A Flick of Asa For Love
CHAPTER 33

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The joint holiday plan made by the members of 'Friends forever' was finally held with the final decision to the beach. Like the original plan, Nathan didn't come along even if it was done the next day. With the reason that Widya herself already knows, that is not accompanying Vina to buy furniture again, but the reason wants to help Vina arrange the apartment where she lives.

"Pity, Honey. She is female, not allowed to go up the stairs by herself or carry heavy things. I'm here with Ellen, too, you know." That's how Nathan's words made Widya unwilling to allow it.

Widya herself initially does not want to come, but because of the insistence of her friends to the extent that she must be picked up by Karin by force at her home. Inevitably he obeyed the requests of his friends to join the holiday event. Even though his heart cannot be as happy as someone who is on vacation. Going to the beach is their final decision, and the beach destination falls on the Thousand Islands coast. This is where they are now.

"Finding a quieter atmosphere, let it feel again on the beach of the island itself." Zakir chatted while expressing the intention to choose one of the beaches in the Thousand Islands.

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The sound of water movements that roll and collide with the beach, accompanied by the hustle and bustle of his friends' clutches as if to be a accompaniment to the mood of Widya who is not okay. Although trying to be ordinary, in fact Widya is not able to hide the anxiety in her mind and heart. Inside it always revolves around Nathan's changing attitude towards him. Why would she prefer Vina over her boyfriend and friends? Does Nathan still love Vina? And does that pity outweigh Nathan's affection for him? Questions like that are stirring his heart now.

"Guid." Harsa's voice dispersed his daydream. Spontaneously, Widya displayed a face of shock between shock and stunned. Because, Harsa admonished Widya with bare-chested condition. Featuring her athletic checkered body and making the eyes of every girl stunned when she saw it. Widya is no exception, because only this time the girl saw Harsa look like that. Naturally, because Widya is a girl who is still innocent.

"Yes, Sa, what's up?" Widya quickly tried to change her face to look ordinary. He turned his eyes in another direction. Hiding the red tinge that was still thinly imprinted on his cheek.

"Gue look at you from earlier. I should have asked what's wrong with you?" ask Harsa back.

Widya was silent for a moment, looking at Harsa for a moment and then looking down again. "There's nothing, Sa. I'm ordinary," he said. Widya tried to hide her eyes that had shown sadness. He lowered his head deeper, swiping his feet into the sand of the beach.

"Can I sit down?" Without waiting for Widya's approval. Harsa had landed her body next to the girl. Not too close, as Harsa still gave an empty bulkhead between them. He did not want the nervousness that enveloped him at this moment to be caught by the girl of his heart. They sat on one of the long benches made of bamboo and had a backrest. The long bench is located on the beach.

"Everybody has problems, Wid. However, do not let the problem waste your time. Try to forget for a moment, and divert your mind by enjoying the beauty of this creation of God! Not that you try to run away from your problems, but rest! Doesn't work need rest? Don't let your brain and heart work! He needs a break, too." As if knowing about what problems Widya is facing. Harsa immediately gave such a long piece of advice.

With a sweet smile Harsa tried to encourage Widya. Although he actually knows. Widya's sad mood like that, must have something to do with Nathan. However, Harsa tries not to harass her, as it is not her realm to interfere. However, his little heart also could not accept, when he saw Widya who used to be cheerful, now looks moody and sad. A shadow of the past approaches him. The guilt came again. Harsa realized, it used to be possible that Widya was also this sad.

"Thank you, Sa. Wise, really, his words! Where is nyonte?" Widya tried to overcome Harsa's words with a joke. However, those words made Widya aware. It's true, there comes a time when it's not just time to think about Nathan. Because not necessarily when he thought about it, the man also thought about him. He also needs time to entertain himself, and it can be done with his friends.

"Read in one of the Novels" Harsa answered accordingly.

"Well!" Widya was stifled, not believing that a Harsa actually liked to read romantic novels.

"Lo believe?" Harsa laughs. Of course the answer was just a joke. And that laughter was also transmitted to Widya. They both laughed together.

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The wide stride of a girl who just got off the online motorcycle was in such a hurry. He was almost late for class because he was waiting for an invitation from his girlfriend who was not on time. Who else if not Nathan. The man also ran after Widya.

"Yang .. sorry, yes, Yang! I can tell you why I'm late" whined Nathan into admitting his mistake.

