The Nick's Life
Happy Ending's

Two months in

Nurul came out of the hospital building where he worked. That woman

continue walking towards the parked car near the main entrance of the hospital. Edo threw his smile as his daughter-in-law's obstetrician got into the car. After making sure Nurul fitted his seatbelt properly, the man immediately put his vehicle forward.

“Sorry if you wait a long time. There was a slight problem with my last patient,” Nurul opened the conversation.

“Ngga nothing, besides I also just arrived. Oh yeah, if Iza when was the approximate birth?"

“More or less two weeks away.”

“A minute, yes. Hopefully smoothly.”

“Aamiin.”

“You go straight home or want to stop by somewhere?”

“Syifa asks to buy a cake that is viral he said mas.”

“Where?”

“At his shop Nick.”

Edo laughed, and the man drove his vehicle to his son's coffee shop. Zicko Coffee is becoming more famous. Especially a month ago the coffee shop launched a new product, a cake with a coffee aroma that is not too sweet but feels right on the tongue, suitable for people who are on a diet. Nick named it Coffee Cake.

Edo's eyes went around looking for an empty spot as soon as he entered the coffee shop. Since the lower floor was already filled, the man took Nurul up to the second floor. He previously ordered double espresso, cappuccino and coffee cake to take home. It turns out the atmosphere on the second floor is no less crowded. Finally he could get a table in the corner.

“Tomorrow I'll leave for Rio.”

“Lama?”

“At most week. Just pick up Leya, but waiting for the letters from the school party is time consuming. Hopefully I'll be back before Iza gives birth.”

“Hopefully everything is smooth.”

Edo sipped slowly his espresso which was still hot as soon as the waiter delivered his ordered drink. His eyes occasionally looked towards Nurul. Over the past two months, her relationship with the obstetrician has grown closer. The more he knew her, the more Edo was amazed by the woman. She wondered why her husband left her and chose to go back to her ex-boyfriend.

For a moment the man looked at Nurul. His plan before going to Rio, he wanted to express his heart. Edo realized he was no longer ABG and of course dating was not an option. His goal of approaching Nurul was definitely to have a serious relationship with the woman.

“Nur.. You know, I am not young anymore. You also know what my purpose is to approach you. I've liked you since we met. I'm happy to know you, and hope you return my feelings. If you're pleased, I want to take our relationship to a more serious level.”

There was still no answer from Nurul's mouth. The beautiful woman chose to enjoy her drink which had begun to warm up. Then he dared to look at Edo's face. A man who is 12 years different from him, but still looks handsome and dashing. It was undeniable that Nurul harbored the same feeling. Moreover, Syifa was also close to him.Just that she was still embarrassed to show it blatantly.

“If you are serious, please come to my parents,” finally came out also the answer from Nurul's mouth and successfully make Edo's eyes sparkle.

“I'll see your parents after you get back from Rio.”

“But.. does Leya agree?”

“She agrees. I told him about you and sent him a picture of you and Syifa. She can't wait to see you.”

“Really?”

A smile of relief appeared on Nurul's face. Previously the woman felt doubt that the youngest child of Edo would accept herself as a mother continued. She hopes her decision to accept Edo is the right choice and can treat her heartache from her former husband's betrayal.

“But Nur.. You don't mind all my past? I'm not a good person. I committed many crimes, committed sins, ate illegal money and many more that I can not mention one by one.”

“That's all the past, mas. The important thing is that you are aware of all your mistakes, and want to change for the better. I believe you will be a good priest for me as well as Syifa.”

“Thank you, Nur. But I think I have a lot to learn from you. I still can't lead prayer, let alone teach. In my old age, can I still learn quickly?”

Edo rubbed his neck in shame. Since converting when he was going to marry Diah, Edo did not give up his belief anymore. It's just that the man did not carry out his duties as a Muslim. But every year he always sacrificed cows and often gave alms by giving donations to charitable foundations.

“Learn slowly only, mas. In the Lord, I can. I'll help mas.”

“Thank you, Nur.”

A smile rose on Edo's face. Her happiness will be more complete after marrying Nurul. He was grateful that God was still giving him a chance to live a better life. Of course, this opportunity will not be wasted.

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“Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam.”

Everyone who was gathered at Nick's residence, precisely in the living room immediately turned their heads as soon as they heard Edo's voice. After a week of being in Rio, he was finally able to return safely. Nick, of course, welcomes his father with pleasure.

His eyes instantly caught a young girl standing behind the father's wide back. Realizing Nick's point of view, Edo grabbed Leya's hand and pulled the girl forward to stand in line with him. All of Nick's friends and Iza's family are stunned to see Nick's beautiful father-in-law.

“Nick.. introduce, this is Leya. Leya, this is your brother, Nick.”

