SYAHDU (Contract Sleep Friends)
Ttd Contract!

"What's wrong?"

Brother Wicak sat next to me, keeping me quiet in the hospital garden. For the matter this time, I'm heavy for the story to Brother Wicak.

"No, I just thought of Grandma." My answer. "Sister, did I stop going to college and.."

"No way. Grandma must be disappointed. Go ahead, I'll help you, Syahdu."

I'm silent. I also did not tell Mr. Wicak about the cost of the hundreds of millions of hospitals. I'm afraid he spent his savings to help me. Huh..how, huh? I'm very confused. Where do I get the rest? Then the money for the grandmother's room is also per day 120 thousand. I think I want to cry on.

"Sister, according to brother, do I look like my mother?"

Spontaneous Brother Wicak looked at me with furrowed brows. She knows I don't like being compared to my mom. But this time, after hearing the man's offer, I somehow started thinking about it.

"You're different from your mother. I know better how you are." Replied Brother Wicak with a loving look. I could feel it even though his face looked flat.

"If you were still around and she turned into a good girl, would she still be acceptable? Is there still a sincere man who accepts him?"

"Surely, anyone who wants to change for the better, is definitely welcome. There will always be men who accept it. What was? Why is he suddenly so rich?" Ask Brother Wicak astonishment.

I don't know, I suddenly remember what Grandma said. My grandmother and mother were poor because they had to pay the debt left by my grandfather hundreds of millions, making Mom want to not work hard bones. But who would have thought, I turned out to be a prostitute.

Even though grandfather's debt and living expenses were covered, still grandma always cried if Mom went to work in polite clothes and returned home smelly alcohol.

Grandma also said, Mother never teased the men in the village. It is precisely they who often tease Mother, because Mother is beautiful and her voice is melodious. She also sometimes sings as a songbirds at party events.

"I.just nanya. I'm afraid Grandma's gone after Mom."

Brother Wicak pulled my head against his chest. I immediately shed tears. If I accept Arga Alexander's offer, what about Brother Wicak? Does he still want to accept me? Or even leave me? I can't imagine that. I love this man so much.

"You still have me, Syahdu. I will always be by your side. I will continue to be there for you. Never feel alone and alone. I love you so much." He gently stroked my head. I'm crying more and more.

I could have thought of selling myself to Arga, betraying my sincere feelings. I will be the worst woman if I betray this man. I'm not gonna do that, I'm gonna find another way to make some more money.

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I was walking in the hallway of the campus. My eyes really want to close because last night did not sleep to keep the grandmother in pain in her waist area.

The doctor advised immediate surgical removal of the next kidney of the grandmother and I had to pay off the cost immediately. I feel very sad because I have no one to ask for help other than Mr. Wicak.

I came to a halt as my nose smelled a fragrance similar to the one in the stranger's closet that night. I sniffed and followed the smell of perfume that seemed not far from where I was standing.

I walked slowly, the smell still felt in my nose. But my steps came to a halt when I saw the man standing in the drink machine.

Arga, he took one can that fell inside the machine rack.

I thought about the offer. How about I borrow the money and just work to be his maid or something other than a bedmate.

I approached him who was drinking directly from the can. He realized my presence.

"I-I can borrow your money, right? I actually paid but repaid. I promise to pay and not run away. Or I could be your maid. How's it?" My hope is great that the man will accept my request. But his face looked so unpredictable.

He just left without caring about what I said.

"Hey, wait.I beg you, please, help me. I need my grandmother's hospital fee. I have to pay off today too. If you help me, I'll be your servant for as long as you want, I promise." I quickly followed his long steps. Then he stopped.

"My offer was just as a bedmate. There's nothing else. Do not equate yourself with selling yourself because I am the only one you serve." He pushed and left immediately.

I let out a weak breath. Is it really different from selling yourself? I hear my mom always changes customers, if this offer is just one, Arga. What's.. I take it? Quickly I shook my head. Stupid jerk. I thought about something crazy again.

As usual, I chose the back seat. Then I saw Arga come into the classroom. He sat on the second row bench and chatted with a few people in front. He occasionally smiled slightly when he heard the chatter of the person in front of him. Hah.. do they know what Arga really is?

I kept thinking about Arga's offer. Mind war. My brain refused but there was no other way. Then I remembered my brother Wicak saying that there will be men who sincerely accept broken women who want to repair themselves. Is Brother Wicak a sincere man? If he heard that word coming out of his mouth, I think he would indeed accept me if I tried to improve myself again later.

My phone shook and I picked it up. It turns out that the nurse who took care of grandma. He said that grandma is in a drop condition and must be operated immediately. I closed my eyes, there was no other way.

"Do the operation, I agree and it'll be paid off this afternoon." My answer to the sister across.

After saying that, I collapsed on the table. I hit my head. I'm totally dead-end.

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I'mawakened. Looking back and forth, the class was empty. Did I fall asleep during the lesson?? Then I saw Arga standing in front of me.

He put a brown envelope in front of me.

"Sign that contract. If you agree, I'll help you with all the hospital costs."

I stared at the envelope for a long time. My heart can't do it, but hospital fees can't handle themselves.

With a trembling hand I opened the envelope, took out a few pieces of paper inside. I read it slowly.

I'm gonna be his bed servant for two years. He must obey whatever he asks while in bed. I have to be there every night with him. Can't get pregnant. If pregnant then it should be aborted because she does not want a child from anyone. After two years, then split up and assume nothing ever happened between us.

I bite my lips, doesn't this hurt me so much?

I also squeezed the end of my skirt furiously. My mother was a night woman, but that doesn't mean I'm going to do the same!

"Read it over." Smoke again.

I read again the benefits. He will take care of everything related to Grandma's expenses during any illness. I can stay in his place and use all the facilities in it.

"We can't interact outside the residence, we have to pretend not to know. I also know you have a boyfriend. Please just hook up with your girlfriend, I won't arrange for that."

I quietly listened, it means I can still be with Brother Wicak.

"Lo just needs to come when I need to. The rest, you can go anywhere it's up to you. Only, you can't even miss it. You have to be home before I get to."

I took a deep breath. Really, I need money but this is not what I want.

My phone's vibrating. Scroll the name on the screen, nurse.

Fuck those! I don't care, what matters is that my grandmother, my only family left, can move on with me.

I put my fingerprints on the paper, and stood up. "Keep your promise now."

I said and immediately passed leaving her alone in the classroom. I ran small to the toilet. I went inside and cried there.

I really don't think what people say about me is true. Now I'm selling myself, for the sake of my grandmother's recovery.

My phone shook again, I picked up the phone from the nurse.

"Sir, we'll have surgery tonight."

"Huh? Is it paid?"

"It has. Grandma has also been moved to the VIP room. I told you not to go wrong room later."

Rigid body. Did ya? That fast he did it? Who is this Arga? Ah I don't know. Grandma will be operated on and healed.

I realized when I wanted to open the toilet door. I. later that night, have to hand my body to that man.

My tears are dripping again. It's okay, Syahdu.it's okay. Grandma's life is worth more than the honor I've been keeping. Grandma is more than that.

But I squatted down, crying a mouthful. I'll definitely get used to it. I was just in shock. Those two years were a fast passing time. The proof is that me and sister Wicak did not feel in a relationship for 7 years.

Ah. sister Wicak. I'm sorry, brother. The honor you helped keep, I ruined it myself. And you really took care of me so that people wouldn't insult me. You even just kissed my forehead. You never messed with me, so what did I do? I don't know, Brother Wicak, I'm sorry.

TB

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