The Azkia Wound Flakes
Nicolas Obsession

Kevin stopped his car in front of Azkia's house. Kevin looked to the right and left, there was no Nicolas there. 

"It looks like Nico's gone" said Kevin.

"I'm so lucky today. Even if there's danger in sight, you can still protect me" Azkia said, taking off the seatbelt. 

"I'm just avoiding Nico. So that Nico is far from your eyes" said Kevin. 

Azkia smiled holding onto Kevin's cheek and Kevin immediately grabbed Azkia's hand. 

"But if you meet him and you're alone, tell him to pay more attention to himself and his happiness. Your path and path are different and tell me you won't let me down."

Azkia nodded.

"I've been saying that to him for a long time. At first he did not appear in front of me. Only recently did he appear like this again. But what makes me lucky is that you're quick to respond. Otherwise I would be in his trap." Azkia said. 

"Not what, Azkia. I'm sure you stay in your mind and won't change it." 

Kevin kissed Azkia lovingly. Although feeling a little disturbed by the presence of Nicolas, but it is not a barrier to stop loving Azkia. Azkia is a woman worthy of Kevin's love because of her simple personality.

"It's night. Come inside." 

"See you tomorrow, Kev. Pick me up." Azkia made a promise to Kevin. 

"Surely." replied Kevin.

Kevin runs the engine of his car after Azkia gets inside the house. Azkia saw from the window that Kevin had really left his house.

Then Azkia came out of the house and saw someone she felt was by her car. Azkia approached the side of her car. There was clearly a shadow of someone there.

"Come out" said Azkia, who caught the man hiding behind Azkia's car. 

Nicolas got up from his seat and came out of hiding. 

"Azkiah.. You know I'm here?" Nicolas was stale as if he were going to be caught off guard. 

"What are you doing at this hour in my house? Will I report the police?" Honestly speaking. Azkia was quite irritated by Nicolas's irregular actions like this. All he knows is that Nicolas doesn't do anything beyond this kind of fairness. 

"Please don't, Azkia" said Nicolas begging Azkia. 

"Please, Nico. Don't be so pathetic like this. What are you doing by stalking me like this?" Azkia did not say in a different tone. Not as usual. 

"I don't know what to do to you anymore Azkia. I'm guilty enough. How can I make amends for all this?" 

"Did you really - really say that?" azkia asked with her hands folded on her chest. 

"Yes I really am, really, Azkia." said Nicolas. 

"If you really want to make up for all your mistakes, live your life well. No need to follow me all day like this. Please, Nico. I want my life to be happy with the people I love. If you keep going like this, it's the same that you're blocking me from being happy." Azkia explained. 

"But I don't think so. I thought you still loved me..."

"Nicolas, differentiate between love and obsession. Our love is in the past. For me I've closed all my love for you since you couldn't take responsibility. Then I opened a new page and I met up with Kevin. Kevin healed my wounds which for thirteen years have never healed." Azkia grew increasingly anxious with Nicolas who did not fully understand what was being talked about.

"So, you really can't love me anymore, Azkia?"

"No, Nicolas. I've clearly told you. Live our lives - each. You work in the office. I think you understand what I mean." 

Nicolas looked down. He looks shabby with his appearance. All day he tried to follow Azkia and talk to her. It ultimately remains the same. Nicolas can't get Azkia's love anymore. 

"Go home, Nic. I'm tired today" Azkia said, opening the fence for Nicolas. 

Nicolas looked at Azkia once more before exiting the house of Azkia. Azkia with a stern face was completely unable to accept Nicolas anymore. Azkia hoped that this time, Nicolas understood what Azkia was saying. 

"I'm grateful you've lived so well. I thank you, you're willing to forgive me unconditionally. Thank you." said Nicolas. Then he left with a slow step down the street that was only illuminated by street lights. 

At first Azkia felt sorry for Nicolas. But Azkia strengthened her heart. If he continues to be merciful to Nicolas, when will he be in a handlebars circle that will not end? 

There was already Kevin extending his hand to Azkia who had been in a wounded heart all this time. Slowly but surely, Kevin pulled him out of his wound hole. Now, Azkia's wounds are healed. He would not let his heart be hurt a second time again because of the same person.

****

Kevin invites Azkia to go to one of the jewelry stores. Because Kevin does not know which store is good, Azkia showed one of the shops that people think is quite a warm conversation if buying some jewelry. 

