Three Month Agreement (ENGLISH)

Chapter 8

I'm now looking at the tall building of Thauce's company. I've already signed the contract. I looked at the envelope I was holding. He gave me a copy. He told me that Seya will be transferred to a private hospital the next day, and he will cover all the expenses.

I told him that the only thing that matters to me is my sister's safety. He doesn't need to pay me if he's going to cover all of Seya's hospital expenses.

"I don't like you questioning my decisions, Zehra Clarabelle. Whatever I say, you must follow."

"I will prepare what your sister needs. I also know the doctor who will attend to her. Seya will be admitted to my sister's hospital. You don't need to worry about anything else except what I'm ordering you to do."

"Make Errol fall for you hard. Make sure he's crazy about you and he won't be able to leave you."

I just sighed. I walked and hailed a taxi. I planned to go home first and change clothes before going back to the hospital.

"To Dapdap West, sir," I said to the driver.

While on the way, I messaged Lea. I asked her about Seya. We owe a lot to Lea's family. They've always been there for us, never leaving us. Even though Lea has an online job, she still volunteers to watch over Seya.

I put my phone back in my bag after sending the message. I'm feeling sleepy, but I'm fighting it. I haven't had proper sleep because of taking care of Seya. My body is getting tired, but I have to endure it.

For my sister, I need to work hard, I need to endure all the hardships.

"I hope there won't be any more problems, I might not be able to handle it anymore," I whispered to myself.

When I got home, I hid the contract inside my drawer. I quickly changed clothes and stayed at home for a while before leaving for the hospital.

I remembered the things Thauce and I talked about earlier, how he said he would do anything to get Lianna's attention. He loves her so much, he's willing to do anything for her.

He's capable of spending five to ten million just to get the attention of the woman he loves. Yet, even after ten years of Lianna loving Errol, he still hasn't noticed her.

I wondered, how long has Thauce been in love with Lianna to reach this point?

But that kind of love is scary.

"And I'm the thing he's going to use."

A thing... I can't do anything about it, I need this, it's for my sister's safety.

When the vehicle I was riding stopped at the hospital, I glanced at the red car in the parking lot. If I'm not mistaken, that's Errol's car.

"Sir, here's the fare," I said, handing twenty pesos to the tricycle driver.

Maybe I was mistaken. I also don't remember Errol's car's plate number. When we went to the hospital last night, I didn't see his car's number.

I walked into the hospital and headed to Seya's room. When I opened the door, I paused for a moment when I saw Errol. Lea wasn't there. Errol was the one watching over Seya now.

If that's the case, then his car must be the one outside. He's here again. My lips pressed tightly together, and I closed the door firmly.

I approached them. Errol looked at me and stood up.

"Zehra, you are here. I brought dinner for Seya, she requested her favorite food."

When I heard what Errol said, I felt embarrassed and looked at Seya.

"Seya? It's embarrassing for Errol," I said, returning my gaze to him, "you shouldn't have bothered. Earlier, you also sent Seya fruits and food, right?"

My sister just smiled, "Ate, Kuya Errol is so kind!"

"You've already given us so much, Errol."

He held my hands and looked straight into my eyes.

"Zehra, I told you, right? I'll help, won't leave you until Seya's condition improves... until she gets better. You don't need to worry about my expenses, they're not here yet," he said.

I didn't want to read into his actions and words, but... I felt something different.

"W-Why are you doing this, Errol? Honestly, you've already helped us so much, I'm happy to have a friend like you, but, this is too much," I said to him.

He still didn't let go of my hands. His gaze became serious. I took a deep breath and didn't look away from him. My heart was beating fast. If I fall for Errol, it would be difficult for me in the end.

"Ipapaliwanag ko ba sa iyo kung bakit ko ginagawa ito, Zehra?"

Before I could speak, the door of Seya's room opened. I thought it was Lea, but I was surprised to see Thauce with Lianna.

I immediately noticed Lianna looking at the hands I held with Errol. Because of embarrassment, I withdrew them.

"What are you doing here?" Errol asked, looking at Thauce with a serious expression. Errol's gaze was intense as he looked at his cousin.

"We are visiting Zehra's sister, Errol," Lianna answered. I only noticed then the flowers and fruits she brought.

Lianna approached me and kissed both my cheeks. I felt shy.

"We came here to see her condition. What did the doctor say, Zehra?" Lianna asked, looking at Seya.

"M-My sister needs surgery as soon as possible--"

"Zehra Clarabelle's sister will be transferred to Martini's Hospital. The doctors there are better, and Seya's safety will be ensured," Thauce suddenly spoke.

I didn't expect him to bring that up!

"In your brother's hospital?" Lianna asked.

Thauce nodded.

"I helped her, since she's struggling financially," Thauce replied.

He's good at pretending. But the truth is, he's doing this to look good in Lianna's eyes.

"That's so kind of you, Arzen," Lianna said with a smile.

When I looked at Errol, he had a serious look on his face as he glanced at his cousin. What's happening? Why is he looking like that?

"What's your intention, Thauce?"

Has something happened? Errol never used to talk to Thauce like this...

"Errol, Thauce, what's going on with you two?" Lianna asked, standing between them. I stepped back, unsure of what Thauce wanted. He didn't say he was coming to the hospital, let alone that he would mention Seya transferring to his brother's hospital to Errol.