Last Choice

9. Unaltered

The morning sunlight began to force its way in. Mr. Louis sat in Marinka's bed waiting for his daughter to wake up. Before long Marinka began to squirm. So

opening up, he was surprised to find his father in his room.

"Papa... ".

"Good morning, dear.. Howwasyoursleep?". Ask Mr. Louis. Marinka smiles haru. The tears don't feel dripping.

"noisy papa.... I just missed you ".

Mr. Louis immediately hugged the princess just like that.

" I'm sorry papa... Pardon.... Papa has hurt you ". Mr. Louis hugged his daughter tightly. She was crying too. Marinka was only able to nod.

" Prepare Marvin is waiting for you up front. You should get a doctor right away. Aunt elly will help". He said while landing the kiss on his daughter. Marinka smiles. But his smile was gone when his father left the room.

He was still angry with Marvin. But how else. Marvin forced to take her to the doctor.

"sucks......... ".

*****

Finally they arrived at the clinic. Meet his best friend Dr. Brian.

" Jeez Marinka, why are you here now. Did you get some sleep last night? I'm not sure you can sleep ". Briyan said as she continued to treat the wound on Marinka's leg. Marvin just stared at his two best friends. Since leaving, Marinka has not spoken to him.

" You don't see my eyes. I cried all night. It feels like breaking. His whole body feels loose from his joints". Marinka said grumbling. Briyan just smiled then glanced at Marvin at a glance.

"Well this is gonna hurt, can you hold it. Hold on to the side of the bed". Briyan looked at Marinka waiting for her to prepare.

"Briyan's..... You kidding?. I'm tired of crying from last night". His face changed. Marvin then approached holding Marinka's hand which made Marinka surprised.

"Do Briyan,... ". Marvin said sure.

" absolutely.. He should have been here last night. It might hurt a little ". Briyan looked at Marvin meaningfully. Marvin agreed. And.....

Kregggh.....

" auchh..... " Marinka reflex grasps both arms firmly Marvin. Marvin took her by the hand. While Doctor Briyan still continues to treat Marinka's legs. Marinka's grip grew stronger indicating she was in a lot of pain. A few moments later..Marinka kept pushing for pain.

" done..... ". Said Briyan while cleaning up the equipment. Marinka lets go of herself. His eyes were red withstanding the cries. Marvin tidied Marinka's hair behind her ears.

Now they both look clumsy after last night.

Marinka got out of bed with Marvin. Then sit down in front of Dr. Briyan.

"Did I miss something? ". Briyan asked as she held back her smile seeing her two best friends taking turns who seemed to be holding each other back.

Usually they would denounce each other. Marvin and Marinka who understood the meaning of the question then glared at Briyan.

" no.... ". Answer them simultaneously. Makes Briyan more tickled.

Marvin then stared in every direction so as not to meet with Briyan. While Marinka snorted in annoyance.

"Haha.... Alright... All right I got it. I'm prescribing medicine for you. All for the bruises and wounds on your body ". The handsome doctor began prescribing the medicine. Then grunt.

" Do the visa and take the jerk to jail. She's ruining your pretty face, your body your legs too ".

" It won't do, you know who his family is, there I'll just embarrass myself. After all, the one who hurt my face and my feet is a man who... Be.. Da.. ". Marinka said with great emphasis. Makes Marvin wrong.

Briyan saw that then chuckled. Quick catch Marinka's point of speech

" ah yeah... I-i understand.. It turns out that the one who hurt your leg is more responsible ". He said as he glanced at Marvin with his seductive smile.

" Hurry along.. I have a meeting this afternoon. I wonder why you could be a doctor. You're a shitty doctor ". Gerutu Marvin then brought Marinka who also held back upset at Briyan who continued to tease him from earlier. Briyan laughed out loud.

***

After putting a safety belt on Marinka, Marvin prepared to drive his car.

Trinjg....

The incoming message from Briyan made Marvin cluck and grumble. But Marinka could not hear what Marvin was saying.

" You're fit to marry him.. ". Write Briyan with emoticons love behind her.

" wait a week, you'll get the invitation ". Reply Marvin upset and throw his phone on the dashboard.

Marinka just glanced at a glance. I don't understand Marvin. When he was about to start his car engine his phone rang again.

Marvin clucked again. Then take his phone.

" I'm serious.. You need each other and depend on each other just that you don't realize ".

" it's up to you.....!!! ". Reply Marvin directly run his car.

