"This is your house? Oh my God… how can you survive in a place like this… you have to move… I don't want my girlfriend to live in a place like this." Jero's first comment was when he saw my apartment building. Even though he hasn't come in yet..and he's already commented like that, moreover, he saw my room, arg…ah yeah, I remember…my apartment only has one bedroom…then where should he sleep?!
"Hahaha… finally someone said that… I swear! I wanted to talk about that a few years ago…but this annoying stubborn lady always scared me to say it. Get her to move! You're his boyfriend now!" Ammy giggled and she is relieved. The opposite of how I feel. What's wrong, I only rent according to my financial ability.
"This place is the most strategic for me… behind this apartment is where I work, I don't have to go far… and at the end there is an organization that I always attend every week." I answered defensively.
"Yeah… but there are nicer apartments that are closer to that school, as well as the organization… she only visited two or three times, she said she couldn't afford mountaineering equipment." Again, Ammy answered. My best friend really wants to be silenced by me right now with the socks that I haven't washed in a long time.
"Are you climbing?" Jero asked enthusiastically.
"I love mountains and I like climbing, but never go there and hike straight.. the equipment is very expensive.. I'm still saving up."
"You're friends with two rich people…Moreno and Ammy I think they'd be generous enough to buy you all that…and about the apartment…" Jero glanced at Moreno and Ammy.
"Believe me… Diandra's head is made of hardened mountain lava rock… her head is as hard as ancient megalithic rocks." Ammy again made me hiss in annoyance. Bucket mouth.
"Ah.. I see. We'll see inside.. if the conditions are not possible, I will carry you, or drag you to a more appropriate place. There is no way, my girlfriend is living in this shack…" Jero's words touched me a little, but I became annoyed when I heard Ammy mutter.
"Aww.. so sweet... reminds me of when you first confessed your love to me.."
We went in, and along the way..Jero always complained. Starting from the elevator that didn't work, then the dirty stairs, there wasn't an adequate security system, and the corridors are dirty and lacked lighting. It is very difficult to satisfy these rich people.
We opened the door to my apartment, and just as we walked in, Jero is already shaking his head quickly, he is like a stuffed dog that is often used as a decoration in cars.
"This can't be allowed… no hell way. You and I moved." He said, and it's final.
"But I've already paid the rent this year...there's still five months of rent..."
"I'll replace it, and a new apartment, I'll pay for." Jero branded again. Why are rich people so easy to spend large amounts of money?
"But…"
"Sush…" Jero put his index finger to my lips. "Shut up… just enjoy it while I'm your fake boyfriend." Moreno and Ammy giggled.. and Jero smirked at me.
Lord..please make me strong…and able to withstand all this lust. What if I get carried away.
"It would be great if the fake status changed…to permanent." Moreno snorted.
"Sush...ladies and gents...please come out, this lady...from this moment on is my responsibility..please go, this is for the sake of other people's beliefs..that we do have a special relationship." Jero stated, and made Moreno and Ammy go home. Jero then told me to tidy up all my things. He will find a new place to live for both of us. In fact he will pay the rent directly for five years for me. Even though he only helped..without any payment, but instead he is the one who made money for me.
I'm done cleaning up, I only need less than thirty minutes..and it's done. I only have two backpacks full of my stuff. One bag contains my clothes plus underwear, the other bag contains other items...such as skincare and my books.
"Only that? are you that poor? huh?"
"I'm just a school teacher… how can... With my salary buy branded, expensive or furniture that I shouldn't have." I replied annoyed.
"Hum… from now on, I'll be the one to pay for all your needs.. how can I let my boyfriend live a hard life… even though they're dating… I'll be responsible for you. Let's go... get in the car, we will hunt for a new apartment... oh yeah, start outside... we have to be as friendly as possible. I saw someone took our picture."
I gasp, really...is that Brad's guy? It must be him! What an asshole!
We got out, and after exiting the apartment door…Jero hugged me from behind.
"Do you feel a special vibration when I do this?" He whispered in my ear.
Honestly, I'm getting goosebumps right now. Of course I find it strange…which woman would be adamant be treated like this by a man like Jero? Handsome, kind, gentle..even though he works as an agent...he treats me gently. But I know this is just a cover.. I can't get carried away.
"No..this is a guise..only for the success of our mission." I answered.
"Hmm… what? If I do this?" Jero kissed my ear and bit my earlobe lightly…I felt like I was electrocuted by a high current. I jumped..and Jero laughed out loud. He then hugged me from the side and led me into the car. With a chuckle, and his hands on my waist…we got in the car and he is quiet. Clearing slowly.
"Good. That man must have been burning with jealousy earlier."
"So... Was there Brad? Or the person?"
"I think Brad… a big tall guy with sunglasses… leaning in a black car… he looked really angry when he saw me hugging you… I think it was him." replied Jero casually. The car is already moving.
"We should go to the hotel first..he follows us...he must think all kinds of things if we stay at the hotel...ah yeah...we have to act like that."
"Then... what about the apartment?"
"We'll stay a few days…until he doesn't follow you…then we'll buy your new apartment. You don't want to be followed by him, do you?"
"Yes, of course."
We arrived at a hotel…an expensive hotel located far from my area. I have to walk far to work… how about this.
"This is too far…Jero, how am I going to work tomorrow?"
"Of course I'll take…from now on I'll follow you…everywhere! Remember everywhere! Wherever you go, I go.. just pretend I'm a beetle and you're a flower. I will look for your sari wherever you go." Jero chuckled. I can only shake my head. It seems my pretend boyfriend is quite quirky.