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Marvin enters Mr. Louis's room. Marinka chose to sleep there. The woman slept asleep with a curled position hugging her stomach. The rest of the tears are still visible in her eyes.

Marvin justifies the Marinka blanket. Slowly rubbing his head. Then kiss Marinka softly.

" Whether intentionally or not, I always hurt you. I promise to be with you always. I'm not leaving even if you insist on driving me out of your life. You just don't realize what's going on. Leo and I are protecting Arina because she is the key witness to all the misfortunes that have befallen you ".

Marinka was a little distracted by Marvin's whereabouts. But still he slept in his sleep. Marvin threw himself in there. What will happen tomorrow morning, we will see tomorrow. Marvin then fell asleep there.

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Marinka opened her eyes when she heard a fine snoring through her ears. Feeling that someone was hugging him he was finally forced to get up. Not surprised at all. Because Marvin must have entered last night using the spare key he asked Aunt Elly for. Marinka is about to go down. Suddenly though..

Grepppp....

Marvin pulled it back. Marinka was surprised.

"Marvin's.. Release him! ". Marinka said annoyedly.

" It's morning, where are you going? Lie down first ". Marvin said softly still with his eyes closed.

" It's none of your business ". Marinka said she was still trying to escape. Marvin immediately opened his eyes to hear the words of Marinka who was quite ketus. Marvin finally sat his body trying to see Marinka's face that had been bent early in the morning.

" What did you say? None of my business? What do you think I am? ". Ask Marvin.

" Ask that to yourself. You never cared about my feelings before. Why should you care now? ". Ask Marinka cynically.

" Don't ask me to argue.. It's Marinka's morning. Jesus ". Marvin massaged his temple.

" Alright, I won't say anything. Like you who never talked to me anything when it came to that woman ". Marinka's words pierced. Makes Marvin harden his jaw.

" You know why I never talked about anything Arina had to do with you? Because this is how you are. If you don't like something, you'll die shutting your ears to all kinds of truth. You'll infer everything just from your point of view. You're different now Marinka, you don't want to listen to me".

" yes.. I'm different because you changed me. I have been so disappointed in you. And I'm getting sick of everything you say. I'm tired of just being a listener. I'm tired of being the one who always loses. I who was once only able to stand still accept the injustice that happened in my life. But now it's not. I'll do what I want ". Marinka said out of bed. Marvin quickly chased after the lightning and stood blocking the door.

" We're not done talking". Marvin said, holding Marinka's hand.

" For me already, I'm tired. Move ". Marinka said a little higher.

" Don't yell ". Marvin said in a stifled voice. His eyes sharpened looking at Marinka's eyes that began to fog. Marinka turned and sat her body back in bed. Marinka leaned against the headboard with her legs crossed. His face looked down at his two hands squeezing each other. Marvin followed him and sat down in front of him.

Marvin knew that now Marinka was crying without a sound. Marinka is depressed. Losing first love to every woman is painful. Marvin will try to understand Marinka. Muffle his emotions that have arrived so as not to explode. Facing the current Marinka should be full of consideration and caution. Tucked the child's hair behind Marinka's ears. There was no long sound of sobs from Marinka's lips.

"I miss papa ". Marinka said softly among her stifled sobs. Marvin grabbed Marinka's body and took her into his arms.

" I know how you feel ". Marvin's voice was choked.

" You don't know what Marvin tastes like ". Marinka pilu. Marvin then distanced Marinka's body to see his wife's face in a view that is difficult to interpret.

" Then you thought all this time what I felt. I don't even know what my parents look like. I've been an orphan since I was a kid, I remind you if you forget ". Marvin said slowly full of wounds. Marinka says she doesn't know what it's like to lose.

" Sorry... ".

" I'm sorry. Now clean yourself up. Then we have breakfast. I'll take you somewhere ". Marvin.

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The two of them were sitting at dinner table, while Aunt Elly was busy preparing breakfast.

" What do you want to eat, honey?".Aunt Elly asked Marinka.

"See Aunt, I'm not tasteful. My mouth tastes bitter " said Marinka while resting her hands on her head. A little bit of a massage of his own head.

