TOXIC: Story of Masha

The Part 19

It seems, Masha had been checking the files for a long time, while accompanying Mike in the room, because there were several file maps that piled up near where he sat.

Every now and then, Masha sees Mike, who now seems to be asleep.

Masha's conjecture, outside now might be light.

Masha then walked slowly out of the room, carrying all the map files from the floor.

And it's true.

When Masha opened the front door, the sunlight, had already started to illuminate even though it had not been fully exposed to its rays.

Without closing the door again, Masha did intend that the air inside the place could circulate properly.

Masha then went to the bathroom, and cleaned up there.

It was too early to take a shower, so Masha decided to wash her face and brush her teeth.

When Masha walked back to the front, she still had time to peek into the room, and Mike was still with his position earlier.

Masha continued walking forward, then turned on the computer, while preparing the data file that must be typed first.

Accompanied by a can of fizzy drink he took from the refrigerator, Masha began typing data on the computer.

Using the built-in formula that Mike taught me yesterday, the job didn't look too difficult, and Masha was able to work on it casually.

"Morning!"

There was a sound from the front door that opened, and it sounded like Doni.

Masha turned around, and it was true that Doni had come, carrying a plastic bag, which Masha suspected of containing food.

Doni looked fresh, as if he had just finished his bath and went straight to the place.

"Don't tell me you brought more food?! In the fridge there was still a lot of leftovers last night" Masha said, then turned the chair back to face the computer screen.

"It's chicken porridge. Great, if it's breakfast!" said Doni, while approaching Masha.

"It's still too early you've been working" continued Doni.

"I haven't been able to sleep since dawn" said Masha.

"Why?" ask Doni.

"Mike stayed up most of the night. So, I told her to sleep in the room" replied Masha.

"Eh! Mike's not coming home?" doni asked, sounding astonished.

"Yes. Let it go, he's still sleeping in the room. I feel sorry to see it. He had a bad dream, and only recently was he able to fall asleep" Masha replied, while still typing.

"Hmmm... I see, huh?!" doni.

"You didn't do anything, did you?" ask Doni.

"You kidding? Of course not!" answer Masha flat.

Doni kisses the head of Masha.

"I was just kidding. I believe in you two" said Doni.

"Come, breakfast first! Just got another job!" continued Doni.

"I'm not used to breakfast. Later!" said Masha.

"It's good to eat chicken porridge when it's cold" said Doni, who sounded pushy.

Masha did not respond to Doni's words, and still did not want to distract him from the work in front of him.

The seat that Masha occupied then turned around, and it seemed that Doni turned it around, so Masha turned and faced Doni.

"Breakfast first!" said Doni again.

Masha finally obeyed Doni, took a pack of food, and sat back in the chair.

Doni opens his food package and eats on the couch, and Masha also eats his food while still sitting in the chair.

"How's Mike?" ask Doni.

"You mean?" masha asked confusedly.

"You said he had a bad dream" said Doni.

"Yes. Her body was shaking, with cold sweat the size of a grain of corn on her head," Masha said.

"But he can get through it. Now, he had slept quietly, " continued Masha.

Doni looked mangosteen, as if he understood the meaning of Masha's words.

"Later in the afternoon, take a walk?" ask Doni.

"Why?" ask Doni.

"Eh! Have you forgotten that I'm in hiding now?" ask Masha.

"I was worried that I might meet my father. Or anyone who knows me, then reports it to my father" Masha continued.

"You must have known, if you are now old enough to make your own choices, right?" ask Doni.

"Yes, I know. But, still. What is the name of fear, does it know age?" masha.

Back, Doni seemed to nod his head.

"I understand how you feel... My father passed away last year, but sometimes I still tremble when I go home" Doni said.

Masha stared fixedly at Doni, and could barely swallow the food she had just sucked into her mouth.

Doni's father who often beat him has long died, but Doni still feels his fear.

What about Masha?

About how long, then Masha can feel life calmly?

Masha's throat seemed to be choked, and completely lost her appetite, even though the chicken porridge actually tasted delicious in her mouth.

Imagining her going to live in constant fear, really made Masha uninspired to move on.

Masha put her food on a pile of files on the table.

"Why? You finished eating?" ask Doni.

"I'm full" replied Masha.

"Is something wrong?" asked Doni, who seemed to be in disbelief at what Masha said.

"none. I'm just not used to breakfast. Hence, I quickly felt full," replied Masha.

Masha chose to keep her own discomfort.

It's not just Masha who is still struggling with bad experiences.

Doni and Mike feel the same way, and Masha does not want to burden them with the problems that are in Masha's mind.

Masha will try her best to keep looking as strong and cheerful as she can.

"If you want to go for a walk, I want to come along. Provided not in places that are not too crowded," said Masha.

"If it can be far from here, it would be better" continued Masha.

"okay! But, finish your breakfast first," said Doni flatly.

"I told you I'm full, you know!" masha said, but still take back the food, and try to swallow it until it runs out.

The last spoonful of chicken porridge was fed by Masha into her mouth, just as Mike sat down to join Doni on the sofa.

"You're awake!" masha.

"You didn't bother my girlfriend, did you?" ask Doni.

Masha laughed a little.

"Don't tease Mike! He helped me with the work I was supposed to do" Masha said.

"I knew. I'm just kidding." said Doni.

"Sorry, man! I didn't know you were here, so I only bought two servings of breakfast" Doni continued.

"It's okay. I don't want breakfast either" replied Mike, still with a lethargic face.

Mike looked at Masha.

"Terr..."

Mike did not continue his sentence.

Masha shook her head, so that Mike would not have to continue with his words, which seemed to be about to thank Masha.

"What?" ask Doni.

Masha, who was still staring at Mike, shook her head again.

"There's nothing" Mike said.

"There's no coffee, huh?" ask Mike.

"none. There's only soda, but also snacks in the fridge. Shall I get it?" masha.

Mike nodded his head.