Agora: Love and Hurt

Four

The night is getting late. A calm wind slowly entered into Danita's room. Danita accidentally opened the balcony door. He wanted to feel the calm air at night.

That pretty face was far away. The reason for standing here. Why is he just like a dream. Cinderella finds her prince. It's just that this is different, Danita was taken without knowing the reason.

Tonight is Danita's last night single. From tomorrow, Mrs Brown's status will be hers. This status is not ordinary status. He must continue to look good to be an example of Brown family subordinates.

Tok to tok.

Someone came in with a note in the field. Looks like he's the butler Don said he was. In his name tag he was named Lin. Danita stood up and went straight to the butler.

"Miss Danita."

"Yes." Yeah."

"Include me Lin. The butler of this house. I'm also assigned to help you in your daily life."

Danita's face was full of questions. He did not understand what Lin had said.

"Yes. Food and clothing that will be worn everyday. You have your own schedule, we take care of it."

Danita's gawking.

"This is Mr. Malvin's order."

That sentence is a sign of affirmation. Danita can only nod and surrender. He's gonna be a puppet to Malvin Brown.

"Lins. Do you know why Mr Brown wants me?"

Lin almost laughed. He closed his mouth and calmed down. After that, she smiled at Danita.

"I don't know anything. Here, I'm just being a waiter."

Danita nodded in understanding.

"If nothing is needed. Excuse me, good night."

"Night."

***

Noise is heard. The butler walked into Danita's room with a smile. He brought the bell in his head. Of course it's a tool to wake Danita up.

The eyes that were originally closed tightly were now instantly open. Danita saw Lin was opening the room curtain. Danita thought the dazzling light would rub against her eyes. Apparently not, it's still so dark outside.

"Good morning Miss."

Danita is still not aware. He looked at the wall clock. It was just 04:00 WIB. Of course it still looks pretty dark outside.

"Miss. You should be prepared to go for the morning run with Mr. Malvin."

"What?" Danita doesn't believe this. He thought his life would change a little. It turns out it's even worse.

"Miss. Master doesn't like to linger."

"Yes. I'll be ready soon."

Lazy steps accompany Danita to the dressing room. After that he came out. Seen if Malvin is warming up before jogging. Danita saw the other side. There's only Don.

"Miss. Sir is waiting." Say Don.

"All right."

Malvin looked at Danita who was wearing sports clothes. Strange, obviously because Danita never wore such clothes.

"Follow me."

Slowly, Malvin began to step up. Danita tried to keep up with Malvin's footsteps. Several times Danita had to stop because of fatigue, but still had to continue the journey. Passing a few housing blocks. Until finally Danita sat down.

"You all right?"

Danita turned her head because she got a helping hand from a man.

"Hey. You okay?"

"No. I'm just tired."

Danita received that hand. The man helped Danita to the edge. Sitting under a pretty shady tree.

"I Razka. You?" Razka handed me a bottle of drinking water.

Danita. Smiling then said, "I'm Danita."

Malvin still ran without a care. Until he realized that Danita was no longer behind him. Malvin's eyes twirled lazily he turned around. Look at Danita sitting with a man next to her.

Sadistic smile on Malvin's face. She didn't expect Danita to be like any other woman. It is easy to be tempted just for the sake of kindness. Malvin continued to stare, an annoyance already enveloping his heart. With a quick movement he pulled Danita up.

"Why not follow me?" Ask Malvin.

Danita was just about to answer, but was interrupted by Razka.

"He's exhausted."

"Am I asking you? She's my future wife I'm entitled to her."

Razka laughed, she did not expect this beautiful girl in front of her to have such a protective lover. Razka approached Danita and whispered, "If you get tired of her. You can come to me."

Hearing that, Danita took a few steps back. Razka looked different at the time. A car stopped next to Malvin. Without waiting for Danita's approval, Malvin pulls Danita into the car.

Arrive at Malvin's house. Lin approached, he immediately brought Danita into the room. It makes Danita more confused.

"What's Lin?" Ask Danita.

"I have a shower ready. Master wants you to soak longer."

Danita scrunched her forehead.

"So you were held by someone else. Mr. Malvin doesn't like."

Just now Danita's gonna talk. Lin smiled and said, "Please don't ask much. I still have a lot of work Miss."

"All right."

The bathtub is full of warm water. The therapeutic scent candle is already lit in several corners. Roses filled the bathtub as well. Slowly Danita put herself in. Comfortable, Danita flashing eyes. Enjoy something so relaxing.

Just got Danita out of the bathroom. He was startled with Lin who was already standing at the corner of the bed.

"You surprised me Lin."

"sorry. I'm here for this" Lin said, carrying a paper.

"Shouldn't I change my clothes first?"

"No."

Still with a towel wrapped around his body. Danita approached and looked at the marriage certificate carefully. There was no rain and no storm, all of a sudden Danita was already the legal wife of Malvin Brown.

"Mrs. Please sign it."

Danita's hands were shaking violently at this moment. Even holding a pen feels so heavy. He wanted to run, but where he was going. When the only family was willing to sell it. Finally the trembling hand managed to put the signature on the paper.

"Mrs. We will return with this deed. I'll give you a copy just in case."

There's no word. Lin exited the room, while Danita sat down weakly. He has no such purpose. There is no such dream. Until finally this bond becomes a bond that cannot be broken.

***

The article about the house of Agora is still kept by Malvin. He's carefully figuring out the case again. Hope there's a bright spot where he finds out who killed his father.

Deep pain still looms over Malvin. Remembering her mother who chose suicide because her heart was dead. The pain of abandonment and constant appearances haunts Malvin.

"Why didn't Mama take me too. Why do I have to keep finding out about this."

The sound made Malvin quiet again. Curiosity that still makes Malvin silent on the spot. He was only focused until he had no time to have a lover.

Tok to tok.

Don's in. He handed her a piece of paper that Danita had signed. The signature was proof that Danita would accept Malvin as her husband.

"Have you saluted him?"

"It's Master."

"Good."

Don seemed to think. He doesn't know how to tell Malvin. If the husband and wife must have one room. Sharing of joy and sorrow.

"You look agitated. What's up?"

"This Sir. Married people should have one room. They're..."

"You want me and her one room? Are you crazy?"

Don sighed. He already knew that Malvin wouldn't agree. So far, no woman has come close to Malvin. Malvin's so hard to touch. Even Malvin only knows one woman, Mel, his own secretary.

"Go away. I want to be alone" said Malvin.

Don nodded. Let Malvin go back alone. Sitting staring at her self.

While in Danita's room.

Danita sat down restlessly. Anyway, she's Malvin's wife. Of course Malvin would do that. The shadow made Danita shake loudly. Scared, that's how he feels.

The clock passed so slowly for Danita. Until the moment Lin entered carrying a tray of food.

"Mrs. Please eat," said Lin.

"Good."

Lin turned.

"Wait for Lin."

"Yes Madam. Can I help you?"

"I.i.t that. A... Would Malvin and I have one room?"

Lin laughed a little. He felt that the Madam in front of him was so stupid. He doesn't know anything about Malvin. Lin wondered why Malvin would marry this woman.

"Better you keep the taste itself. Mr. Malvin, just consider you wife on paper. So, it's impossible for one room what's another one mattress."

"Good," Danita said in a soft voice.