The Nick's Life
The Light of Happiness

Fahrul was about to open the car door when someone approached him. He was surprised to see Rahardi coming. The man broke his intention to get into the car.

“Fahrul?” ask Rahardi.

“Iya, om.”

“Call just abi.”

“Oh yes.”

“Can I visit your wife and child?”

Fahrul was silent for a moment. He was confused as to why suddenly his father Iza wanted to visit Iza and his son. He also met Rahardi for the first time. Moreover, Rahardi and Nick's relationship was not good.

“You are Nick's best friend. Your wife is also Iza's friend, so I'd like to see her. If possible, I will try to help you talk to your in-laws. Sorry if I heard your conversation.”

“Oh yes, abi. Please.”

Fahrul opens the car door for Rahardi. Slowly the man got into the car. Fahrul rushed in through the driver's door. Before long the man started running his vehicle.

Along the way, Rahardi talked about his regret for being selfish and causing his son and daughter-in-law to suffer. His sorrow at being shunned by those he loved. Even Ridho and Iza still did not want to talk to him. Only Nick would be kind enough to talk to her.

Fahrul just kept listening. On the one hand, he also felt pity. Just like the man, Fahrul also made mistakes, it hurts when trying to improve but no one thinks it. As it is now. No matter how hard he tries to prove himself to correct the mistakes of the past, Surya remains unmoved.

Ten minutes later, Fahrul's car arrived at the hospital where his son and wife were being treated. The distance between the two hospitals is not far. With Rahardi, the man immediately headed for the fifth floor. Fahrul's arrival was met with a sour face Surya. The man opted out of the room and sat in front of the inpatient room.

Maira is surprised once Fahrul introduces the man who came with her is Iza's father. Not much was said by Rahardi, only advice and prayers. Ask Maira and Fahrul to be more patient with the situation. He also motivates Fahrul not to give up and continues to fight for his marriage.

“I go out first.”

Rahardi walked out of the room and sat down beside Surya. The main purpose of coming to the hospital was indeed to meet Surya. Hearing Fahrul's problem, made him want to help. May God forgive his sins if he does good. And his family can take it again.

“Include, I am Rahardi,” Rahardi reached out his hand towards Surya and was immediately replied by the man.

“I'm the father of Iza, his father-in-law Nick, Fahrul's best friend,” Rahardi continued and Surya just nodded his head.

“Maira's condition seems to have improved.”

“Alhamdulillah,” Surya replied.

“Kids, even though they are big still make parents anxious if they are sick. Like my son, this morning he just had surgery.”

“What pain?”

Surya who had responded only as necessary began to pay attention when Rahardi talked about Iza.

“My son had an accident some time ago. His eyes were injured and blinded. Thankfully, she was able to get an eye donor and undergo an eye transplant surgery.”

“Thank God. Can he see again?”

“Still don't know yet. Tomorrow morning the band opens.”

“Your daughter-in-law is. Is she a good person? Sorry if I asked. Father said, your daughter-in-law is my daughter-in-law's best friend.”

“Initial met I did not like it. He openly admitted that he never carried out his duties as a Muslim. I immediately judged him badly. Thought it wasn't worth it to be with Iza. But then he changed, he tried to be a good person to be with Iza. I should have been proud, Iza could have taken him down the right path. But I was selfish and stubborn. I am against their relationship.”

Rahardi's gaze glazed over, recalling his attitude first. Then the man continued his story. Surya listened carefully to all the words of the man next to him. The man was quite stunned to hear what Rahardi had done to separate the child and his son-in-law.

“The highlight of my mistake was when I heard my son was pregnant with Nick's child. I should have been happy, but I insisted on separating them. Even though I myself gave permission they married through the intermediary of my brother. Nick and Iza tried to get away from me. I kept chasing them until they got into an accident. Iza miscarried and lost her eyesight. Nick also lost his memory, even now his memory has not returned. My wife asked for a divorce. Namu because of the disaster I experienced, he undoes his intention. Either I should be grateful or what for the disaster that happened. But his attitude remained cold, as did my two children. Because of my selfishness, I lost my family and made Iza suffer.”

Rahardi ended the story. His hand shrank the puddle of water in the corner of his eye. Every time he remembered the mistake he made, he always cried. Surya fell silent after listening to Rahardi's story. What happened to that man then, is also happening now. His heart began to wonder, was his attitude now right? Separating Fahrul and Maira was the right decision?

