Tough girl in novel

*Episode 48

The man then bent his body even though he looked quite sick. While continuing to stiffen his chest, he paid his respects to Maria.

"I admit defeat now tough woman. Please accept my salute as a tribute to you, wonderful winner. I really admire you tough girl. Besides you being amazing in martial arts, you're also amazing in behavior. You are so amazing."

"There's no need to praise me too much, Mom. You're also pretty tough. Could give me a pretty hard punch. And, now, our business is done."

"Yet. Our business is still not finished" said the man.

The words made Maria feel a little confused. While Arkan was listening to the remark, suddenly put on an annoyed face filled with anger.

"It's not over you said? What else is not done, huh! You want to get in trouble with my girl again? This time, you're looking to die, you know."

"Sorry young man. Don't get too carried away by emotions. Our business is not over. But it's not a matter of looking for trouble. Because I've been fighting your woman. If your woman is just as amazing as that, how are you. Ah .. no-no. I don't want to look for it anymore."

"Well then, what other unfinished business is there, my dear?" maria asked quickly because she did not want to hear Arkan and the man talked more.

"Tough girl. Did you forget that we had an agreement before the fight just now? I'm losing. Now, I accept what you say. Everything you say, I will follow according to our agreement."

"Oh .. about that apparently. Alright, since we've made a pact, and I know how a true master's attitude should be. I want you to do something for me."

"good. Just tell me what you want me to do. I will definitely do all of that as a risk of defeat I'm going through."

"I want you to hand over the evidence I have to the police. Hand over the evidence that's in my car, and get my business done with it. I want him punished for the crimes he committed against my parents. Hows it? Do you agree, Mom?"

"Is that really all you want from me?" asked the man with a very incredulous look.

"Yes. That's all it is." Maria said while nodding her head.

"Why? Are you not ready? Is my request too much for you?"

"No. Not heavy at all."

"Then ..why did you look so shocked earlier, when I said what I wanted from you."

"I was shocked because I didn't believe it. You're giving me a request that's too easy. Things you shouldn't do for me. I've challenged you, already hit you, and asked you to do the biggest thing if I win. However, when you win, you help me by saving my life. And the most absurd thing, you asked me the most trivial thing. It really makes me feel inexhaustible with what you're doing."

"I did what I needed. I think you did the same. So, it's best not to be in trouble again now. Yeah, I assume, our business is done now, yeah."

"He can't. Because I won't let him meet someone like you again. You've got him in big trouble today. So, I don't want to get him in trouble again. I hope you understand how I feel" Arkan said in a quick reply to what the grown man said.

"Come on Maria, we're home! I have to take you to the hospital to check your body. I'm afraid that there are deep cuts, or bruises on the inside that need to be treated immediately" Arkan said, embracing Maria's friendly shoulder.

"I'm doing fine. You don't have to worry. My body is pretty strong, Ken. There will be no deep cuts or bruises on the inside. The punch wasn't too strong."

"Don't underestimate the slightest thing, Maria."

"But .. I do feel fine, Arkanza," said Maria in a soft tone in the section mentioning the name Arkan just now.

"Huh .. okay. I know you're a tough girl. The most powerful woman here. A blow like anything might not hurt you. But ... at least, please listen to what I'm saying so that these thoughts can be a little quiet, Maria. Just do it to calm my mind." Arkan spoke in a hopeful tone.

Not wanting to make Arkan anxious anymore, Maria could only give up now. He was forced to follow what Arkan wanted for not wanting to argue.

"Alright, Ken. I'll follow what you say. But I don't want to go to the hospital. How about you just get your family's personal doctor to come home? Won't it be the same, will it?"

Silent moment. But in the end, Arkan agreed as well to what Maria said.

"All right, I'll follow what you want. We'll go home first now. Then, I'll have the doctor come after we get home."

"Mm .. okay. Let's go!"

"Oh yeah. Sorry, yes, Mom. I may not be able to fulfill your invitation to come to the martial arts club that you lead. Because right now, I have so many things to do. Thank you for this invitation of honor that you gave me. Again sorry for not being able to meet this special invitation from you, Mas." Maria spoke before leaving the place.

"Sir papa. I understand that you can't attend. I don't know when I'll see you again. Hopefully soon. Goodbye, tough girl" said the man, smiling little at Maria.

Maria returned the smile for a moment. Because the next second, Arkan had already taken him away leaving the man towards the car.

When he gets to the car, Arkan opens the car door for Maria. While the car door, the driver opened it.

A moment of silence after getting into the car at the thought of what he had just passed. Maria was pensively unaware that Arkan was by her side. Arkan touched the soft hand of Mary who happened to be on the lap.

"Why daydream? What are you thinking about now? Isn't everything done?"

"Done?"