From last night Felicia seemed to be waiting anxiously mixed with anxiety. After successfully performing heart bypass surgery, his mother was still unaware of the effects of the injected general anesthetic.

Even though the doctor confirmed that the mother's operation was 100% successful and emphasized that the patient could wake up 48 hours after receiving medical treatment, Felicia was still worried. He continued to hope and pray, and the person who was so loved quickly realized and responded.

"It's better if you rest. From last night, I saw that there was no rest at all," said one of the nurses who, at that time, was checking the infusion in the mother's treatment room.

How can he sleep? His mind is all over the place. Inside her head, Fheli only felt relieved when she could see her mother open her eyes.

"This is my mother must be aware, right? I'm just worried if bad things happen after surgery."

The nurse smiled knowingly. Then after that, try once to give understanding.

"Patients who are undergoing major surgery are like that, Mba. Sometimes, it takes a while to wake up. But calm down. He has already passed his critical period. So, it won't be a problem even if you stay to rest."

Felix nodded. He understood the nurse's good intentions. His eyes were indeed exhausted from lack of sleep and rest. In which afternoon you have to go to college, and in the afternoon or evening you have to finish your appointment with Nicholas and Rayyen.

"When do patients like this usually wake up, Sus?"

The nurse glanced at the clock on her right hand. She looks at counting, then returns to answer.

"If it's normal, it's no later than 24 hours after surgery. That means it could be that Mba's mother will be able to wake up tonight. It will be as late as tomorrow morning or evening."

"This, if I stay later, my mother won't have anything to do with it, will she? Then she will also be looked after by the nurse at the hospital?"

The nurse smiled. Perhaps amused by the question Fheli asked. It can't be helped; this is his first experience bringing his mother to the hospital. For the rest of their lives, if they or their mother are sick, they take medicine from the shop, or at best, they only seek treatment at the nearest health center. Have you ever visited a hospital of all kinds?

"Don't worry, Ma'am. There is a nurse on duty who checks the patient's condition every hour or two. So if you want to leave later, it won't be a problem at all."

Felicia finally breathed a sigh of relief. At least when he left to go to college and meet Rayyen later, he wouldn't have to worry, let alone worry about the condition of his mother, who was in the hospital.

Since there were still about three to four hours left, Fheli took advantage of it to take a short nap. At least he has enough energy to continue the next activity later.

***

At precisely one o'clock in the afternoon, Fheli immediately went to campus. Today, there is indeed a critical course that he must and must attend.

Luckily during lecture hours, not the slightest obstacle occurred. While waiting for further news or orders from Nicholas, Fheli chose to work on assignments with Adelia in the library.

"It's all right, I'll leave it for you to Mr. Andrew, OK, Dhel. The thing is, if I have time, I want to rush back to the hospital first."

"Hospital? Who is sick?"

Felicia took a deep breath. He forgot to tell about his mother, who had just had heart bypass surgery last night. Usually, if something happened, Fheli would share stories with her best friend.

"Oops, sorry. I forgot to tell you that Mama was hospitalized yesterday because of anemia."

"Jesus!" Adel exclaimed. The woman stopped her hand from writing on the book. "Then Aunt Amanda, how are you feeling now? You're fine, right?" Adhellia asked worriedly. Because he had known Felicia for a long time, he even considered his best friend's mother as his biological parent.

Not infrequently when visiting, Adelia always remembers to bring a gift, whether it's food, cake, or fruit, to give to Amanda.

"Don't worry," Felicia said, trying to calm him down. "Last night, Mama even had heart surgery. Said the doctor in charge, and her condition was very stable and fine. Just waiting to wake up and then continue the healing stage."

Adelia took a deep breath. Undeniably, he felt relieved after hearing what Felicia had just told her.

"Thank goodness for that. Too bad you don't have any stories at all," she chuckled, not accepting it. As a close friend, almost everything, whether good or bad. Like it or not, or even if it was necessary, Felicia always told him without exception.

"I panicked in a hurry, Del. When I came home from the bar, my mother suddenly became unconscious. After that, I was busy dealing with doctors and hospitals."

"But, by the way, is this Mama you have to have surgery in the end?" Adelia asked curiously. Suddenly there was something stuck in his heart.

Felicia nodded. What else can we do? Surgery was indeed the last option that the doctor gave at that time. After all, the mother's life depends on the operation that must be carried out immediately by a team of doctors.

