Tough girl in novel

*Episode 27's

Maria was silent. He forgot that the real Mary was very spoiled and stupid. Calling that person with the call of big brother, which he considered a spoiled call filled with reverence.

"Mm .. Everyone can change, Arkan. Including me."

"You're right. I knew that change would come. And you, will show me who you really are."

Suddenly, Maria was somewhat shocked by those words. It sounded like Arkan knew something of himself. It was like knowing the great secret he had kept ever since he came to this small world.

"Mm .. Why are you silent now? Didn't you want to ask me something? Let's ask now! Don't piss me off for keeping my curiosity around for too long."

"I .... " Mary hung up her sentence. Suddenly, he felt a sudden sense of doubt approaching then enveloped his heart. Makes the heart feel very worried about what his lips will say.

"Mary. Let's say! I'm a man who lacks patience, you should know this."

"alright. I apologized earlier. Assume I'm looking for the truth for someone."

"good. It's up to you."

"I just want to know. Don't you not like me? Now, you must have a way to cancel our wedding, right?"

"Who said?"

"You mean?"

"Who said I had a way to annul this marriage, Maria? I don't have any."

"Oh, don't you have any? I thought you had. Then, what's the next step you're going to take. You don't like it, I'm sure you won't just give yourself to me, will you?"

"Are those words not reversed, Maria? I'm the one who gave myself up to me? I think ... that's the wrong word. Because the truth is, the real you're gonna turn yourself over to me."

Maria remained silent. Then, the chatter was instantly sidetracked with his long-dead garden lamp life. Then, a waiter came to call the two of them to immediately eat the dinner that had been provided.

"We'll talk about it later. I'm waiting for you at the restaurant next to my office. You should come tomorrow at lunch." Arkan spoke as they moved.

"alright. I'm gonna come. I hope the discussion pleases both sides."

"Look at it later."

***

The dinner ended smoothly without any obstacles. After nearly ten minutes of eating, Maria asked for permission to go home. He returned home with a chauffeur who had picked him up earlier.

Along the way home, Maria kept thinking about what Arkan was saying. Every speech that sounded like it was keeping a secret. Or rather, Arkan seemed to have learned a great secret. And the secret is closely related to him. At least, that's what continues to play in the mind of Maria since the conversation in the park, until she reached the door.

"Miss ... we have arrived" said the driver, awakening Maria from what Maria thought.

"Eh, oh yeah-yes. Ii'm sorry. I was a little dazed because I was sleepy from being so exhausted." Maria said with a forced smile to the driver.

"Yes. Thank ye. I hope so."

Maria left the car immediately. When he reached the entrance, no one welcomed his return. That's not a strange thing. Because he had been used to not getting a reception all this time.

However, something was not right with his feelings. He felt like there was something wrong with no one welcoming him this time. And .. he knows why.

Mary smiled a little. Then then, he chose to go straight upstairs to the room to immediately break down.

Unfortunately, that intention had to be hindered by Ratna who had been waiting for Maria's return. With a very upset face, Ratna saw Mary from the top step.

"You're home at last, Maria. Are you happy to walk alone, right? You're a friend with no feelings, Maria. There really is no feeling."

"Why are you so angry when you see my face, Ratna? Don't you have any other job but to keep an eye on me? Uh! You're an amazingly good friend. To the point that, you don't want to sleep just because you're worried about me."

"Mary! I'm not kidding with you. I want to ask you why you're changing now, huh! Why are you getting so bad for me! You're forgot? I'm a friend who's been there for you all along. You forgot about that? If there is no me .... "

"If there's no you, then my life will be better, Ratna. Because you are not a friend, but an enemy. Youunderstand?"

Maria could not take it anymore. He didn't want to play around with Ratna anymore now. Because of one barrier, aka the enemy who ruined Maria's life he has resolved.

There was no harm if he was blatantly hostile to Ratna right now. Because the enemy openly will be easier to resolve than to pretend to be oppressed as Maria experienced before.

Ratna, who could not believe the words that Mary had spoken just now, was transfixed like a display statue. She was really shocked. Didn't think Maria could say those words.

"Maria .. you .... "

"I'm tired. I want to rest. Don't bother me again if you still want to stay here with me. You understand what I mean, don't you?"

Instantly, Ratna's eyes turned in disbelief. Bummer. Quite surprised by the relaxed tone of speech, but full of threats and pressure that Maria said just now. To the extent that, he could not catch his breath well for a few seconds due to being too shocked.

Meanwhile, Maria went straight through Ratna in a relaxed manner. There was not the slightest bit of guilt, or regret for the words he had spoken just now.

***

Ratna was still silent at the door after Maria went inside. He clasped his hand tightly while staring at the door with mounting fury. He wanted to break down the door and drag Maria out of the room. Teach a woman ungrateful for what she has done for a dozen years.

But unfortunately, he couldn't do that. Because she knows, Mary is not the Mary she was yesterday. Which he easily arranged, also strongly believed in what he said.

Mary is now more wild and unpredictable. Be calm, not careless, and most importantly, Mary is no longer the foolish Mary. Mary is a smart woman who knows everything.

That's what made Ratna change her steps. Put together a new strategy to seize what he's been after for a dozen years.

Ratna went into the room. Pick up a cell phone, then call someone.