" You sick? ". Marvin asked worried. Marinka just shook her head.

" When did you get sick, baby? ". Ask Aunt Elly while giving a massage on Marinka's shoulders. Marinka enjoys it while hugging Aunt Elly's waist. And resuscitated her head on Aunt Elly's stomach.

" Baggered when papa was taken to Aunt's hospital, actually that morning I would take Marinka to see a doctor. But Aunt told me about Papa's situation. Until now I haven't taken him to the doctor ". Marvin said as he stroked Marinka's back.

" Alright, eat your breakfast first, after this drink painkillers. Then rest at home. Aunt will accompany you later ". Said Aunt Elly while patting Marinka's shoulder gently affectionately.

Aunt Elly offers Marinka's favorite pineapple jam toast. And Marvin's favorite tuna sandwich. The two children were always consistent with their favorite foods.

" Aunty, do you have peanut butter? ". Ask Marinka. Aunt Elly seemed to think. So did Marvin. Not long after Aunt Elly nodded.

" Yes, Auntie still keeps it. You wanted it? ".

" Yes...". Marinka said excitedly. Aunt Elly is seen looking around for a small bottle of peanut butter.

"it seems to be a little dear, look at ". Said Aunt Elly while handing over a small bottle of peanut butter that really stayed a little. It may be just one spoon if collected.

" Do you really want to eat it? I can find it for you now ". Marvin.

" No need, I'm just eating this ". Marinka then opened the lid and put her index finger into the bottle to take peanut butter attached to the wall of the jar. And put it in like a child.

" Don't you not like peanut butter? ". Marvin asked confused by the behavior of Marinka who continued down the wall of the jar until it was almost clean.

" stop Marinka, you're making me feel useless as if you can't buy you a car full of peanut butter ". Marvin said as he took the empty jar from Marinka's hand.

" Marvin gave it to me". Marinka said annoyedly. He poked his lips.

"I'll buy you as much as you want. But don't do anything like this again.

"alright... ".Marinka started putting small pieces of pineapple jam toast into her mouth. Marvin deliberately cut it small so that Marinka easily eat it. Given these few days he was having a hard time eating. Even just to include the food, he had to argue with Marvin.

"Darling, Eat it right. You want some other food? ". Aunt Elly asked so anxiously at the seemingly lazy way Marinka was eating.

" I miss papa so much ". Suddenly Marinka stopped her breakfast.

" Pray for her, and calm yourself down ". Aunt Elly advised.

" Where are you going? Let me take you. You might want to visit somewhere to keep your heart a little quiet ". Marvin said as he rubbed the back of Marinka's hand.

" I'd like to be home today, would you mind if I didn't come with you?". Ask Marinka.

"No problem, but today I had a meeting with uncle, aunt, Leo too.... Arina. Do you mind? We have to discuss something very important ". Marvin said slowly and carefully.

Marinka's face turned moody after hearing Arina's name. He wanted to come but his condition was weak. He wants Marvin to stay, but it looks like it's an important issue and Marvin can't possibly not leave.

" What are you thinking? ". Marvin asked full of questions.

" There is no ".

" Let's say, I don't want to if when I get home you shut me up. I've been honest with you. Your turn to be honest with me. What the hell are you thinking? ". Ask Marvin softly.

" I want to come, but my body's limp. I want you to stay home but it doesn't seem possible ". Marinka's words with pursed lips made Marvin chuckle.

" Good, at least there's progress. I wish we were like this. Open to each other ". Marvin said sincerely. Marinka. Suddenly Marinka stiffened feeling something. As fast as lightning he ran towards the bathroom near the kitchen. Removing all the contents of his stomach that he painstakingly ate.

" Why are you, baby? ". Marvin asked frantically as did Aunt Elly.

" My head is dizzy Auntie, my stomach feels like it's being stirred up ".

" I call the doctor ". Marvin said and took his cell phone. While contacting Briyan suddenly Aunt Elly shouted.

" Marvin, Marinka fainted ".

" What? ".

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