Not the Substitute Mother

Gathering

Avalon, Calif

From a distance, a beautiful girl sits limp in front of the IGD. His face looked pale ever since the doctor said he should undergo major surgery soon. While he does not have a penny, as a part-time worker of course the money generated is only enough to eat everyday. And now he was asked to prepare a considerable operating cost. Otherwise, the safety of the Father becomes a bet. The only family he had was his father at this time. He did not want to lose his beloved figure just like that. But...where should he look for money?

Ishana Yasmine, a twenty-year-old girl who now works as a cleaning service at a resort. The petite girl had black, white skin, an oriental face with thin lips, as well as her wide eyes framed with thick eyebrows and combined with a straight tapered nose. Pretty enough indeed, but the life lived is not as beautiful as the face. Although he lives in a tourist city that is quite famous, but his fate is not as good as that city. Since childhood, he has been used to living hard. The father who used to work as a laborer is only able to meet daily needs. However, Ishana never complains and understands the condition of her family. The mother has been gone since Ishana was a baby. In recent years, the health condition of the father declined because of the disease he suffered. It's heart disease. Therefore Ishana who replaced the Father became the backbone.

“Yes God, where should I find money now?” He murmured so frustrated. Not long after, a girl his age came in hasty strides. “Ana.” Sweepings.

The girl named Ishana also got up and immediately hugged her best friend. "Dad, Ve. I'm scared.”

Venya, the friend also tried to calm him down. “It’s okay. Everything will be fine.” Ishana tightens her embrace. The tears that he had been holding back from earlier were no longer able to be contained. He wept in the arms of Venya, a faithful friend who accompanied him.

“Doctor says, Dad has to have surgery soon, Ve. The cost is not a little. Where should I find that much money and that fast? I don't have anyone here.”

Venya was hearing that. He himself could not help his friend, because his economic condition was not much different from Ishana. The girl pushed Ishana's shoulder slowly, then looked at her sad face with pity. “Sorry, I can't help you. As a friend, I feel useless, Na.”

Ishana shakes. “I understand. We both understand the condition of each.”

Venya bit the tip of her lips, then looked at Ishana lekat. “Begini, Na. I know how we can make a lot of money fast.” His words that managed to make Ishana shocked.

“Hah? Don't joke, Ve.”

Venya pulls Ishana away from the IGD, taking her to the back garden. The two sat in a long chair with white paint. Venya slightly tilted her body towards Ishana who still looked confused. The girl took a deep breath before speaking.

“So like this..”.

“Wait!” Ishana Sela. “Don't tell me you want me to sell myself? That's impossible, Ve. Dad always taught me to uphold self-esteem.”

Venya bit the tip of her lips. “I do not know this job is self-sale or not? But we have no other choice, nor borrow we have no acquaintance. At least listen to me first, next you decide for yourself.”

Ishana was silent for a moment, and she agreed.

“So like this, I happened to meet an old friend yesterday. She is looking for a woman who wants to be used as a surrogate mother, and the payment is quite large.”

Ishana's eyebrows are adrift each other. “Mother replacement?”

Venya nodded strongly, next explaining what a surrogate mother was to Ishana. Which she is asked to conceive another person's child by a certain agreement. Of course Ishana was shocked to hear that, she had never heard of such a job. “You only need to lend your womb, and they will pay a heavy price. All the needs of your life during pregnancy, even to give birth, they will bear. I think they're also willing to pay for your father's surgery. If you want, I'll call my friend now. How?”

Ishana is facing straight ahead. “That's tantamount to selling my price, Venya. Renting uterus? Even I've never heard of such a job.”

Venya pulls Ishana's hand, stealing her best friend's attention. “Listen, if I can help you. I wouldn't offer you a job like this. But things are precarious now, Ana. Try to think again.”

Ishana lowered her head, her tears back sliding. The poreless smooth cheek rubbing was rough. Everything is so stifling. “I feel useless being a child, Ve. Do I sell kidney only?”

“Do not be foolish, if you sell your kidneys, the risk of death is quite large. If you die, then who takes care of your father?”

Ishana throws a sharp glare at Venya. “Then what is the difference to be a surrogate mother, what if I die during childbirth huh?”

Venya was silent for a moment. “You're right.”

The two were silent for quite a while, swept away in each other's minds. Until Venya finally spoke again.

“Begin only, let me be the surrogate mother. You just use the money, I don't matter. At least I'm useful to you.” Break up Venya after thinking long. Sontak Ishana was stunned to hear that.

“No, I disagree.” Reject raw. "Don't be crazy, Ve."

Venya let out a rough breath. “We have no other choice, Ana. If we borrow money from moneylenders, it's the same as killing us slowly. Hah, sometimes I regret being born poor.” Venya's complaint rubbed her face in frustration.

