A Flick of Asa For Love
CHAPTER 77

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After dinner with Arini and Bowo, Widya excused herself to go to the room. He took his cell phone on the study table and wanted to say hello to his beloved. However, it would be surprising to find that the unread chat from a group of friends forever already numbered in the hundreds. Many tags on his name are increasingly curious. Slowly Widya opened the chat room and began to read it slowly. Widya was more surprised when she found a photo of herself with Nathan last afternoon in the chat room. Not yet finished reading, his phone was already ringing loudly. Karin's name is clearly on her phone screen.

“Assalamaicum, Rin. What's up?” Widya said hello as soon as she received Karin's call.

“Karification, woy! Don't make us vague!” Karin's voice from across the deafening until Widya also keeps the phone away from her ear.

“Wait! What do you mean, anyway?” Widya is confused by her best friend.

“Elo equal Nathan?” Karin's question took Widya by surprise. He felt he had not told that to anyone. “Halo! Elo is still there ‘kan, Wid? Answer, dong! Nathan also from earlier did not comment anything in the group,” said Karin disperse the Widya daydream.

“Eh, why do you think like that?” widya fishing line.

“That, Zakir see your photos on Nathan Instagram,” explained Karin.

“Oh, so this is the culprit,” Widya said.

“Kok, ringleader, anyway? What is really?” karin's blunder certainly made Widya smile.

“Emang if yes, why?” Widya asked back while holding back a laugh. Her cheeks suddenly felt hot even though Karin could not see the red hue imprinted on Widya's cheeks.

“So really? Seriously? Aaahh, I'm happy." Again Karin's screams made Widya keep the phone away from her ear.

“Still. Our doain, yes, Rin. Hopefully yesterday's events will not be repeated again,” pinta Widya.

“Sure, that's for sure! We always pray for your kindness and happiness,” said Karin sincerely.

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After last night's commotion, this afternoon they meet on campus without Widya and Nathan's knowledge. Today Widya accompanies Nathan for guidance. Widya is trying to help Nathan catch up due to yesterday's illness. Although only accompanying and encouraging, but with the presence of Widya beside Nathan, making Nathan more excited.

At 13.15 WIB, Nathan came out of the guidance room with a smile from Widya. “How, Which? Success?” widya asked as soon as Nathan arrived nearby.

“Not yet, anyway. I still have to make repairs overtime. There is still much to be revised,” replied Nathan as he walked hand in hand.

“No papa, drink first, gih!” widya said as she held out a bottle of mineral water. Nathan received it and immediately gulped the water in half. “Let me help you tick it, let it finish quickly,” Widya suggested.

“Still, The. Oya, get some food, yuk! I'm hungry, nih,” Nathan said as he held Widya's hand. Widya smiled and nodded back at Nathan's invitation. Arriving at the parking lot, they are surprised by the presence of their five friends who are currently standing next to Nathan's car.

“Hai, Bro! Why didn't you last night go nongol? Afraid I'm a manger, huh?” Zakir's noisy voice started to interfere.

“Zakir! You can say it all right, anyway? Lo voice make deaf ears,” hardik Kartika.

“Sorry, The. It's from the sonna, so it's difficult to understand,” replied Zakir while covering his mouth. Kartika only snorted annoyed at Zakir's behavior. While others only smile because they understand the personality of Zakir.

“Tumben you guys gather here. What's up, huh?” greet Nathan who felt strange about their presence. Uncommanded, Karin and Kartika approach Widya and release Nathan's hand. Then, the two of them hugged Widya.

“Congratulations, yes, Wid. We're happy to see you like this.” Nathan was only surprised to see the three women.

“Treatment when, nih?” Zakir's sudden voice beside Nathan certainly surprised Nathan.

“Why don't you tell us, anyway? You still nggangpe us friends what not?” Edo approached Nathan.

“Wait, wait! What's up, anyway?” Nathan is still confused by his best friend's behavior. So busy, until now he has not opened a chat room 'friend forever'. So, he had no idea of the riots that were engulfing there.