"Who do you ask me to buy for?" kevin asked, holding Azkia's hand. 

"For what? If you did buy it for me you would give it to me too." Azkia replied casually. 

"You're right, yeah. Unlike most women who definitely expect to be bought something by their partner." said Kevin shook his head. 

Azkia just laughed a little at what Kevin was talking about. After getting used to getting what - what the results of his own business, Azkia was not accustomed to asking to buy anything. No matter how hard it is, he will always try to get it from his efforts.

When he arrives at the same shop that Azkia dreams of going to one day, Kevin starts to look confused when sorting out which milah is suitable for Azkia to wear. 

"Is there any suitable advice, ma'am?" ask Kevin to the shopkeeper. He was really very confused, because the jewelry if it is in the storefront, everything looks good. The waiter gave recommendations that were suitable for Azkia to wear. 

"Which one do you like?" ask Kevin to Azkia. Azkia prefers necklaces with three-dimensional star pendants. 

"Hehe. Sorry, ma'am. That's it." said Kevin with a forced smile. Fortunately Kevin invited Azkia, otherwise he could have chosen wrong.

After wrapping his necklace into the box and making payment, Kevin opened the necklace box again and put it on Azkia's neck. Azkia is faced with the glass of the entire body, making Azkia clearly visible when side by side with Kevin. 

"It's special for you, Azkia" said Kevin. But Azkia just looked down. 

Looking at Azkia who was lacking in confidence, Kevin held onto Azkia's chin and raised his chin slightly.

"Azekiah...." 

"I'm less, Kev. I don't want to stand next to you" Azkia said. 

"Just be yourself, Azkia. I love you because you are who you are. So please don't be in front of me huh. You are beautiful with this necklace" said Kevin cheering Azkia with a necklace that had been coiled around her neck. 

Azkia fingered the locket with a mirror, trying to smile because she did not want to make Kevin disappointed with his efforts today. 

Today, Kevin wants to free Azkia a little bit from her job. After a rough day, he gave Azkia a little leeway. 

"I've never felt this free" Azkia said happily.

"really? Thank goodness you like it." 

"But this is calculated working hours. Because the one who asked me to go to the jewelry store was you, not me." said Azkia worried if the salary later cut. 

"What are you afraid of, Azkia? Your salary is safe. There won't be any pieces" Kevin said casually. Azkia pinched Kevin's stomach which felt chewy.

"Very well, if you make other employees jealous. I pinch - pinch your belly." 

"Haha... Ja. Won't do. Just calm down." Kevin feels amused when his stomach is pinched - pinched by Azkia.

****

Nicolas saw the man the other day coming into his office. He remembered that he would offer to advertise on the internet. Nicolas, who felt he had a conversation with her, patted the man on the shoulder.

"Mas." call Nicolas. 

The man turned his head and was surprised to see Nicolas patting his shoulder. 

"Yes, Mas. Who do I think." replied the man.

"When did you come here, Mas?" nicolas asked, and then he saw the file the man had brought. There's a "Example Ad." 

"Oh, so do you want to nawarin advertising with my boss?" 

"That's absolutely right, Mom."

"Have a good luck, Mas" said Nicolas patting the man on the shoulder. 

"Hehe. Thank you, Mas." the man immediately went and walked quickly towards the elevator. 

After he was in the building lobby, the man called Kevin. 

"I've given you his business card, sir" said the man. 

"Yes, Sir. He said it's ten in the morning, sir. Okay, Mr."

The man hung up his phone and stopped a public vehicle in front of the building. 

Kevin hung up and put a smile on his face. 

"What's Kev?" tanya Azkia approached Kevin. 

"I have an appointment tomorrow at ten in the morning. I'm trying to get a new client. How do you think?" ask Kevin. 

"Good dong. Am I coming or not?"

"No, you stay in the office tomorrow. I went to see a client.".

Azkia nodded in understanding. 

"OK deh. We go home yuk. I'm tired." Azkia said massaging her exhausted legs.

"Come on." 

Kevin's mood today was amazingly good. Whatever Azkia asks will be obeyed until Azkia is confused by Kevin's attitude that always obeys.

At first he did not try to get rid of Nicolas in this way. But I don't know why Nicolas attitude that does not understand human language in general.

Maybe because his obsession with Azkia made Nicolas forget that Azkia once told Nicolas to live his life better.