Last Choice

14. Offers

The treatment room left only a dim light from outside the room. Marinka put her head to sleep on her papa's bed. The piercing cold was no longer felt. The girl was too tired and lulled in a dream while looking after Mr. Louis. He forgot what time he had eaten.

It was so good that he did not realize that someone had entered the room. The man picked up a neatly folded blanket on the sofa in the corner of the room. Then attach it to Marinka's body. Marinka was a little distracted at the move. Slowly start to squirm. His eyes narrowed to adjust to the light of the room.

Mr. Louis wasn't even conscious yet, so he took turns keeping watch with aunt Elly.

"Did I wake you up? ". Ask the voice from behind Marinka. Marinka was shocked. Turns his neck towards the source of the sound. While holding his chest.

" You? What are you doing here?". Marinka asked trembling after knowing who the owner of the voice was.

"Hey... Why are you scared? I won't bother you Marinka ". That someone who says it is none other than Thomas. With his terrifying gaze made Marinka shudder in horror.

" Go don't bother me ". Marinka said slowly she did not want to cause a commotion in the hospital.

" I just want to see Mr. Louis. How's things going? ".

" You don't have to do that ".

" need Marinka. We've been close for about three years. We are like family. Anyway I'm here to offer you something.

"What's? ". Marinka asked suspiciously.

"Just go.. We know that your company is in debt. And your father can't pay off that debt anytime soon. So look, let me take over your company, how about?".

" Will never..! I won't approve even if papa wants it".Marinka said furiously.

"come Marinka.. I want to help you. I'll pay off your papa's debt, in return let me take care of your company. And since I can't marry you, then you can be my mistress ".

plaques... The slap echoed in the room.

" How dare you.. I'll never come back to you, Thomas, whatever it is. Now go".exorcise Marinka growled.

But it turns out the slap was not able to change Thomas' decision. He rubbed his cheek. Smiling bitterly. And started to walk closer to Marinka. Marinka began to be frightened. The shadow of Thomas' treatment at the party begins to appear in his memory.

"You want what you.. Get out of here.. I beg Thomas, I beg you ". Pinta Marinka did not feel her tears dripping.

"Marinka, I'm sorry for what happened the other day. I don't know, I don't know why I could do that. I'm obviously sorry. I'm sorry".Thomas choked. Like he's really sorry.

"I still want you Marinka ". Whisper Thomas raucous. And it managed to make Marinka cry.

Undeniably, their three years together was not a short time. There are many sweet memories between them. But everything just changed in an instant. Only because of the bankruptcy of Marinka company. And Mr. Anthony does not want any trouble later.

Mr. Anthony wants to take over Marinka's company. But still betrothed Thomas to others, so as not to always deal with Mr. Louis in the future.

"I need Emily to expand my corporate network. I have to really get in touch with him so he and his family can be sure of me. But on the other hand I want you Marinka".

"That's Thomas.. Go awayl. Your confession won't change anything".

"Only I can get enough of you later, I will pay all the company's debts as well as your father's personal debts ".

Jesus, Marinka's head is about to break. The fact that his father was lying in the hospital still left him confused.

Now he is faced with his father's huge debt. And the bank started sending warning letters this afternoon.

He has almost nothing. He can't possibly be forever hitchhiking to Uncle Mike.

That would be so embarrassing. But if he accepts Thomas' offer. Then it would be even more embarrassing if the public knew he became the mistress of his former lover in order to survive.

And he doesn't have any skills either. He recently learned about the company to Marvin and Leo. He doesn't understand anything yet.

Suddenly Marinka's body staggered. So dizzy to think about the burden of his life that suddenly came together. Knowing that Thomas reflex hugged him. Along with that...

Chequek.........

Marinka and Thomas turned to the source of the voice. Although it was dim but they understood very well who was standing there.

Marvin's.......

"What are you guys doing? ". Marvin asked coldly after at the same time seeing Thomas and Marinka was like hugging him in his opinion.

Thomas then took Marinka's body away from her. Then he approached Marvin.

" Nothing, I just went to see Mr. Louis and brought an interesting offer for his daughter ". Thomas replied with a grin.

