A Flick of Asa For Love
CHAPTER 91

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Although it has been a few days since he came home from the hospital, in fact Widya remains engrossed in her own world. He ignored the mother and father who were very worried about him. Even with the presence of loyal friends who accompany him. Widya is really fragile. His soul felt so empty without Nathan by his side. Although the message from Nathan always ringed, but he was unable to stem the sorrow that still enveloped his heart. In the room, Widya was just pensive, crying, and occasionally laughing. Everyone who saw the girl would feel pity. Because, all this time they know Widya is a girl who is jolly, patient, and tough. What they think and see all this time is wrong. Even doctors at the hospital where Widya was treated were worried, if Widya experienced a prolonged grief disorder (a mental disorder due to the loss of a loved one). Therefore, the doctor advised Bowo and Arini to routinely bring Widya control and divert all of Widya's attention about Nathan.

As usual, Arini patiently took care and paid more attention to Widya, so for a while he always refused cake orders from customers.

“Widya dear, breakfast first, yuk! Only then do we take medicine. This is your favorite fried chicken and vegetable capcay.” Arini tries to persuade Widya to eat and take her medicine. Because, from last night Widya did not want to touch the food and medicine at all.

“Or do you want a bribe? Mother kangen, deh, want to nyuapin mother's favorite child. It's been a long time, ‘kan, yes, mother never bribe you? Last time you were sick was class twelve.” However, Widya remained unmoved. His eyes were staring blankly at the window. That made Arini shed tears.

“Sayang ... already, yes, sad! Mother is not strong, son, if every day you have to see your beloved daughter so like this.” Arini started sobbing. The tears that he had sustained finally shed as well.

After seeing and hearing Arini who was crying bitterly, Widya's consciousness finally returned. Although the grief still emanated within the girl.

“Mother,” Weep Widya calls Arini.

“Iya, Darling. Mother here.” Arini clasped Widya's hand tightly.

“Sorry Widya, yes, Bun!” Widya lowered her head. Feeling sorry for making Arini sad.

Arini grabbed the body of her beloved daughter, embraced and gave warmth, and poured out all her affection. Hope that by doing so he can reduce the pain experienced by his daughter.

“Dear, you are not wrong. So you don't have to apologize to me. Mother just wants you back to how you used to be. Back to being Widyanya mother who is always cheerful and enthusiastic,” said Arini softly. He rubbed Widya's head with love. “Now you eat yes, Son!” beg Arini to his daughter and answered with a weak nod by Widya.

Finally after releasing his embrace on Widya, he began to feed her beloved daughter painstakingly. Not a lot of food went into his mouth, but it was not a problem for Arini. Seeing Widya want to eat alone was better than nothing. Thirty minutes after taking the medicine given by the doctor, Widya's eyes again felt heavy. The girl felt very sleepy. After making sure Widya was completely asleep, Arini put a blanket on her child's body. Pecking his favorite daughter's forehead, then leaving Widya still covered in grief.

While in the living room of Widya's house, early in the morning was filled with the presence of his friends. Harsa, Edo, Zakir, Karin, and Kartika. For the men, they always took the time to come in the morning and evening. While the girls–Karin and Kartika, they always stay in place. Karin and Kartika will only leave Widya if she is working. The rest, day and night they will accompany Widya. Although their presence is only considered a pseudo-shadow by Widya.

“Where, Bun? Widya wants to eat?” asked Karin excitedly when she saw Arini begin to approach those in the living room.

“Alhamdulillah .. although a little, Widya already wants to eat,” replied Arini weakly. Arini felt sad and weak because she saw Widya who was like an undead. It's alive, but lifeless.

“Patiently mother, yes! God willing, Widya will return as usual.” Bowo held both shoulders Arini tried to strengthen and guaranteed by the five young men who were there.

After learning about Widya this morning, the five friends said goodbye to Arini and Bowo to go to work for their respective companies, and promised to return to accompany Widya after work later. Harsa goes with Zakir, while Edo leaves with Karin and Kartika.

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“Zak, I'm back first, yes. You have a lot of work, right? Later you go back using ojol, yes!” harsa said casually while tidying up her desk.

“Damn lo! When I was told to ride ojol? Tau that, I had brought my own car,” umpat Zakir to Harsa.

“My work, ‘kan, is done and your work is still a lot. If for example I wait for elo kelar, I want to go home at what time again, Bokir? All I have here is just nemenin lo melembur without salary,” kelakar Harsa.

“Ah, elah, the company has its own just use itung-kalikan cuan all lo, Sa. Go, go there! I know you must be going to Widya's house, ‘kan? Because I'm good again today, so I permission, deh, lo go,” orders Zakir ala big boss owner of the company.

“Sotoy, lo. How to know if I want to go home first before going to his house Widya.” After saying that Harsa left Zakir with several employees at the company he just started with his best friend.

"Just the goal is still Widya's house" decak Zakir said despite not being able to be heard by Harsa.

After forty-five minutes of travel, Harsa's car finally parked perfectly in front of Widya's fence. Harsa had not been able to get out of the car, he had seen Widya walking quickly using white pajamas sleeping barefoot, then left the house without Arini's knowledge. Harsa, suspicious of Widya's behavior, runs and chases after the girl. Also, the place Widya wants to go to is the green lake at the end of the park. The place where Widya and Nathan used to spend time together in the afternoon. This place is a historic place for both of them.

Widya stood at the end of the pier stretching out both hands, feeling a gust of strong wind. Hoping that the wind could blow his longing for Nathan. However, it was futile as the longing he felt became deeper and deeper.

“Which, how much longer should I wait for you. Don't you know this miss is really torturing me? My heart hurts every time someone says you're gone. I want to be with you, Yang. Waitme! I'll catch up with you.” Widya stepped her feet to throw herself into the lake. However, Harsa quickly came and grabbed Widya's one hand. Pulling towards him then hugged the girl tightly. Widya who felt that something was blocking her intentions began to shout and rebel.

“Leasin! Release me! Let me go! Nathan is waiting for me there.” Widya continued to rebel, yell, cry, and hit the chest of Harsa's field. However, it did not make Harsa weak. He even hugged Widya's body tightly.

“Aware, Wid! Conscious!” Harsa unraveled her embrace. Both of his hands shook Widya's shoulders.

“What you're doing is wrong, Wid. Nathan won't like what you're doing right now. Nathan wants you to be happy, not suffer like this. Do you not think, what is the fate of father and mother if you do stupid things like that? How do you feel about Daniel and Aunt Liana seeing your condition like this? You do not think about how loyal Karin and Tika who every day worry about you, but you do not care about THEM. You're thinking, aren't you, Wid? Nathan's there calm down. You just need to pray for him. With you like this, he will also be sad there." Harsa poked Widya at length with a slightly high tone.

Hearing a long sentence from Harsa made Widya cry then slumped down on the wooden board, realizing her stupidity, because for this week she had made people around her suffer too. Harsa who felt her heart was sliced back into Widya's body, and hugged her trying to provide calmness.

“The most painful miss is to miss someone who has passed away. However, the way we make a person happy who is gone is not by following him, but praying. Remember, Wid! I, father, mother, and other friends will always be there for you" said Harsa while gently rubbing Widya's head. Widya responded by crying in Harsa's arms.

“Gue promise, Nath. I will always keep Widya as what you asked for that time, Harsa's inner”.

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