Love- contract

AURORA'S POV

I groaned in my sleep when I heard my alarm ring for the fourth time. I was about to snooze it again when I accidentally glanced at the date and time and I realized it wasn't Saturday and I was late for work.

I jumped out of bed and dashed to the bathroom. I tried to brush my teeth, domy hair and take a shower simultaneously.

This was the fourth time I was going late this month and I couldn't afford any cuts in my pay check. I got diagnosed with diabetes a year ago and I need every dime I can get.

I hurriedly searched through my closet for any work-appropriate outfit that isn't rumpled. All I found was a short black and white dress that I hadn't worn in two years but I don't really have any other option so I wear the gown. I put my hair in a messy bun and threw some make up and jewelry in my purse. I'll put it on on the way. I thought to myself as I put on my black heel boots and leave my apartment.

I got to work just in time, 7:15 on the dot. I work at a cafe. Although we don't open until 7:30, staff working the morning shift must be at work by 7:15.

"Seems like you got lucky today Miss Montgomery." My boss Mr Stone said as I clocked in.

"Seems so" I said flashing him a half hearted smile.

He just shakes his head and goes to his office

"He literally had your sack letter in his hand. If you had come in a minute later you'd be looking for another job right now." Freddie the bartender/one of my closest friends

I sigh dropping my bag in the staff locker room.

"What happened this time." He asked

"I over slept."

"Been cutting your dosage again?"

"It's about to run out and I don't have the money to refill it."

"¿Qué te pasa Aurora? This isn't the flu it's diabetes.Es jodida diabetes."

"Don't you think I know. It's not easy okay! The rent plus, food and gas and this sickness. It's Alot of stuff to pay for."

"You know you could always move in with me. You won't have to pay rent cause my mom owns the place and she loves you. I have a whole bedroom wasting away and my best friend is struggling to survive." Skylar, my best friend said joining us

"Just let us help you Bebita." Freddie adds in

I just smiled and hugged them. I know they'd do anything for me but I don't want to become a burden on them

"I should get to work." I said leaving them in the locker room

My shift went slowly. My head suddenly started spinning but I still try to pull through. "I go on break in 3 minutes, I can survive till then" I said to myself. As I took shaky steps towards the table I was serving I heard my monitor beeping. I tried to ignore it but I fell, spilling hot coffee on some random guy. I tried to get up to apologize but i just fell again. By this time my monitor was beeping rapidly. I saw Skylar walking towards me with my bag as I hoisted from the floor and taken outside.

"Diabetes?" I hear the guy who carried me out ask Skylar

"Yup"

"Does she have any glucose gel or insulin."

"She has one pouch of the gel and practically no insulin."

"She can't take the gel right now. Not while she's unconscious. Give her a shot of the insulin then we'll take her to the hospital."

Skylar brings out my kit and prepares the shot. That is the last thing I remember seeing before passing out.

I open my eyes and wince as the bright light enters my eyes. I hear the beeping of the machines and faint conversations.

"..........She just needs alot of rest and a healthy diet. And she shouldn't be cutting her dosage. She could have died."

"Thank you doctor, I'll ensure she does everything."

"Arrrggg" I groan as I try to sit up but feel extremely numb

"Ohh my gosh she's awake." Skylar says to the doctor as they both rush to my side.

"How are you feeling?" The doctor asked.

"I feel..........like I'm sick, which I am by the way."

"She's fine." Skylar assures the doctor.

"I'll go process your discharge papers." The doctor said and left us.

Skylar just stood there glaring at me.

"What?"I ask innocently.

"Cutting your dosage? Are you trying to kill your self?"

"It's not a big deal okay." I said finally sitting up.

"Not a big deal? You could have died if not for Justin."

"Justin?"

"Yeah. That insanely hot guy that you spilled coffee on. You know, under different circumstances this would have been a really romantic meet cute."

"Seriously?"

"What? Your single life is boring me."

"Whatever?" Where is he now."

"He left. He was in a hurry for some reason. And guess what he's RICHCHCH!!"

"Just get me outta here." I said trying to stand up."

"Okay, after the doctor gets back." She said pushing me back down.

The doctor finally came back and I was discharged.

We had to take a cab back to work to pick up my car and explain to my boss what happened and give him the note from the doctor that stated that I should be given two days off. After that Skylar drove me home so I could rest. We picked up some groceries on the way, she said she was my new nutritionist.

"You missed a turn." I told her noticing she was going wrong way.

"I know, we're not going to your house. We're going to my place."

"What? Why?"

"So I can take care of you, at least for the next two days."

"How? You have work."

"I took a leave."

"I don't like you very much right now."

She just ignored me and kept her eyes on the road.

Skylar's place is amazing. It's a two bedroom apartment with both rooms having their own bathroom and walk in closet, a luxurious living room with perfect air conditioning and a 55 inches smart TV. And did mention the indoor pool.

"Make yourself at home." She said as we entered the house.

I immediately threw myself down on the couch which is far more comfortable than my bed.

"Thanks for covering the hospital bill. I'll pay you back as soon as I can."

"Ohhh you don't owe me honey, you owe Prince. He paid the bills and gave me the money for the groceries."

"What?"

"Here."She said throwing me a small white paper bag." Prince charming refilled your prescription too."

I was in shock. I literally spilled hot coffee on this dude this morning and he did all this. Who is this man?