Widya paused her steps for a moment, then turned to face Nathan. "Stop, explanation! Later on! We're almost too late." Raising her hand, Widya cut off Nathan's words. He tried as quietly as possible, but the rumble in his heart felt like it wanted to explode to vent emotions.

"Oh, okay." Nathan was stunned for a moment, his saliva was also felt cheeky. Only this time Widya was being firm like that. He also had to obey his lover's request. And also, their supervising lecturers were already seen walking down the corridor towards the direction of their class. An uneasy feeling enveloped Nathan's mind. Seeing Widya's attitude seemed cold to him, but her insensitive self had not realized where her mistake lay. All he knew was that Widya was angry because she was late to pick him up.

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Two bowls of meatballs and two glasses of orange ice, witness the existence of lovers who have almost fifteen minutes of silence each other. Widya herself was reluctant to start talking, while Nathan felt that the campus cafeteria atmosphere was a bit crowded, not a suitable place for their seemingly sensitive chat. Like in soap operas who talk about important things can be anywhere. Without fear recorded by generous netizens.

Slowly Nathan tries to get Widya to eat his meatballs. "Eat, Yang! The cold will be the meatball. Poor, loh, from earlier seen. We'll talk about it later, yeah! Let the stomach fill first. I'm a laper," Nathan said, still in his style. Still trying to make the lover joke. Although he was aware, it seems Widya's mood is not okay.

Widya who was feeling hungry, finally ate her meatballs. It seems anger also requires energy. Because he was too tired to hold back his anger at Nathan. Making his appetite so reduced, but not with his snacking appetite which even slightly increased.

After finishing eating, the campus cafeteria was a bit quiet. Nathan finally opened the conversation. I don't know where his friends who usually join nimbrung. None of them are visible.

"Sorry, Yang! I was late to pick you up. I was speeding. Uh, just like in your house, even your room is not there. Mother said you have departed by ojek online—"

"Continue?"

"Yes .. I was late too." Nathan wailed with a clumsy smile, trying to keep up with Widya who was still displaying her delicate face.

"Not that! You have no intention of making it clear why it's too late, do you?" Still with a sharp tone Widya tried to ask.

"Ehm .. it was .. there was Vina coming. He said his laptop was broken and wanted to be used today. So ... I helped fix it first." With doubt Nathan answered honestly. She was afraid Widya would be jealous.

Widya let out a rough sigh, it turned out that her guess was true. "Vina again, Vina again! Boss me, Nath. Is it okay ... does he stay in your house?" widya is so upset.

"Widy! What's the matter, you know? He can't possibly hide, though. He came early in the morning, asking for help. Kasian, in Jakarta he's not pu—"

"Why are you, Nath?! Since Vina has always been your priority. You don't have time for other friends, especially for me. Yes .. even though I know he's your little friend. Uh, no. She's your ex-boyfriend." With intonation emphasized at the end of his sentence, Widya revealed what she had been holding in her heart. Until his tears did not wash his cheeks.

Nathan, who initially ignited emotions with Widya's words, finally felt guilty. The man regretted that he had made his beloved lover cry. Even he realized, it turns out Widya's jealousy is very deep. "Which, I'm sorry! I really don't have anything to do there she is, Yang. Really, I just consider him a friend. I didn't think you'd be this jealous. Sorry if my attitude has hurt you all along. I promise, from now on I will try to understand your feelings and put you first, okay!" Holding Widya Nathan's hand, she pleaded.

Widya is embarrassed. I don't know why he could say that in a public place. It was as if he was so possessive of Nathan. Afraid of being the center of attention, he finally left. "I want to go to the toilet first" she said, looking down, and without looking at Nathan. Widya who walks quickly while looking down is not aware if she crosses paths with Harsa.

Harsa saw a look of sadness on her ex-lover's face. Now, Harsa's eyes were fixed on Nathan who was walking towards her. The man was about to catch up with Widya.

"Lo what's he?" ask Harsa loudly. "Gue hope you don't make him sad, because I won't let that happen" added Harsa with a slight threat.

Nathan's eyes glared sharply. Staring at Harsa with a deadly look. "It's none of your business. Just be careful if you dare to get him!" nathan is not challenging.

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Don't you dare to be loud, Sa. You used to lose. 😅

Bener, no, ganges 🤭