“Fahrul. I don't know what mistake he made. But forgiving and giving her a chance is a good thing, right? Sorry if I was patronizing, I just wanted to share my story and experience. Don't let my father experience what I've been through. Regret then no use.”

Rahardi patted Surya's shoulder slowly. While pressing his cane to the floor, the man stood up then went back inside the room.

“I go home first.”

“Let me inter,” bargain Fahrul.

“Not necessary. I can take an online taxi or an angkot. The distance is not far either. You're here with your wife. Get well soon, Mai. I hope you and Fahrul can come to the wedding reception Ridho and Meta next week.”

“Iya, abi.”

“Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam.”

Rahardi walked out of the room. Before leaving, do not forget he also say goodbye to Surya who is still pensive in his place earlier. After Rahardi died, Surya stood up and then went into the nursery of Maira. The man just stood watching Fahrul and Maira who were talking.

“Mai. if we can't be together anymore, hope you will continue to live a good life. In Shaa Allah, I will continue to look after you even if you cannot be together.”

“Why are you talking about that? Did you say anything to aa?”

“Ngga.”

“What do you want to leave me with Nindya?”

“For God's sake, I don't want to leave you. But sometimes what we want doesn't all come true. If it turns out that aa is only a temporary stopover in your life, aa apologize for giving you the biggest and deepest hurt. Aa just wants to see you happy, but if it turns out your happiness is not with aa, aa sincere. Maybe out there, there's a better man than aa for you.”

Maira's eyes began to glaze over. Although Fahrul did not say it, but he knew for sure his brother was behind the actions of her husband at this time. Since yesterday, Fahrul's face always looks grim. Although he tried to smile, but sadness was clearly reflected in both eyes.

“Iya. aa did something wrong to me. Aa has given me the biggest and deepest hurt. Therefore aa must be responsible, aa must close and heal the wounds that have been given. Aa should be able to replace my sadness first with happiness. Aa has to make amends by staying with me and Nindya. She needs aa, so do I.”

Maira's tears broke, Fahrul moved to sit on the bed and hugged his wife. She herself could not help her crying. His tears flowed along with Maira's sobs that felt pain in her heart. Surya chose to go out, he again sat himself in the front seat of Maira's room.

The man was still sitting there until Fahrul came out fifteen minutes later. Seeing his meteors sitting alone, Fahrul approached and sat down next to him. For a moment the silent atmosphere still surrounded the two. Fahrul decided to talk first.

“Change.. said the doctor, if Mai's condition has improved, the day after she can go home. Tomorrow also Nindya can be moved to Mai's room. Can I have some extra time? If you will, I want to be with Nindya even longer. Please allow another week, I'm with Mai and Nindya. After that, I will do what you want.”

“What are you doing that for?”

“I beg abah. Give me a little more time. I promise I'll release Mai after.”

“For what did you release Mai? Abah realizes, Mai needs you, as well as Nindya. If you're really sorry, do as Mai asked earlier. You have to heal his wounds, make up for all the mistakes you made and make him happy.”

“Change..”

“Pardon me for being cruel to you. You are wrong, but your attitude is wrong. Let's fix this error together.”

“Thank you abah.thank you.”

Fahrul couldn't help but hear his father-in-law's words. His heart was unceasingly grateful, his patience finally bearing fruit. Surya's heart softened and was willing to forgive him. The sound of Surya's hand then kissed the back of the man's hand with reverence. Surya pulled Fahrul into his arms. For a moment this son-in-law and in-law embraced, letting go of each other's regrets.

“Change trust Mai to you. Happy him,” said Surya while patting Fahrul's jaw slowly after his embrace unraveled.

“In Shaa Allah, abah.”

“But I asked you for something.”

“What is abah?”

“Give me a lot of grandchildren, yes. Don't just one,” Surya chuckles afterwards.

“Siap. But I asked Mai first, how much.”

There was laughter from the two men. Surya embraced Fahrul's shoulder while patting him gently. Reni and Asti, who had just arrived, were surprised to see the interaction between the two men. They looked familiar and spoke casually. Darmono who followed behind them was no less surprised. His smile rose to see his best friend and his iron can forgive his son. He rushed over and was greeted warmly by the two.

