AS A SLEEPING FRIEND

10. Apartmen

The car that was carrying me and Mr. Gladwin arrived at a large courtyard with a view of a tall building on the North side. It was a fairly famous apartment building in the center of the city. I don't know what's going to happen to me next, but a bit of bad thoughts just keep getting in my head.

"City ..."

When Mr. Gladwin's cold hoarse voice sounded, I was still in a confused state and looked at him in astonishment.

"You've already redeemed me from Aro's casino, so don't be ungrateful to run away." The man warned me, his eyes as dark as night seemed to hypnotize me until I nodded like a buffalo that fits his nose.

Before long, the car door by my side was opened from the outside. Apparently it was an aide who I had been fooled while still in the gambling building.

I went downstairs and somehow I didn't try to escape back, because I knew it would only end up in vain. Either because it was suggested by Mr. Gladwin's words, or I was just a fool. In fact, I don't know the purpose and purpose of him taking me to this apartment building.

Mr. Gladwin seemed to walk first, while I followed behind him and was flanked by two aides who turned out to be his people.

We started passing through the lobby, entering the elevator, and then stopped on a high floor.

A large door became the goal, and with the agile movement of Javier's fingers pressed the buttons on the panel near the door, after which the door opened, displaying a room that was beyond my expectations.

To be honest, I initially thought that he would take me to another entertainment place that would become my new workplace. Doesn't he need a capital turnover due to throwing money to buy me? So, there's no way he wouldn't use me as a cash cow to get that money back as soon as possible, right?

In fact, what do I see now? This is far from my expectations. Which made my mind doubtful and strange, for behind the door that had just opened - I did not find a place of entertainment or anything like that - but I only saw an ordinary room that could be said to be a house or a place to live.

"Come in" said Mr. Gladwin.

I stepped in doubtfully. Is it possible that she would make me a maid or a maid in her apartment? It's probable.

Two aides were waiting outside while me and Mr. Javier had entered the comport area. Yes, I must admit it. The design is classy, showing that this residence does not belong to just anyone.

"From now on, stay here."

"W-what?" tanyaku. Shouldn't I accept punishment by working? Although in my heart I am grateful for not being taken to the world of the night again, but by staying here what would my life be much better? I don't know what this all means.

"Yes, stay here. With me."

"Tu-sir kidding?"

"I've never been this serious, Elin." Mr. Gladwin emphasized his words. He and I were at quite a distance away, yet I felt an aura of his intimidation that made him feel very close.

"Then, my job?" tanyaku plain.

Mr. Gladwin pulled one corner of his lips. "If you still want your job then .. yes, your job here is not much different from the time at Aro's place, just to accompany me to sleep."

Glacier ...

I swallowed with great difficulty. Maybe at Mr. Aro's place he didn't touch me. Then, what if now? Now I'm really in his place, under his control. Does this mean I'm his mistress? Who is ready to serve him? I think this is really worse than accompanying the men gambling.

"Don't think too far, Elin. Thank you for being here with me. Not with another man" he said as if he could read my mind.

I looked down while biting my lips. I feel like I'm at a crossroads that are all dead ends. None of the intersections can get me out of trouble, except for one road that I inevitably have to go through and unfortunately that road is with Mr. Gladwin.

"Think about it carefully, you'll be 1000 times safer with me than being at Aro's place and meeting a lot of different people of different characters."

Mr. Gladwin thrust a canned drink at me.

"Drink, after that we have to sleep," he said referring to the wall clock that already showed at 3 am. "... cause before 6 I have to get back up" he continued.

I shook my head, unwilling to accept a canned drink from him. I was confused and did not know how to interpret my feelings now. What's clear is that I'm a lame after Mr. Gladwin mentioned 'we should sleep'.

Is this my destiny? Should I really give myself up completely to him?

"Where's the room?" I finally dared to voice my head. I also need to rest because I am so tired. Per-se-tan with what will happen later between me and Mr. Gladwin, at least now I really have to sleep.

Mr. Gladwin leaned his chin towards a large door on the side of the room. That signal he gave in response to my question.

"Can I sleep now?" ask me bravely.

I can see if Mr. Gladwin is thinning his lips. "Of course, we're sleeping now" he replied.

And I snarled as he called out the word 'we'.

I stood following the steps of the mature man. He opened the door until I could look into the monochrome-themed room.

"It seems to be your private room, sir," I said guessing.

And the man nodded in acknowledging. "Yes, this is my room."

I thought he'd put me in another room and come to me only when he needed me. But, why should I occupy the main room with him.

"Why?" ask her with her eyebrows raised.

"Can we not sleep in the same room?"

That cold face turned even stiffer upon hearing my question.

"I .. am not used to sleeping with a man. And I need privacy for myself too."

Mr. Gladwin is silent. Seemed unreacted. But the one sentence that he then threw out really made my heart break.

"There is no privacy. You can't have privacy in front of me." The man spoke low. "Sleep here and get used to it, or you can go back to Aro's place" he said.

I looked at him with an incredulous look. Maybe he could see my dislike for his words because he immediately threw away the look from my gaze that was pointing directly at him.

The choice he made was difficult. I don't want to be locked up in that gambling place anymore. And yes, he was right to face someone like him much better than I have to serve gamblers with various characters every day. Not to mention because of their touch that disgusts me.

I guess I have no other choice. I have to stay here. And go back to the stupid times with what will happen between me and this lord.

"good. I sleep here. With you, sir." I deliberately emphasized my own words, so that he would know that I was forced to take this path and had no other choice.

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