" i guess whenever it's my business. All right, Marvin, my business is done. I said goodbye".Thomas said farewell, but then turned to Marinka. "think of what I said earlier. Don't be sorry". Thomas then passed.

As the door closed, Marinka dropped her body. Then dropped his body on the floor accompanied by his cries.

Marvin who saw it immediately approached Marinka. Then pull him into his arms.

"why Marinka? What was? Speak on. Did Thomas say anything? ".

Marvin asked worried. But Marinka still cried sobbing while gripping Marvin's front shirt. Then nodded quickly.

" He said he would take over the papa company and would pay off personal debts as well as corporate debts. He also offered me to be his mistress. With the guarantee that it will meet the needs of my life Marvin ". Marinka said sobbing.

" Brazed, how dare he speak so ". Marvin was angry at that moment.

" I'm confused Marvin, what should I do. Suddenly I was faced with a complicated choice. Why you owe me that much and I don't know. Why are papa's employees betraying this cruel".

" I'm looking for a way out with Uncle Mike. Relax Marinka ". Marvin was convincing.

" I can't possibly live my whole life depending on Uncle Mike". Marinka said grimly as she stared into Marvin's eyes. At that instant Marvin distanced Marinka's body with an angry look.

" And you chose to be his mistress? ". Marvin Sentak. Marinka shook her head quickly.

" It's not so Marvin ". Marinka is still sobbing.

" Then what..? ".

" I don't know... I don't know... I'm confused ".

" My uncle offered me something. If you're willing. Then I guess I can lighten your load a little bit ". Marvin was doubtful.

Actually Marvin hesitated to say it but after seeing the state of Marinka chaotic. He didn't want to have to make that offer.

" What's the offer....? ".

*******

Finally, here are the three of them, in the Coffee Shop across from the hospital where Mr. Louis was treated. Marinka still looked down her face pale because of lack of rest a few days . Marvin was staring in the direction. Mr. Mike still sat quietly while occasionally sipping his drink.

"So how's uncle's offer? ". Ask Mr. Mike calmly. Marinka was still squeezing her cold hand under the table. Marvin was still observing the woman sitting in front of him. He knew Marinka was confused.

" I don't know uncle... I'm confused ". Answer Marinka. Perplexed... Well that's all he can say. Confused because he suddenly falls into poverty in an instant and suddenly gets an offer to become Thomas' mistress or marry Marvin.

" we've tried Marinka, but the board of directors seems to make things difficult. They'd rather have Anthony take over your papa company. Anthony gave them a tempting advantage if they chose him. But if you marry Marvin then Marvin can directly control the company as a daughter-in-law. If that happens then our two companies will be mutually beneficial. And also investor confidence in your company will rise again if we are together ".

" How about Dania. I'm afraid of this incidenthe hates me even more uncle ". Marinka said as she rubbed her tears rough and still remained down.

Oh, my God, Marvin wants to hug this woman. This woman is always happy. There was not a single bit of sadness in him. But only in a matter of weeks as if everything changed drastically. It starts with Marinka's failed marriage to Thomas.

In the eyes of many people Marvin is a lover of Dania. The bond between Marvin and Marinka is strong. They have been used to being together since childhood. Even with a gesture or a gaze they could know each other's thoughts.

Marvin and Dania's relationship began with pity. Trying to entertain when Dania was left by her parents together. And for some reason since then Dania seems to demand more. Dania seems to be depending on Marvin.

"think carefully. Uncle go first ". Said Mr. Mike disperse the daydream of the two people sitting in front of him with their own minds. Marvin and Marinka just nodded.

" How Marinka... Do you agree? ". Marvin asked reassuredly.

" I don't know Marvin I'm confused.. I'm afraid Dania hates me. She wants to marry you ".

" I know Marinka. But how 'bout, I owe a lot to your papa. He's just like Uncle Mike. They are like fathers to me. Only in this way can I help him ".

" talk to Dania, and I'll give you an answer ". Marinka. Effort to avoid.

" The result will be the same Marinka, I will marry you with or without Dania's consent. It all depends on you ".

" what if we do this until the company improves. So you can go back to Dania later. I honestly didn't get my heart to hurt him ". Marinka Tawar. Makes Marvin stare.

" What did you say.....? ".Marvin said grimly.

And that just scared Marinka.

" I mean..... ".