The Ruler's Love Contract

Hurt

Tomorrow...

In the morning I woke up together with the rays of dawn greeting. The sky is still dark and only the dawn star is visible. I quickly took a shower and wore a white shirt on my knees. I washed all the clothes yesterday and while I waited to clean the furniture in this apartment, swept and mopped the floor. Before long my work was completed along with the clothes in the washing machine that was ready for me to sun.

I took my laundry basket to the outside porch of the apartment. Immediately drying it and do not forget to use a pinch so that my clothes do not run away carried by the wind. It only took me ten minutes to finally finish drying this outfit. Then go to the kitchen to make breakfast.

This morning I hope our situation improves from the previous days. I would love to talk to him with four eyes. It's not good to be left for days. I feel even more guilty about him, especially last night he came home drunk.

Maybe I'll just make chicken porridge.

I prepared all the ingredients needed to make a special chicken porridge this morning. Maybe the breakfast menu is a little different this morning. Yes, I would like to make him chicken porridge again. Who knows if he likes it.

Minutes by minutes passed. Didn't feel like I finished making two bowls of chicken porridge for breakfast. Immediately I put it on the table and I saw the time it showed at half-six in the morning.

"Wake up no, huh?"

I was still afraid to wake him up. I tried to open the door of the room and saw the state of my master there. Apparently he was still asleep in his bed. It felt like he wanted to wake her up and invite her to chat. But I guess I can't do it now. He might still be angry with me.

"Eh, is there an unused laptop?"

I accidentally saw the laptop on the table in front of the door. It seems like this laptop is rarely used so it is left alone. I had an idea to use it. You can earn extra income from this laptop. But the problem is, does my master allow it to be used?

Mister, awake.

I looked back at my master in the room. I hesitantly put my foot in and approached him. I heard he snored like he was tired. Unconsciously my hand moved itself to rub his head.

Sir, this week must have been exhausting for you. Tell me what you want, I'll do it.

The feeling in my heart is growing more and more. As if I didn't care about my status and where I came from. But even so I have to keep myself from him. I can't make him mistake my kindness. Because after all I'm his worker, not his girlfriend. I still realize that.

"Nature ...." Suddenly he said my name.

"Yes, Sir?" I immediately approached her.

"Ara, you're evil" she said, puzzling me.

"Master?"

I tried to pat her gently on the cheek, worried she was delirious. I realized something immediately too.

Holy hooch! Body hot?!

I was surprised to find out his temperature was high. I quickly turned off the AC and opened the window of his room so he could get a natural wind. I also rushed out to find a body temperature checker. After I got it, I put it on his armpit. And it turns...

"God! Forty degrees?!!"

I panicked to find out he had a fever. I quickly get warm water to compress his forehead. But apparently, not only his forehead should I compress, but his entire body.

"Nature ...."

He then called my name back. I saw him open his eyes slowly.

"Master, you have a fever" I said as I placed a compress on his forehead.

"Nature ...."

"Yes, Sir? Is there something you need?" soft ask.

I saw him shake his head.

"Let me take care of you, sir. Your body has a fever" I said again.

He just kept quiet while looking at me, I don't know what was on his mind. But then he got up and threw away the compress from me.

"Master?!" I can't believe he's changing this fast.

Mr ....

I don't know why my heart hurts so much. My good intentions were thrown away. And I didn't hear him turn on his water shower for long. Looks like he's taking a shower right now.

God, why does my heart hurt so much?

I tried to take a deep breath and took the compress that fell on the floor. I tried to be patient with her hurtful behavior. Maybe he's really angry because I ignored his invitation. But not that I don't want to, but worry if this is just for a moment. I want everyone to be awake until the end of life.

An hour later...

Finish the bath my master returned to his room. He didn't eat breakfast first. I then took the initiative to bring him a bowl of porridge. But when it comes inside...

"Sir, I brought you some porridge. Eat, huh?" I said while smiling at him. I saw him fiddling with his phone while laying his back on the head of the bed.

"I don't want to eat" he said without looking at me.

"Sir, you'll be sick." I put this porridge on the side table of the bed.

Then he looked towards me. "What care are you to me, Ara?" it was his asking that made me swallow.

"Sir, I'm sorry if—"

"You don't have to apologize. There's nothing wrong with you." He took his eyes off me.

I was honestly confused by his attitude. What should I do if he's angry like this? My brain seems to be unable to think when facing his attitude. I'm afraid the wrong action will make him even more angry.

"Alright, Sir. If you don't want to eat, I'll stay here" I said again.

He got out of bed, approached me. "You're threatening me?" he asked, now we face each other and face to face.

"Sir, I have no intention of threatening you. I just don't want you to get sick" I replied, explaining to her.

"You care about me?" ask again.

"Mr ...." I'm confused by the question.

I saw him gulp as he looked at me, I don't know what he was thinking. He then just left, leaving me in the room. At once my heart could not stand his attitude anymore. Immediately I went out of the room and approached him who was sitting on the terrace outside the apartment.

"Sir." I greeted him.

He was silent, not paying attention to me at all.

"Sir, are you angry because of that time?" ask her.

He's still quiet.

"Master, I'm sorry. I'm just afraid that the thing you said was a joke" I said again.

He's still quiet.

"Sir, I really have no intention of playing you. What happens is purely because of the Suratan. If you were mad at me because of that time, I'm sorry. And if you don't want me here anymore, then I'll go. Excuse me."

I turned around, behind him. I don't expect to get any more answers from him. I feel like crying. Just one week of work has felt something like this. I put my foot up, left him. Along with that, he held my hand.

"Sit down" she asked.

"Master?" I looked towards him.

"Sit down, Ara," she asked again.

I comply. I was sitting in the single seat to his left. My face is still in front of him. Dare not see how beautiful it looks. I resigned if today he would end my work. But deep down I still want to be with him.