Ishana hugged her best friend from the side. “Thank you you were always there for me, but I won't let you sacrifice just for me. I accept your offer. You're right, we have no other choice. I need to have surgery immediately. I'm willing to be a surrogate mother.” Break it off steadily.

Venya was shocked to hear the decision of her best friend just now. “You sure?”

Ishana nodded confidently. “Maybe it's time for me to make sacrifices, even what I do might not be able to repay my father's services. Even if I have to sacrifice my future. You said, just rent out the uterus, right?”

“Yes. Everything will be done medically. You don't have to sleep with any man. Doctor who will do everything.” Sahut Venya hugged Ishana tightly. Ishana just nodded resignedly, at this time her heart still felt heavy. But his condition left him with no other choice. With a heavy heart he accepted the risks he would face in the future, for the sake of the Father. The father's recovery is his priority at the moment. He is not ready to lose it.

****

The young man who was also aware of Ishana's anxiety spoke up. “Let's just relax, they're definitely coming. Maybe it will be a little late, important people like them definitely need time to come here.”

Venya looked at her old friend. “Actually who are they?”

The young man smiled. “Adam Xander and Bianca Xander, I think you know them. Their faces almost every day are plastered on the screen and television.”

Hearing that Ishana and Venya also throw views at each other, after which the two refocused their attention on the young man.

“You're not wrong? A perfect couple like them want to use the services of a surrogate mother? What is that beautiful model barren?” Venya's chirps that managed to get a soft pinch from Ishana. “Sorry, I'm just guessing.”

“Nobody knows what their reasons are? All we need to know is that they can definitely afford to pay the amount worth.”

Venya took a deep breath. “Ck, mentang-about their important person arrived late.” They were upset because they had waited for almost an hour.

“Patience, it's not easy for them to roam across the street.”

“He's right, be patient, Ve. Maybe they'll be here soon.” Said Ishana who was actually trying to vent her own anxiety.

“Cih, even though you look anxious since earlier.” Kesal Venya's. Then the three went back to silence.

Not long, a couple dressed all in black with a face covered behind a hat and a maxer came. The two girls immediately stood up, followed by the young man. The young man also greeted the couple. Then the two men opened the hat and the mask they were wearing. Sontak Ishana and Venya gasp at the good looks of the man who is now standing before them. So handsome as if there is no flaw in the slightest, not much different from what they often see in the magazine or television. Brown unraveling, thin lips clad his firm jaw, slightly narrow eyes framed by firm eyebrows, a perfect God creation. On the side of the man also stood a beautiful woman, whom they knew was a top model. Her near-perfect body, completely fit into a top model. What a matching couple.

Not only Ishana and Venya who gasp with their perfection, it turns out that the couple was also confused with Ishana's beauty. The two of them also throw one another a glance and put on a meaningful smile. As if hinting they did not choose the wrong prospective surrogate mother.

“What is he?” Asked the man with his baritone voice while throwing a glance at Ishana. The one who was stared at just looked embarrassed.

“True, Sir. She's the one who's willing to be a surrogate mother.” The young man answered, allowing the two to sit down. Adam's current sitting position was right in front of Ishana, making the girl dare not raise her head. Ishana herself is a shy girl.

“Ah, she is very beautiful.” Praise the woman named Bianca while continuing to judge Ishana's appearance.

“Sure, she is also a good girl.” Venya without hesitation.

Bianca smiled faintly. “I believe, it seems like she's also shy. How old are you?” Of course, that question is for Ishana.

Slowly Ishana raised her face. “Twenty."

“Wah, very young. Doesn't it matter, baby?” Ask the husband. The woman clasped her husband's hand as if to tell someone else if he belonged to a.

“I don't think it's a problem, for more details we ask that to the doctor if indeed this girl is willing. Ah, sorry. If you can tell me what your name is?” Adam looked at Ishana, waiting for an answer.

“Ishana.” Answer Ishana slowly.

“Usually we call him Ana.” Imbuh Venya with a big smile.

“Okay, Miss Ana. Are you sure you're ready to be a surrogate mother? Already know the risks?” Ask Adam again.

Ishana was silent for a moment, so she replied. “Yes, I'm ready. I've also considered the risks."

Adam looked at his wife before looking back at Ishana. “If indeed Ana is ready, we immediately sign the agreement letter. We don't have much time.”

The beautiful woman touched her husband's arm as if giving a code that I don't know what it is.

“Eemm. Before signing the letter. We want to convey more important things first.” Adam looked at the young man sitting next to Venya.

The young man smiled. “We welcome, Mr.”

Adam took a deep breath before he started talking. Of course it makes Ishana, Venya and the young man feel the sense of desire.

“If Miss Ana is willing, we don't just want to rent a uterus. But. Your egg cell too."

The deg!

To be continue...