365 Day Contract

Chapter 17

Jihan walked up to Shaka. The two arrived home at 4 p.m. Shaka hurriedly asked to go home, but was offered to stay overnight at his in-laws' house, but refused on the grounds that there was work to be completed using his laptop.

Either it's just an excuse to get home, or there really is work.

But whatever it is, Jihan seems to not care anymore when Shaka can not linger in his residence. Jihan tries to understand the position of Shaka, a man who has been rich since birth. Accustomed to being in luxurious and nice places, it must take time to adjust when in a simple house.

So when Shaka took her home, Jihan immediately nodded in agreement without protest.

"Mom think you guys want to have dinner there." Mama Sonia's voice greeted Shaka and Jihan as she climbed the stairs.

Jihan stopped her steps, her intention to climb the stairs was even stopped because she wanted to approach her mother-in-law to kiss her hands.

A happy smile was clearly drawn on the middle-aged woman's face while welcoming Jihan's hand. Who is unhappy to have a daughter-in-law like Jihan, polite and very respectful to parents.

"Mas Shaka has a lot of Mah's work." Jihan Sahut.

"I'll go upstairs first." Pamit Shaka's. The man hurriedly climbed the stairs. Mama Sonia was just shaking her head at her son's attitude. It was not like that before. His cold and cold attitude has only appeared in recent years. Precisely since he was left behind by his lover, when Shaka was seriously planning a wedding. Mama Sonia became the second most embittered person, after Shaka of course.

No one will see his son hurt.

"Follow Mama, there's something you want to talk about." Lirih Mama Sonia while moving first, Jihan followed the steps of her Mama-in-law accompanied by curiosity and worry. Afraid of having something wrong with her Mama-in-law.

...*****...

In a fairly spacious library room, Jihan and her Mama-in-law were sitting opposite each other. The 25-year-old woman looked nervous, more nervous than when facing a thesis hearing.

Because Jihan is aware that she has made a mistake, which is accepting Shaka's offer to marry only for 500 million dollars. Jihan is not ready to be hated, not ready to be looked at badly and low.

"There's something you want to ask, but you answered honestly." Mama Sonia stared fixedly at her daughter-in-law's face.

Jihan was getting nervous, her fingers playing the tip of her dress.

"What do you want to ask.?" Jihan's voice choked, she had trouble swallowing.His mind was already far away everywhere. Imagine the worst possible outcome. Had his contract marriage to Shaka been known by Mama Sonia, Jihan would have been ready to accept the anger and ready to leave the house.

"Did Shaka treat you well.? You mean, full of tenderness and attention.?" Ask curiously.

"Mama does not want to pry your household affairs, it's just that seeing Shaka is still cute and cold like that, Mama Worry he is indifferent to his own wife."

For a moment Jihan could breathe a sigh of relief, at least the secret of her contract marriage was still safe.

"On that matter, Mama don't have to worry. Although it's cold, but Mas Shaka is still attentive." Jihan was clearly telling a lie. Where there is Shaka's attention, there is always a gluttony and indifferent to him. But for the sake of showing that her marriage is fine, telling lies in front of Mama-in-law is the solution. Rather than being honest and causing problems, it is better to lie for the good.

"Thank God, you're just worried."

"There's actually something you think you need to know. It's about Shaka's past."

The chatter of the son-in-law and in-laws was getting serious and deep. Jihan is listening to more stories about Shaka's past. About what caused Shaka to turn cold and cold. His attitude also seemed stiff on everyone, as if he wanted to limit interaction with others. Either because of trauma in disappointment and end up afraid to establish closeness with anyone, even if just friends. Clearly, Shaka was really limiting himself.

...*****...

Jihan walked into the room after almost 1 hour of chatting with her mother-in-law. When he entered the room, he saw Shaka sitting in front of the laptop that was on. His fingers moved smoothly over the keyboard. Her appearance was much fresher and wearing casual clothes. Obviously the man had taken a shower.

"How long, what are you talking about.?"

Jihan could see the corner of Shaka's eyes glancing at him, but only a glance without stopping his activity.

"Eh, that. Mama seems suspicious because Mr. Shaka looks so cute and cold with me." Answer Jihan honestly. Not without reason Jihan said honestly, who knows after this Shaka's attitude is much better even if done because of force.

Instantly Shaka stops her activities and stares at Jihan.

"As long as you don't talk about marriage, I don't think there's a problem. Mama's suspicion was only a moment." Answer lightly.

Jihan poked her lips, not that kind of answer she wanted. He does not want to appear wrinkled early just because of facing the cold attitude of Shaka every day.

Jihan hoped Shaka would say "Then from now on pretend to act like a couple in general in front of my parents."

Not because Jihan wants to be noticed by Shaka, No.! Jihan is just lazy to face a cold man who she thinks is very annoying.

Unwilling to respond to Shaka's words, Jihan chooses to pass by to take a bath.

...*****...

"Mba jihan, please tell me thank you to Mas Shaka. I used the money for extra motor service."

Jihan looked at Shaka after reading a message from Juna. Her husband was still busy in front of the laptop, even after Jihan had finished her bath.

"What money does Deck mean.?"

Reply Jihan. The message from Juna even confused him.

"Ituloh, Mas Shaka gave money to Juna. He said to service the motor. Though I only confided that the bike still has to be serviced again, but even in the love of money. I want to refuse, but Mama often said not to refuse the windfall."

There was a horse-drying emoticon at the end of the message from Juna.

Still not satisfied with Juan's explanation, Jihan finally went out to the balcony of the room and called her sister. In about 10 minutes, Jihan reentered the room. He slowly walked over to Shaka. No matter how cold Shaka was, Jihan felt she had to thank her husband. Because the money Shaka transfers to Juna's account is quite a lot.

"Sir Shaka,,"

The man called out only stared at a glance.

"Hmmm,"

Jihan's lips are throbbing, actually lazy to talk to Shaka, but want to how else.

"Why bother giving money to Juna.? Juna said, she said thanks. He doesn't know if we're going home in the afternoon, so it's straight to the workshop after the money."

Jihan had spoken at length, but Shaka was busy himself.

"Sir Shaka.?" Tegur Jihan held back in wrath.

"Yes, I'm not deaf Jehan." Sahut Shaka is full of emphasis.

"You're just saying that, right.? I'm busy."

Jihan let out a rough sigh, testing the patience once talking to the iceberg.

"Yes, thanks again. Next time no need to transfer money to Juna, later he,,,

"As far as I'm going to transfer to." Cut Shaka fast.

Jihan cursed in her heart, then just left. It's free to talk to Shaka. There are even emotions.