
"Sir, I've prepared some warm tea for you." Alisya knocked on the door of the room in fear of the young master changing clothes. After waiting for a while, Alisya was welcome to enter. He noticed the face of the young master who was not as usual.
His face was pale, was it because he came home soaked?
"Thank you" Alisya nodded.
Thank me? Eh sir said that, right?
At midnight Alisya woke up from hearing the young master delirious. Alisya tried to summon the young master but to no avail.
"Mother..."
"Sir, awake!" When he did not get an answer, Alisya immediately shook the young master's hand.
"Oh my God, his body has a fever." Alisya touched the young master's forehead which felt hot. Then take a handkerchief and water to compress it.
Alisya kept him without sleep. Replace the water with a new one and then compress it again. When it was stable Alisya laid down her body beside the young master. Unknowingly Alisya was pulled in her arms until the time before morning.
The young master woke up first. He looked at Alisya up close. "Are you tired of taking care of me?" The young master's fingers were moved gently rubbing his hair mane. He knew Alisya took care of him last night because he felt a wet cloth
"Why are you so good, hm?" The young master put away the hairdresser that was blocking Alisya's face and then kissed her forehead.
"I still have rights, don't I?" mumbling itself. Alisya wriggled and felt her body difficult to move. When he opened his eyes he saw the young master's hand above him. Alisya put him away slowly so that the young master did not wake up even though he was just pretending to fall asleep in front of him.
Alisya placed the back of her hand on the young master's forehead. "It's not fever anymore."
How could I be near him? The feeling last night I slept a little away from him?
"It's a good thing you haven't woken up if I'm sure I'd be embarrassed if he knew I slept too close to him." Alisya covered her reddened face. Unbeknownst to him the young master saw all his movements.
This stupid girl wants me to snap her forehead.
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"Detainee no. 147 wants to see you." Michele is confused if Billy came to see her again? When entering the communication room between the prisoner and the visitor, Michele frowned because her body gesture was not like Billy then who wanted to meet him?
Who her?
Michele is shocked to find that the person in front of her is someone she met while in Billy's apartment. "Mr Louis?" Ask Michele to make sure.
"You still remember me?"
Michele smiled. "What's the matter, sir? Is there a problem?" Michele was waiting for an answer from Louis.
"No, I'm just here to apologize to you." Louis looked down and Michele did not know what the apology was for.
"Ehm, I didn't know what to apologize for?"
Louis breathed heavily. "My words at that time must have hurt your heart. Forgive me for saying too harshly and for being so bad."
Michele saw that sincerity. From the look of his face it was confirmed that it was all pure from his heart. "No sir, it doesn't matter that it's a natural thing because at that time the master was in a state of worry and I understood it."
Louis was glad he was forgiven so easily. Although he did wrong but Michele did not take revenge for that. It is with a big heart that he is willing to accept his forgiveness.
"Thank you for understanding and forgiving me. Sorry if I misunderstood you all along. My relationship with Billy is fine now."
"I'm glad you're better." Michele is calm to hear that Billy and Louis are no longer fighting as before. If seen maybe they fight each other because Louis's face is bruised at this time. But it is okay if the problem is resolved because he does not want to interfere in their friendship.
"I hope your trial is watered down and gets leniency. That's all I wanted to tell you. The rest you have to be upbeat if you're right. Don't be afraid because we will always support you in this trial. If you need help, I'm ready to help." Louis stood up from his seat followed by Michele.
"Thank you for your prayers, Mr. Louis,"
"All right, I'll go see you later."
"Okay, be careful on the way."
As she was about to enter the cell, Michele was summoned by a person she knew.
"Michele!"
Billy's?
"I want to offer you something." Billy immediately sat in the chair that Louis had previously sat in.
"Why are you taking turns here?" Billy frowned not understanding what Michele meant. Who comes if not him?
"What's? Who?" tanyanya was confused by this situation.
"Are you not passing?" reply Michele with full investigation.
"Actually who do you mean? You've been talking about people I don't know." Billy scratched his un-itchy head. Remembering who the person who met him.
"Huft, before you Mr. Louis came here ta-"
"Louis here?" astonishment snapped. What else did his friend do when he explained the problem yesterday?
"Yes, he-"
"Why is he here? Is he talking bad to you again?" Billy ambushed without even listening to Michele.
Michele kicked the table. He is upset that Billy's questions continue to pummel him endlessly and is not given a chance to continue what he wants to say.
