Last Choice
37. Plan Dania
"so what's your plan?". Ask Dania
"Of course it makes their marriage hell. What's again? They alienated us like this. With a little money".David's words were full of revenge.
"All right, I'm up to you. I'm sick of pretending to be nice, being a sycophant for money. And it turns out that in vain, we get nothing. I thought Marvin would be easy for me to conquer turned out to be so difficult ". Dania's smoking her cigarette.
" I've paid a few people to keep an eye on Marvin and Marinka. And the closeness of Marvin and Arina will slowly become big news that will shake their marriage ". David said as he downed his drink.
" God I can't wait to see them destroyed. I'm tired of living in this little apartment.
"Patience.. We'll have a lot more money by blackmailing both of them ". David said full of his sneaky grin.
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Marinka is seen coming out of the doctor's office. This is the second time Marinka has gone to Amelia's doctor for a monthly check-up. Marinka is entering its third month. And Marvin hasn't noticed that.
Fortunately, since it was known she was pregnant, she did not experience morning sickness. Marvin was not suspicious.
While walking through the hospital, he meets Thomas and Emily. It was such a bad luck for Marinka to meet Thomas here. Marinka was about to turn around but Thomas saw her.
"Marinka's.. Where'd you? ". Greet Thomas first.
" I'm having some business here. What about you guys? ". Marinka asked a little awkwardly. Remembering the last time I met Emily leaves a bad memory.
" I was taking Emily to see Dr. Amelia. Check for pregnancy. Then we ate the bag before we went home. Emily is 3 months pregnant ". Thomas replied happily while Emily only smiled faintly.
" Congratulations to you. I'm so happy". Marinka said sincerely.
" Thank you very much ". Thomas and Emily said at the same time.
Then Emily looks around looking for something from inside her bag.
" What's up, honey? ". Thomas asked in surprise to see a confused Emily.
" It looks like I left a prescription for vitamins at doctor Amelia's desk. I'll I'll take it ". Emily said she was leaving.
" Let me just ". Thomas bids.
" No need, let me just ". His voice smiled then passed from that place. Emily's a lot warmer right now. Unlike the Emily he used to know. Marinka realized that.
" He's much warmer now ". Marinka said sincerely.
" I think so too. Maybe because she's going to be a mother. And that affected his behavior a little. But I really like him like this. It's not Emily who's bursting with emotion".
"How do you feel about being a father? ". Marinka asked slightly.
" I don't know.. I can't reveal it. Very happy Marinka. If you're pregnant, you can ask Marvin directly. He'll be happy like me ". Said Thomas sparkling.
Marinka just commented a bitter smile. Even until the fetus was 3 months old Marvin did not realize it.
"I agree with you ". Marinka. They then dissolve in the conversation.
Without them knowing there are people taking pictures of them.
Emily came soon. And hand over the sheets of paper like hers.
" Your voice, left there too ". Said Emily. Marinka seems reluctant to accept it.
" Where do you know it belonged to Marinka? ". Ask Thomas curiously.
" I asked Dr. Amelia. He said it belonged to Mr. Mike's son-in-law who was left behind. So I can be sure it's hers. Anyway there's Marinka's name on it".Explicated Emily.
"Are you pregnant too? ". Ask Thomas full of questions.
" Mmm me.. I gotta go home. See you next time. Thank you so much Emily ". He smiled and rushed over from the place.
" His why? ". Emily asked confusedly.
" I don't know, yeah let it go. We should go home soon ".
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time shows at 8pm. But Marvin hasn't come home yet. My aunt and uncle are not home either. I don't know why he'd want to eat ice cream at a fast food restaurant.
" Aunty Hana I'm out for a minute. I want to buy something ". Marinka said goodbye to Emily's aunt.
" Okay, miss be careful ".
Marinka finally goes to a fast food restaurant. The ice cream he bought from earlier made his saliva drip. He hurried to sit at the park. Eat his ice cream. Not to forget he bought a gingerbread. I don't know why when she was pregnant she loved gingerbread. He did not like that cake.
Marinka did not realize there were two pairs of eyes watching her. It's Emily and Thomas.
"What are you doing here alone? ". Emily asked in amazement. Marinka was surprised while holding her chest.
" Good God, you surprised me. What are you doing here?".asked Marinka.
