TOXIC: Story of Masha

The Part 34

The longer and more Masha spent time with the two young men, Masha felt that she knew the character of each young man better.

Both Doni and Mike have their own advantages, with almost exactly the same disadvantages.

Mental health disorder.

But, unfortunately it is not only a shortage and problem for Mike and Doni, Masha was so.

And the three of them both tried to cover up their situation, with a lot of jokes.

Perhaps, Masha will change her ideals.

If there is an opportunity to study, Masha will choose a school with a major in psychology.

Not only to find success for himself, but also for Masha's friends, and Masha will try her best so that she can succeed, if the opportunity comes.

Upon their arrival at the warehouse, without lingering there, Mike just helped to drop off Masha and Doni's luggage, then left again from there.

So did Doni.

Not long after Mike left, Doni on his motorcycle also rushed home.

Now Masha was left alone in that barn.

When tidying her luggage into the closet, because all her dirty clothes have been washed Mike's housekeeper, Masha noticed the grocery bag that should contain a sheet of shirt of her choice at that time.

And as Masha suspected.

Mike did buy Masha more than one shirt.

A few sheets of plain long-sleeved cotton shirts, the same color as Masha's choice to wear Mike, were inside the paper bag.

Masha shook her head.

Mike was too royal, even though Masha didn't ask for it, she still bought Masha those things.

It's worth Mike refused, when Masha asked to bring the groceries themselves, even Mike preferred to leave them in the daycare, when they played in the arcade.

"What are you doing?"

Without even looking, Masha knew that it was Mike's voice asking her.

"I kept my clothes" answered Masha, then stood up and turned around, after she had finished putting the last piece of her clothes in the closet.

"I thought you had gone to rest in the apartment. Why come back here again?" ask Masha.

"Hmmm... Did you forget what I said at the time?" ask Mike.

Masha thought hard.

What did Mike say until he went back to the barn, instead of resting in his apartment?

"What?" masha asked puzzledly, as she did not remember anything at all.

"I've asked your permission, so that I can stay in this place with you. And that time agreed with my request," replied Mike.

"Hmmm... I see, huh?! Keep going, now what?" ask Masha.

"I went to buy a mattress, and I took some of my clothes from the apartment" Mike replied, without looking overwhelmed.

"You don't have to buy it. You can wear this one, and I can sleep on the couch," said Masha, then walked out of the room, past Mike who was standing near the door.

"No. It's enough for me to trouble you, by disturbing your residence," Mike said.

"Eh! Don't talk like that! This place is yours, it's me who just hitchhiked here" said Masha, as he continued walking toward the sofa in front.

Masha sat down, Mike hugging Masha from behind.

"Why are you hugging me?" ask Masha flat.

"I intend to stop completely from my sleeping pills. And I know, it's gonna make it hard for you later, if I had a bad dream every night...

It's not the place that matters to me, but you." Mike said.

"Mike...! If you're like this, I could have misjudged, and thought that you were falling for me." said Masha.

Masha releases Mike's embrace and turns around.

"Is there no one else who could possibly help you, other than me?" ask Masha.

Mike was silent for a moment.

"Aren't you going to help me?" ask Mike.

"I want to. But, I also want to know, is there really no one else who can help you," replied Masha.

"For now, only you and Doni understand my situation. Also only you can make me feel a little calmer, when I'm having a bad dream." said Mike quietly.

"Hmmm... Yes already. Just do what you want. I will help you as much as I can" said Masha.

Mike hugged Masha.

"Thank you... I promise I'll give you whatever help you need" Mike said, tightening his arms.

"Okay, Mike! But, I can't breathe, if you hold me this tight!" masha.

Mike chuckled, then slightly loosened his embrace, even though he didn't really let go of Masha.

Masha could feel that Mike was peeping his head.

"Mike...?!" masha.

"Why?" mike asked, laughing.

"Why are you peeping my head? Isn't it enough to hug me like this?" ask Masha.

"I love you... Can't it?" ask Mike lightly.

"Yes, you may. But, instead of me saying, this is how you treat me, it can make me misunderstand" said Masha.

Mike chuckled again, then released Masha from his embrace.

Masha then sat down on the sofa, and Mike walked out of it without saying anything.

When Mike came back, a big smile rose on the young man's face, and it looked like it was hiding something, which he was holding behind his back.

"What else is this?" masha asked suspiciously.

"This is what I bought for you." answered Mike,

Mike shows a box bearing the brand name of the watch, then opens the lid and pulls out a watch Masha chose, at the store that sold the watch yesterday.

"Eh! What are you giving this to? Didn't you say it was a gift for your girlfriend?" masha asked confusedly.

"Who told you to my boyfriend? I never said that" Mike said.

Mike then put the watch on one of Masha's wrists.

"Don't get me wrong...! I'm giving you this for nothing, other than my gratitude because you're helping me" Mike said.

"Also because I love you, and you need this to know the time" Mike continued.

A good watch.

Masha was confused, not knowing what to say, and forced her brain to think hard, about what Masha should say, so as not to offend Mike.

"Thank you... But, you have to stop giving me this and that. Because I think, your gift has been a bit excessive," said Masha slowly.

"Nothing is excessive. The material just looks good and satisfies the physical appearance. While the affection you show me, can satisfy my heart," said Mike.

"Mike...! You started it again." said Masha, raising her eyes towards Mike.

"Just calm...! I know my limits... I'm not going to corner Doni" Mike said with a laugh.

"Mike! Those words of yours can only make me misunderstand more!" masha ketus.

Mike laughed again, and looked satisfied to tease Masha.

Masha could only shake her head, unwilling to respond to Mike's behavior further.