Last Choice

30. Honestly

This morning Marinka left early to avoid Marvin. He left the house while the man was still asleep. Leaving Marvin's favorite tuna sandwich. Then just leave. By driving a taxi finally not until an hour he arrived at his papa's office. Trying to put aside his feelings that are still hurt because of Marvin's lies.

But when entering the office area he was confused by the many eyes of employees who looked at him with unusual gazes. I don't know what's wrong with him. Until the room catty welcomed him with the same gaze as his employees .

"Catty, why are you looking at me like that? The other officers are the same. I'm so uncomfortable". said Marinka fretting.

" I'm normal, miss is just stared at leave it alone, don't ignore it". His secretary replied, trying to relax.

" You said not to be ignored, but your gaze is also the same as theirs ". Marinka said annoyedly.

" Not think about it ".

" Is there something wrong with my clothes or makeup? ".

" No, miss, everything looks good". Answer catty smiled.

Suddenly the catty's phone vibrated. There was a message coming in from Leo, the assistant of her upper husband.

" Don't let Marinka read newspapers, watch television or any mass media ".

" Okay Leo..".

After replying to Leo's message, catty saves her phone back.

"What's catty? Who called you? What lover? ".

" Ah you're kidding, lady, if my lover is like this man then I'll put it in a sack and throw it to the end of the world ".

" It's so bad of you, what he is, I'm curious".the Marinka tease.

"Don't you wonder, lady, you'll have a heart attack ". Catty remarks made Marinka laugh loosely, forgetting the problem that was plaguing her mind.

Suddenly Marinka's phone vibrates the notification sign of an online news portal. Marinka was surprised then opened the Headlines one by one.

His heart throbbed reading those few Headlines.

"The crown prince Sanders scandal...... ".

" Marvin Sanders meets a woman.. ".

And many more Headline titles that Marinka read. From some of his reviews many felt sorry for him. Many are grateful for this incident. And began to connect with the marriage Reply that Marvin and Marinka did.

Marinka's eyes glazed over.

"When did this news come up?".

Flat expression. Catty nervously answered.

" a.. Since.. Se.. Miss last night ".

" It deserves some people looking at me strangely this morning. I'm like a cheating wife and I don't know anything while everyone else knows everything". Marinka said trembling considering the two days Marvin was very different to her since returning from the home.

Marinka looked back at some of the photos printed there. Some are taken while being replaced. They were seen talking near the pool, then while eating together and waiting..

There is a photo with the hospital.

As per his description this was taken yesterday afternoon. Then this is what made Marvin lie to him. His chest grew increasingly claustrophobic thinking of this.

"Who is this woman.... ". Marinka muttered in despair. Many times she bit her lower lip so as not to cry anymore. He's really tired.

" Miss.. Will today's meeting continue? ". Catty asked very carefully.

Marinka.

" it's an important meeting, I don't want to disappoint anyone. Prepare the file, you're coming with me ". Marinka said firmly. He no longer wanted to bother with the news.

Marinka and Catty appear to be entering the restaurant to discuss work. He'll meet some important people there.

" Mister James, sorry to keep you waiting ". Marinka said politely.

" It's okay Miss Marinka, we haven't been long ". Answer the man.

Marinka sat her body in the chair.

" Can we start now? ".

" A minute, one more friend hasn't come. Without him we cannot run this project well. We've been working together a long time". Obviously Mr. James.

"Well, we can wait for him ". Marinka agreed. They start small talk first before starting on the topic of work. Until finally the person who was waiting arrived too.

" I'm sorry, make you wait a long time ".

Marinka recognized the voice. It was Thomas who came.

" Thomas, are you here? ".

" Yes, Miss, I forgot that you knew each other. Is this gonna bother you? But I hope you're a professional ". Said Mr. James.

" It's okay, I can be a professional ". Marinka said smiling. Thomas reached out to Marinka. Marinka also replied. Finally they talked about work casually.

It didn't take two hours to talk about a work deal. Mr. James resigned first. And now Marinka and Thomas live on that table. Catty chose to be on another table.

" How are you Marinka? Long time no see ". Sip Thomas and sip his coffee.

" I'm good Thomas, thank you. How's Emily doing? ".

