“We provided everything, from the chicks up to the equipment. That's all included in what you pay. All you have to do is hire workers and of course the lesson on how to run the poultry, ” he politely explained again before placing the photos of different types of chickens in the middle.

He may look bad, but he is polite. I was relieved because of that. If he was the owner of the poultry I wouldn’t have a hard time.

“Don’t worry, Uncle. We will include you in our cooperative so that if there is a problem, it can be solved quickly, ” West said.

At everything they said, Dad just nodded his head. His one hand was still below his chin, and caressing the small mustache. He looks convincing but he hasn't spoken anything yet.

I turned my attention back to the three. Callisto was the only one who didn't speak and was busy holding the folder. I still blinked after he glanced at me, but also I averted my gaze right away.

“I don't have a problem, I trust you and my sister. I just can't leave this fishery so I can't go with him to learn poultry, ” Dad said with a bit of a problematic tone. He even  scratchy his forehead from time to time like as if he was being stress.

I saw West and the one with the tattoo look at each other and at the same time look at Callisto. They seem to have had a little problem and need Callisto’s opinion and help.

“Ah yes, don’t worry, Brother. I already told Callisto that. Right, Callisto? He agreed, ” said by Aunty.

Nothing inside that sentence made me understand, and so I knotted my forehead. Why would Callisto be asked for an opinion?

I glanced at him confused. He just nodded to my Aunty then looked at me for a while but also looked again at the folder he was holding.

He was really snob! How come Jelly is so into him?

"So I guess, you're going to sign Callisto's contract?" ambiguous question of man who has tattoo.

My ear tingled because of that. Why Callisto? Shouldn't he be?

“Draco, wait a minute. Who will go with Callisto if not you? Is it Cecilia? ” and West asked.

I was still processing the conversation but I almost lost my temper after Callisto spoke.

“It’s Celeste. She is the one I will take with me. ”

I felt cold at what he said. I mean, he was the owner of the poultry and he knew I was coming with him? I was overwhelmed with fear that I didn’t know where it came from.

I just looked back when West's so -called Draco dropped the ballpen and picked up the folder Callisto was holding.

"It's already signed, Callisto has already signed that."

I couldn’t even keep up with what happened at speed. I could just see Dad's signing and Aunt Madel's applause. I was also struck by the sight of Draco and West getting up and coming out.

It was as if I was lost and confused trying to think about what had happened. I almost screamed when Callisto approached me.

“All set? Get your things, ” he ordered me before taking the folder.

That’s when I realized. I'm still closing my eyes after realizing I'm leaving now. When I open my eyes, I looked straight at my Aunty.

“Why the speed? Auntie, is it now? As in I'm leaving now?” my confused question.

She just looked at me before talking to Dad secretly. My chest throbbed even more because of that. I feel, I’m being sold.

“Of course, we'll leave today. Didn’t I tell you to pack your things? ” it was Callisto.

My eyes rolled after remembering what he had said earlier, especially when he came closer to me. Stretch out and look at me seriously. The eyes were without a trace of delight. I was distracted by the kind of stare he had.

“Uncle, please keel the contract. Put it away. ” He even handed the folder he was holding to Dad.

“Celeste, go ahead. Come with them. Your Aunt promised that you will not be left alone there. ” Dad even hugged me.

My lips parted because of that. I can't believe Dad trusts me. And why Aunty? My Aunty is not the one I can be with.

I turned to her with a begging look. Looks like she got my message. I don't have any idea that I'm leaving now. I was able to say goodbye to school but I thought I would be there next month.

“Her mother is my friend, Celcel. Don’t worry, I made sure you stay in their guest room, ” she explained.

I almost panicked at her immediate standing from her seat and even adjusted the shoulder bag before exiting. Dad was my only hope but that disappeared after seeing Callisto talking to him.

Even though Dad was still in front, I grabbed Callisto's arm. He looked surprised but I didn't bother. I even raised an eyebrow at him.

“I will be there next month. I have another activity to finish, ”I reasoned out.

He frowned a little, “Your father said, your commitment to school is over. You will only return at graduation. Send your activity online, it’s a trend right? ”

Oh? Millennial?

I was shaken and despairing. With strength I let go of his arm before marching uphill. But I also did nothing, in the end, reluctantly I went along.

Not until hourse of driving...

“Finally! We’re here. After the long ride! ” West immediately opened the door on his side and exited. He stretched out his hand.

During the trip even my legs and buttocks went numb. I can't even move properly yet.

"Here."

Shocked, I turned my gaze to the open car door beside me. It gave me a bored look before I came out.

"Wait, I'm just going to wake Draco," I reasoned.

“Don’t. Let him sleep. It's out, ”he said bored.

I just nodded and hesitated to go down. I don't know if he was angry, as long as I got off he slammed the car door shut.