Chapter 3

Two days passed, and Aunt Clara told me about surrogacy. I'm nervous but I don't show it.

"We're here, Leyla." Aunt Clara called me. I looked around, Aunt was right, we're here. The taxi we were riding stopped in front of the house. I got off first and Aunt followed after she pay our fare.

I looked at the house, it was beautiful and very simple. the owner is obviously rich. After a while, aunt stepped in front of the gate and pressed the buzzer. After a minute an old woman came out, I think she was over fifty years old.

"What is ours ma'am?" she asked us.

"We had an appointment with Madam Licauco," Aunt answered

"By the way, you're the visitor she's talking about today, come in." She led us into the gate, I was even more amazed when I witness the beauty of their backyard it's look like you are in enchanted garden, the design of the yard and the design of the house is a wooden cabin. It wasn't long before we entered the house, the house is bungalow style but the area is wide.

"Ma'am, they are here." The woman called her boss, she was reading a newspaper that was level with her face so we couldn't see her, she slowly lowered the newspaper and my mouth dropped when I saw a familiar face.

"Madam Edz?" I asked in shock,

"Leyla?" she was also

"do you know each other?" Aunt Clara asked us in confusion.

"ahm, yes Aunty, she is the manager of where I work." I crossed my fingers because of the nervousness, of all people, is madam edz saying that aunt is rich? I'm not into her personal life but we know that Madam Edz is single so, how could she need a surrogate mother?

"Can you leave us alone?" madam edz said to the two, they didn't complain and they left immediately. Now it's just the two of us, I'm sitting on the single sofa with my head down, and I'm just now overcome with shame.

"Leyla?" I looked up at Madam Edz when she called me gently. I could see the surprise and disbelief in his eyes.

"Madam Edz, ahm!" I had a hard time responding to him, I was cold.

"Do you know what you're getting yourself into, Leyla?" she asked as if she was worried, I couldn't stop myself and I just burst into tears in front of her.

"Madam Edz, even against my will I can't do anything because this is the only thing I know that can help my sister and me," I answered him hiccuping, I was having a hard time because I had chest pain. Yesterday I visited Psalm, we didn't see each other for two days but he lost weight so I won't let him become as heavy as paper.

"Leyla, my family is in danger right now, so we are desperate to find the next heir. My nephew is the only heir but he does not have a wife or child. So we are desperate to pursue him at least to have a child. I know that you are aware of how Chinese tradition circulates right?" she asked and I nodded. "I know this is hard for you Klay, but we are willing to help you and your brother."

I wiped the tears that were scattered on the side of my nose.

"You can count on me to give you the heir," I answered confidently, I'm not afraid anymore and I'm ready.

Madam Edz smiled and came to me and hugged me. "Thank you Klay, I wasn't really wrong that I chose you because you have a good mood and a unique attitude that I don't see in others."

"Thank you Madam Edz."

"Don't worry I'm just here to guide you."

After we finished talking, Aunt Clara and I immediately went home so that I could decorate my things, tomorrow I will live at Madam Edz's house and I will go later to the bar to file a resignation letter. Madam Edz doesn't want me to work there anymore.

Before I went home, I visited Psalm. Aunt Clara came home first so I'm alone now.

"Mommy Clay?" Psalm jumped for joy when he saw me enter the ward carrying his new robot.

Even with a device attached to his hand and chest, you can't deny that Psalm is a happy child.

"My baby Psalm," I greeted him and hugged him tightly.

"Mommy Klay, when will I go home? It's boring here," he asked with a sneer, I laughed at Psalm's reaction. Even though her lips are black, her beauty cannot be diminished. So I lightly pinched her cute dimple.

"It's close baby, so you fight, huh? Sister will do everything for you to get well." I tried to smile in front of him so he wouldn't worry.

"Yes sister, it's so strong." showed the muscles in his arm and pointed. "Do you see this Mommy Klay?" he asked and I nodded. "This muscle will be your shield and I'm your protector, your guardian angel."

I couldn't stop crying because of what Psalm said. I looked up at the ceiling to hide my tears.

"Mommy Klay, why are you crying?" Psalm held my face to look at him. I closed my eyes to feel his small hand. "You want me to kiss your eyes mommy klay so you don't cry?" He didn't wait for my answer and he showered kisses on both of my eyes. "There, you are not crying anymore."

I smiled at Psalm and kissed him on the forehead. I don't know what will happen the next day but I only want one thing to happen, Psalm is healed.

"Baby, maybe Mommy Klay won't visit often anymore." I bought it from Psalm before leaving. It's time to sleep and rest so after I put her to sleep I will leave

I went to his hospital bed and leaned Psalm on my chest to put him to sleep. He requested that I be the one to make him sleep.

"Why?"

"Because of mommy Klay's work, I have a lot of work so we can get money for your operation."

"Okay, I'll behave here." He answered and hugged me tightly.

It wasn't long before he fell asleep. I slowly adjusted her lying on the bed. I kiss his forehead and fix his blanket.

"I love you Psalm." My last words before leaving the ward. After I left the ward, I met Dr Joeren. This doctor is really handsome, he looks clean in his hospital uniform.

"Klay, you came to visit, why didn't you come to my office, I wish I could have accompanied you." He smiled at me. We sat for a while in the waiting chair outside the ward.

"I'm not too busy Doctor, because I know you have a lot to do."

"It's okay Klay, anyway I have good news."

My eyes widened at the doctor's words.

"What do you mean? what's the good news." I asked excitedly, shit! I can not wait.

"Psalm's vitals sign is good and his body is actively responding to the drugs we are giving him. This will help to extend his lifespan. At least we can prepare. Klay is fighting, I see Psalm fighting every day. " Joeren's news made me smile so I hugged him with great joy. I could feel his suddenness but I didn't pay attention to it as long as I was happy.

"Thank you, Doc. I owe you a lot." I am happy to thank you for not letting go of my hug.

"Ahem!" I let go of my hug from Joeren when there was a voice behind us.

"Fidel, bruh!" Dr. stood up. Joeren and it's the same with the man.

I looked at the Man with Dr Joeren. Why is he handsome? his eyes are narrow, his skin is white and his lips are pouting more and more.

I didn't realize that I was staring at him. If only Doctor Joeren hadn't grabbed me to stand up, I wouldn't have woken up from my stupor. Shit! Klay behaves, this girl acts like she might be gay because she looks more like a woman than you.

"Anyway bruh, this is Klay, the brother of my patient, the one that I told you." introduced me to Dr. Joeren. It just nodded at me so I smiled, gush! it's confirmed that he is gay. I looked down at his fingernails. It's beautiful, very soft, and obviously a pet, it doesn't even seem like it's experienced being in mud.

"Clay!"

"Oh, Fidel is gay!" I was surprised when Joeren called me again.

"What?" his voice raised causing his eyebrows to meet. "Who's gay, me?" He asked bluntly, it turned out to be stupid.

"No, I'm sorry it's not about that, ahm I mean I saw a gay man entering this hospital." my excuse shit! I hope they believe it. "Anyway, Dr. Joeren, I'll go ahead of you." I shyly said goodbye and ran out of the hospital. Shit! you're embarrassing Klay. I slapped my forehead because of my stupidity. But I have a strong hunch that Emre is really gay.