming!”

“What!? Who’s coming?” I yelled back. The vibration on the ground- or lack thereof- were becoming more aggressive.

“The Virus!”