Last Choice

4. truthfulness

Five minutes before Marvin was standing at Thomas's door. Three times he rang the bell. But there is no lawfulness. Until the next minute the door was open. A woman was standing there. Wearing a white bathrobe. With a little wet hair. Marvin put on a cold face, surprised and astonished at the same time. Marinka didn't give him the wrong address, did she?.

"sorry.. Find who? ". Ask the girl.

" I'm looking for.... ".

" Who dear.....? ". The man from the inside walked up to the woman. While one hand dried her wet hair with a small towel.

" You......? ". Said the man surprised when he got to the door, and saw Marvin coming. That man is none other than Thomas.

Marvin was even more surprised

The darling? He called her darling...

Is this Emily?

Marvin's jaw hardened with anger. Of course he knows what happened here. How stupid Marinka has been all this time. As an adult man. He knows exactly what happened. Found her best friend's ex-lover in an apartment with a woman. With that appearance,,, let's not tell... It is impossible that they did nothing more.

" Can I talk to.... Your lover?". said Marvin with great emphasis.

"certain. Please ". The woman said to Marvin." Baby don't be long. I'm waiting for you in the room ". He continued while kissing Thomas' cheek then passed.

" of course ". Thomas replied with a stiff smile as he occasionally looked at the worried Marvin.

Marvin gritted, like this apparently his behavior behind Marinka. Turns out he hasn't changed. He said he would change for Marinka. In fact not at all.

" Take care of yourself, I'm waiting for you at the parking lot ". Marvin said then passed.

*****

Ten minutes later Thomas was parked. Marvin was sucking a stick of nicotine in his hand. While walking agitatedly. Sucking the nicotine is strong and exhaling it rough. There was a feeling of anger and resentment in his heart. When remembering the stupidity of Marinka who still can not open her eyes wide. From a distance he saw Thomas coming. He threw away his coarse cigarette butts and approached Thomas. Can't hold back his anger anymore. He grabbed the man's shirt with both hands.

"this is the handsome prince. It's amazing yes. You can fool Marinka so far ". Marvin said then threw Thomas' body rough.

Thomas wagged his shirt. As if cleaning up from the dirt.

" What do you want Marvin? ".

" If it wasn't for Marinka's stupidity, I wouldn't have come here. Since when did you come into contact with that woman? ".

" You mean Emily? ". Thomas asked with an annoying grin.

It was the woman Emily....

" I've known him for a long time, about 1 year. But we've only been so close these past few months".

"I honestly don't want to lose Marinka either. But after I thought there was no benefit, I was with him for a long time. The company I was after was also unable to provide any benefits. And... There's something I can't get from her but I can get from Emily".

"Whatchu mean? You know Marinka loves you so much, Thomas. And it turns out you're behind him like this. Huh.....! ". Marvin said grumbling.

Thomas chuckles" We're both grown men. I was with him for years. But just kissing her is hard. He always rejected me on the grounds that it would be more beautiful to do when married. What kind of shit is that. She's very seductive. Her skin is pure white. Her red lips her fragrant hair.But unfortunately she is very stingy. Try telling me... If you're a normal guy aren't you interested? ".

Marvin was still painstakingly holding back his emotions in order to not hit the mouth of the damned man.

" I'm still quite capable of refraining from crashing into him and ruining his future . I choose to vent on others. Tell me am I wrong? ".

Marvin clenched his hands tightly. While staring at the mistress of the man bre***k in front of this.

" Come on Marvin if you were in my office, what would you do. She's so incredibly beautiful and adorable. But he can't please me a little. You've been friends with her for a long time, haven't you, say.. Don't you ever want a little of it.. Huh huh? ". Thomas said provokingly as he continued to smile wildly imagining about the figure of Marinka.

Bughhhh........

" Shut your mouth ". One punch landed on Thomas's lips. Marvin's anger reached its peak. But Thomas doesn't care if he's still laughing.

" You don't even like it when someone talks about it. Do you like her?. Ah yeah... Which man doesn't like it. Many approached him before me. But they always leave it because of your friend's pretentious attitude".Thomas said still advocating.