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At nine in the morning, all concerned were gathered in Iza's ward. They waited for Rega's doctor who would soon open Iza's eye bandage. Nick continues to be next to his wife who seems tense and anxious. Tension was also seen on the faces of Rahardi, Mina, Diah and Bryan. Ridho kept trying to calm down, in his heart continued to pray that his sister could see again.

Everyone in the room turned their heads when they heard the door open. Rega's doctor came in with a nurse who was carrying some equipment. With a friendly smile, the young doctor greeted everyone.

“Good morning everyone.”

“Morning doc.”

“Noor.. is it ready?”

“Siap doc.”

“Suster Ida, please.”

Doctor Rega opted out of the room and waited in the front room. To remove the bandage, Iza had to open her hijab first, so she asked the nun to do it. Rahardi and Bryan also opted out, talking to Iza's doctor about Iza's surgery.

Sister Ida opened the hijab Iza was wearing. Then slowly, the female nurse opened the bandage that covered Iza's eyes. The nurse asks Iza to keep her eyes closed, waiting for Rega's doctor's instructions. After re-wearing Iza's hijab, Sister Ida calls Rega's doctor. Along with Rahardi and Bryan, the doctor went into the room.

“Noor.. now open your eyes slowly.”

Slowly Iza opened her eyes. At first everything was still white, but slowly he began to be able to see around even though his gaze was still blurry. The doctor continued to give instructions, guiding Iza in order to adjust the light entering her eyes. Slowly the vision is a little clear.

“Noor.. Try to follow this light,” doctor Rega moves the small flashlight in his hand to the left and right. Iza's eyes follow the movement of the flashlight directed into her eyes.

“Now, try you see this. Do you know what this letter is?” doctor Rega brought some papers in his hand and asked Iza to mention the letters. Iza can answer everything correctly.

“Now try to close your right eye with your hand. Look at this object with one eye. Tell me what you saw?”

“Image of child writing.”

“Image of woman eating.”

“Alhamdulillah, you can already see back.”

“But my view is still a little blurry, doc.”

“That's a natural thing. You must be diligent in taking medicine and using eye drops. Your view will be clear little by little. Don't damage your eyes, don't force your eyes to see things, ok.”

“Yes, doc.”

Iza then turned her head towards Nick who remained loyal to be beside her. Her smile expands to see her husband's face again, Iza's hand moves rubbing Nick's jaw overgrown with fine feathers.

“Mas.”

“Iya, darling. It's me, my face is still the same, right? Not turned into dakocan?”

Iza laughed at the sound of her husband. Then he looked at Mina and Diah. Two women who always accompany him in times of difficulty and pleasure.

“Ummi. mommy.”

“Alhamdulillah, ummi's child can see again,” Mina approached and kissed Iza's face. The tears flowed because they were moved. Likewise with Diah, while rubbing a clear circle on her cheek, the woman approached and hugged Iza.

“Which gate?”

“This brother, Zi.”

Ridho who was obstructed by doctor Rega immediately approached. Hugged his beloved sister while landing a kiss on her forehead. Behind him followed Meta, a friend and sister-in-law who loved him so much. For a while the two women hugged for quite a long time.

“It must be daddy,” Iza pointed towards Bryan and the unpretentious man approached then rubbed the top of Iza's head.

Iza's views then turned to Rahardi. There were no words spoken from his lips just an unbroken look. Rahardi lowered his head, his tears falling as the man's head faced down. Next Iza looked towards Rega's doctor. As expected, Rega's doctor was indeed young and handsome.

“Doctor Rega. thank you.”

“Sama-sama, Noor.”

The handsome doctor threw a smile at Iza. Although he could not get Iza, but seeing the woman get the light in his eyes made him happy.

“When can Iza go home, doc?” ask Diah.

“If there are no problems with his eyes, tomorrow you can go home. But have to control for once a week for two months. After that control once a month for six months. If good, can control once a year to check the eye condition.”

“Yes, doc.”

“During the recovery period, for a week try to lie down more. Do not do strenuous activities, should not lift heavy, eat nutritious, take the medicine until it runs out, maintain eye health, do not forget the drops. Avoid blinding light yes.”

“Yes, doc.”

“If sport can dock?” ask Nick.

“It's best not to first. Avoid excessive physical activity during the recovery period.”

