
Syadira, who was already in Aji's room, invited him to sit in front of him.
“But, sir, instead of office regulations does not allow its employees to have a relationship in 1 office?” Syadira tried to clarify his new task.
“One more, Sir. If the office people know our contract relationship how?” tanya Syadira continued her question which was still raging.
“Quiet, just pretend in front of Bella. As long as we're not married, don't worry. Office rules only apply when employees are married,” says. Aji calms Syadira.
“Write your hp number here. Oh yes, all your email addresses yes,” Aji's orders while thrusting paper and pen to Syadira.
Syadira writes down her phone number and email address and hands it back to Aji.
“But I still do not understand about the courtship of this contract, Sir,” Syadira said softly to Aji who is busy operating his phone.
Before long, Syadira's phone rang a sign of incoming messages.
“Aji”
Aji looked at Syadira who was filled with anxiety on her face. “I can't possibly linger with you here. I'll tell you the full story tomorrow after I leave the office, when we have dinner outside because tonight I have an appointment with my friend. While I prepare also about our contract relationship agreement file.”
“What is clear, for our relationship in the office, I will make you stay with me without inviting suspicion from other employees. Incidentally, in preparation for the annual meeting with the Board of Commissioners to be held next month, I still need 1 more employee to join my team to help prepare everything. Of course, before H day, my team will continue to hold preparatory meetings. Anything you have to prepare for the first meeting later, I will send you by email,” continued Aji.
Syadira nodded while examining Aji's words.
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The next day after leaving the office, Syadira, who had agreed with Aji that she would be together for the night, enters Aji's car that came to her in front of his office stop, after Aji gives the safe code for Syadira to go with him.
Arriving at the parking lot of one of the elite restaurants in the capital area, they got out of the car and walked into the restaurant to a table that had been reserved on behalf of Aji. Syadira gulped as she felt the luxury of the restaurant atmosphere. He had only eaten in a place like this. Syadira feels low before Aji and thinks about the failure of their plan about this contract relationship because it is lived by two people with very different lives.
The dreamy Syadira, surprised by Aji's voice calling out to her.
Instead of answering Aji's call, Syadira looked in admiration for the contract lover's face.
Aji waved his hand in front of Syadira's eyes. “Syadira, hello, Dira.”
“Eh yes, Sir. Sorry,” said Syadira gelapan.
While waiting for the food to be served, Aji took out a few pieces of paper from their contract agreement to sign with each other and gave them to Syadira to understand.
“Here I have written what things we should do and should not do and the wages you will receive later after this contract relationship is completed. About the office, I will handle everything, you do not need to worry. As per the activity plan I said yesterday, we will always be seen together, even if we keep our distance. I'm sure Bella will come to the office again. While outside the office we also have to be together often because I am sure Bella will continue to see me. For the next few months, never be seen going with another man, nor am I, going to go with another woman. The contract will run for the next 3 months until the date Bella's wedding takes place. No less important too, do not leak our plans to anyone. I will transfer you 10 million as a down payment,” explained Aji by removing his phone and then transfer the money to Syadira.
Syadira was surprised to hear his internet banking notification informing him of 10 million dollars in his account. He thinks how can Aji get his account number. It was as if he had forgotten that Aji was the grandson of the owner of the company where Syadira worked, who would definitely easily get any information about his employees.
Aji smiled hearing Syadira's question. The remaining “15 million will be transferred again after the contract ends. If you feel a little 25 million, we can negotiate again.”
“No, Sir. This is more than enough for me,” Syadira said. “Then when will this contract start?” syadira further clarified when his task began.
“Tonight.” Aji answered with complete confidence.
Syadira who is still reading the file from Aji, looks confused by one of the points contained in the agreement letter. “Sorry, Sir. What is the point of point number 5, sir? I have to stay at the place that Mr. Aji provides.”
“I want you to stay in one of the houses I bought last year. My family had no idea about the purchase of the house, including Bella and my friends. I deliberately bought it because sometimes I need to stay alone when I want peace. Once every 1 month I live in the house, so some of my belongings are there. The house is not big, but it is very comfortable to be there. My purpose in asking you to stay in that house is, so that Bella doesn't look down on you. I am sure he will not lose the way to find out our relationship, including about who you are,” said Aji firmly.
Aji continued his explanation with an unbearable mimic. “Sorry Syadira, yesterday I had time to follow you to know where you live. After I found out your house is in a narrow alley, I'm sure if Bella knows about this she will further corner you and assume our relationship is just pretend. She must have thought it awkward if I loved a woman like you. For that, I purposely raised your social status by asking you to stay in my home.”
Syadira was stunned to hear Aji's explanation. There was a heartache that he felt, but he did not deserve to be angry because that was the case. Syadira does live in cheap costs that are in a narrow alley, because he wanders, while his salary is only enough to pay for the cheap cost.
“But I am only a D2 graduate, sir. I also work as a receptionist. I feel very different from Mr. Aji. That is also my consideration to make this contract relationship,” Syadira said issued his opinion.
“For a while, we can engineer your life story. After all you have just worked there has not been 1 year, not many know who you are and what kind of family. Syadira, if anyone asks about your family, just answer your family is bankrupt until you can only complete your studies until D2. Inevitably you have to work with existing jobs, including your current job. Just say the house you live in belongs to your brother who you can live in at once so you can take care of him. After our contract expires, you can move on with your life and stay where you were before. Yes, you could just answer that the house has been bought by someone else so you have to spend.” Aji gave orders to Syadira clearly.
As if there were no more things that deserve to be denied Syadira, he just fell silent to hear Aji's explanation. Not to forget, Aji asked Syadira to sign the agreement, after Aji made sure Syadira understood and accepted all their cooperation rules.
Before long, the food they ordered came. Syadira was astonished by the menu. Carefully he tasted it so as not to embarrass in front of Aji.
“Oh yes, Sir. I started moving when is it because I haven't had time to pack?” ask Syadira who is reminded of the contract rules to stay in his new place.
“As I said earlier, we start executing our plans tonight, so tonight too you will stay there. No need to bother packing because I have prepared all your needs in the house. Clothes, toiletries, skin care, everything is there. If there is less, later you can convey to me let me complete again.” Aji answered casually.
Syadira who was drinking also choked to hear Aji's answer. “What, Sir? I don't think I deserve such a facility, Mr.”
“Don't hesitate, Dir. You are good to help me, it feels like what I give to you is not enough to pay everything,” said Aji smiled.
“If you may know, what is the reason for Mr. Aji to not want to see Bella again? Has Bella's affair gone too far? Sorry, sir, because I accidentally heard the words of the affair yesterday,” asked Syadira curiously.
“He not only dated another man while still with me, but slept with him. So right ‘kan my reason for hating it?” aji turned around asking.
Syadira just nodded.
After a few minutes, they finished eating and Aji escorted Syadira to his new residence not far from the office.
Arriving at home, Aji explained a little about the house. Syadira was only able to widen his eyes when he remembered Aji's words about this house that was not big. In fact, even though it only consisted of 1 floor, this house was even too luxurious for him. After no questions from Syadira, Aji said goodbye to his Grandfather's house which he lived with his father.
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