
Two days ago,
"Mam, this is too risky" said Lola who accompanied the mother to meet the owner of the hospital that has not been operating for a long time.
"Ck ... You take it easy, it's your business" said Laila as she continued walking towards the 4th floor of the building she entered. While Lola just followed the mother with a sense of doubt.
"But Adrian isn't that stupid, Mam. What if he knows the truth?"
Still feeling anxious, Lola continued to persuade her mother.
"You're! Like a soldier who had surrendered before arriving at the battlefield alone. Your fear makes you weak!" The mother's jolt that unfortunately did not make Lola angry, disappointed or discouraged. Adrian's distant cousin was still following the step of the mother's foot with a pile of burdens in the heart.
Lola knows who Adrian is. Although he is a businessman who does not appear on many TV stations. Because he likes privacy. But the influence and its associates are snaking everywhere. Who knows the director of the hospital who he said was an old friend of his mother is one of the many working partners Adrian. Until they ask for help, or fellowship with the wrong person.
"This hospital is still empty. Visitors can even be counted on the fingers. Or actually did not sell," muttered Lola softly, her lips covering the smile that the girl was hiding. "It ...." The girl complained about the mother who suddenly stopped her steps. Until Lolapun no doubt hit the shoulder of the person who gave birth to it.
"Get me talk!" Apparently the mother heard the muttering of her daughter who mocked the hospital owned by her old friend. Of course Laila did not accept, because in addition to an old friend it turns out the director is also his old love.
"Mam's pain." Lola rubbed her red temples. Tumben the mother was angry to hear his words. Though usually middle-aged women who do not want to be called the mothers, support every action Lola.
Lola deliberately slowed her pace. The girl was still inexhaustible with the strangeness that happened to the mother from morning until now.
"Mama is very strange. Early in the morning it was mascarine, then now even dress and dress like a young boy. I was the younger one and lost" Lola said in her heart. Though they will only meet someone who he said was a friend of the mother when young. If the age, surely the man who is also the Director of Victoria Hospital is an om-om with the age range of 50s, distended stomach and front hair that disappears aka bald. Why should it be this big?
"Come on! Why are you walking like a snail. Don't tell me you're hungry! You've even finished the mother's ration," Laila stopped and was annoyed to see her son who was so slow to walk that the girl was left far behind. He didn't want to be late to see his friend.
Lola ran after the mother who almost entered the elevator. High heel taper 7 cm inhibits his footsteps, let alone the dress above the knee he wears. The soles of his front legs until sick due to all the support of his body fell in that section.
Ting!
The elevator doors opened, and they immediately came out of the ash iron box that led them to the 4th floor of the new building.
There is not much room on the 4th floor, because it turns out that the floor is devoted only to the Director with his staff. Without a room designated as a public service.
Laila headed for the door with the bold capital inscription 'Director's Room'. The middle-aged woman still had time to peg her face on the window glass of the room in front of her, which could reflect her face like a mirror.
Gts ... Gts ...
One heavy breath came out of Laila's lips. The middle-aged woman was like someone who was going to the interview test only. Until Lola was surprised to see the behavior of the mother who according to her is not like her daily life.
"Good morning. Can I meet Mr Ferry?" laila said, until she stopped at the door.
"Yes, sa_ Laila? Hey ... You didn't say you were coming today." The director and old friend of Laila who turned out to be named Ferry immediately stood up, after putting the file in his hand earlier.
Justright. Everything Lola had in mind had materialized on the figure that greeted the mother with a strange look and was more pointed towards that flirtatiousness. Though Lola was actually used to the gaze of such a man. Because it is the style of dress that tends to be bold. But for some reason, he was even disgusted to see the fat, bald and potbellied man do the same to his mother and himself. So her mother behaved strangely today because she was going to meet her old om-om-like friend, Inner Lola. His father is more handsome everywhere.
"I want to surprise you." Laila's style of speech is exactly like someone who just met a lover of hearts. Making Lola fixated at the door and not immediately follow the mother who is welcome Ferry to sit on the sofa.
