Last Choice

2. Self-relief

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His eyes closed his head he put it on the back of the chair with one of his hands playing a ballpoint pen. Trying to make peace with feelings . When he was struggling with his mind suddenly he was shocked by something.

"auchh.... ". Marinka was surprised that someone threw her a small packet of mint candy. A pair of eyes were looking at him sharply . It was Leo's eye the assistant who was always perfect. Another pair of eyes that were staring at him asked for an explanation of what he was working on. Hurriedly he stood tidying up his clothes.

" Good morning Mr. Marvin ". Sapa Marinka is nervous.

" Morning.. Please come to my room ". Marvin said passed.

" God is so careless of me. Why am I daydreaming ". His grunts lamented his stupidity. Morning instead of work even delusional.

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Geck.. Geck.. Geck..

" in... ". Marvin from the inside. Marinka opens the door and enters Marvin's room. Marinka stood behind her desk.

" Lo you can leave us ". Marvin told his personal assistant. Leo looked down excuse me and left the room.Marvin went to the sofa in the corner of the room. Marinka followed behind.

" Sit Marinka". Marvin said after leaning his body on the sofa. Marinka dropped her body weak.

"What's the problem? Don't you usually be moody at work? ". Marvin asked after peeking into Marinka's face that was somehow out of shape this morning. Dark eye circles. Moist eyes, a red nose.

" What weekend did you spend watching a drama that drained your tears? Is there no glass in your house? Didn't you reflect this morning? ". Marvin started to get up. Marinka rolled her eyes irritated.

" Hush... You're so noisy. You know people are heartbroken. You never had a boyfriend ". Marinka replied annoyed.

" Who said I don't have a boyfriend? I've got...... ".

" Yes... I know Dania, right? He said lovers but rarely met. You avoid it often too. What kind of relationship is that? If I were Dania, I'd leave you and look for a more serious man. Why didn't you marry her..? You said you liked her a long time ago, but you didn't marry her. Aunts and uncles love it too".Marinka said at length.

" Basic noise.. You don't know the truth so shut up. Why are you talking about me, I'm asking you what's the matter with Thomas? How's your wedding plan? ". Marvin asked seriously. Marinka fell silent then sighed heavily. His eyes returned to tears.

" in two weeks the wedding will be called Marvin ". Marinka said.

" then what do you think, you're going to marry the man you like, you should be happy. Why is it messed up like this". Marvin said confusedly.

" But Marvin, Thomas wouldn't marry me, but rather marry Emily of his parents' choice ". Marinka said with a quiver while trying to hold back her tears.

"What's the problem Marinka? You're not kidding, are you? . Marvin asked cautiously afraid of hurting his best friend.

"Aunt Julia said because now my papa's company is in financial crisis and is expected to go bankrupt. He does not want to talk to poor families. Afraid of trouble in the future, unless you give the company in Thomas's name, they'll marry us". Marinka could no longer hold back her tears.

Marvin stiffened his jaw so angrily at Marinka's explanation.

" Your Papa's company has not completely bankrupt Marinka., me and Uncle Mike are trying to help".marvin said furiously. Not only did his childhood best friend suffer injustice.

" From the beginning just pretended to be nice to me Marvin, they lied, they were hypocrites they said I'd fall apart without them, and I didn't deserve to be with Thomas who had it all ". Marinka said.

" What about Thomas? Did he just watch when you were treated like that? Didn't he say anything?". Marvin asked annoyed.

" He said nothing but apologized. And it makes me sick". said Marinka as she continued to sob.

"Then why did he take you to his house to ask for his blessing. Basic Thomas si*l*n". Marvin was angry.

" I don't know Marvin Anthony's uncle said Thomas was willing to marry Emily to gain an important position in the company. And for the sake of corporate cooperation, of course. Maybe that's what made him change his mind. Given that he was obsessed with occupying an important position in his papa company. Moreover, Emily's parents award one subsidiary to Thomas if he wants to marry Emily". Marinka started to calmly tell stories.

"Basar greedy man. I'll teach you another lesson next time".Marvin grumbled.

" No need for Marvin. I was determined to keep myself grounded. I'll work well in your company, learn a lot from you before I replace papa later. I'll prove I can live without having to do a business wedding ". Marinka said fully determined.

" Well, I'll meet Uncle Louis later, to talk about this. Now get back to work. Jesus Marinka look at your face like a clown ". Marvin Ejek. Marinka's eyes are perfectly rounded.

" Do you really want to praise me or drop me? Human nature is inconsistent. Just for a second you wanted to help me and then you mocked me. You're either my friend or you're not". Marinka said annoyed.

" All right, I'm just kidding, tell your dad tonight I'm going to visit with Uncle Mike. Trust me, your Papa's company isn't that bad. They just make it up. ".said Marvin standing while shaking the top of Marinka's head. Marinka brushed off Marvin's hand.

"You want to mess up my appearance even more ". Marinka grumbled as she passed from Marvin's room. Marvin just chuckled to see his best friend was upset.

" Be calm Marinka I won't let your Papa's company get into trouble. Me and Uncle Mike are working on it. My uncle and your father were best friends since childhood. And they loved me so much from the first moment I was brought to this city". Marvin murmured while turning back his memory 20 years ago. When he was adopted by Uncle Mike and Aunt Mouli. They loved Marvin as much as their own children. Mike's uncle and Mouli's aunt have no sons.

Then he meets Louis' uncle and his adorable daughter, the carefree little Marinka . Marvin was 7 and Marinka was 5. Little Marinka grows up without the affection of a mother. His mother died giving birth to him. Since then they have grown up together. Although Marvin was not a real child but they never let Marvin lack. Even now Marvin has started to lead the company uncle Mike.

Louis loved Marvin too. His desire to have a son was gone when his wife died giving birth to little Marinka.

**TBC

Monday, 06 july 2020**