Tough girl in novel

*Episode 55

"Are you sure, Ken?" maria asked as she looked at Arkan with a difficult gaze for Arkan to understand the meaning of the gaze.

Not directly answer. Arkan instead gave Maria a look of reply. A gaze filled with question marks out of curiosity for Maria's response just now.

"Arkan, why silence? Answer what I just asked."

"Why should I answer, Ria? Because really, you know best what confidence I have. But instead, I'm the one who should be asking you about faith. You look pretty good now. You're not sure about me and the decision I'm making. In fact, at first you have fully agreed that I am in charge of this matchmaking if I win the bet. But now .... "

"Enough, Ken. I'm certain. Now, let's go in and pick the dress that best fits me. As far as our story goes, only God knows what it is and how it goes. Because honestly, I'm starting to like you. In fact, it's not true."

Arkan looked back at Maria with a gaze filled with question marks. The words Maria spoke gave her both happiness and sadness.

"You like me? Why is that liking not true? What's wrong with that, Maria? Do you have someone else in your heart, Mary? If yes .... "

"Ken. I told you that there is no one else in my heart right now. It's just, there's a secret I can't possibly tell you. Big secrets that sooner or later, will surely be revealed. And if the secret is exposed, then you and I will definitely be separated."

"Mara .... "

"Ken. I honestly like you. I love you. Even though I don't know what you feel in your heart for me. Whether you keep the same taste or not, it doesn't matter. Obviously, I like you, Ken. I love you."

"If baby, if you like, why don't you want to stay with me forever, Ria. Live with me, so the only wife who will accompany me to the old days. I am the best mother to take care of my children. Why not want to?"

"Not to, Arkanza. But I can't. Because of the path of destiny that I will take in front of him, I also cannot manage according to what I want. Wanting to stay with you, it was a huge dream for me right now. But .... " Mary no longer continued her words. Because now, he was looking down while holding back sobs so as not to break and be heard by everyone.

Seeing her favorite girl crying. Arkan no longer spoke. He instantly pulled that slim body into his embrace. He hugged the body with great affection. As hard as possible so that the beloved girl could not leave her.

"I love you too, Ria. You should know that. I don't want to lose you. If you have to separate, then I will look for you wherever you are. Even to the end of the world. Because of Maria, it could only belong to Arkanza. Whatever the reason, no one can take Mary from Arkanza. You understand, my dear?"

Mary did not answer. Because right now, the tears she shed were only getting louder when she listened to the words that Arkan had just said.

A few moments of silence with positions that hug each other. Finally, they chose to let go of the embrace after long ignoring the gaze of the person who was looking at them with all sorts of opinions.

"Don't be sad, my sweet girl. Especially crying, not once. You have me, yes" Arkan said again, wiping away the tears that kept spilling on Maria's cheeks.

"Are you really gonna find me, Ken? If one day, there's a farewell between us?" maria asked in a hopeful tone while looking at the two Arkan eyeballs.

"I promise, Ria. I'll find you." Arkan spoke in a confident tone while returning Maria's gaze.

A little sense of calmness approaching his soul. But in the end, Mary realized. Arkan is not a real figure in the world. They are not in the same world. Except, from two different worlds.

Yes, if Arkan with him is in the same world. Perhaps, the breakup that would occur, would not make it difficult for Arkan to find himself. Because with the power and wealth that Arkan has, it will not be difficult to find him.

But ... Arkan is a fictional character living in a novel world. It was impossible to do anything more than more in this small world.

Maria cried again because she could not help feeling sad about what she had just thought. Quickly, Mary immediately burst into Arkan's arms again.

He hugged Arkan with a very tight hug. It felt so good to let go of the person who had now filled his heart.

'I know you won't believe what I'm saying, Ria. But ... I promise to keep what I told you just now.' Arkan spoke inwardly as he stroked Mary's hair gently with affection.

"Ria darling. Don't cry anymore. You're the tough girl I've ever met. Strong people you can face, but why do you look weak this time, Ria. I don't like this. Come back strong like the tough woman I've seen before. Because you really don't fit in with a sad handsome."

"Yes .. even though when you are sad you still look very beautiful" Arkan said in a teasing tone to comfort Maria.

"As you've said before, Ken. I'm just a normal human being. Sad, even crying it was the most natural thing for me. You said that, didn't you?"

"Yes. It was me who said. But ... Just look at me now. You want to keep crying when you and I are still here together. Comeing! Forget about the parting that may or may not happen. Now, we have to be happy. Take advantage of the time we have now, make us happy together. At least, we have good memories if fate asks us to part."

"I don't like memories. Because memories will hurt if you and I are no longer together."

"Don't do it, Ria. Try to think positive. Comeing! Take advantage of time together now."