“Haaa…Haaa” Tanya panted as she supported her upper body to her knee, she removes her mask to breathe properly as she run out of air.
She leaves the building with some people chasing her, luckily, she lost them but she had the feeling that they would find her if she stayed here any longer.
Tanya went to the clothing shop next door; she picks up some random clothes and went to the changing room to change. She then went to the cashier and pay for the clothes, just as she’s about to leave, she notices a summer straw hat on the side. She grabs the summer straw hat and wore it; she pays the payment with great sadness in her heart as she felt sad wasting money instead of paying for her sister’s surgery bill.
‘No, it’s okay Tanya. Now that I have money, I can pay the bill now’ she optimistically thought to herself as she leaves the store, some of the men who were chasing her earlier pass her by as she continues to walk with her thumb is pressing on her palm.
Tanya walks forward with her eyes closed, suddenly she felt something blocking her way. The two fell to the ground, Tanya let out a small groan before looking up.
She saw the woman with cold eyes looking at her, the woman has silver hair and blue eyes. The woman stands up so Tanya, Tanya apologized as she walks out. ‘That woman looks so gorgeous!!’ she thought to herself as she walks but the feeling of uneasiness didn’t disappear.
She could feel her heartbeat so loudly, every beat echoed to her ears as she felt uneasy. Tanya walks to the bus station and waited for the bus to come, she looks around left and right to see the people who are coming.
Tanya only felt relaxed when she entered the bus with the bag on her back, she sat on the back seat of the bus while looking at the window.
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Tanya hurriedly runs to the reception of the hospital; the receptionist already is familiar with Tanya and lets her come to Kayla’s room without going to her.
“Where’s the doctor?” Tanya asks one of the nurses who pass by Kayla’s room. “The doctor should be here in any minute Miss Elsher” the nurse replied to Tanya’s question with a smile on her face before walking ahead.
Tanya heard the nurse answer, she went back inside and sat down in the chair. A minute later, the door open. It was the doctor who enter the room, “You’re looking for me?” a woman’s voice sounded in the room with a playful tone on her voice.
Tanya looks at her back, the female doctor walks towards her and hits her head with her clipboard.
Tanya frowns slightly as she stands up. “What was that for?” she grumbles, she patted her head before changing the subject. “I have the payment for Kayla’s surgery” she stated as she picks up the bag from the floor.
“Then let’s go to my office” the doctor spoke as she turns her body and walk out of the room, Tanya followed the doctor with the bag in her hand.
The two entered the office, Tanya sat down on the chair while the doctor took a coffee from the coffee machine before taking a sit on her chair. “You’re paying for Kayla Elsher’s surgery bill?” the doctor repeated Tanya’s word as she flips over the paper that was pinned to her clipboard.
“Yes,” Tanya responded to the doctor as she took out all the money from the bag and place it on the table. The doctor nodded as she began to count the money, it took her quite some time before she spoke. “Miss Eshler…unfortunately your money isn’t enough to start Miss Kayla’s surgery, we need more than 80% to start the surgery” the doctor informed with an apologetic tone in her voice.
“Oh…” Tanya uttered in deep disappointment in her voice, her head was downcast as she pressed her thumb to her palm, digging her thumb to her flesh as it almost bleed.
“How much do I need to start Kayla’s surgery?” she asks as she still looks down, her bangs covering her eyebrows and her eyes, making it hard for the doctor to read her emotions.
“the surgery cost 20 million, you at least need 15 million to start the surgery” the doctor stated as she leaned down, she looks at Tanya’s beautiful face and felt pity for Tanya and Kayla.
Tanya clenches her teeth, the thumb that was pressing on her palm dig into her flesh that it started bleeding. Tanya felt pain in her palm but she ignored it as she felt lifeless, anger and disappointed in herself.
“Please excuse me” Tanya excuse herself as the doctor, she stands up and leaves. She went to Kayla’s room as she gently closes the door, Tanya sat on the chair while gently caressing her cheek.
“Kayla…wait for a while, your sister is going to do everything to make you okay…you’re my only family so don’t leave me”
Tanya murmured to herself as she tried her hardest to hold the tears that are forming under her eyes.
[Ding]
The sound of notification makes Tanya flinch, she took her phone out of her pocket and saw the message that was sent from one of her friends.
She opens her phone and went to the message, there’s a link in one of the messages that her friend sends. Tanya clicks the link, her eyes dimmed in disappointment as soon as she saw the hiring poster that she saw earlier.
[Tanya: I already saw this; I can’t apply to this job since they only need men]
She sent a message to her friend with her eyes downcast, within a second, her friend sent her a reply.
[Athy: I know but I also know that you need a big money for your sister’s surgery. You can cross-dress as a man; don’t worry I won’t tell the boss]
When Tanya saw Athy’s message, she couldn’t help to tear up, feeling her friend’s love and care. She tightly held her phone and cover her eyes with her other hand.
Tanya decided to call her friend instead of texting her.
“Thank you…thank you so much, Athy, you don’t know how grateful I am to you” Tanya thank Athy with all her heart in a brittle voice, she could barely hold her tears as she spoke.
“That’s what are friends for Tanya” Athy’s sweet voice came through Tanya’s phone. The two talk for a while before they hang up.
Author’s note:
Hey!! Author here!! Having great friends is a great feeling but don’t forget to also treat them right! Anyway! Like this chapter? If so then thank you very much and have a nice day!