The car drove fast because Marvin was in a hurry to catch up on meeting time. So that he can still rest for a while.

Silent.....

Silent....

Silent....

" Do you need anything....? ". Marvin asked breaking the silence. Marinka.

" You haven't had breakfast, have you? Shall I buy you something? ". Bargain Marvin.

" No thanks ". Answer Marinka briefly.

Drrtt..... Drrtt.....

Marvin's mobile vibration forces him to marginalize his car.

"Yes Dania..... I was driving....".

"Are you close to the street around my apartment?".

" I cooked you your favorite spicy chicken soup Come by. Who are you alone or with? Is Leo with you ".

" i.. Mmmm with my other friends. I can't eat there. Next time Dania ". Refuse smooth.

Marinka smiled bitterly. That's as scared as Marvin was until he lied.

Marvin captures the aura of dislike from Marinka's face because of her lies.

Marvin massaged his temple. Why is something that is usually easy now so difficult. Usually Dania would not be that chatty.

And usually Marinka is a fool and insensitive. People who fail to get married will be that sensitive...

Ah.. I don't know... He was really dizzy thinking about it.

" Come Marvin... I cooked it for you ".

Marvin breathed a rough breath.

" That's it.. Keep it in a lunch box. I'll pick it up. In 2 hours I'm meeting. Hows it? ".

" I'm waiting for you.... ".

Tut's... Tut's... Tut*s*...

" Do you mind if we go to Dania's apartment? ".

" Not for long ". Answer Marinka is short and cold. Marvin breathed heavily. Until when Marinka will silence him.

The car drove down the street to Dania's apartment. Fifteen minutes later they arrived.

" Wait a minute.. I'll tell him to come down. So you don't have to wait long ".

" mmm... ". Marinka's answer upset Marvin. He then got down and walked into the Dania apartment area.

Until the lobby Marvin was about to call but he first received a call from his lover.

" Ride Marvin.. I'm lazy to get down. Hurry up I'm waiting for you".

The call from Dania made Marvin clack up.

****

Dania hugged Marvin. Marvin smiled and then demanded a kiss approved by Dania.

" Where's the lunch box?".

" Are you so busy you don't want to come with me to eat? ". Dania said, blasting her lips.

" It's not so Dania, I have a meeting in two hours. I don't want to be late. This is an important meeting, baby ". Marvin explained.

" Aren't you with Marinka?". Dania asked suspiciously.

"How could you think that. Jesus Dania ". Marvin's pissed off half dead. Marinka, Dania why do these women suck.

" Take 15 minutes with me then". Persuade Dania.

"I have to get ready, Dania. I can't be late ".

" Just 15 minutes ".

" Well 15 minutes.... ". Marvin agreed.

" maybe Marinka doesn't mind either. It's only 15 minutes". His inner.

Marvin finally stayed. They chat while opening their old photos when visiting several places, while eating snacks to make Marvin full. I don't feel like 30 minutes have passed.

"God... It's been over 15 minutes ". Marvin stared at his watch as he was about to leave. Dania began to stare unwillingly.

" Mary still misses you. From me coming we haven't spent time together".

"I know Dania, but I can't postpone today's meeting ". Marvin said as he rubbed Dania's head.

" What's the night you're gonna visit? ". Dania said while hugging Marvin.

" I don't think there's a lot I have to do ".

" So you're busy. Well, today I forgive you. But give me one kiss ". He said on his tiptoes whispering in Marvin's ear. Marvin seemed to think.

" all right... ". Answer Marvin. Dania was surprised to not believe it. Marvin would usually refuse. Dania started to close her lips. Later then....

Cup.....

Marvin changes his mind and kisses Dania's head. Dania put on a disappointed face as well as upset...

"Always..... ".

" Not currently Dania.. There will be time ". Marvin smiled as he ruffled Dania's long hair. Dania rolled her eyes puffed.

" huhhhh. You live in what time is Marvin". His grunt while releasing his embrace.

"stone age... ". Marvin chuckles and hugs Dania.

" I'm afraid I can't help myself".

" all right.. Alright.. Don't forget to call me later ". Marvin took off his embrace then smiled then hurriedly left.

Marvin remembered Marinka who must have been tired of waiting for him. Why could he forget. After this, he will be even more angry. Even Marinka hasn't eaten anything from the morning other than a few sips of milk. Oh, my God, why did he forget. Marvin was half running.

Once in the car Marvin was surprised.

" Marinka's..... ".

**TBC

Sunday, 12 July 2020**