SYAHDU (Contract Sleep Friends)
The Long Lie

Syahdu and Wicak sat on a long bench. The man took out his plastic contents with a big smile, presenting it to Syahdu.

"I bought ice cream, chocolate milk, and your favorite snacks. Want to eat now?"

Syahdu nodded quickly. Looking at the ice cream inside the container made it very tasteful.

Wicak took out a small spoon from his bag, then handed it to Syahdu.

The girl immediately ate her ice cream voraciously. Though he brought soto from the cafeteria, but the food was untouched.

"Slowly eat it." Tortoise stroking soft Syahdu hair. "Tuh, so beleaguered. You are a rich little boy." The lizard laughed softly. He cleaned the rest of the ice cream that was attached to the corner of Syahdu's lips. A second later, the woman silently looked at her lover who seemed to love her more and more.

"What's wrong?" Ask him Wicak.

Syahdu held his stomach. He looked at Wicak deeply. Thoughts about the possibility of pregnancy also arise. What if there really is a fetus in her stomach?

"You have stomach pain? Haven't you eaten rice?" Ask Wicak again.

Syahdu smiled slightly, then hugged Wicak. To amaze the man with Syahdu's attitude.

Syahdu's eyes feel hot. He cried because he remembered how evil he was to this sincere man. Even though he is starting to fall. If indeed Wicak was going to leave her, she was heartened to accept it. Because Wicak deserves to find his happiness.

"Shahdu, I'm here. Don't be afraid, yeah. Grandma's gonna heal." Wicak never knew again what was the main cause of the girl crying. She thought, Syahdu just cries for his grandmother.

"I'm here, Syahdu. You won't be alone." Syahdu nodded, then let go of his embrace.

"We pray together, yes. The point is, don't be afraid because I'll keep you around." He said again while removing Syahdu tears.

Guilt always appears in Syahdu's heart. He was truly sorry that he would waste a man like this Wicak.

"Excuse me, mbak Syahdu. Grandma's gonna be operated on in a minute." Three nurses came to see Syahdu.

"Yes, sus. Thank you, yeah." He said in a loud tone.

The nurse lowered her head and walked into the icu room. Bringing Grandma into the operating room.

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Syahdu can't be quiet. He continued to walk here and there while praying that Grandma's heart surgery would go smoothly. Two hours have passed, but there are no signs the operation has been completed.

"Shahdu." The boy held his hand, then pulled him to sit down.

The girl clasped Wicak's hand. From his cold hands, it signified that he was very worried.

Wicak calmed her down, hugging Syahdu who definitely could not imagine her life if she lost her grandmother.

"Calm down, I'm sure grandma will be fine. You sit down, and just rest, yeah."

Syahdu nodded, he wrapped his hands around Wicak's waist. Many times there was a strong sigh from the girl. He was trying to calm his feelings.

An hour later, the doctor came out of the operating room. Immediately Syahdu approached him, waiting for the word to come out of the doctor's mouth.

"Thank God, the operation went well."

"After this, grandma has to rest a lot. He should not be surprised or given the burden of thought. Keep away from things that make him think and sad."

Syahdu. "Sad, doc?" Syahdu. When I last met, my grandmother was very happy. Even the doctor said three more days could go home. Not even getting dropped.

"Yes. I heard from the nurse who looked after her, grandmother daydreaming and crying. Then his condition worsened."

Syahdu looked at Wicak. She was confused, what happened until grandma cried?

"Then, excuse me. Grandma will be moved from the vip room to the vvip according to Mr. Arga's request."

Syahdu reflexes seeing Wicak. There was a change in the man's face when the doctor mentioned Arga's name. Syahdu also stiffened. Maybe Fahri's doctor said that when there was Wicak next to him.

After the doctor died, Syahdu was silent. He didn't even dare to look at Wicak.

"Shahdu, what does that doctor mean?" Tanya Wicak with a face she doesn't like. Shahdu could see that. The lizard looks like it's going to get angry.

Syahdu. Her tears really wanted to come out. He kept quiet until he found a way to explain it to Wicak, so that the man did not suspect him.

"Sister, sit down." Syahdu pulled Wicak's hand and sat down on a long bench. He clasped the man's hand, hoping that the word coming out of his mouth would make the man believe later.

Syahdu took a breath and exhaled slowly before starting his sentence.

"Sister. I said, I work."

Wicak did not answer. He just stared coldly at Syahdu. He didn't like it when the man's name came from the doctor's mouth. Moreover, the doctor seemed to be according to what Arga said. Called master, pula. Who is that guy? Wicak's mind was messy especially Syahdu and the man was seen together several times.

"So, actually, I work for Arga, the man you asked me yesterday." Say Shahdu carefully. He also did not dare to look at Wicak's eyes, just staring at Wicak's fingers that he held.

"I helped her clean her apartment. Washing, cooking too." Syahdu bit his lips. Her tears burst out, falling into Wicak's hand. The lies he told at the beginning are now long-tailed.

"At first, he saw me crying in this hospital. That time... I cry alone, he greets me." Syahdu's voice choked. He braced himself to continue his sentence.

"He asked me why, what was it, until I told him about my difficulties.. Dana." Further again.

"Then I found out that he was the son of the hospital owner, I immediately asked for his help. After speaking for a long time, he also agreed as long as I work in his apartment without salary. for two years." The voice of Syahdu is almost unclear. He wiped the liquid coming out of his nose. It felt tight, a hiccup he could not stand.

"Shahdu, hey.." Wicak. He knew that what Syahdu had been going through was very heavy, it was not appropriate for him to be angry without explanation.

"sorry. I just don't like you being close to other men." That's not the reason. All this time Wicak always believed in his lover. Whoever Syahdu's boyfriend is, he never forbids. Only, he saw something else from Arga's gaze on Syahdu.

"I'm sorry, yeah. I suspected you." Hugging his girlfriend. He gently stroked the hair of the woman who was now sobbing in his arms.

"Sister is not wrong. I was wrong. Ought to.. I told you from the beginning." said Syahdu. "I'm sorry, brother. I'm sorry."

"Yes, yes, don't be confused anymore."

"I'm sorry.." Isak Syahdu in Wicak's arms.

He could not deny, Syahdu increasingly depressed with his own lies. He did not know that this lie would last until when. He resigned, if only his relationship and Arga would be known to Wicak. But still, the selfishness in Syahdu wants this lie to be eternal. Even though he is not with Wicak though, he does not want Wicak to know that he has betrayed the best man who has become his true love.