Tough girl in novel

*Episode 22

"What is this, Maria? What does all this mean, huh? Why did you give me this old, badly worn shirt? You think I'm what?"

"Lho, you asked, right? It wasn't me who deliberately wanted to give you that shirt, Ratna." Maria spoke in a relaxed tone filled with gentleness.

"Maria Basis .... " Ratna suddenly stopped her words. He knew what he was going to say, so he did not continue with the words.

While Maria, she was already impatiently waiting for Ratna to finish what Ratna was going to tell her. Although the truth was, he knew what the continuation of the word Ratna would say to him was.

"I what, Ratna? Say it! Why don't you finish the words you said just now, hm?"

"none. Nothing I want to say." With great difficulty, Ratna tried to fix what she had just broken due to being too emotional. He tried to smile even though it seemed, it was very heavy and too difficult.

"Yes already, Maria. I'll go to the room first. I'll get you a dress that suits you to wear later. I will also bring all the equipment to dress you up. I'll make sure you look really pretty tonight."

Finished saying, Ratna immediately left the room with big steps. While Maria, she just smiled looking at Ratna who was trying to be kind with great difficulty.

"I'm waiting for you to come, Ratna. I want to see, what kind of clothes you have prepared for me" said Maria, smiling with eyes at the door.

Maria finally chose to sit down to unwind. He was very tired of everything that had happened in this small world.

"Huh .. This world is quite tiring. I have to put extra energy into taking care of and dealing with everything. It really makes me unable to breathe calmly."

Maria took the phone to look at the clock. He again took a heavy and rough breath.

"Huh! If only he hadn't come, I would have been able to use this little time to rest. Now that little time is wasted."

Maria tried to close her eyes. But ... again, Ratna's voice made her have to wake up immediately.

"Mary! How do you sleep again? Her shirt. Cobain" said Ratna, handing over the clothes she was carrying.

Maria received the shirt with great curiosity. The dress with a deep red color looks still quite new and still good. Unfortunately, the shirt was too open. Dress without hands with the chest very-very wide down. Also the bottom is too short. It was more like a garment that lacked materials.

Maria glanced at Ratna after she was satisfied to notice the clothes she was holding.

"You're sure I'm fit to wear this dress to come to the private dinner that Arkan's parents prepared, Ratna?"

"Of course I'm sure, Maria. The dress is perfect for you, you know? You will definitely look very pretty in Arkan's eyes later."

"Oh, is that right?"

"Of course."

"Oh, Ratna. Thank you so much, you are the best friend I have. You are my helper. Again, thank you very much, my dear." Maria spoke with the position of those who still cuddled spoiled.

Hearing that remark, Ratna again carved out a smile that looked filled with relief.

"I told you, I'm the only one who understands you, Maria. So don't doubt what I'm saying. And also ... no need to thank me. I'm doing all this because I'm your best friend. As your only friend, I'll do my best, Maria."

'Best, your head. You just want to humiliate me by suggesting I do things I don't like at all. Certainly not very suitable for me. Oh my God .. If I were the real Mary, maybe I would listen to what she suggested. Because he speaks in very sweet words with a foundation of good friends. Ah, it sucks.'

"Yes. You're the best for me, Ratna."

"Here you go, let's wear it! We're gonna go get your makeup done so you can be pretty going to the show tonight."

"Huh? You're serious about what you said just now, Ratna? You want me to wear my clothes now? You don't realize, it's only five o'clock past little doang."

"I know it's only five o'clock past. I ask you to dance now, so that you are beautiful to the maximum because dressing up is not pursued time, Maria."

"Oh that? But apparently, I don't need to dress up right now. Dinner will be held at seventy-thirty. I'll have him pick up at seven. So, there's still two hours for me to relax here. So, what's the rush to get ready now?"

"You don't know what I'm saying, Maria? Two hours is a very short time for me to decorate you. You don't understand?"

Maria had not had time to answer what Ratna said, there was a commotion from outside. This immediately diverted the attention of both of them from the topic of discussion they discussed.

"Whatis that? What's the matter with your uncle and aunt, Maria?"

"Where do I know. Aren't we both here when they're noisier. So, why ask me?"

Ratna snorted in annoyance. Then, the two of them immediately decided to go out to see what happened.

But it seemed, Maria already knew what the cause of the commotion was. His uncle and aunt must have been fussing about Tiara who still did not come home even though it was already afternoon. Mana Tiara is on time for punishment again.

Arrive in the living room, or rather, the living room. Maria immediately asked about what made her uncle and aunt noisier. As a sign of innocence you know nothing. Let no one be suspicious, actually.

"Tiara doesn't know where she is now. Your aunt said she hasn't been home since this morning. But now, it was already afternoon and he still did not come home either. The boy really doesn't respect what I'm saying. Don't think of me as the head of the family anymore."

"Aunt ... do you know where he went?" ask Maria with a sad tone.

"Why did you ask me that question? If I knew where he was going, I would've gone to get him, Maria. I wouldn't stay at home like this, you know!"

"Attomans! Why are you even snapping at Maria, huh? He just asked. What's wrong with the question he asked you. He asked because he cared."