[Ring][Ring][Ring]By the third ring, the woman in the office who wears a white suit with her silver hair reaching at the end of her back, answered the phone call.“what?” the woman cold voice with an annoyance on her tone penetrated the quiet room.“Is that how you answer to your mother now? Elaine” a woman’s voice who can be identified as someone from her 50’s spoke with an ungrateful tone on her voice.“What do you want? I’m busy” Elaine asks in annoyance as she flips her hair, she sat down on her chair and opens the laptop that was placed on the table in front of her.“Your dad and I wanted to ask if you found any boyfriend yet” Her mother spoke with a little bit of impatient tone in her voice.“What? Mom, how many times do I have to tell you. I’m lesbian, I’m into girls!” Elaine
[Kling]The sound of the bell on top of the door sounded as Tanya enters the club.Everyone look at Tanya and was amazed at her current look. Every woman started to each other as they look at Tanya while the man only looks at her for a while before going back to their business.Tanya keeps looking around in the building, looking for her friend, Athy.“Tanvi!” Athy shouted as she waves her hand, she was across the room, serving the customer. Tanya looks in her direction and smiles before heading towards her.‘Tanvi’ is the male name she created earlier when Athy asks about what would be her name when they’re video calling.“Is your boss here?” Tanya asks as she looks around, looking for Athy’s boss. “He’s in the office, you just have to enter his office since I have already talked about you to the boss” Athy
‘Today is a hell of lot of work…’ Tanya thought to herself as she sighs, she took her phone and open it. There, you can see Kyla as her lock screen. Seeing her sister’s face, Tanya smile as she turns her phone. ‘But that’s okay! For Kyla, this is nothing’ she thought to herself as she’s being optimistic. “Tanvi! Give this drink to table 15” the bartender called Tanya over. Tanya left the room behind the bartender station; she saw the bartender is extremely busy due to having customers come and go. “Yes sir!” Tanya subconsciously salutes the bartender causing him to widen his eyes before laughing at her. “Don’t tense boy! Later in the evening will be more chaotic!” The bartender smacks Tanya’s back as he laughs. Tanya could only hold back the cough with a stiff smile on her face, she took the tray and went to table 15. The customer w
“Hmnnhh..!” Tanya let out a moan as her body bent back, her hand stretches out as well as her toes. “Haa..” there’s another sound that sounded near Tanya, the man wipes his sweat as he let out another breath. “I…can’t...! I can’t…take it anymore…” Tanya mumble as her voice sounded weak as if she’s pleading to someone. “Heh, we’re not finished yet” the man let out a chuckle as he smiles, he wipes the sweat in his forehead before……. “It’s so f*cking hot in here! I might die!” it was the bartender who shouted in the staff room, Tanya also thought this to her mind as she felt the intense heat in the room. Tanya stretches her hand as she sits in the chair while her coworker also sat down in the other chair while writing on the paper as he wipes his sweat from time to time. It’s already been 4 days since Tanya started working in the club, in those 4 day
Wayne was surprised to her hear the threat in Tanya’s voice, his eyes look at Tanya’s cold eyes. He didn’t what to do at first as it was his first time having an employer threatening him on their first day. “N-Y..yes…” Wayne subconsciously politely answered Tanya, he stutters as he answer. He could feel the aura of a rich person coming out on Tanya. Hearing his word, Tanya suddenly snaps back. She stares at Wayne who has a dazed look on his face, Tanya coughs to change the heavy atmosphere. “Umm…I’m sorry sir Wayne for threatening you, it’s just that I don’t want someone leaking my personal life and personal information without my permission…I hope you understand that sir” Tanya apologized to Wayne, she scratched her head in embarrassment with her head slightly lowered while she looks at Wayne directly into his eyes. “Y-yeah, I understand. It was my fault, to begin with
“Break time is over guys~ let’s hurry up go back to our positions!” the supervisor opened the door and informed everyone. Tanya looks at the clock and saw it was indeed over, she stands up from her seat and left the staff room for males. The reason why the club was only hiring males was that the club was full of females and in need of the strength of males for a heavy workload and to attract female customers. Tanya fixes her hair before her tie; she went to the bartender station to wait for drinks for the customers. She’s already getting used to this job, although it was hard for the first hours, Tanya quickly adjusted as she was used to this due to having different jobs in the past. “Tanvi boy! Give this to the customer over there” The bartender whose name is Ezekiel called out Tanya and pointed at the woman with silver hair. Tanya’s eyes widen,
“Thank you for waiting” Tanya thanks Elaine who are waiting patiently, the whole room was quiet, only the staff can be seen. “It’s okay, now let’s go straight to the point, shall we?” Elaine spoke, she took out the document from her bag and place it on the table. Tanya looks at the document then at Elaine, Elaine nodded indicating to read it. Having permission to read it, Tanya took the document and carefully read the proposal. ‘Become her fake boyfriend for her parents?! What is this? Some kind of television show?’ Tanya thought to herself, she began to read the conditions. The first condition is not to fall in love, the second condition is only act like a couple in front of her parents and many more condition. ‘Seems reasonable enough’ Tanya thought as she taps her finger to the table, she hasn’t taken a look at Elaine when she’s reading the proposal
“You are Mister Tanvi, it’s nice seeing you again” Natasha smile at the two and took a sip to her coffee. Tanya let out a sigh of relief in her mind. ‘Good thing I explained it to them 4 days ago’ she thought to herself. --- 4 days ago--- ‘Haaa…home sweet home, I should be happy that I got money for Kyla but why is someone following me? Is it mom again?’ Tanya lay down on the couch with her arm covering her eyes, when she thought about her mom, her hand subconsciously clench. [Ring][Ring][Ring] An alarm echoed the living room, Tanya took out her phone and look. She saw the time and swiftly sit up. Tanya grabs some clothes from her closet and quickly change her outfit, she took off her wig and fix her hair before leaving the house. Tanya arrives at the hospital 20 minutes later; she catches her breath before going to the receptionist des