Last Choice

12. Suffering

"honey.... You're home already". Said Dania happy and hugged Marvin. Marvin returned the hug then kissed the top of Dania's head.

"You yourself? I thought you were with your sister. Where's aunt mouli? ".

" Auntie in the kitchen making cookies. David is not coming. Maybe next month he'll visit ". Obviously Dania.

" means you've been a long time? ". He asked while pulling a tie around his neck. Then sit down on the couch. That followed Dania.

" I was from this afternoon. Aunt tried to call you but you didn't pick up your phone ". Dania poked her lips. Marvin just chuckled.

" I was discussing some work earlier".

" Are you with him ".

" He's who..... Oh you mean Marinka? ".

" Of course who else ". Marvin began to sit facing Dania.

" He worked for me of course he was there. You're why Dania. You're not usually like this. He's your friend too ".

" I know, I'm just afraid he's taking you like the woman at the party said ".

" don't think of anything. I'll clean myself up first. Wait a minute ". Marvin said he went up the stairs to his usual room while staying at his uncle's house.

******

" come here Marvin I made you some meat soup ". Said Dania sparkling happily when she saw Marvin coming down. The man was wearing a white T-shirt that fit his body. With short black pants. Her hair is still a little wet. Marvin walked over to the dining table.

" Eat it baby.... You haven't eaten yet. Dania specially made it for you.Out of rain this soup fit eaten when cold ". Aunt mouli said as she patted Marvin on the shoulder.

"Alright aunt stay first. The cake is ripe. Auntie's going upstairs for a second ". Marvin and Dania nodded.

For a moment Marvin remembered Marinka. The woman has arrived at her home. He must be having trouble finding a taxi.

" Hey why daydream... Let's eat". Said Dania while feeding the soup the mouth of Marvin.

"How does it feel? ". Ask Dania

" Of course it's good you've always been good at cooking. My body can widen if you eat your cooking every day ". Marvin said on the sidelines he chewed his food. Dania's happy not to play.

Suddenly....

" Sorry excuse me.. Does aunt mouli exist? ". Marvin looked at him shocked to the point of choking.

Uhuk... Uhuk...

" Marvin you're why... Slowly... ". Dania said while handing over the drinking water for him. Marvin drinks up the toilet. Watering eyes. Her nose was hot choking on the hot and spicy soup.

" How? Already okay? ". Ask Dania. Marvin just nodded.

Somehow the events in front of him made Marinka's heart rustle. Dania didn't even say hello to him.

Marinka stood still because no one answered her. His face was pale, his whole body was wet because it was raining.

"Darling you came... God, why are you soaking wet? ". Said aunt mouli who suddenly descended from above. The woman looks worried to see the state of Marinka.

" It's okay aunt. It was just a rain ". Answer Marinka.

" all right.. Wait here. Sit down with Dania. Auntie get you a towel.

Aunt mouli passed. Marinka sits quietly with Marvin and Dania. They look awkward. Marvin glanced at Marinka who looked a little shivering.

"Mm-what's Marinka's news ". Sapa Dania stiffly broke the silence.

" I'm good.. You're on your own ". Answer Marinka

heart - heart.

" As you can see. I'm doing fine. Especially with marvin". Dania answered with a sweet smile towards Marvin.the intonation is soft but implied arrogance in it.

"Ah Yes you are right ". Marinka smiled stiffly. Marvin didn't say much just stirring the soup in front of him.

" Marvin eat. Why just play. Want me to take another bribe? ". Tawar Dania's.

" No need to be alone ". Refuse it subtly with a smile on his face.

Silent...

A moment later aunt mouli came. Then get closer and start drying Marinka's hair.

" Aunty I can be alone ". Marinka refused.

" Hey shut up.. Auntie hasn't done this to you in a long time ". Aunt mouli said lovingly. Marinka just complies. Aunty Mouli's treatment makes Dania jealous.

"Why didn't you just go home with Marvin? ". Ask aunt mouli. Silence has no answer.

" Mm. I still have bi business ". Marinka finally answered.

" Do you guys have a fight? ". Ask aunt mouli to investigate.

" no... ".

" no... ". Answer them simultaneously. Makes aunt mouli smile.

" Aunty... Can I bring the cake now? I'm afraid to worry about me ".Ask Marinka quickly, so that no more questions will make her dizzy.

" All right, wait a minute ". Aunt Mouli took a cake for Marinka.

The smell of tiramisu suddenly came out. Just deserve.. From earlier Marvin seemed to smell a familiar cake.

" this is dear... Hope you like auntie purposely made it for you ". Aunt mouli said as she handed the cake over. Marvin reflex slammed his spoon. To make everyone look at him.