For a moment the two brothers looked at each other and soon Nick approached and pulled Leya into his arms. Although he had just met for the first time, but he felt very close to his sister because Edo always told about him.

“It turns out you are more beautiful than in the photo.”

“Kakak is also more handsome original. If you don't know my sister, it could be if you meet on the road I will fall in love,” as long as Leya is immediately greeted by Nick's laughter. He broke the top of his sister's head.

“Leya, this is your sister-in-law, name Iza.”

“I know, papai already told me about brother Iza. Hi brother.. know me Leya.”

“Hai Leya's. Nice to meet you.”

“This is mommy, this is daddy, this is ummi and this is abi,” Nick introduced Leya to both her parents and in-laws. Leya greeted one by one her sister's family.

“And this is my sister-in-law,” Leya back to experience Ridho and Meta.

“If this one, my best friend and his wife respectively. That's Fahrul, Mai's wife. That's Abe, Sansan's wife. The Indian actor, Arnav and his wife Rina. Well a rich Korean oppa-oppa, his name is Denis, his wife Ayura,” Nick introduces his best friend one by one. Leya greeted them while throwing a smile.

“That most bontot thing is called Rivan, he's an acute singles. Not selling everywhere, but already 70% discount plus given bonus buy one get three,” Nick chuckles at the annoyed face of Rivan.

“Which would like to be the same I*l tyrex model him,” spray Arnav.

“Plus leaky bucket,” connect Abe.

“The face is also mediocre,” Denis said.

“”Udah so the brain scales less than half an ounce,” closed Fahrul.

“Teroosss.. teroossss.. continue aja bang, mumpung people again vacation to Dubai,” exclaimed Rivan.

“Ngapain lo to Dubai? Ngangon camel? Hahahaha..” Arnav's greeting was immediately greeted by another laugh. But Rivan's confidence doesn't collapse because of the bad guys. In her rancid style she shook hands with Leya while winking at the girl.

“Why flickering? Worms?” nick Ledek.

“It works automatically bang. If you see a beautiful girl will immediately blink.”

“Heleh see Tarjo dandanin ala Syahrini also lo direct winking bin klepek-klepek,” ledek Arnav.

Rivan immediately shook his body to hear Arnav's words. Imagine the gardener who used to clean the garden at Bryan's house dressed up with shaky bladders complete with eyelashes and a storm ala Syahrini then spoke with a sigh saying the word ‘forward beautiful, beautiful retreat, like that’ makes it goosebumps itself.

“Neng Indonesian is fluent right?” ask Rivan.

“Edo!!”

Edo laughed at Diah's screams. His ex-wife looked at him with laser eyes. Bryan who was sitting next to his wife was just spinning. It's no secret that meeting Edo and Dyah is like a cat and a mouse.

“Kak Iza how many months? His stomach is big.”

“Nine months more. Soon want to give birth, In Shaa Allah,” replied Iza.

“Iiihh I've been gurgling to see his cheeks, sister Iza, feel like nyubit, gemoy.”

“Buset.. bule tau also said gemoy,” chirped Rivan.

“I am bule gaol kak.”

“Hahaha.”

Nick's residence grew increasingly crowded with the arrival of Leya. The sixteen-year-old girl was indeed supple, and easily blended in with the new environment. Plus, he is fluent in Indonesian, making it no trouble to quickly get along with others.

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Edo looked at the tiny baby who had just been born into the world two hours ago. The 3.4-kilogram, 51-cm-tall baby was born normally by Iza this morning. Edo was grateful the day after his return, the new son-in-law gave birth. So he could wait for her directly.

The VVIP treatment room that he deliberately chose was filled with family and also Nick's friends. They also want to see a handsome baby from the hard work of their best friend. Nick who stood beside Edo also did not stop staring at his baby who was sleeping soundly. I can't believe he has become a father.

“Do you already have a name for him?” ask Edo.

“Already. His name is Rafardhan Edzard Palermo.”

Edo smiled happily hearing Nick pin his last name on the name of the grandson. Nick himself still uses the word Littrell behind his name. As an expression of gratitude for Bryan's affection and concern for him and Edo himself did not dispute it.

“Thank you Nick, already pinned the name Palermo.”

“The airport was his grandfather. Of course he will use the name papai.”

“Wah his son handsome brother, fix will want his father,” chirped Leya who just arrived after being ushered see the new school by Rivan.

“Whose name is bang?” ask Rivan.

“Rafardhan Edzard Palermo.”

“Goodly his name.”

“Far-away, lo. Tar si Rafa is contagious his sonplak,” exclaimed Arnav who was sitting on the sofa together with Rina.

“Weh bang be careful tuh mouth. Tea Rina again pregnant, I doain her son more complete than me.”

“Amit-amit baby,” Arnav knocks the table and his head turns.

“Udah replace bang, now amit-amit jabang onye hahahaha.”

