Chapter 7: "Big Boss, can I also get access in your house?"
Next morning, Sab waited for Tom to wake up and discuss her plans. She only prepared fruits this time since the food yesterday went straight to trash. Thinking all the food wasted, she really wanted to cry.
Her family lives simply, she never felt lacking, but things changed when she became an orphan. She learned to recycle, buy only the things she needed and never waste anything to save money, so she doesn't need rely on anyone. But this guy, he threw everything as if he's throwing a piece of paper.
The house design looks elegant and the appliances looks expensive as well. She's not even familiar with some of the brands. This guy might only be between 26 and 28. Pretty much young, is he really that loaded? Or may be his family is rich. Whatever, I need to stick with him for at least 3 months if she wants to live peacefully for the rest of her life.
Sab checked her phone few times already. It's almost 7 am but Tom has not come out yet. She tried knocking on his room, but no one answered. Was he in the study room? Did he fell asleep there?
Feeling anxious, Sab went to study room and lean on the door. She's not hearing any movements or sounds.
She walks back and forth few times, then took a deep breath. It would have been easier if Tom walked out on his own. I guess being here in one peace is already lucky why is she asking things to be much better, she thought. She took a deep breathe again but before she could knock the door opened and the beautiful face of Tom appeared. His hair still messy and his eyes still having difficulties in opening but he's handsomeness can't be deny.
Sab eyes widened, her mouth slightly opened. Does rich people do normally look like this in the morning? Do they breathe different kind of oxygen from us? His lips are even red, how come? Sab snapped when the man pushes him away from the door as he passed.
She immediately followed him. "Good morning!" Sab smiled brightly as she greeted the man.
The man sat on the huge couch and cross his legs. He took the newspaper on the table, ignoring her presence.
Sab sneered inside, she doesn't usually smile but this is all she got, a cold shoulder? As a courtesy if someone greet you "Good morning!" isn't normal for people to give an acknowledgement? It doesn't need to be good morning but at least he shouldn't act as if I was not here?
I'll prepare your breakfast. She left the man whose attention is still in the newspaper without waiting for his answer.
Actually, the man is acting-up because as soon as she saw the little girl, the memories of her half naked body flashing. Seeing her wearing loose shirt again made him want to strip her and check if what he saw was right or it's just his imagination.
Sab prepared the breakfast and they ate silently. From time to time, she'll look at the man's reaction and she felt a little happy or surprise. "Is he trying to model or something? Why does he act like a model or is it just natural for him to look elegant and sophisticated as a man? Was he a gay?" her eyes brighten at the possibility.
"Speak?" Tom said without looking.
Sab stops eating. She placed the plate on the table then sat facing the man beside with her legs crossed. She straightens her back, placed both arms on her legs then smiled brightly again.
"Big Boss, can I also get access in your house?" Thinking what happened last night, she has to act a little cute even if the percentage of possibility him falling for it is 0.01%. Due to her hunger last night, she left the house to eat forgetting that she has no access to get in. Good thing that the man went outside for fresh air, so she was save again.
"Okay!" Tom answered still not looking.
"Okay? Sab's eyes widened. She's not expecting the man to agree immediately. She prepared a lot of rebuttals for him to give her an access, but he just says okay because she asked for it?!!"
"Okay, but I have conditions!" he repeated.
Sab excitement died immediately. "I knew it. Of course, why would he give me access that easy!" she thought. She smiled brightly, "Anything, Big Boss! I'll surely agree to it!"
"Really?" Tom smiled mischievously.
Sab was a little shock. This beautiful man is smiling but she felt wrong and she can't pin point what it is. "As long as it's reasonable and it's possible, of course!"
Tom smile widened hearing the little girl answer. She really has no fear. Tom signaled the little girl to wait and went to study room.
He returned and put the shopping bags on the sofa. The little girl raised her head looked at him puzzled.
Tom smiled again, "Try them."
"..."
"You bought me clothes?" the little girl face is full of question marks.
Tom smile faded, and his face become serious. "Of course, I need to dress nicely my wife!"
"…"
Sab seems not understanding what she's hearing. She just looks at the man expressionless browned eyes, waiting for him to give further explanation.
"I won't marry you for real, of course. But I need you to pretend in front of few people."
Sab still not saying anything. "Huh? What kind of drama is this? Does he think they're filming? Also, who would believe that she's his wife? The answer is so obvious. Does his IQ below 20?" she thought.
Tom was not happy with the reaction little girl is giving him. It's so obvious that she's not happy with the idea. Thinking that she will go back to her words and reject him, he spoke again.
"You can stay at my house for 3 months without getting kick out. I'll also fix your problem with the gangster that's chasing you."
Sab eyes widened, "You knew..?"
Tom lips curved slightly. "This stupid little girl, does she think too naive of him," he thought.
"Your problem with the gangster is easy for me to solve. If you'll agree, you'll live freely, and I can stop my mother in arranging weddings behind my back. Let's set this contract for 1 year!"
Tom stops talking and look at the little girl. She seems thinking now of their situation.
"We'll get our marriage certificate as normal, but of course it's not valid. But within our fake marriage, you're not allowed to have a relationship with anyone," Tom paused again.
He wants this little girl to understand the deal all about. He's aware that this little girl is very young, nonetheless, she's way mature even with those girls older than her.
Sab stand up on the sofa which makes their height difference almost the same. Though her situation is extremely difficult, she can't use this man resolve her own problem. Taking shorter route always leads to bigger problem in the end.
Unconsciously she took a step to study closely the man's face not realizing that there was no floor to step on. Her eyes widened as she falls down and reach out at man's neck in front.
Tom saw this reach out immediately at the little girl's waist and carried her closer like it's nothing.
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