Marvin intends to hit Thomas again but Thomas managed to avoid and now turned to hit Marvin. Fresh blood was pouring from Marvin's nose.

God fucking.. It's best not to fight when you're angry...

"preferably marry him.. So you can continue to protect her. Let's not let the failure of our marriage to make papa Marinka heart attack. I'm sure that Marinka hasn't told her dad this. Because he was very concerned about the health of his father ". After saying so Thomas then passed.

Arggghhhhhh.......

Marvin got into his car looking for tissue to clean his wound.

****

Marinka's room door opened Marvin's entrance with a sneak. I heard water gurgling from the bathroom. Before long Marinka was seen coming out of the bathroom wearing a pink satin kimono. Not aware of Marvin's arrival. As he closed the bathroom door and turned around he was surprised to find Marvin in his room.

"You.... ". Marvin beckoned not to be noisy while putting his index finger on his own lips. Marinka nodded in understanding. Marinka then approached Marvin and was surprised to see that there was blood drying on the man's nose.

" Marvin what happened?. You why?did you fight Thomas? ". Ask worried.

He hurriedly took out a medicine box to treat Marvin's wounds. He sat on the bed next to Marvin. While preparing cotton alcohol and the others.

" Did my uncle and papa not see you in front?".he asked half a whisper. Marvin shook his head slowly.

"It looks like they're playing chess at the back ". Answer Marvin. Marinka begins to treat Marvin but he holds Marinka's hand.

" why...? ". Marinka asked confusedly.

" You remember your promise. If I fail to bring it to you then you must promise to forget it ". Obviously Marvin. Marinka sculpted holding tightness in her chest. The tears started to come down. He looked down, and his best friend failed.

" Marinka I don't know where to start. But trust me, he's not good for you".

"I loved her... He's good Marvin, you just don't know him yet... ". Marinka said while looking at her best friend.

" Tell me which good man is in a room with a woman. In condition...... ". Marvin rubbed his face rough.

" Should I explain to you Marinka? ". Marvin is getting upset.

" that can't be Marvin.. He's been nice to me all this time he's never messed around".Said Marinka sniffled.

Marvin's getting upset. She squeezed her own hair.

"why are you so stupid. That's why he talked about your shortcomings behind your back. You're a hard-to-touch, pretentious lady, and that's what led her to start a relationship with Emily over the last few months. He keeps talking about the insolent things about you that make me angry. That's why I hit him ". Marvin is upset.

" But yesterday he was devastated when uncle Anthony did not give his blessing ". Marinka still defends.

" Hear.... I didn't lie to you. I'm not saying that Thomas was dishonest to you either. Apart from all that. At least you can be relieved apart from a bad guy like him. You know, I've actually caught him a few times with some.... Mm... Woman ". Marvin says his last words with a moment of heart.

" The last time he promised to change for you. But in fact not".

Marinka nodded in disbelief. He cupped both his hands on his face.

He feels stupid.

" I'm sorry Marinka.. I shouldn't have said this". Marvin said as he rubbed his best friend's shoulder.

"No Marvin.. You don't have to apologize.. Maybe I was stupid all along".

"Don't do that... I feel more guilty about you. He's the jerk".

"What's...... All men think so Marvin? ".

" Think what...? ". Marvin didn't understand.

" If someone is in a relationship then they also definitely demand more closeness? ".

" It's bullshit... Don't listen. At least your best friend is not that kind of man. Their brains are dirty. Wh why? You think you're gonna turn yourself in to him. Don't be crazy about that guy. I won't forgive you if you do something stupid. Youunderstand? ". Annoyed annoyed.

Marinka nodded slowly.

" All right, I gotta go home now".

"But your wound....? ".

" It's okay I can take care of it myself ".

" Heart on the road. Mmm one more don't tell Papa this matter. I will choose the right time to talk about it".Marinka said. Marvin nodded in understanding.

"Rest Marinka.. Tomorrow night we'll go to Mr. Daniel's show. I'll pick you up ". Marvin said passed.

*All right, I'll make you pay...

**tbc...

Wednesday 08 july 2020***