“Why onye?” asked Rina confused.

“Kan tuan Takur many feathers rich onye huahaha. kabooorrrr..”

Rivan immediately hid behind Edo to see Arnav who was preparing to pound himself with sandals. Lina could only laugh at the debate between her husband and Rivan. The two actually loved each other just showing it in such a way. Mutually teasing and laughing.

“Be... tuh cebong lo still not netes too?” chirps Fahrul.

“Lo ribet very nanyain cebong I mulu. Want to netesnya when likes he is,” sewot Abe.

“The problem was that Mr. Takur could make Rina bloated. Elo turn when, PEA!” blow Denis.

“Later also netes. I get it every day.”

“Don't just sman dieremin, you also want to not stray,” said Nick.

“Hahaha. cebong lo should be given private first so that cepet netes,” continued Denis.

“Could be you deliberately do not want netes, shy to have a father model he hahaha.”

A pat landed on Arnav's head. Not to be outdone, Arnav took the bread that was on the table, without opening the plastic wrapper, he put it in Abe's mouth.

“Be. I doain you have a daughter yes. The beautiful rich Sansan, but the mouth ama his behavior do not get rich his mother hahaha.”

Sansan poked his tongue towards Fahrul. Among the wives of her husband's friends, she is indeed the youngest and most often affected by the bully of the husbands. Fortunately, the woman had understood the way of the minds of men whose sanity level was below average so only considered their jokes like the wind.

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“I received the marriage and marriage of Nurul Hidayah bint Muhammad Rajiman with dowry a set of prayer tools paid in cash!”

“How are the witnesses? Valid?”

“Sah!!”

Edo rubbed his face with both hands after successfully saying the word ijab kabul smoothly. One month after his first grandson was born, Edo immediately proposed to Nurul and held a wedding a week after the application event. There was no festive festivity, just a simple thanksgiving attended by family and close neighbors.

Leya put her arm around Syifa's shoulder. Now the 10-year-old girl has officially become his half-sister. Their relationship is close. The suble Leya can quickly attract Syifa, until their relationship is close like a sibling.

Edo pinned the wedding ring on Nurul's ring finger. He kissed with full softness the beautiful woman in front of him who had legitimately held the status of his wife. Nurul's smile expands, the woman is also happy to be edited by Edo. Moreover, his family also accepts Edo as he is, including all his shortcomings and past.

Nurul's ex-husband who was also present also felt the happiness of his ex-wife. Seeing Nurul happy, at least reduced his guilt for betraying the woman. He really hopes Nur can feel happy again in his second marriage.

In another room, a couple was sitting together on the sofa. After the marriage contract was completed, they chose to pull over in another room. Nick hugged the shoulder of his wife who was holding Rafa. Her happiness truly feels complete now. Having a beautiful wife, a good sister-in-law, a loving mother-in-law, a mother who sacrificed anything for her, two fathers who loved her so much, a sweet little sister, loyal friends and handsome boys.

There's no regret in Nick about the life he's going through. Although until now his memory has not returned, but that does not mean his life and happiness stopped. If asked to choose, then he will still choose the same life as he is currently living. Because he believed that after hardship there would be happiness. After the tears there will be laughter. Like her now, she was feeling happiness after a series of griefs.

Nick realized that not forever life goes smoothly and beautifully. There will be a storm ahead. But he believed he would be able to deal with it, as long as there were people he loved by his side.

Nick looked at his wife's beautiful face. Iza comes in the middle of the emptiness of her life. The woman gives a new meaning and a new spirit for her to live life. With him, he could pass all the trials of life that hit. Until finally sadness pulled over and happiness greeted. Nick brought his face closer, grabbed his wife's chin and then gave a soft kiss on her lips.

“I love you, Zi.”

“I love you too, mas.”.

“Thank you for being in my life. Completing my imperfect life and giving this handsome angel to me.”

“My life is also beautiful because of you, mas. Don't stop loving me.”

“Te amare por siempre (i love you forever).”

Nick kissed Iza's lips again. Mel*matnya gently, then ended it with a kiss on the forehead. The man did not forget to land a kiss on the forehead of Rafardhan who was asleep. A smile was imprinted on his face, describing the happiness he felt at this moment.

Happily ever after for you, Nick and Iza . After all your tears, the smile finally came. May your love last forever until your last breath. And your happiness spreads to those who read your story.

(Happy forever for you, Nick and Iza. After all the tears that flowed, finally happiness incarnated. May your love last forever until the last breath. And your happiness spreads to anyone who reads your story).

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Finally, this story reaches its end. Thank you to the loyal readers who continued to follow the story of Nick & Iza until it was finished. But not in unfav first yes, there will be BONCHAP for you. Nick and his best friends will be present in BONCHAP, including the story of Leya. See you at BONCHAP, Muchisimas gracias🤗