Suddenly a Young Miss
FORCED TO PRETEND

The pick up car driven by Nice had stopped in front of a simple house. The size of the house in front of Claudia right now, probably only as wide as Claudia's room in the house of Papa Aaron.

Geez!

This home?

Why so small?

"Down, Ma'am! Arrived already. Good to go back to the store and deliver the goods again," said Good there Claudia who looks dreamy.

"Whose house is it?" Claudia asked confusedly.

"Good House, Ma'am! Time forgot?" Nice back clucking and head bobbles.

"Budhe Aya is inside. Maybe he's taking a break. I haven't come home from the rice field at this hour. Later in the day usually just come home," explained Good again to Claudia.

"Paddy?" Claudia was getting confused.

"Yes, I work in the fields."

"Ck! Ma'am spit senile what how, anyway?" Good looks start to get annoyed with the question after question asked by Claudia.

"Udah hunt down, Ma'am! It's good to be able to nag later if not quickly go back to the store!" Good orders once again to Claudia.

"Yes!" Claudia replied finally while opening the door of the pick up car that might be removed soon. This old pick up should have gone into scrap metal and not used anymore!

After Claudia came down, Nice had already drove away without saying goodbye or pleasantries. What a strange young man!

Claudia climbed the steps in front of the three houses and went straight into the terrace of a simple house owned by Bagus.

Claudia suddenly felt doubtful, as the girl almost knocked on the front door.

Ah, but Claudia is now Mel's sister. So whoever's in this house will definitely recognize Claudia.

Geck! Tok

The second knock was not yet finished when the door had suddenly been opened from within. A middle-aged woman wearing a scarf around her neck stood behind the door and looked surprised when she saw Claudia.

"Melody!" Said the woman who immediately hugged Claudia tightly.

"Where have you been, son? I was worried, ", continued the middle-aged woman.

Mammy?

Maybe this is the mother of Mbak Mel who said Good was named Bu Aya. So Claudia should also call her mother so that her disguise as Ms. Mel is more perfect.

Not Mel Ma'am, but Melody to be precise.

What a name!

Claudia is still enjoying Bu Aya's embrace which she thinks is so warm. Claudia has never felt the affection of a mother since childhood. Papa said, Mama died giving birth to Claudia. Although until this moment Claudia was never told by Papa what kind of face there Mama. And even stranger, Papa's face would have changed as if he was angry if Claudia asked about the mother.

Long ago when Oma was still around, she was a substitute for the figure of Mama for Claudia. Unfortunately Oma passed away three years ago, and now Claudia only lives with Papa who is sometimes very protective of Claudia. Papa always told his guards to follow Claudia around. Even Papa also installed a tracking device on Claudia's phone. Just when Claudia was with Matthew alone, Claudia could only be free from papa's bodyguards.

But fortunately, Claudia was able to sneak in with Sam yesterday and go on vacation without being caught by Papa's bodyguards. Despite the ending Claudia was forced to become Melody due to Claudia's pickiness.

Huh!

Maybe that's why Papa always provides bodyguards for Claudia.

Claudia is a careless girl and is very easy to be targeted by criminals.

"Mell."

Bu Aya's reprimand instantly jerked Claudia's daydream. Hurriedly Claudia let go of the warm embrace of Bu Aya who was so melancholy.

Ah, lucky Melody for still feeling a mother's affection.

"Mom's really worried, Mel! I thought Seno hurt you, "Mum Aya gently rubbed Claudia's head

"Why don't you just separate from that baj*ngan guy?" Claudia asked to the point which immediately made Bu Aya look in wonder at Claudia.

All righty!

Is Claudia talking wrong now?

But did not the word Good Pakdhe Seno Seno was rude and liked to play punches. Drunk and grumpy too. What is the reason for a woman to hang out with such men?

"Sorry, Mom! Melody was just Emotion on Dad because yesterday Melody was almost raped" Claudia had not finished her sentence when Bu Aya suddenly had re-hugged Claudia with a melow.

"I'm sorry, Mel! I should have listened to you a long time ago, "sorry Ms. Aya still hugging Claudia.

Geez!

Though Claudia only made up beautiful about the rape incident. What if Seno denies it?

Ah, but there are criminals who want to confess as well. People must believe more in Claudia's confession than in Mr. Seno's defense. Later Claudia will hire an expensive lawyer if necessary to sue the damn Seno sir.

Uh, but Claudia is Melody. So where can Claudia hire an expensive lawyer? Cell phones and identity alone do not carry.

"You go in and rest, yeah, Mel!" Aya Ma'am finally guided Claudia to enter the house.

"So you've eaten yet?" Ask Bu Aya next.

"No, Mom! Claudia answered honestly.

Claudia had not eaten since then and the worms in Claudia's stomach had a great protest.

"Judah, let's eat first! Bulik Ani cook stir-fried bitter melon your favorite," said Bu Aya again who immediately made Claudia think hard.

Sauteed bitter?

What kind of food is that?

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Melody stared in disbelief at the expanse of luxurious food that was now presented in front of her. Earlier when greeting Papa Aaron, Melody's stomach was suddenly ringing with great disrespect. Be Papa Harun directly invites Melody to eat together and now Melody is really made amazed by the many food menus presented on the table.

"Eat, Cla! Why just shut up?" Papa Aaron's orders disperse Melody's daydreams.

"L-yes, Pa!" Reply Melody stuttered. Melody immediately spooned the rice on her plate and picked up some vegetables and side dishes that were available on the table.

"Matthew still overseas?" Ask Papa Aaron to open the conversation.

Melody stopped her chewing for a moment and thought a little.

Who's Matthew?

"Still, Pa!" Melody replied that she still did not know who Matthew was. Maybe Melody should ask Sam.

"When is Matthew going to go home?" Ask Papa Aaron again who of course Melody does not know the answer.

"Claudia doesn't know, Pa! Matthew didn't tell me" Melody replied as she sniffed her shoulders. Papa Aaron did not ask any more and just nodded. The two continued eating and there was only the sound of the clanking of the tableware without any chatter afterwards.

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