In the afternoon, Erwin enjoyed a pleasant chat with Lucy at the Wood Hotel, and as evening approached, he escorted her down to the lower floor of her rented apartment.
"Erwin, would you like to come up to my place for a bit?" Lucy invited tentatively and shyly, her expression a mix of reluctance and fear.
"It's alright, I should head home. Get some rest early," Erwin replied with a smile, noting the lateness of the hour and his concern that a man and woman alone together might struggle to contain themselves.
"Okay then, be careful on your way!" Lucy was a touch disappointed but quickly regained her composure and did not forget to express her concern for Erwin before leaving.
"Yeah, you should turn in early too!" After waving goodbye, Erwin hopped into his Ferrari and drove off.
Lucy watched the prized car disappear for quite some time, then reluctantly turned to enter her apartment.
The tranquil night passed, and the next morning Erwin, driving the Ferrari, arrived at the entrance of the Advent Hospital of Bandung City.
Today was his college friends' reunion, but beforehand, Erwin planned to visit his best friend's girlfriend, Agnes, before persuading Daniel to join the class gathering.
"I wonder how they're holding up?" Erwin murmured, holding a bouquet of flowers and a basket of fruit. Having inquired about the ward in advance, he headed straight to the inpatient department upon entering the hospital to locate the room number.
Soon, Erwin found Agnes' ward, witnessing Daniel tenderly spoon-feeding her porridge. Though Agnes appeared frail, her eyes shone with affection for Daniel.
For a moment, Erwin envied their bond, convincing himself that true love still existed in the world.
"It's already quite romantic in here this morning," Erwin commented with a smile as he entered, placing the basket of flowers and fruit beside Agnes' bed.
"Oh, you're here already," acknowledged Daniel with a grin, offering his seat to Erwin.
With no hesitance in Daniel's presence, Erwin took the seat, then turned his attention to Agnes, who lay in the hospital bed.
"Sis, how are you feeling, and when is your surgery scheduled?"
"My health is stable for now, but the surgery might need to be postponed. We haven't found a suitable kidney donor. And Erwin, thank you so much. When everyone lost hope, you were the one to help us," Agnes said, her face pale but her eyes radiating gratitude. Daniel had informed her of Erwin's generous 600 million loan, for which she was profoundly grateful.
"Yes, witnessing your relationship reminds me of the world's beauty," Erwin responded with a smile, albeit with a hidden concern in his heart. After a brief chat, he excused himself to the restroom.
Finding a quiet spot, Erwin took out his phone and called Damon, hoping for an earlier operation since waiting could reduce the success rate. He wished to provide further assistance secretly.
The call connected promptly, and Damon's enthusiastic voice rang out. "Young Master, is there an issue?"
"I have a dear friend suffering from uremia who urgently needs surgery and care. I need your help to find a suitable kidney donor and arrange for the best surgeon. Remember, cost is no concern," Erwin stated directly.
"No problem, Young Master. I'll organize the top surgeon and find a suitable kidney donor as quickly as possible. You needn't worry," Damon assured, not wishing to disappoint.
"Great, I'll send through my friend's details, the hospital name, and ward number, but ensure they don't know it's me helping them," Erwin reminded.
"I'll keep it confidential," promised Damon, guaranteeing no information leak.
After the call, Erwin sent Agnes' medical information to Damon, then composed himself and returned to Agnes' ward to hang out with them until noon, conveniently as Agnes' mother also arrived.
Erwin intended to take Daniel to their class reunion.
"Go ahead, Daniel. It's been three years; catch up with your friends," Agnes urged with understanding.
Encouraged by Agnes, Daniel followed Erwin out of the ward. Agnes' mother's presence reassured Daniel, easing his worry for her.
But stepping out of the hospital with Erwin, Daniel gaped in disbelief upon seeing the Ferrari.
"Erwin, where'd you get this Ferrari?!"
"It's a rental. I just made a connection with a car rental agency, so it didn't cost much," Erwin lied smoothly.
"You're nuts, can you imagine the stir this car will cause? Our friends are going to freak out," Daniel chuckled as he entered the luxurious vehicle, his envy fleeting. After all, without being born into such wealth, no amount of hard work would ever bring this lifestyle within reach.
"Let's roll, it's time to join the others, don't keep them waiting too long," Erwin said with a small smile. As for the reunion, he was particularly eager to see Lina Adelia, the class star, curious about her well-being since returning from overseas.
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Sourabh Goel
so many surprises and turning are going to happen 🤣
2024-08-08
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