At noon exactly at 12:30 pm, Alexa was still sleeping so soundly. She's been sleeping since 11 o'clock after eating with Gea with the food menu sent by Melvin. The girl was on the bed hugging the bolster, while her friend was lying down while playing on her smartphone.
"I've already sent the money for Alexa to your account. Invite her to have fun and make her not careless about revealing our secret." Gea reads the message that just came in from Bastian.
Gea glanced at Alexa who was still so soundly then patted her on the shoulder. "Alexa...You got a remittance from Bastian."
Because her life is always difficult because of money, Alexa immediately wakes up and looks at Gea. "Money?"
"Yes. He gave you ten million as long as you never said about our relationship," explained Gea.
Alexa sighed, then lay down staring at the ceiling. "It's a bribe. I can't give the money for my mother's treatment."
"So what?" she asked.
"I don't know. I'm just not comfortable," Alexa replied, bending her face. She found it impossible to give money for her mother's treatment from the money from hiding the secret of someone's forbidden relationship. Of course, it is not good money, and money that is not good will not be a blessing.
"That money is for you only as payment for my debt yesterday," she said.
"Really? don't you need money?" Gea asked with an eyebrow raised.
"Yes. But the money is for you only because I will live here and soon I will also be paid," replied Alexa casually.
Gea sighed and then sat down and looked at Alex, but she still didn't seem to like her relationship with Bastian. She thought that if her friend wouldn't accept the money to give as her mother's medical expenses and instead paid off her debt it would be best to treat her or give her something so that she would feel more indebted and would not continue to advise her on relationships forbidden it." Oh yes, because there are only a few clothes in the suitcase, how about we go shopping... ...go to the mall... Watch. I'll treat you," she said then sat up.
"I'm not in the mood. My head is still a little dizzy," said Alexa lazily.
Gea patted Alexa's ass. "Huh. I invite you to have fun. It will make you less dizzy. Once in a while, you have to have fun to get rid of your fatigue due to your burden. Your brain needs to be refreshed."
Alexa was silent for a moment. 'If I buy new clothes, it means I don't have to go back to the rented house and have to argue with the owner just for my old clothes. I also might need refreshing because I'm too dizzy to think about my debt, and my debt has been paid off because of Bastian. ah, I don't know... Looks like I need to refresh."
"Alexa..." Gea called, leaning her body on Alexa's shoulder.
"Okay, I'll Come. But...."
"But what?" she asked.
"Buy me makeup kits," Alexa replied, turning her head and grinning.
Gea smiled and gently pushed Alexa's shoulder. "Ah, that's no problem. I'll buy you a pretty classy make-up set."
"Then, I will prepare."
"Me too!"
with a happy mood, the two friendly girls rushed to clean up because they would hang out to forget the problems of their lives. Uh, specifically the Alexa problem...
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Melvin was in a metallic study with a middle-aged man with slightly bleached hair at the temples. that is Jordy Fernandez who is his stepfather who married his mother when he was 3 years old while his stepfather has a daughter named Joey Florencia Fernandez who is about 2 years old.
"Why did daddy call me?" asked Melvin who was sitting on the chair opposite Jordy.
"I will be busy taking care of Joey's wedding preparations the day after tomorrow, please represent me to attend a meeting of the leaders of our company's branches in Thailand," explained Jordy who was sitting relaxed in his oversized black chair.
"How long do I have to be in Thailand to attend the meeting?" Melvin asked.
"About a week because there are many things that must be taken care of and reviewed. I hope you can represent because this is also for the success of our company branch there," explained Jordy then stood up. "Joey is my only daughter. I want to make a wedding party like she's been dreaming of all this time. she wants an ice skating show in the middle of the party."
Melvin smiled faintly remembering about Joey who was an ice-skating athlete. "Okay, then I will represent dad."
"Thank you, son... i hopes, after Joey gets married... you will also get married. After that, Papa will leave the company's affairs completely to you," said Jordy with a proud smile at Melvin's attitude, who always obeyed whatever he ordered.
"Alright, dad. Then, I'm leaving now. time for lunch," he said then got up from the chair.
Jordy nodded, letting Melvin leave his room.
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Melvin got back into his car. he glanced at his smartphone silently, opened the gallery, and saw a picture of him and Joey skiing in Switzerland a few years ago.
"You're getting married... Okay. Hope you're happy with the marriage, and I... I don't know if I can act normal or not. it hurts so bad," he said sadly. He secretly loves his stepsister who will be getting married in about two weeks.
Drettt... Drrttt
Suddenly there was an incoming call from the girl he was thinking about. "Joey."
Melvin immediately answered the call. "Hello, Joey. What's wrong?"
"I was at the mall for an ice skating show. I'll be done soon. Can you pick me up?" asked Joey over the phone.
Melvin was silent for a moment remembering how beautiful Joey's face was, which he had admired since childhood until love grew in his heart. but he can only suppress that feeling and try to open his heart to accept another girl even though it is very difficult.
"Melvin," Joey called from the phone.
Melvin woke up from his daydream. "Ah yes. I'll pick you up. At the mall usually, right?"
"Yes. You don't need to rush because I still have one more performance to perform."
"Okay. Besides, I wanted to get there as soon as possible because I wanted to see your always stunning action."
"Okay. be careful on the way."
Melvin disconnected it and put his smartphone back in his jeans pocket. "I have to ... I have to try to distract myself by trying to love another girl. I don't want to disappoint mom or dad."
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Alexa and Gea have arrived at the mall which is not too far from the apartment where they live. They look charming with a feminine style. Alexa wears a knee-length dress with white closed sleeves with a pink and purple floral pattern, wears white shoes, and lets her slightly wavy hair flow beautifully.
Gea wore a white knee-length dress with open sleeves and tied her hair in a ponytail. she looks much sexier than Alexa who looks a little closed.
the girls walked leisurely hand in hand carrying a small doll-patterned sling bag. They walked down at a leisurely pace smiling kindly at everyone who greeted them.
"Alexa!" call someone from the side.
Alexa and Gea stopped near a seller of various accessories, they turned to look at someone who called Alexa.
"You said you were dizzy, but you were walking around!" said someone who turned out to be Siska who was with Bastian.
Alexa was silent with a feeling of trepidation. she is afraid not because of Siska's anger towards her but is afraid that Gea will be caught dating Bastian because she is not a girl who is good at hiding facts. Ah, hopefully, she can keep the secret this time.