"Yes-yes continue to talk to you." Billy chuckled at Michele who was irritated with her mouth tightly shut. She thinks Michele's anger is funny.
Before continuing her words Michele sighed. "So Mr. Louis came here. He apologized to me for what he said at the time."
"really? It was not in vain that I broke his nose," he said without sin.
"WHAT?"
So they really fight?
"No, you just misheard." Billy gave his best smile.
"Tell me if you guys are really fighting. I see you two bruised like that." Michele was waiting for what Billy would make an excuse.
"Yes it's true, you women won't know how men solve their problems. We fought because we hadn't hit each other in a long time. That's it," Billy's arrogance emanated already.
"I don't understand your mind. Then the wound you got?" Michele asked again.
"You're hoping I get hurt?" Billy folded his hands.
"Huh? I don't mean if Mr. Louis breaks his nose, you might as well get hurt, right?"
Was I wrong, I just asked!
"No need to worry I'm just battered like this even though my chest hurts a bit." It's in front of Michele.
"It is not to be discussed anymore. You guys are the same. Everything is solved by violence. Oh yeah what made you come to see me again?"
"It's about tomorrow's trial. Your sentence could be as little as one year and could be less if you pay the fine. I could've paid the fine and got you out of jail easily. But I have to give you permission first whether you're willing or not." Billy propped up his chin while staring fixedly at Michele.
"No need, let everything happen according to his destiny. Even if you pay me, I won't be able to pay it back."
"Not to be returned nor is it okay. Because I'm sincere in helping you."
"NO!" Reject Michele raw.
Even if you forbid me, I'll do it anyway. It's all for you.
"I wish you hadn't done it? Just let me in here. I really don't have much money. I don't want to trouble anyone else. Especially yourself. Because I've been troubling you too much" he added in a pleading tone.
I don't have anything anymore. Even the house I don't have. Even if I came back, I would be very depressed and angry. Now I'm just Michele standing at my own feet.
"What are you talking about? A friend wouldn't say that. Friends help each other," he replied straightforwardly.
"Just don't ya. I don't really want to. I appreciate your efforts but I really don't want to make things difficult for you. Just wait till I come." Michele assures Billy that he will continue to live his days as he always has.
"Alright, I also have evidence of the crime of the dead woman. Violence against you will also be exposed. Although not so much but it can ease your punishment as well. The aunts and guards in your house will also testify about this. So don't worry too much that a good person will experience a good thing too." Michele smiled a few times that she had troubled Billy. Unexpectedly the worst time there was someone who cared about him.
"Prepare yourself in court. Don't get sick and think about the bad. Take it easy, your friend will do what's best for you. I promise I will always be with you!" The two laughed together. Michele is sure everything will go according to what she sows.
Will you attend the hearing later too? It feels tight when you think about it.
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Session Day
Today is Michele's sentencing hearing. Whatever his decision Billy will definitely do his best to help Michele. It also felt worried if the judge's decision would be different from his prediction.
The atmosphere in the courtroom is so serious. Billy was accompanied by Louis who was both waiting for the results of the trial. The judge discusses each other to determine how Michele lives in the future.
Tok tok tok tok
After the judge knocked the hammer in court all breathed a sigh of relief. Michele was sentenced to 6 months in prison. Michele's previous estimate was a 1-year sentence but the result was more than she had expected. Billy embraces Louis channeling his happiness. Although half a year is also long but at least there will be a reduction if the prisoners are good.
Michele and Billy smiled at each other. Michele was moved because Billy's struggle was not in vain. His debt is too much so that he is confused what to repay it with.
I hope after this your life will be okay. I'm sorry this is all I can help you with. I will look forward to your freedom day. Billy stared at Michele's departure from the courtroom.
Michele looked over to see Billy. She did not feel her tears dripping but her smile still remained widened. I don't know, he was happy there was a friend who accompanied him until this moment.
Why is your heart so good? Even my own father is very different from you. I can't afford to pay for all your sacrifices. Inner Michele.
"I feel very relieved even though there are still a little stuck." Louis patted Billy on the back.
"It's only natural that you worry about him. Time will turn around quickly. You can also meet him every day if you want. What brings you back?"
"Here you go, let's go. I still have a job. The casino construction plan will be done today." Look at the clock on his wrist.
"Will Lucas not be with you?" ask Louis.
"Let's know I don't. But I hope at the inauguration he'll be present." Billy was breathing heavily because he himself was unsure of what he said.
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