" He's good but he's now happier at home. He rarely went to the office. So I'm the one who finished all his work ".

" Isn't that your original goal? ". Marinka said cynically.

" Don't make me guilty of you, Marinka. How am I supposed to pay for my guilt? ". Ask Thomas sincerely.

" Yes.. I mean it ". Answer Thomas steady.

" all right.. If that's what you want then I beg you not to hurt Emily. Treat him well, don't hurt him". Marinka's voice vibrated.

"I understand, I also apologize for my treatment of you back then. I just a little can't let you go. I got out of control and I really regret it until now. ".

" hmmm.. Forgetit. We can live each of our lives after this. We can be friends too".

"Sorry but.. May I ask? ". Thomas said carefully.

" What about? ". Marinka.

" On the news of your husband. Is the news true? How'd he treat you? ". Thomas was serious.

" Oh, don't talk about it anymore. I have to go back to the office". Marinka tries to avoid.

"alright.. If you don't want to talk to me. Can I drive you? ". Thomas offered.

" It's not necessary. I'm with catty ".

" Okay be careful ". After that they separated.

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Marinka walked towards her room. Leo was there. Standing right in front of his door. Marvin's definitely in there. Marinka breathed a heavy breath.

He really did not want to argue. But it seems like fate says something else. With a gontai step Marinka entered his room after Leo opened the door.

Leo also chose to be silent and said nothing. Because he knows a little bit more is happening.

Upon entering the room Marinka was stared at sharply by Marvin.

"Where have you been? ".

" I have a meeting with Mr. James today ". Answer Marinka briefly.

" Don't Mr. James have returned a few hours ago. Why don't you come back? ".

" I was talking to Thomas for a while". Marinka said cold.

"What if I hadn't asked you wouldn't have told me your meeting with him? ". Marvin said a little higher.

" It's just a matter of work. Isn't this natural? ". Marinka begins to not accept Marvin's treatment.

" It is not natural to look at your past ". Marvin sharpens.

" We just talked, nothing more. Catty's with me ". Marinka defended herself.

" Is this how you behave? Get out of the house without talking to me. Then you dare meet Thomas. You forgot how he treated you a while ago, huh? ". Marvin's getting riled up.

Marinka. Considering this morning he was in a hurry to leave without saying goodbye to Marvin, that's not true either.

" And what about you? I thought you were here to talk about why you lied to me yesterday ". Marinka looked up at Marvin.

What...?

Marvin forgets his main goal of coming to Marinka. Marvin rubbed his face rough.

" here... ". Marvin's voice softened as he patted the sofa hinting at Marinka to sit with him. Marinka is reluctant but she also does not want to make things worse. Finally Marinka sat her body in the same sofa.

" Let's say... ". Cold Marinka.

" He's my best friend in the waiting. We were separated long ago. It just so happened that yesterday we met so we just kind of missed it a little bit ". Marvin told a little lie.

" Then yesterday? You went in a hurry to see him in the hospital, didn't you? ".

" She was rushed to the hospital suddenly. That worries me a little.

" You can tell me, if you're honest I wouldn't think badly of you. And also the news that came out was very excessive. I lost my face ". Marinka said annoyedly.

" Okay, I'm sorry ".

" Didn't you forget something? ". Marinka.

" Forget what? ".

" Your story. If you lie about your story, I won't forgive you. You know, you're the one I've always trusted. Don't betray my trust ".

" I understand ". Marvin lirih. In his heart he was at war about his own feelings. He did not want to betray Marinka. But his feelings for Arina who had disappeared suddenly reappeared with his arrival.

And that really confused him.

Marvin hugged Marinka tightly. He felt like a loser at the moment. Hurt two women at once.

"Marvin...".

"Hmmm... ".

" If one day you want to leave me, say so far that I can prepare my heart". Marinka's voice choked.

"No, I won't leave you. You can keep my promise. You can charge it if I forget it". Marvin said slightly shaking while kissing the top of Marinka's head . Marinka broke her embrace and looked at the husband in front of her. The eyes both store pain.

" I'm not gonna charge him. If you betray then I'll walk away from you without charging you ". Marinka's eyes glazed over, Marvin framing Marinka's face with both hands. Then kiss Marinka's lips gently.

" That's not gonna happen".

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