Just Love Figurant
Chapter 10

"Papa plans to continue your schooling, to get S2. Maybe in three or four months, you should have started college." Said Alex. The man looked at his son who was sighing in relief.

'Congratulations, Marcel, Papa is no longer discussing where I was last night.'

Marcel.

"My work?" Ask Marcel then.

"Lecture and work. I think you can. Your brain is smart, Papa believes you'll be able to work while you go to college. Look, it won't be long, if you can master all the material quickly, maybe only a year and a half if not two years. Papa just wants you to continue papa's company in hospitality and tourism." Said Alex.

"Why should I? There's Hesti as Papa and Mama's son." Marcel refused. "Just give Marcel a job already so happy, Pa. There is no need to inherit the company."

"It must be rich, Marcel. My family's company has been a lot. Don't worry. The company you're gonna lead, is only twenty percent of our wealth as your parents. Hesti had already obtained the most parts. Or if you want, you can get fifty percent of your Papa's treasure. I'll make it happen soon." Aridha. That surprised Alex.

"Gosh, Ma. But I'm just a new found papa's son." Marcel shock.

"But you're still his flesh and blood. Look, after all, you're my son too. You have to remember that. Don't refuse." Sahut Aridha's. "Take it as your papa's past atonement. Marcel, listen to me. Even though you weren't born from my womb, but you've been considered my son."

Marcel didn't know how he should respond. To be honest, he was reluctant to get a share of the property from Alex. But Aridha who forced, Marcel suddenly trepidation because of it. Faced with Aridha, Marcel had even fought martial arts with Aridha, and ended up lying on the floor.

"But between Papa and Mom, there's no connection whatsoever, Mama. There is no official letter from the legal institution that they are husband and wife. Instead, they are just strangers. Biologically, I'm Papa's son, but not in the eyes of the law, am I?" Ask Marcel then. The man tried to pull off.

"Then, just think of this as just a gift from Papa Alex. It's easy, isn't it?" Alex chiming. "That's Hesti. Eat up fast."

Marcel ate in silence. The man was deliberately silent, not knowing because he knew, against Alex he would not win. In the end, it was a rich man.

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In the corner of the room with a worn-out bed that belonged to Lusi, the woman sat down while daydreaming. He was pensive, thinking about the many things that had happened to him since last night.

Throwing himself into Marcel's bed wasn't as easy as he thought. What Lusi thinks is, he needs to save his friendship with Renata, without thinking about the risks he will accept. Lusi was too rash and did not think long.

"The illusion? What the hell are you thinking? Why didn't you meet me when you picked up Shila?" Renata suddenly came and visited Luci.

"Oh, sorry. Since when did you come? Why didn't you call me?" Ask Lusi.

"Shila opened the door, and I've called you many times. He was playing with the next door neighbor. You've been focused on daydreaming. What are you thinking?" Ask Renata again. "Gosh, you're pale. Are you sick?" Renata again.

"Me, I'm fine. Just tired and want a lot of rest." Lusi answered slowly. Head shakes.

Renata focused on staring intensely at his best friend. For some reason, Renata felt there was something else from Lusi this time. I don't know what Renata is thinking, but there is clearly a deep sadness that is currently the burden of Lusi.

"I'm fine, Renata. I'm just exhausted. Don't think anything. Tomorrow I'll take a sick day off." Lucia still can't tell.

"I guess not. You are not only sick, but there are other things that become a burden on the mind. Oh come on, Lusi. Don't ask to be seduced so you say what's wrong." Renata kept urging Lusi.

"I told you I'm okay, Renata. Don'worry. I'm fine, okay?" Luci is moving uncomfortably. This was enough to make Renata even more suspicious of him.

"If in a minute you don't say what's going on, what's going on, I'll make sure our friendship breaks up tonight, Lusi." Renata began to run out of patience.

"What do you mean, Ren? I sacrificed everything, and you want to break off our friendship?" Ask Lusi who started to be provoked by his emotions.

"You? Sacrificing all? Whatchu mean?" Renata is suspicious

"I would throw myself on the bed of Mr. Marcel, to protect you, Renata. You know, the drink I gulped last night wasn't a regular drink. You can get stuck in Marcel's bed if you drink it. I did all that to protect you, to keep you married to your lover." Susi shouted in front of Renata.

Unlike usual, Lusi has now lost control of himself. Normally, Lusi was never this angry at Renata.

Renata nodded in her place. So, this is why Lusi sipped his drink? Replace Renata to survive?

"Then, last night?" Renata shock. His voice squeaked softly.

"Yes, that drink contains something that drives your lust for men, and last night, I gave myself to Marcel, Renata. He's the guy who wants you, he's the guy I said really wants to get close to you and you turned him down. For god's sake, Renata. Me, I did that so you could stay married to your lover." Lucia's voice is getting slower. It seems like it is running out of energy. Her tears fell.

"Gosh, Lusi. I didn't know you were that determined to save me. Ii'm sorry. I'm sorry." Said Renata later. Both of them were crying and hugging.

Luckily, Shila was playing with a neighbor next door to Lusi, a fellow tenant of the house.

"I'm dirty, Renata. I am no longer pure. Is there a man who is willing to accept me? This despicable self, Ren. Maybe I'll even get old without a husband. God, what was my fault in the past?" Luci cried sobbing, pressing his own chest to dispel the whack.

"I'm sorry, Lus. You're mybest friend. I've misjudged you. I promise," Renata clasped his best friend's hands. "I promise to defend you, and get your rights as a woman. He's gotta be in charge." Renata looked at Lusi with tears continuing to pour out.

"No. No, Ren. Please don't. I never expected Marcel to take responsibility. He doesn't love me. I don't want to get stuck in a marriage with her. Let it be like this. Marcel's already given me a lot of money for Shila's house and school." Lusi stared at Renata's plea.

"In the sense that you're selling yourself? You're a fool, Lusi. You're stupid!" Renata curses Lusi on the sidelines of her cries.

Lusi. In fact, what Renata said was the truth.

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