CHAPTER 16: Contract Signing

TYSHA

"Do I really need all of these?" I whispered to Barra, looking at the pile of clothes and doubting if I really needed this much. We were in the back seat of Rij’s expensive car as they planned to drive me back to the hospital.

"Of course! And don't worry about the payment. It's Rij's treat," Barra assured me.

Now, I couldn't help but be intrigued. "Why is he making all this effort for his friend anyway?" I inquired, curious about why Rij was going all out for Rue.

I’m not sure if Rue is actually a good person because, with me, he’s obviously not. So, I really don’t understand that he even has a good friend like Rij. And I knew that Rij and Rue were childhood best friends, but isn't this too much? Or did I just grow up in a different status and world?

"Rue is not just my friend," Rij chimed in, catching me off guard as I hadn't realized he was listening.

My cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

"He's my buddy. And this isn't just for fun. We could say this is life or death for