It feels like the incident happened so fast. After Nika walked away from the scene, Bryle’s dad got so angry. He wanted Bryle to run after Nika but his son didn’t listen to him. Because of it, the old man decided to follow Nika himself. He’s probably gonna confront her not to tell anything to her father and he’s probably gonna convince her that he will find a way just to continue the wedding so that the relationship of their company won’t be ruined.
The scene a while ago would probably go viral in the internet. The old man would probably be embarrassed if it ever come out.
Bryle’s mom stayed with us to talk to her son about our relationship. They talked for almost an hour before the woman decided to go home because her husband was probably waiting for her.
Bryle’s mom is so kind. She accepted me as her son-in-law wholeheartedly and there’s no even a little bit trace of objection in her eyes. I enjoyed talking to her too because she’s so funny.
I saw the happiness in Bryle’s eyes while he was talking to his mom. It couldn’t be denied that he loves his mom very much and maybe more than the love he has for his dad considering that it’s so selfish. It’s also very obvious that he’s a mama’s boy because of how he acted and talked with his mom. His attitude changed when he’s with her. He’s not the Bryle his dad was talking to a while ago. His voice was so sweet and gentle.
After his mom left, he also left. He said, he has an important thing to take care of and he’ll just gonna call me later. He didn’t even wait for my response and just fled away.
I ask forgiveness to the costumers because of what happened and then directly went inside the staff room. I sigh deeply and sit down on the vacant seat. The scene was so hot. I feel like I’m in some kind of a hot seat on an evening show.
I flinch when the door suddenly open and Paulo comes in while glaring at me. I think I know what’s his purpose in coming here and why he’s glaring at me right now. Probably gonna ask me what was that all about with a lecture.
He sits beside me and sighs deeply. “Alwin, what was that all about? Can you explain what the hell are you up to? Wasn’t that the guy we saw drinking on the mini bar before? And now you’re having a relationship with him? Don’t tell me... you really sold your body to him?!” He exclaims, “Don’t you ever come up with a lame excuse, Alwin. Sean told me that you already paid the full payment of your mom and dad’s surgery and that you have a very rich boyfriend. I thought, Sean was just bluffing but now... Tell me the truth, Alwin.”
I see curiosity and worry in his eyes. I’m having second thoughts if I should tell him the truth. I don’t want him to think that I really sold my self to Bryle. He was my companion that day. He was the one who stopped me from continuing my obscene plan. I also can’t think of any excuse to him because he might doubt me even more.
“Fine, I’m gonna tell you the truth. But please, don’t tell anybody, not even Sean!” I plead him.
His forehead creases. “What is it, Alwin?”
“Promise me you won’t say anything about this first.”
“I won’t, I promise,” he says in a serious tone.
I turn my gaze to the floor. I promised Bryle that I won’t tell anybody about this, not even my best friend but keeping this to myself will only make me explode in distress. “I didn’t sell my body to anyone, Paulo,” I start, “That day I left you to go in the bar, I really almost sold my body to a stranger but... we bumped into Bryle. I got scared and realized that I was gonna give my virginity to a stranger so I planned to back out then and there but before I could even say a word to the guy... they start bickering just because they bumped each other. I stopped them before it escalated to a physical fight but the guy called me names and held my arm so tight that it hurt so I started fighting with him too. Bryle just stood there, watching me cry and plead the guy to release me then suddenly, I don’t know what had gotten into him that he helped me and punched the guy square in the face. After that, the guy left with bleeding nose and mouth while I just cried sitting on the ground.”
I observe Paulo’s facial expression. He’s really into my story. He nods his head and encourages me to go on.
“He let me cry for quite some time but I got terrified when he suddenly dragged me towards his car. I thought he was gonna rape me or something so I cried even more and thrash inside his car. He convinced me that he’s not gonna touch me though. We talked and talked, I even told him about my parents. He offered me something... He wanted us to pretend that we’re dating in front of his parents. In exchange, he would pay everything for my parents and so I agreed.”
“But why, Alwin? For what?”
“His dad wants him to get married to that girl...”
“That girl from a while ago?”
“Yes. But he doesn’t want to get married to her because he doesn’t love her.” I turn to look at Paulo with pleading eyes, “Please keep this a secret between us. I still have a very long way to pay my debts!”
He smiles at me genuinely and pats my head. “Relax, Alwin. We’re friends here. I promise, I won’t say anything about this. As long as you’re not doing anything immoral then I’m okay with it,” he reassures me.
“Thank you...” I say in a low voice.