Last Choice

52. Bullies

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Arina staggered until her body hit the sofa. His head was throbbing pain felt a slap that was enough to make him in pain. Just about to stand up Arina felt pain in her head because the woman had grabbed Arina's hair hard. Arina screamed in pain but she could do nothing. Only the tears came out.

"Basan cheap, it's appropriate that Leo does not want to go back home. Apparently you're the one who made himself feel at home for a long time leaving his family ". Said the woman rudely and then banged Arina's face on the floor. Arina felt her nose hurt. His eyes were slightly twitching, feeling the pain of nausea together.

" I can explain, I'm not Leo's girlfriend. Believe ". Said Arina pleading while rubbing her nose which turned out to be really bloody. His nose is bleeding.

" You think I'll believe you. How much Leo money have you spent as long as you teased him, huh? ". The woman still continues to grab Arina until it is difficult for Arina to break away.

" Torture her Aunt, for she Leo has dared to oppose you ". Saying a younger woman.

" Of course Thania, I'll make this woman pay for everything ". Said the middle-aged woman who turned out to be the mother of Leo. The younger woman was named Thania.

" How much are you worth? I'll pay you ten times over. But stay away from my son. Do you understand? ". Shouted Leo's mother.

" I swear Madam, I'm a nobody Leo. We're just friends ". Arina Clearly.

" Aunt Mary, don't trust her. I'm sure he lied ". The voice of the woman named Thania continued to provoke Mary.

While elsewhere Leo drove his car quickly. Some time ago her mother told her that she was going to visit her apartment with Thania. The woman who will be matched with him. In Leo's heart he cursed in annoyance. Because her mother came at an inopportune time. What would her mother do if they met Arina.

After his car is perfectly parked, Leo rushes to his apartment. When the door opened Leo saw the incident that made his jaw harden. Thania grabbed Arina's hair and pulled her on the floor.

"Stop! What are you guys doing? ". Leo's scream made Thania surprised and then took off her grip on Arina's hair.

Arina gradually approached the wall in the corner of the room to lean back as if seeking refuge there.

" Darling I've only taught the cheap lady a little lesson so as not to bother you always ". Thania's voice is a little spoiled.

" Who do you call cheap, huh? ". Shouted Leo.

" Of course the woman. Who else do you think ". Shouted Mistress Mary no less high.

" Mom, I hope you can leave this place soon. And get this girl out of here ". Said Leo while pointing at the fiery Thania.

" Who woman do you mean? She's your future wife. Did you forget? ".

" I don't care. Quickly get him out of here ". Said Leo with a stifled rage.

" You kicked your mother out, son? How outrageous of you ". Hardik Mistress Mary.

" Because mom is too outrageous. What do you mean to hurt Arina like this ". Said Leo full of anger while pointing at Arina whose appearance was very messy. The woman was still crying in the corner of the room. Slowly rubbing his tears.

" Because of this cheap lady you're leaving the house. And I'm not gonna let my son get close to a woman whose origins aren't clear ". Said Madam Mary loudly.

"I don't have anything to do with Arina, she's my friend's brother. That's all it is. Gosh". Leo began to run out of sense explaining the truth to his mother. Leo massaged his temple that was pulsating dizzy at the chaos that was happening.

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Leo took Arina to sit on the sofa. Then immediately Leo took the medicine box.

" I'm sorry my mother Arina, I didn't know everything was going to be like this. I'm really sorry ". Sesal Leo's. The man cleaned some wounds on the corners of Arina's bloody lips and nose. The woman just stared blankly. No sobs were heard. But the tears don't seem to stop flowing. Women don't complain one bit. Leo knew it would hurt. The woman's hair was also messy. There must be a lot of injuries there, too.

"talk to me Arina, please. Don't scare me ". Leo said worriedly. Leo then pulled out his phone intending to contact Marvin. But suddenly Arina prevented it. He pulled Leo's hand slowly.

" Don't tell him anything. I'm begging you this time ". Arina Parau. He seemed to know that it was Marvin who Leo was going to call.

" All right, but promise me not to worry me anymore ". Arina nodded slowly.

" Lo, can I ask you something? ". Arina suddenly said. Leo looked curiously at Arina's request.

" What? ". Ask Leo flatly.

" Can I borrow money from you? ". Arina said doubtfully.

" for? ".

" I want to rent a small house. No need for good that matters I can stay. And moreover I'll look for one that's cheap ". Arina's speech was stamped.

" What way did you pay me? ". Leo asked as he stared intently at Arina.

" I'll take a tart. I'll work anything. Long ago I used to work odd jobs to make money. I used to work without Aunt Grace's knowledge. I can apply to be a cleaning service or whatever ". Arina said sure.

Leo looked at the woman in front of him with a look of pity. In an instant he had nothing. Even more beautiful than his life when he was replaced. This girl was raised like a princess and then just threw it away. And until now he had no idea what reason made him this way.

"Well, I'll think about it later. I need to take responsibility for everything that happened today. I'll help you, just think of it as my apology to you. Because my mother has gone beyond your limits".

"You don't have to do it. I'm not offended at all. A mother will always look after her child. He does not want his son to do anything wrong. He is so because he loves you. Even I envy you. Don't be mad at your mother or you'll regret it later ". Arina smiled sincerely.

" Thank you for not being offended. Tomorrow I'll talk to Marvin. Yesterday we thought we'd buy you an apartment close to me here. So you don't have to worry about where to stay. You don't have to pay for Marvin buying it for you either. But of course in my name. It's for the sake of keeping Marinka feeling. We can't make him suspicious in the least. You got it ? ".

" Yes I understand. But isn't this too much. I just need a simple place to live. I hurt them too much anyway. I don't want to get them in trouble again ". Sneaky Arina.

" Don't you think the important thing about where you live is done. In exchange you have to promise to tell me everything that happened to you. I want to know without anything you cover up for ". Arina thought for a moment then nodded.

" Well I'll tell you everything tomorrow ".

" Alright, you owe me a story ".

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