Revenge: Reborn
Chapter 242 Victoria Peak's
Marcus and Ivona are having dinner at the Scarlett Cafe & Wine Bar, and they're spending the night talking together. Tomorrow Ivona has entered the main laboratory, with the consequences of remaining inside until the research process is complete. Marcus cannot force Marshall to betray the company by allowing Ivona to come in and out. The risk would be acceptable to Marshall, if anyone knew of his plan.
Using chopsticks, Marcus picked up an oyster sauce pakcoy and put it on the girl's plate. The man was indeed very familiar and knew the favorite to what was not liked by the girl. They have known each other since childhood, and Ivona is the type of girl who lacks many friends. So that once a sincere friend treats her, Ivona will also behave similarly towards her.
"You've prepared yourself to enter Na's core lab..?" Marcus with a worried look asked the girl. Ivona put down her spoon for a while, then looked at the man sitting in front of her.
"From the beginning you have recognized my character, right..?? You also know, I was always alone, even when my mom was with me by taking me many times to move places like nomads, I myself never know, what reason until my mom asked me to move many times. Sometimes I think, am I an abandoned child??" ivona lirih.
"I always try to cover up my weaknesses by doing well, learning from the past.. But my desire to know who I really am, sometimes appears and masters my ego. Marcus.., I want a papa.., at least to know him, not to have him whole." Ivona continued again, looking as tears began to pool in her eyelids.
Marcus immediately took a tissue, then wiped away the tears that would flow from the girl's eyelids. Ivona was silent.., after returning to control her condition, Ivona took mineral water and drank some sips.
"Okay.., okay Ivona. mean I don't have to ask anymore. During the time off, even though you can't get out of the main lab, I'm still in the country. I'll always ask Marshall for your word, don't hesitate to ask me for help, if you need anything." finally after hearing and seeing the girl's reaction, Marcus let go of Ivona.
"Yes Marc.., the important thing is that I've tried. Suppose later I cannot know my true identity, I will dismiss my disappointment and try to let go. I have a friend who I consider to be my brother. Thank you, Marcus, you are my true friend and brother" said Ivona softly, clasping the man's hand. Hearing the words of the girl in front of him, Marcus only smiled wryly. He expected more than a friend and a brother, but he himself could not force his feelings on the girl.
"Now spend your meal.., I want to take you somewhere. We'll spend the night, and tomorrow morning before leaving for the lab, you can drink a cup of hot coffee to relieve drowsiness." Marcus finished the rice on his plate. After feeling full, the man then stood up and walked to the sink. While washing his hands, Marcus cleaned his mouth and looked towards Ivona through the mirror in front of him. There was sadness and hope in the girl's eyes.
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After dinner, Marcus invites Ivona to visit Victoria Peak, a place that is the highest peak in the Hong Kong Island region, with a height of up to 552 meters. Not wanting to be escorted by car, the two men reached the top of The Peak by riding the Hong Kong Peak Tram. It is one of the oldest cable cars in the world and the first in Asia.
"Let's get on that train..!" Marcus takes Ivona by the hand, and the two get into the car.
Ivona circulated her gaze at the sight along the peak tram line, and the girl felt bewitched by the sight she saw. After traveling on a peak tram, they finally reached the Hong Kong landscape of Sky Terrace 428. A 360-degree viewing tower is the highest in Hong Kong, and is at an altitude of 428 masl. Ivona's eyes blinked and was amazed by the dazzling lights of the city, and it was an incredible beauty.
"It's really spectacular Marc.., this scene really entertains me." exclaimed Ivona while taking pictures of the beautiful night view. Colorful floodlights look very beautiful from the top.
"Thank God, so save me. Just looking at the lights, it turns out the sadness has fallen from your eyes" said Marcus teasing Ivona.
"Hush.., it's forbidden to talk about the mood while we're having fun, Marc.." Ivona responded to Marcus' words. The girl continued her activities by taking pictures of interesting places using her mobile camera. Marcus takes a picture of the girl, unbeknownst to Ivona.
"Nana ..., I'll stay a while!' without waiting for an answer from the girl, Marcus immediately ran over to the merchant.
"Izin.., make us two cups of hot drinks!" holding out money in Hong Kong dollars, Marcus asked the trader to make him two hot drinks.
"Do you use wine or not?" the merchant asked if the drink to be made, there was a composition of wine content.
Marcus shook his head. Before long, two paper cups containing hot tea were given to Marcus by the merchant. While carrying the drink, Marcus again walked to Ivona.
"Nana.., take a break!" Marcus sat down in an empty place. The man handed the paper cup to the girl.
A warm feeling spread to Ivona's palm, when the hand grasped the paper cup. Slowly, Ivona started sipping her drink from her cup straight away.
"I love this place Marcus.., I hope next time I'll be able to come back here." Ivona again praised the beauty of the place. Marcus smiled at the words.
"Ready.. Nana. I also hope to bring you back to this place. But in other circumstances, just specifically for recreation not for other business." said Marcus. Slowly Marcus touched the girl's head, then slowly leaned on her shoulder. People who do not know, will think if they are lovers.
"Na...., don't you want to rewind your time to get into the main lab?" suddenly Marcus asked an unexpected question.
"You mean?" ivona asked as she lifted her head back from Marcus' shoulders.
Not wanting the girl to get her question wrong, Marcus tried to explain.
"I mean. You're dropping out of the main lab. We'll spend some time first exploring this country" Marcus said with a smile.
"Sorry Marcus, I can't." Ivona responded to the question from her best friend.
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