Butterfly In You
PROLOGUES

In the evening at exactly 21:00 WITA, a subtle voice was heard telling a fairy tale in one of the rooms of the house owned by foreign investors-Shehan Murad.

"Finally the Prince and Snow White live happily ever after" Lilis said with a gentle intonation. He sat on the edge of the bed, leaning on the head of the bed.

When looking down, Lilis found her master's son-Nurbanu, already asleep. Instantly Lilis' thin smile expanded, adding to the sweet aura on her clear face.

Then Lilis got up, pulled a blanket to cover the tiny body of the toddler girl to the limit of the chest. Not to forget he turned off the main light of the room and only let the lamp sleep on the nightstand that was lit.

Lilis walked slightly tiptoed towards the door, afraid that the sound of her footsteps could wake her master's son. It also opens and closes the door carefully, so as not to cause disturbing sounds.

"Nurh ...."

Suddenly Lilis was shocked. Dada holding. How astonished the girl was when she found her master-Shehan Murad, already standing right behind her.

"Tu-an Murad .. sorry, I didn't know that you were here" Lilis said, lowering her hands from her chest and bending her face slightly. The innocent girl was being inferior in front of the master.

"Is Nurbanu asleep?" The man's bass voice was airborne.

"Yes, sir." Lilis nodded briefly.

"Lilis, come on, come with me! There's something important I want to talk to you about."

Shehan looked seriously at his baby sitter-kids. The man's stern gaze immediately made Lilis come with a serious expression as well. Moreover, Shehan said there was something he wanted to say.  Both of Lilis' eyebrows immediately frowned curiously.

'Important thing? Is there something wrong with my way of working? So Mr Murad is going to fire me?' batin Lilis was already scared first.

"If you may know, what is important, sir?"

"Let's just talk in the living room."

"Good, Sir."

Shehan walked first, accompanied by Lilis who followed behind him. Upon arrival in the living room, Shehan sat upright with both legs slightly open. While Lilis was still standing to the side. He is a figure who knows himself, so he does not dare to sit on the sofa before being told to.

"Sit, Lilis!" invite Shehan while pointing at the sofa in front of him with a hand gesture.

Lilis looked at the sofa. The sofa of the house that he saw everyday when crossing the living room. The sofa looked so comfortable and luxurious. Lilis thought the price of the sofa must be expensive. He also did not dare to sit there considering his status was only one of the household assistants.

"Sorry Mister. It's okay, I'll just stand here" Lilis shamedly refused.

Shehan understood why Lilis' attitude was so. He knew that the girl was still innocent and always felt disinclined when faced with him. Inevitably if Lilis refused his order to sit on the sofa.

"It's okay, Lilis. Just sit. Maybe our conversation will be long."

'Mr. Murad has invited me to sit down for the second time. If I refuse again, it doesn't taste good.'

"Good, Sir."

Finally, Lilis obeyed her master's orders this time. He sat on the sofa opposite Shehan. The legs of Lilis were docked and her hands were clinging to each other, resting on her knees. His eyelids are smelly because they withstand the sleepiness that has whipped since.

After Lilis sat down, Shehan led the situation. With a firm look, the Turkish man began talks.

"Lilis, I told you before that there's something important I want to talk about."

"Yes, Sir."

Lilis listened carefully. In his heart he was worried, thinking that Shehan would fire him because he was not satisfied with how it worked. On the one hand, Shehan himself was also worried. Judging by what he was about to say would offend Lilis.

However, the man had thought carefully long before tonight and Shehan had to bluntly tell Lilis his intentions because there was not much time left. He took a deep breath before speaking.

"The important thing I want to tell you is ...." Shehan paused for a moment trying to steady his heart, "I want to marry you, Lilis."

"Huh, me-me-marriage .. de-de-with me!"

Lilis was shocked half to death to stammer. He couldn't control his mouth not to gape. Lilis' eyes widened in shock. The drowsiness that had been incredible crashing now disappeared to nowhere. Like being struck by lightning at night, Lilis' mind raged instantly.