"Who is this beautiful girl?" ferry asked, his eyes looking at Lola unblinkingly.
"This is my son, meet his name Lola." Laila pulls Lola's hand to shake Ferry's. Lola had to do it. Such a tight handshake made Lola uncomfortable. The girl then deliberately pulled her hand in front of her mother until the shocked Ferry became embarrassed and finally let go.
"sorry. She is beautiful like her mom, Laila." Praise was thrown by Ferry. Makes Laila feel back in time, where Ferry always praised her as high as the sky at that time. But he was again crushed by reality, praise and praise, Ferry instead married a rich man who was betrothed by his father, because he did not want to be crossed off the family heir list.
"What can I do for Laila, it seems like something important." Ferry asked with full attention.
"I have a problem with my niece, Fer. Usually in the past, he used to send us money, but after his mother died, he forgot his obligations" Laila said.
An obligation? It was not an obligation, because their relationship was only a distant relative. It was done by Adrian because of the request of the mother who every month always shared a little sustenance with his brothers. And of course everything stopped after their relationship deteriorated and even bravely slandered Ara who was obviously a daughter-in-law. Milk is returned with tubal water.
"Then?" Ferry frowned, not yet understanding the direction of Laila's conversation.
"We want to ask for our rights. Not in the usual way, of course. My nephew is not a poor man, Fer. He has a large company with many branches.
So, it's not about money, '" Laila said. He had imagined the hundreds of millions of dollars that would be his if this plan succeeded.
"What's your plan?"
"Yesterday, I confessed that I was very ill and needed money for treatment. But my niece said she wouldn't give me the money. He's just gonna spend money on the hospital straight away, so ... How about you help me get my treatment details?" Laila looked at Ferry who did not even show any expression.
"You sure?" That's the short question that came out of the man.
"Yes. Can you help me? Come, Fer. Isn't this something that's easy for you?" Laila begged and forgave for the implementation of all the plans that have been rooted in her brain.
"What's in it for me?" Ferry's sneaky grin looks along with his words. Of course it was already known by Laila. Ferry is a person who does not want to give something for free, there is always a reward for something he does.
"It's a big number. 75-25, if we succeed" Laila said. Ferry would be interested. Although the man was born to wealthy parents, it is still far from Adrian. And after all, what a hard thing to put out a piece of paper details that of course is a very easy thing for Ferry.
"Huh? The risk is this big and you're only giving me 25%? That's not fair, it seems I'm not interested" Ferry sneered, his eyes staring at Lola who was just sitting quietly beside Laila. When their gazes collided, Lola threw away her face. The girl did not like Ferry.
"How much do you want then? You're rich, Fer. Besides, it's not just a piece of paper. 25% is big, you." Laila started to negotiate. Though he thinks that this is the direct deal, it turns out Ferry is also greedy. It's even worse than the Ferry he used to know. This man did not hesitate to ask for additional for his share.
"A piece of paper you said? Laila, my hospital name is at stake on that piece of paper you asked for. 50-50, "Laila is aghast. That's too big for a partnership.
"70-30?" Ferry shakes. "Well 60-40?" Back the man nodded. Laila looked confused. He could not retreat, all would fail if he undo his intentions.
"Fer ...?"
"Or, you're looking for another hospital that's just _"
"Yes ... Aye ... All right, Fer." Laila grimaced, this is not a bargain but like coercion. And stupidly, Laila offered and finally Laila also had to give in. 50-50 was not a fair division. Because he's his brain.
"When is the letter finished?" laila asked for certainty.
"Tomorrow can. Let my emissary take you straight to your nephew's office. Just leave the address. You know just be done. Prepare yourself to make a truly convincing disguise." Ferry convinces Laila that even the man plans to provide a special envoy to Laila's niece's company.
"alright. Let me know what my nephew's response will be, Fer. Let me be better prepared to ripen my cipher," Laila immediately stood up followed by Lola beside her.
"Emm .. okay. Lois ...." Ferry hung up his words.
"What?"
Ferry scratched his head. "Is your daughter married?" he said glancing at Lola who was not looking at him at all.
"Huh?"