The Story of Margaretha
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Unknowingly, even though her lips pursed and continued to reject the feed from Gatra, in fact Agnes could spend a plate of hospital food. Gatra smiled happily while slipping a spoon on an empty plate. Afterwards, Gatra gave her a glass of water and was instantly consumed by Agnes. Gatra did not realize that he had paid attention to the girl. Things Gatra rarely did to people he just knew.

"If you are full, you can sleep again now" Gatra ordered. However, Agnes actually exhaled her rough breath. "Why do you look so upset?"

"You're weird! I just finished eating, but I told me to go to bed. Did you deliberately keep the fat in my stomach buried. Later I will be distended and no more men will be with me and I will be a spinster" said Agnes. Gatra smothered Agnes' mouth to keep the girl quiet.

"Gosh, that's what the mouth of the railroad is," ledek Gatra. His smile was visible from both corners of his lips.

"Gee! You ...."

"Agnes!"

Agnes's voice was stuck in her throat when she heard Margaretha's voice. He gasped as he saw the newlyweds were walking in with hasty steps. Agnes was afraid that Margaretha would scold her all out.

"E-etha. Why are you here?" asked Agnes nervously. Agnes looked down upon seeing Margaretha's sharpening gaze. Unexplained, Agnes knew exactly what made Margaretha seem upset at her.

"I should have asked. Why are you here? And why are you lying to me, too" Margaretha half-snaps. However, he did not dare to use a high tone because he knew Agnes' weak heart.

"I ... I ...."

"I what? Did you know that lying was—"

"Yes, I know, Etha. My papa said, if lying is the devil. I'm sorry I lied to you, Etha." Agnes's voice sounded soft and regretful. Margaretha who finally felt pity immediately grabbed the girl tightly.

"I'm sorry I scolded you, Nes. I'm just worried about you." Margaretha tightened her embrace for a moment and let go. He looked at the face of Agnes who already looked fresher.

"Don't lie to me again. Or I'll punish you" Margaretha ordered. Agnes just nodded.

When he saw Margaretha who had been busy chatting with Agnes, Gatra was saying goodbye to breakfast. Not to forget he also invited Andra to talk about the opening of his restaurant branch.

After the departure of the two men, Margaretha sat down beside Agnes and clasped the girl's hand quite tightly. Margaretha's pushy look made Agnes become misbehaved herself. Afraid that something is wrong with him.

"Nes ... don't you want to see your father?" Margaret asked back. The lips of Agnes who had just smiled widely now seemed to fade slowly. Silent curates filled the face of the beautiful girl. Margaretha who saw it also became sad.

Agnes breathed slowly. Then shook his head weakly, "No."

"You want to lie to me again, Nes?" Margaretha's gaze looked slightly sharper. Makes Agnes again shudder in fear.

"I'm sorry, Etha. But why do you ask like that. I was trying to live independently without Papa. Anyway, I have to learn to be a grown girl from now on" Agnes said. This time it was Margaretha's turn to let out a long sigh.

"Nes, I was also once a child. When I get sick, I will miss my mom and dad. Moreover, you who are a very spoiled girl. In fact, I'm pretty sure that you're still sleeping in your papa's armpits" Margaretha said half-literate. Agnes pulled her hand until the hand was released. The girl sulks.

"Don't tease me, Etha. How can I be your brother that you should respect" Agnes said. Turn your face away and pretend to be angry.

"All right, my dear brother. Quickly heal. I promise that once you're healed, I'll take you to see your father."

"You're not lying, Etha?" Agnes's face looked cramped. Margaretha nodded quickly.

"of course. I can't lie because I don't want to have a friend of the devil" Margaretha said. Agnes who heard it became chuckling to herself.

"But, Etha, I'd like to see you in two weeks."

"Why so long? don't you miss your dad?" Margaret asked again.

"Of course I miss papa a lot, but I'll come when I have a birthday. I want to test whether you remember my birthday or not" Agnes said. Looking at Margaretha expectantly. For some reason, Margaretha's heart felt rustled because it was not hearty.

Margaretha knew Agnes must have missed Janu so much. However, Agnes was good at closing with a cheerful smile.

"Then we have to rest a lot and get well quickly" Margaretha said. Agnes just nodded. After that, Margaretha just looked at Agnes who began to close her eyes.

We're the same, Nes. Both smile even though the heart has been broken and damaged by circumstances. May we be together forever. Become brothers who love and complement each other.