"Yes, Del. The doctor said, Mama really needs to get heart bypass surgery immediately. If not, her condition could get worse and even endanger her life."

"Wait a minute," Adel interrupted. "Heart bypass surgery certainly isn't cheap, right?"

Again Felicia nodded. She began to understand where her friend's conversation was going.

"Yes. Around 80 to 100 million. Not including medicines and hospitalization costs."

"Jesus Christ."

In that instant, Adelia's eyes widen. He was sure Felicia didn't have that money to pay for the hospital. Never mind 80 million in cash, college savings alone may not reach 10 million.

So, where did her best friend get a lot of money? While usually Fheli often asks for Adhel's help. And since yesterday, her best friend has yet to contact him for assistance.

"Then where will the money come from to pay for the hospital, Fhe? 100 million is a lot. If you borrow it from the boss at the bar, you might not receive a salary for more than two years."

Felicia nodded repeatedly. What Adel said is 100% true. Suppose you apply for a loan with the Bar manager of 100 million. In that case, it is possible that for more than two years, Feli will be robust and eat herself until he is full because all her salaries are taken without any remainder to pay off debts.

"Long story, where did I get the money from, Del. There is one other thing that I haven't told you about."

Adel's eyes narrowed sharply. Leaning in, the woman asked for more clarification.

"What else are you hiding from me, Fe? You didn't get this money for selling yourself, right?"

"Ck!" Felicia said while hitting Adhel's head. This is why Mama and her own best friend can accuse her of selling herself all kinds of things together.

"Well then, where do you get the money from, please? It's really suspicious."

However, before Felicia explained, Adel, one of Chile's college friends, seemed to run and then approached. Out of breath, the woman tried to talk to the economics student.

"Sandra, what are you doing running so badly?" Adel was surprised to see the behavior of one of his campus friends.

"T-that, in the lobby ---"

"Yes, in the lobby why?" interrupted Fheli curiously.

"I-there's a cute artist looking for you, Fhe."

Felicia and Adhel looked at each other in unison. Intrigued by what Sandra had just said, the two of them immediately walked towards the lobby of the Business and Management faculty building.

From a distance, they did see the crowds of students looking fully gathered together. I am still determining what they are all huddled with.

However, once Fheli's position got closer, he understood why everyone had gathered there. There was the figure of Rayyen, who was a prominent actor who was present and became the center of attention of the students who were supposed.

"Honey."

The intimate call echoed across the room when Rayyen found what he was looking for—seeing Felicia's figure standing not far from her position. Without hesitation, the tall man approached. Without taking off the sunglasses he was wearing, the man immediately grabbed Felicia's wrist, then pulled her. Breaking through the crowd of people, then immediately went to the red sports car he parked in front of the lobby.

Suddenly, this incident shocked all the students who were on campus at that time. Some even deliberately captured this moment in photographs to later use as gossip in WhatsApp groups between students.

"Rayyen, how come you're suddenly here?" Felicia asked, confused, when the Red Lamborghini that Rayyen was driving had sped far away from the campus area.

Known as a handsome actor who is secretive and always maintains privacy, Rayyen has never flaunted his lover during his career. Rumors were heard that the man was in a relationship with several female artists and models, one of which was Valeria Tan.

Several times caught on camera attending essential events together, making the public speculate that they are indeed in a relationship. However, Rayyen and Valeria always denied being interviewed by journalists.

Unfortunately, a few days ago, the paparazzi caught Rayyen making out with Valeria in the car. Because of this, the celebrity world was shaken up and down, considering the age of the two, who were dozens of years apart.

"So, Felicia is your official partner? Not Valeria Tan?"

Rayyen shook his head. He tried very hard to convince the media crew who were gathered before him.

"I have emphasized many times I am not in a relationship with Aunt Valeria."

"Then how do you respond to the incident a few days ago that happened in the mall parking lot?"

"At that time, Aunt Valeria and I happened to attend the same event at a mall. Because Aunt Valeria's driver was stuck in traffic and he had to move immediately to the next show venue, I did take the initiative to offer a ride. And, when I was about to help put on my seat belt, it arrived. -Suddenly the paparazzi, as usual, took random pictures. Making frames as if Aunt Valeria and I were involved in a scandal or relationship."

The reporters nodded in understanding. Believe in the reasonable explanation that Rayyen just presented.

"As for Miss Felicia herself, how long have you two been in a relationship?"