“But bed sports can be, doc?”

“Mas.. iihh.

Iza pinched the arm of her husband who spoke without a sieve. Her face flushed at the husband's words. Doctor Rega just smiled. Diah just shook her head at her son's behavior.

“Please if it.”

“Nah.. can, Yang,” Nick again tease Iza, until her cheeks are getting red.

“I'm sorry. If there is a complaint please convey to Sister Ida, later I will directly check.”

“Thank you, doc.”

Doctor Rega replied with a smile accompanied by a nod. Together with Sister Ida, she left the inpatient room. Nick sat himself on the side of the bed, his hands hugged Iza's shoulders and kissed her cheeks.

“Nick.. Iza. mommy and daddy go first, yeah. We have to clean up the house, tomorrow you can go home,” said Diah.

“Iya, mommy.”

“Ummi. kaya we also go home. Nih mantu ummi who one rich want to be alone with his wife,” exclaimed Ridho.

“Abang iihh.”

“Ya also come home first. Nick keep Iza, yes.”

“Iya ummi.”

“Abang also came home yes,” Ridho damaged the top of Iza's head. Meta had a cipiki with Iza before coming out with her husband. Nick pulled up a chair nearby and sat himself down. He took the orange on the nightstand and peeled it off and fed it to Iza.

Rahardi who had gone out of the room first, sat in the chair in front of the inpatient room. Mina who came out with Ridho and Meta approached her husband. Rahardi still lowered his head. He was still too embarrassed to meet his son and wife.

“Ummi coming home right?” ask Meta.

“Ummi here only,” Rahardi raised his head as soon as he heard the wife's answer.

“You just come home with Ridho and Meta. You have never been to his house,” said Rahardi.

“Abi is also coming. Doesn't he want to visit my house?”

Rahardi's eyes glazed over hearing Ridho's words. This is the first time the son has spoken to him since Iza's accident. The man stood up and approached her.

“Pardon abi, Dho. Forgive abi.”

“I'm sorry too, abi. Sorry if I said and was rude to abi.”

“Abi sincerely, son. Sincere.”

Rahardi hugged the body of his eldest son. Tears came back from both eyes. The happiness felt today cannot be expressed in words. In the middle of the room, Nick came out of the room.

“Abi.. Iza to meet.”

The man breaks his arms, then follows Nick into the room.Slowly, he approaches Iza's bed. Iza's eyes were already teary to see her father approaching.

“Abi.”

“Zi. forgive abi, son. Sorry for making you suffer.”

“Abi... did abi approve of my marriage to Nick?”

“Iya son. Abi bless you. Abi pray you are happy and blessed with righteous children.”

“Thank you, abi.”

Rahardi hugged Iza and Nick took turns. The man regretted all his actions. He promises to be a better parent for his son and daughter-in-law. His hands rubbed the tears that soaked his son's face.

“Don't cry, Zi. You just had surgery, your eyes will hurt again. From now on, abi just wants to see you smile.”

Iza's hands hugged Rahardi's waist. Renewal burst out in his heart, hearing his ashes speak so softly to him. Nick who was also moved, wiped his flowing tears while watching his wife and in-laws who were still hugging.

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City of Rio de Janeiro

A black car stopped on a narrow, poorly lit road. A man came down from inside. For a moment he noticed the surrounding situation that seemed quiet. There are only a few women who sell s**s on this road. The man then entered a nightclub that was there.

The atmosphere inside the club is inversely proportional to the conditions outside. The frenetic music instantly greeted the man's sense of hearing. Some visitor activity was immediately caught by his eyes. Some are dancing to the rhythm of DJs, some are partying drinks, some are consuming narc*ba.

A burly man approached, then led the man into the inside of the bar. The man invited his guest to go down the stairs. Calmly the guest descended towards the basement room there. A man older than her was sitting waiting for her arrival.

Beside him stood his bodyguard and behind him another bodyguard stood while pointing a gun at the man who was his hostage. The guest calmly pulled the chair and sat on it.

“Halo.. Edo.”

“Joseph.”

“Have guts too you came alone.”

“Free my men.”

“He must be your favorite boy, until you are willing to come alone to free him.”

“Free him.”

“There is a price you have to pay.”

“Say.”

“Nyawamu,” man named Joseph was pointing a gun at Edo.

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