Last Choice

43. Disrupters

Marvin and Marinka get out of the elevator to their apartment. But I don't know whose bad day it was. Arina was waiting at the apartment door. Marinka just sighed harshly. And of course Marvin's head was already throbbing dizzy. Not finished yesterday's problem will arise new problems. And Marinka, that woman can't always vent emotions of resentment or anger.

If he is upset or doesn't like something, he just shuts up. For now, he could have grabbed or hit the woman in front of him. But instead of being angry, he just kept quiet and did nothing.

Lazily Marvin walked towards the door of his apartment. Marvin then took Marinka's hand to make her comfortable.

"Sister Marvin, are you home yet? ". Arina girang.

" I've been waiting since yesterday. I tried to call you but you ignored me ". His spoiled speech was about to hug Marvin's waist. But Marvin quickly fended off Arina's slow hand.

" Arina, take care of your attitude. I already have a wife. Don't make him think anything ". Marvin. Marinka can only duck.

" always, if it wasn't for her company to go bankrupt you wouldn't have married her either. And again, we must have been married". said Arina cynically.

"Sheel..! Keep your talk ". Marvin said with great emphasis. Marinka who had been looking down now raised her face to look at the cynical woman in front of her.

" I'm right, right? And they made you do that for reasons of return. You had to initially, right? Because you don't want to have to do it ". Obviously Arina at length.

" It's bullshit! Don't try to talk if you don't know the truth. I really love Marinka. She's my wife. And from this moment on don't disturb my life".Marvin said firmly.

" Do you like my husband very much? ". Ask Marinka.

" Marinka's... What are you talking about? ". Marvin was upset.

" I'm just asking Marvin, I just need the answer ". Marinka said casually.

" If so why? We promised to be together. I knew him much before you came ". Arina said firmly. Makes Marinka want to laugh but the woman just folds her lips holding a smile.

" If you remember our age is only an interval of less than a year. And I knew him when I was a kid too. It's too much if you say you know him better than I do. We were together every day even until this moment. I know him better than you. Do you understand? ". Marinka said satisfied. Marinka's words made Arina flabbergasted. All he knew was that Marinka was known to be quiet and not talk much. But somehow this time Marinka like she was challenging him.

" Come home, it's night. Not good for you if you come home too late?". Marvin.

"Sister evict? I've been waiting all day. And you told me to go home? ". Arina said she couldn't believe it.

" I'm so tired. And my wife needs enough rest. So can you go home now? ".

" Sister outrageous. All right before I go home I want to ask your wife. Does he know your apartment password ?".

"She....! ". Marvin Furious.

" What's why? ". Ask Marinka.

Arina then pressed several digits and the door was successfully opened.

" If I want, I can get in. But I still appreciate you ".

Marinka's chest began to rumble. Arina knows her password.

"I'll make it clear. It was my birthday". said Arina arrogantly.

" I just haven't replaced it yet ". Marvin began to get emotional. Makes Marinka's heart a little sick.

" You've been married a long time, brother, you can change that. Be Marinka's birthday or your wedding date ". Arina then passed from that place.

" Why aren't you angry? ". Marvin asked after he got to the apartment.

" For what? You know I'm not the kind of person who bursts when I'm angry ".

Marinka.

" others can do extreme things to keep their husbands ". Marvin said in front of Marinka. His face turned serious. Marinka turned to look at Marvin.

" Do you prefer if I scratch his face? Or maybe I grabbed her hair? You know, I really want to do it. For the pain that woman gave me. But for what? It's no use. You're not completely separated from that woman. I can feel it Marvin. I can't just trust you. I just want to say that, if you want to go back to her, right now I'm ready to accept ". Marinka said with a vibrating tone.

" What did you say? I'll never let you go ". Marvin said.

" We're done Marvin, we can't force everything ".

" But I don't have to ". Marvin clasped Marinka's hand trying to convince her.

" But now I'm getting uncomfortable. Your words that morning I still remember until now. You said you regretted touching me, right? Karna Arina's ".

" Jeez Marinka, I've forgotten it ". Marvin started to frown.

" But I don't. Until whenever it's gonna be I remember".a tearful feather has fallen already.

"I've always dreamed of a happy family. But it seems far from hope. I also know you meet him a lot for lunch, right? I know everything Marvin. But all this time I've been quiet". Marinka said. It felt like he wanted to take out everything that made it difficult to breathe.

"I'm sorry. Please let's start over again ". Marvin tries to grab Marinka's hand. But the woman brushed it off.

" You never thought of me. I'm not your priority. No matter how hard I try to survive it feels the same ".

" no... No. gabe... We're gonna fix everything. I beg you ".

" I'm tired.. I want to give up ". Said Marinka while staring at Marvin's nanar.

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Marinka sleeps in her room, right next to Marvin's. Sleep curled up with eyes closed but the tears are still flowing. Why life is playing tricks on him. Why it is so hard to be happy.

He hopes Marvin is the only person he can trust. But he became the only person who inflicted the deepest pain. It probably wouldn't have hurt this much if Marinka hadn't opened her heart to Marvin. He should have let his heart be closed.

While Marvin was still standing in front of the glass wall. While continuing to suck the nicotine tucked in it. I don't know how much nicotine he's been using. His mind ran, between Arina and Marinka. And also the words of his father-in-law. His father-in-law wanted Marvin to leave Marinka. He asked her to return his beloved daughter.

Marvin took something out of his pants pocket. It was the USG he got from aunt Mouli. Marvin rubbed his face rough. His throat was stuck staring at the photo of his baby that even his heartbeat had not yet heard.

Her tears fell her shoulders trembling in light of the pieces of events she had just understood.

How Marinka always asks for gingerbread in the middle of the night. He used to not like it. And also the strange food that he suddenly wanted to eat. His thoughts were only about work to the point that he was unaware of Marinka's change.

"I'm sorry Daddy, Daddy has kept you away from Mommy. Are you okay there? If Daddy can feel your presence more, maybe we'll spend three hours at a time. You know, Mommy's mad at Daddy. Help Daddy persuade Mommy. Do you really like gingerbread like your grandfather. Do you love Grandpa so much? Your grandfather is waiting for you. But Daddy has ruined everything. Forgive Daddy.... ". Marvin smiled bitterly. Then he sat against the glass wall. He kissed that picture.

" i'm sorry..... ".

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