Her name is Katherine. I need to remember my sister’s name. I need to remember why I’m here.
It’s starting to affect me now. I can feel it. My thoughts are melting away. It’s hard to remember things.
At first it was just small things, like the address of the house I grew up in or my first boyfriend’s dog’s name. Now it’s bigger things, like my middle name or where I went to university.
I keep focused on why I’m here, why I’m risking fighting against the subliminal messages in the droning music that has turned all of the other women into mindless slaves. Katherine was taken by the hive two weeks ago. My sister. I need to find her and pull her out.
I put my hand to my head as I press forwards. Feeling dizzy. I notice that I’ve removed yet more clothing, the subliminals causing me to obey commands I don’t even hear.
Finally I see Katherine. I grab her wrist and pull her towards the exit. She doesn’t resist but I realize that I can’t remember where the exit is.
Another wave of dizziness hits. I let go if the woman’s wrist. Who is she? What am I doing here?
That’s right. I’m here to obey. I’m another drone in the hive.
Just another drone in the hive. Perfect.