Tough girl in novel

*Episode 51

"It has. I'm done treating you. It's ointment. Apply this ointment regularly every three hours. That way, the bruise on your chest will quickly get better." The doctor said as he handed the bottle of ointment to Maria.

"Oh yes, ask your partner for help if you find it difficult to apply the ointment yes."

Maria gave the doctor a small smile. The doctor smiled back at Maria. Then she left Maria alone.

Maria fell silent as she continued to think about what had just happened. He is in the worst dilemma right now. The dilemma between feelings that have begun to grow, with the fear of losing if he chooses to continue in the role he is currently in.

"God ... What should I do right now? Follow all the heart words, or even follow the flow only. Where the foot goes, that's what I have to go. Is that how it should be, God?" Maria spoke while holding her chest.

At that moment, Arkan came in. He who saw Mary was agitated even went straight to Mary without saying any more.

Of course Maria was shocked by the sudden arrival of Arkan. He immediately put on a reddened face while trying to think of an excuse, in case Arkan asks what the words he was talking about just now.

"Are you okay now? If there are no more complaints, you should just take a break. For your uncle, don't worry about him. I called him and said you were with me."

"I'm doing fine. There are no complaints either."

"Good then. I'm out now. If you need anything, just call me. I'm outside."

After he said, Arkan wanted to leave Maria. However, just two steps he walked, he again stopped his footsteps and immediately turned to look at Maria again.

"Oh yes, about the bet we have agreed on, I hope you do not deny it later. If I win, then you must obey what I say. Because all the decisions are in my hands if I win, right?"

"You just calm down. I'm not gonna deny what we agreed on together, Ken. If you win, then I will submit to your decision. But ... All that is still uncertain, right? You still don't know if it worked or not."

"You don't underestimate me, Ria. I'm sure that the effort I've made, it's gonna work."

"We'll see" said Maria, raising one eyebrow.

"agreed. Happy resting. I won't bother you anymore. Rest comfortably," said Arkan as he stepped back.

A little bit of the actual disquiet that Maria felt after the talk ended. How not? If Arkan does succeed, he doesn't know what Arkan wants him to do. Asking her to get married as soon as possible, or even asking her to cancel the marriage.

If he cancels, maybe the story won't be so complicated for Maria. However, if you ask to get married as soon as possible, it will feel quite complicated and it will also be more difficult for Maria to live.

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Maria was greeted warmly by Bimo when she entered the house. Not because of kangen with the nephew, but because he wanted to ask Mary to do something.

"Mary, you're finally home too. I've been looking forward to your return, you know?"

"What's up, uncle? Just tell me what uncle wants from me! Because I know, uncle can't possibly miss me, right?"

Those words of course instantly changed the water of Bimo's face that he had originally made as sweet as possible so that Maria would fulfill his request later. He now immediately put on a serious face due to the words of the nephew just now.

"alright. I won't mince words with you again, Maria. I need you to ask Arkan to give me a stipend right now."

"What! Uncle asked me to ask Arkan for money? Uncle was right. Arkan is not my husband, uncle. Where could I possibly ask him for money."

"What you ask is not money, but funds, Maria."

"What's the difference between money, uncle? Money is money, money is money."

"Stupid. Why haven't you been smart until now anyway, huh? No matter the money and the funds are the same. What's clear is that I want you to ask Arkan to give me an injection of funds so that our company doesn't go bankrupt. You know, if that company goes bankrupt, then that's hard on you, right? It's not just me."

"Let the company go bankrupt. I don't care at all, uncle. Because in a moment, I'm also going into the Arkan family. Won't mind this family company anymore, will you?"

"Mary! Are you crazy! How dare you talk to me like that. I'm your uncle. The one who has been taking care of you since a dozen years."

"Yes, I know. Uncle's been taking care of me for a dozen years. But it was all because of the wealth I had. Just because of the legacy my parents left behind. Otherwise, my uncle may be willing to take care of me" said Maria casually.

Boiling was Bimo's blood listening to what Maria had to say. Well, despite the truth, what Maria said was one hundred percent true. But, he still felt very upset by Mary's blatant words without any fear at all.

"Bas rude to you, Maria! Nephew doesn't know at profit. It's been good that I loved you as my son for a dozen years. But this is the reply you gave me. Well then, I better not let you marry Arkan alone. So that you also feel the poverty that will befall this family."

"Just try if uncle can," said Maria defiantly.

The more emotions rise in Bimo. He who was already emotional before, is now increasingly becoming the anger that he feels. Can't stand him anymore, Bimo with bulging eyes wants to hit Maria. But unfortunately, that blow would certainly never hit a person named Maria. Because he was tough, he easily dodged.

"You!" Bimo who did not accept the blow Maria avoided, with a high tone immediately shouted towards Maria, with eyes glaring of course.

"Listen, uncle! I'm not the weak Mary anymore. I won't let you bully me this time. You want the company to stay, then make the rescue your own way. Don't use me as a tool."