"Not too long ago. Just over a year or so," Rayyen said quickly.

The camera that had focused on Rayyen then turned to Felicia. Seconds later, the media crew began to attack Felicia with questions.

"Miss Felicia, if I may ask, where was the first time the two of you got to know each other and finally got into a relationship?"

Felicia smiled kindly. Luckily Nicholas had given him the material he needed to remember. So that the question that was just asked, of course, he can answer quickly.

"Actually, I myself have known Nicholas for a long time. However, it was only in the last few years that I became close and finally formed a relationship."

"Then, what are Miss Felicia's current activities or activities? Is she involved in the acting world like Rayyen? Or maybe she has other activities outside of the entertainment world?"

Felicia immediately turned to Rayyen. This question was outside the file that Nicholas gave.

Understanding the code Felicia pointed out, Rayyen immediately took over the conversation. Think fast, then help answer what the reporters asked before.

"Right now, Fheli is only busy doing activities as a student. You all need to know, I deliberately entered into a relationship with a girl not from the artist circle. Apart from wanting to maintain privacy, I also don't want that in the future we are both busy with work. in the end, they don't even have time to spend quality time with each other."

"Last question," said one of the reporters. "Are you two in a serious relationship? I mean, is there any idea of moving on to something more serious like marriage?"

Rayyen smiled. He was grabbing Felicia's wrist. Holding it tightly, the man returned to conveying his argument to the media crew who had gathered before him.

"Of course, currently Fheli and I are in a serious relationship. However, to take it to a more serious level, we really haven't had any in-depth discussions. Even if it gets to that point, Fheli and I will definitely share the good news with our friends. media friends."

After answering all the questions, the journalists asked, Rayyen and Fheli both got up from their seats. He was posing in intimate moments when the media took pictures of them. A moment later, he was immediately escorted out of the meeting place and returned to Nicholas' room.

"Bravo ... bravo ... " praised Nicholas. "You two are really cool to work with," said the man proudly. Then his eyes immediately turned to Felicia. "It's not in vain that the agency paid you dearly, Fheli."

Rayyen, who was listening, just chuckled. The man then also threw a sharp glance at Felicia.

"Fheli, you are still working at the bar, right?"

Felicia immediately nodded at that moment.

"Still. My only source of livelihood is indeed that."

How much is your salary a month at the bar?

Felix rolled her eyes. Remember how many commissions he receives every month from working at the bar?

"Not sure. The basic salary is around 3 million. If the bar is busy and there are more sales, you can get a bonus of up to 4 million."

Rayyen nodded. The man's gaze then turned to Nicholas.

"Nick, please prepare around 24 million and give it to Fheli as soon as possible.

Nicholas, who was confused, of course, immediately asked the purpose of the command that Rayyen had given just now.

"Prepare 24 million money? For what?"

"To replace Fheli's salary for six months. I want as long as I'm a fake girlfriend, he will stop working at the bar first. I don't want to hear from reporters spreading the news that my girlfriend turns out to be a waitress at a bar."

Nicholas snapped his finger in the air. It was also true what Rayyen said just now. It could be dangerous if journalists find out that Fheli works at a bar.

"Okay, I will immediately give you the money right now."

"But, Ray," interrupted Felicia. "I just can't stop like that."

"Just do it," Rayyen said nonchalantly. "Or is there not enough money? If so, Nicholas will replace your salary for one year at a time. The important thing is that you don't work at the bar anymore while you are in a relationship with me. If you don't agree, please return all the money you have received."

Felicia gulped. Threatened thus, her guts instantly shrunk. If asked to return the 500 million she just received yesterday, he will suddenly go crazy looking for a replacement.

"Oh, yes, Nick," Rayyen continued. I don't know what else he's going to say this time. "I think it's a good idea for Feli for you to move to an apartment whose location or tower is close to mine. Apart from maintaining privacy, if anything happens, we are comfortable negotiating without the need to leave or change places."

Nicholas nodded. Rayyen's advice makes sense. And without asking for approval from Feli, the man agreed to what Rayyen asked for.

"Okay, tomorrow I will take care of it and immediately prepare an apartment unit for Feli to occupy immediately."

Hearing what Rayyen and Nicholas were discussing, Feli couldn't help but be silent. Her head suddenly felt dizzy because he thought that later she would have to explain what it would be like to his mother so that he would move in with her.