" Thank you aunt.. I just go home ". Marinka said, nervously. He felt his presence was not expected here.

" the next time before making a cake for someone, the aunt asks the person first to accept it or not. Sometimes people can change in an instant. I'm afraid the cake was wasted ". Marvin said cynically.

Deg.........

Marinka's memory revolves around the events of a few weeks ago. When Marvin got angry and threw away the cake he had given him.

"there is no aunt... I'm just giving advice".

"Aunt me home ". Marinka said in a hurry. Just gonna go.

" What are you riding. Outside of heavy rain. Let Marvin drive you ". Bibi mouli's bargain. Dania clenched her hand not like. Marvin glanced at a glance.

" No auntie doesn't need to ". Marinka refuses to notice the change in the look of Dania's face that is so visible.

" Marvin, take Marinka home? ".

" He doesn't want bi, so don't ". He replied curtly while looking at Marinka sharply.

" yeah auntie don't need to, I just take a taxi ". Marinka.

" Do you have the heart to send her home alone at night in the rain Marvin? ".

Aunt mouli said firmly. Marvin clucked and then stood up.

" Alright, come... ". Marvin stood up. Marinka looked down excuse me and then passed. Dania grumbled in annoyance.

Arriving at the front page Marinka also opened the conversation.

" Marvin I can go home by myself, if you mind, don't drive me". Said slowly.

"Did I say I object? ". Ask Marvin ketus.

" no.. I meani... I'm not good with Dania either. I don't want him to think anything.. I'm afraid she_". Marvin looked at Marinka sharply, making Marinka stop talking.

"alright.. Alright.. It's up to you ". Marinka said she relented she shuddered in horror at Marvin's frightening gaze. They finally entered the car. The car split the road. Many times Marinka rubbed her shirt-clad arm. The shirt is half wet. Makes him feel the piercing cold.

Marvin glanced at Marinka then sidelined her car. Marinka looked confused.

"Do you want what he is..... "

Marvin took a neatly folded sweater in the back seat. Then throw it at Marinka. Surprised him.

" What is this.....? ". Ask him confused.

" just ask, put it on, you're cold ". Marvin's orders.

" No need for Marvin. No need ". Marinka thrusts the sweater.

Marvin stared at her coldly.

"Can't you not dispute my words. Just wearing it is hard".

Marvin raised his voice a little.

Not wanting to prolong business, Marinka ended up wearing it too.

"Basic forcers.. ". Marinka Grousers.

" Bas stubborn one ". Marvin's Law. Marinka glared at his eyes.

" creepy.. Your eyes are almost out.. It's gruesome.. ". Marvin shuddered as if terrified.

Marinka reflex about grabbing Marvin's hair. Marvin raised his hand to protect his hair. But Marinka regained consciousness and then withdrew her hand. They stared at each other for a second. Feels awkward. They decided to face forward again.

" run the car... Don't let your boyfriend get angry again ". Marinka's orders.

" talk a lot ". Marvin took his car back.

****

" Dania why are you daydreaming? ". Auntie Mouli asked to see her nephew only daydreaming after Marinka's return.

"There's no aunt...". Reply Dania lazy.

"Of tell me what's the problem?". Forced aunt mouli. Quiet enough.

"Auntie I don't like it when Marvin gets too close to Marinka ".

" Why, baby? Were they not like that before. They are close to small ".

" I don't know... I got worried. Moreover, aunt also like loving him ".

" dear.. Auntie loves you too.. Auntie love you guys. But if to be Marvin's escort, aunt still chooses you dear. You're still a close relative of auntie right. You're a priority". Obviously aunt mouli. Dania smiled happily at her aunt's answer.

"Again Marvin only considered him a sister. Not more... ". Further.

" Okay aunt, I'll try to act normal ".

****

" thank you.... ". Marinka said after arriving at her home.

" Not to overdo it. Enter ".

" You're not in? ". Ask Marinka.

" You forgot? I won't visit uncle's house. Even if you force". Marvin said firmly. Marinka's face warmed up. He certainly remembered the incident. But can't you just talk about it anymore.

The tears are almost out. Marinka took off the Marvin sweater she was wearing. Marvin observed.

"just wear it, you're still cold.. ". Marvin ketus said.

" it turns out that I also forgot, if I've ever said, that I don't want anything from you either. So forgive me for forgetting ". Marinka then put down the sweater and got out of Marvin's car.

God said wrong again..... Inner Marvin

" Thank you again... ". Marinka looked down excuse me. Half ran towards the door of his house.

The man could only stare at Marinka who had disappeared behind the door.

Why it hurts so much.... What's wrong with me....