'Did Mr Murad eat wrong? Or is he drunk? Or maybe ghost possession?'

Lilis feeling palpitations. This is the first time a man has said he wants to marry her. In fact, Lilis' ex-boyfriend never asked her to marry.

"Yes, Lilies. I want to marry you."

'If he refuses, I'll find another way.' Shehan. The light brown beads focus on seeing. Inwardly, he was also waiting for Lilis answer.

Lilis herself was getting increasingly upset stared at unblinkingly by the handsome man.

"Ma-sorry, Sir. What you said just now is true? Ah ... I mean is that really what you want to say?"

But he also did not want to harm Lilis. Instead, Shehan intends to help the economy of the Lilis family, who he knows are struggling to raise money to build a house.

"This is the third time I've said the same thing."

"Sorry, Sir. I mean nothing ...."

Lilis hurriedly denied, fearing that her disbelief offended her employer. However, not ready for him to talk, Shehan has cut.

"Yes, Lilies. I really want to marry you."

The eyes of the two clashed against each other, emitting the same anxiety. Waiting for a reaction from each side.

"But I'm only 22 years old, sir." Lilis hesitated.

"Aren't you old enough to get married?"

"I'm sorry for my stupidity, sir. But why did you suddenly ask me to get married?"

In the mind of the simple girl, getting married is the happiest plan of two lovers who love each other and have had a romantic relationship before. It is enough to know each other and get the blessing of the families of both parties. However, the boss suddenly asked her to marry him.

'What happened to Mr Murad?'

"What's Mr all this time DDS?"

"Huh ... What is DDS?" Shehan frowned confused.

"Hurmily like?" lilis replied with a smile of her own.

Shehan snorted amusedly in response to Lilis silliness.

"Lilis, listen to me carefully. I'll talk straight to the point so you better understand my purpose in getting you married. Actually I need you to sponsor my residence permit in Indonesia."

Lilis was silent, "So .. We are married not for love?"

"No," Shehan replied firmly and briefly.

"So ... What is our marriage?"

"Contract marriage. We're getting married officially, but first we have to write a marriage contract that only the two of us and my lawyer know. You help me and I'll help you."

"Master would you help me?"

"Yes, I can make you a home for your family to live in and also finance your sister's college tuition until she graduates."

Shehan had heard Lilis's chatter in the kitchen. The girl complained that her savings were not enough to build a livable house for her mother and sister. If there is any more money, Lilis will give the money to help his sister-Doni tuition. That's why Lilis' savings never managed to collect much.

"Home ...."

"Yes, home. I also offer living expenses for you. You can think up to the next two days and give me the answer. But sooner is better, because my time is not much."

"But if our marriage is only a contract, how long is the marriage contract?"

"Until I manage to get a permanent residence permit from the government. Now I still have to apply for a limited residence permit card extension. Just one more year. Then after that I can apply for a permanent residence permit."

"A year away?" Lilis' alto intonation glided along with her dimming gaze. Not as bright as when he thought that secretly his master liked him.

"Yes, another year. That means we will only have a contract marriage for a year. After that, we can part ways and I'll give you the money I told you about."

A moment Lilis silenced. Not knowing what to reply about Shehan's plans that the man seems to have arranged as much detail as possible. Wanting to reject it outright right then and there, it felt impolite.

"Alright Sir. I'll think about what you just said. I haven't told Mom either."

"Yes, you can tell your mom tomorrow because it's night now. But don't tell me we're marrying a contract. Just tell me if there's a guy who's gonna propose to you. Take a break and think about this all right."

"Yes, Sir. I'm sorry, excuse me!"

Lilis got up from her seat, nodded briefly then left the living room with a feeling of indecision still filling her heart. While Shehan was still sitting on the sofa, continued to look at the girl's back until it disappeared behind the bend of the wall.

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SERIATE...

This story is just fictitious. If there is a similarity in the name of the character, the scene or the story. It was a mere coincidence and there was no element of intent.