"We're just going for a walk. Emily wants to buy cotton candy. He forced me to come here all night ". Thomas.
" So you're sorry? You're a fucking ". Emily said sulkingly.
" No, baby, it's not that. All right, what do you want. Let me buy you ". Persuade Thomas. Marinka momentarily sculpted. If Marvin had known, would he have been that careful. Marinka was too afraid to be honest. Fear of heartbreak. Until now he never knew Marvin's true feelings. Or is it only Marinka who has this one-sided feeling. Marinka bit her ice cream spoon slightly to ward off her anxiety.
"I want to buy cotton candy. Do you want to? ". Emily offered. Marinka is confused as to what. He wants to but he's ashamed.
" Alright don't answer, I'll buy it for you ". Emily said her own decision because Marinka never gave an answer.
" Thomas wait here. I'll be right back ".
" Let me go there, aren't you tired? ".
" I don't want to, I want to see for myself how to make it ". Emily blinks her lips. Eventually Thomas relented, letting Emily do what she wanted. Marinka catches a glimpse of the two people's sweet interaction. While continuing to feed ice cream and gingerbread alternating her mouth.
" So, what are you doing here all by yourself? ". Ask Thomas.
" I just want to eat ice cream and gingerbread while enjoying the atmosphere of the garden". Marinka.
" don't you like you ginger. You don't even like the smell of it even though your papa likes it so much ".
" I don't know, lately I've liked it ". Thomas is convinced that Marinka is pregnant. Seeing her eat ice cream like a kid who had just eaten it for the first time. Hurry and mess.
" Why are you such a mess ". Said Thomas while rubbing Marinka's lipstick. Marinka was stunned then quickly picked up the handkerchief.
" I can do it myself ". Marinka started wiping the ice cream that was stuck around her lips.
" I'm sorry, I just wanted to help ".
" forget ". Brief Marinka speech. Before long Emily came finally two pregnant women were enjoying cotton candy together.
" Marinka, is it true that you're pregnant too? ". Ask Emily carefully. Marinka who was enjoying the ice cream nodded slowly. Emily and Thomas's views are pitted.
" Where is Marvin, he's still working late when he knows you're pregnant? ". Thomas asked a little.
" yes.. But I don't have a problem ". Marinka tried to smile despite her teary eyes. Thomas saw that.
" Don't Marvin not know you're pregnant? ". Ask Thomas back. But Marinka refused to answer. Choked throat. Unable to say anything.
" I'm pretty sure he doesn't know, right? Is he too busy to notice you? I'm not your only husband to know your change with just one look ".
" He's not you ". Marinka stared intently at Thomas with her heated eyes holding back tears. Thomas breathed a heavy sigh.
" Sorry.... ". Said Thomas lirih aware of his gentleness.
" Thomas never mind, don't force him ". Emily Pinta.
" Marinka, I knew our relationship wasn't good. But we'll both be mothers. I wish we could be friends. Do you want to be friends with me? And I'm sorry all this time".
Marinka can't believe Emily can say that. He's really sincere.
"We are friends ". The two women then smiled at each other sweetly. Thomas did not expect the woman who had always been feuding was now sitting next to him sharing food.
If only Thomas could marry Marinka. Thomas then shook his head. Shooing his stupid dreams. Seeing the two women smiling in front of him she was already happy.
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Marvin is seen sitting in the middle room waiting for Marinka with a huff. Some time ago he got a photo from an unknown number, making his blood boil. There are some pictures he got. The first was when Marinka and Thomas were in the hospital. The second seemed to have been taken some time ago when Thomas was cleaning Marinka's lips with a handkerchief. That last photo was what made him angry.
Suddenly the door opened showing a pale-faced Marinka carrying a large box of ice cream in her arms. Marvin gets upset thinking it's Thomas' ice cream.
"You've gone home, Marvin? Sorry I was out for a minute. I want to eat ice cream ". Marinka's words sparkle.
" I know, I've seen it". Marvin said coldly. The smile on Marinka's face disappeared. Why does he seem angry?
"Are you satisfied all day walking around with your ex-lover. Then by not knowing the shame you still continue it until night ". Marvin said in a high tone. Makes Marinka flinch. His eyes are already glazed.
" Marvin, what are you saying? ". Marinka said vibratingly.
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