“Nathan! Lo reciprocate with Widya, ‘kan? Why don't you tell us? Come on, now treat us to make the reunion elo with Widya!” it was Zakir who was angry because Nathan did not understand the situation.

“Oh, the. Sorry, I forgot.” Nathan laughed as he began to understand what Zakir's words meant. “Yes, we're going to Cafe Hamber now. I treat as much, deh,” with Nathan.

“Basic lo, Zak. A day you can't stay, what? Looks like you need a handler, deh,” said Harsa make them laugh. Then they walked to their favorite cafe. Drove in the sweltering middle of the day, splitting the congested streets of the capital.

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Since the return of the love between Nathan and Widya, as if back also the aura of their friendship life. Friendship that had stretched some time ago, now began to return to what it used to be. In the midst of busy preparing thesis, they still took the time to occasionally gather at the Hamber Cafe. Slightly reduce fatigue and fatigue due to struggling with thesis material.

Widya patiently helps Nathan finish his script. Sometimes Widya was at Nathan's house all day. Liana who watched her son get excited was of course happy.

“Widya, come on, eat first! Follow it later after eating!” liana exclaimed from the dining room adjacent to the room where Widya and Nathan were working on the thesis.

“Iya, Aunt. In a moment,” Widya replied politely. Hearing the subtle rejection from the girl, Liana immediately approached.

“Nathan, take a break. Come on, let's eat! Do not let you guys get sick gegara too busy doing the task.” Liana's words made Nathan turn his attention to the pile of matter before him. He recalled that when he was busy working with Zacky, he forgot his meal time until he ended up in the hospital. Nathan puts the book in his hand.

“Eat first, yuk! I'm hungry, nih,” Nathan told Widya.

“You go first! Liability, nih, stay a little,” Widya replied without taking her eyes off her laptop.

“I do not want to eat, if not the same you,” Nathan sulks hoping Widya stops her activities, and her efforts succeed. Widya averted her eyes and looked at Nathan's bleak face. Of course that makes Widya not bear. And finally they join at the dinner table with Liana and Nathan's two twin sisters.

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The struggle over the past few weeks has come at its peak. From morning Widya set herself in front of the mirror. Many times he took a deep breath and exhaled it slowly. Widya is groggy because today is the schedule of her script trial. In fact, when he underwent a proposal seminar, he was not as nervous today.

“Honey, Nathan has been waiting since, loh,” shouted Arini from the front of the room.

“Iya, Bun. Widya is done, really,” Widya replied while opening her room door.

“Mother's child is neat, do not forget to pray before the trial begins!” arini Message.

“Ways Widya, yes, Bun!” Widya kisses Arini's hand and descends into the living room where Nathan waits with Bowo.

“Widya goes first, Dad. Pray Widya, yes!” pinta Widya kissing Bowo's hand.

“Nathan pamit first, Dad. Nathan parted, Bun,” Nathan kissed Bowo and Arini's hands alternately.

“Be careful, yes. Our prayers are with you,” said Bowo as he let go of them at the door.

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Today on campus, Nathan waited patiently for Widya. It is undeniable that he is also nervous. Though today Widya who advanced the trial, but Nathan also felt tense. Nearly four hours Nathan waited in front of the room where Widya was sitting.

“Drink, Bro!” Zakir held out a bottle of mineral water to Nathan who looked agitated.

“Quiet, Nath! Widya must have succeeded.” Harsa patted Nathan's shoulder, only to be met with a smile by Nathan. Kartika and Karin were already in that place to wait for their best friend. Moments later the courtroom door opened. Widya looks out with a smile as a sign that she brings happy news. Nathan's coming closer.

“How, Which?” nathan asked curbed his curiosity.

“Alhamdulillah, smoothly,” exclaimed Widya who immediately got a warm hug from Nathan. Karin and Kartika approach them and give Widya a bouquet of flowers after Nathan breaks her embrace.

“Congratulations, Wid." The three of them hugged. Today is a happy day for them especially Widya and Edo who succeeded in his trial. Nathan has two more days to go.

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