The Nick's Life
Self-stabilizing

After attending the match, Arnav invited others to lunch at the mall opposite the sport center. With each vehicle they headed to the mall. Arnav invites Meta to go with him, and Rivan swiftly gets into the car making Arnav growl.

Arriving at the mall, they headed to the cafe located on the third floor. The servant in charge of uniting the three tables at once so that they do not separate. The food ordering event began. Today Fahrul kindly paid for all the food ordered. The boss of the car dealer was indeed the most royal among the others.

Nick cuts the tenderloin steak order and gives it to Iza and takes the girl's property for her. They ordered the same menu. All of his best friends are shocked by Nick's attitude. Usually the man is always indifferent to the opposite sex. But at Iza, his attitude changed by one hundred and eighty degrees.

Meta smiled looking at the happy twinkle on his best friend's face. Arnav so enjoyed the beautiful smile of his wingless angel. The man of Pakistani blood is determined to pursue the love of Meta, if necessary to get to the end of the world though.

“Mai not dijauk Rul?” denis asked opened a conversation between them.

“Males.”

“Ngga can do that. That was lo's wife. Where he's new again here, definitely have no friends,” Abe timpal.

“Bawel lo all.”

“Dikasih a real suggestion kok sewot sih lo!” Denis who most easily provoked his emotions began to raise his voice.

“Keep lo what?! I have a lot of attention from my wife. Lo like my wife huh?!” Fahrul was hooked.

“Gue is just sympathy for him. Damn life with husband model lo!”

“Anj*ng lo!”

“Woi!! Realize you two, we are again where!”

Nick was forced to speak up because the conditions between Fahrul and Denis were not conducive. Abe calms Denis who has been emotionally ignited. Arnav calms Fahrul. Iza, Meta and Rivan speak a thousand languages. They did not dare to open their voices.

Denis quickly finished his meal. He stood up and took out a few pieces of money and put them on the table.

“This is to pay for my food. I don't get paid jerk guy model her.”

Fahrul was about to stand up but was immediately restrained by Arnav. Denis is out of the cafe. Yesterday Denis saw Fahrul enter the hotel with Reisa. Denis does live haphazardly and becomes a aunt's pet. But he did not like it when he saw a man betray his wife when she did nothing wrong. In her eyes Mai is a figure of a good woman and does not deserve the bad treatment of Fahrul.

“Gue unplug!”

Fahrul ended his meal and then walked away from the cafe. The man had lost his appetite. The unkind Arnav instantly made a joke to melt the atmosphere.

“Sorry Yes Zi,” whispered Nick.

“It’s okay.”

Everyone went back to eating. Arnav explained that fights often occur between them, but before long everything returned well. Fahrul and Denis were often involved in disputes because of their temperament. In contrast to Arnav or Abe who are rancid, tend to be indifferent. If Nick is calmer, he's the coolest-headed among the rest.

After eating, Nick decides to drive Iza home. He didn't want to get any worse labels than the would-be-in-law. Before returning home, Meta stopped by the supermarket to buy his mother's order. Everyone goes into following Meta.

“Mama you nitip what Met? Here let me push the trolley.”

Arnav swiftly took the trolley. Rivan rolled his eyeballs seeing Arnav's persistent attitude attract Meta's attention. Nick and Iza followed behind. Sometimes the man offers something to Iza.

“Nick!”

Nick's body stiffened at the familiar voice calling out his name. Slowly he turned around, seeing Diah walking towards him. Nick's eyes trace the side and back of his mommy, afraid that one of his men might come with him.

“Bad kid, why rarely go home,” Diah rent Nick's ear.

“Aduh mom, shy to know,” whispered Nick.

He took off his jewelry. Then his gaze was fixed on the figure of Iza who was next to his son. One look, the woman knew that the girl was the one who had made her child's heart shake.

“You must be Iza,” guess Diah.

“I. yes aunt.”

“Known, Nick's mommy. Daaaan.. Don't call aunty, but call mommy.”

She hugged Iza. The girl was a little nervous about meeting Diah. The woman who gave birth to the man she loved to the world. Diah let go of his embrace and then looked towards Arnav and Abe.

“You two, you bastard son! There is a mommy instead of being welcomed even silent aja.”

He pretended to be angry at both men. Arnav and Abe approach and embrace Diah in turn. All of Nick's friends are familiar with Diah. She even considered her as a second mother. Arnav then introduced Meta to Diah. Then I heard Deheman fast Rivan. Lazily Arnav also introduced the boy.

“Arul same Denis where?”

“Common mom, again make a fuss.”

“Ck. habits, fuss mulu mulu tuh two children. Tell them to meet mommy.”

“Each mom.”

“Mommy equals who is here?” ask Nick.

“Self. Monthly stock runs out, so mommy wants to shop first. Abe, let's accompany mommy shopping.”

“I'm aja mom?”

“Yes, mommy does not want to disturb Nick time with Arnav who again pedekate.”

Diah blinked one eye at Nick as well as Arnav then hugged Abe's arm. The woman started to go around choosing groceries. Others continue their shopping activities.

On the way home, Arnav insists on following Nick to deliver Iza home. Let him later deliver Meta to his home. Nick really does not understand, Arnav who usually never serious with women now seems so persistent get the attention of Meta.

Arnav gulps his spit upon meeting Rahardi. The man's aura was so powerful and sinister. Arnav did not even dare to meet directly with Rahardi. He was amazed at Nick who could be so calm in the face of the cold attitude of his future father-in-law.

“Log in!!” rahardi said to his son.

“Two of you, go home!!” rahardi's command on Rivan is also Meta.

“You too!! Better yet you don't have to see Iza again.”

Rahardi immediately entered the house without giving Nick a chance to answer. Arnav stroked his chest to see how Rahardi treated his best friend. If he's in Nick's position, he could be pissing in his pants.

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During dinner, Iza kept her head down. He was alone with Rahardi. Suddenly Mina had to go to the hospital to visit one of her study friends with the RT group. Only the sound of the sound of a spoon could be heard around the dining table.

After eating, Iza immediately brought the dirty dishes to the kitchen and washed them. After washing the dishes and cleaning the dining table, Rahardi asked him to sit in the living room. Again Iza just lowered her head.

“What was your relationship with the child?”

“Nick.. His name is Nick, abi,” Iza raised his head and looked towards Rahardi.

“Whatever the name is, anyway abi don't like you hanging out with that kid.”

“Abi can't believe me? Abi afraid that I'm hanging out with the wrong people? Abi calm down, Nick is good.”

“Good? Where anyone leaves prayers is said to be good.”

“Is there any guarantee that the person who prays diligently is a good person? Please don't judge people quickly. Please give Nick time to prove to Abi that he is a good man. He may not be able to carry out his duties as a Muslim. But that doesn't mean he's a bad person.”

Iza took a deep breath after saying a long sentence expressing her opinion. This was the first time he had argued and talked to his ashes. Usually Iza just be a listener and obey all the words of the man.

“You against abi?”

“I'm just expressing my opinion. Do I have no right to opinion? Even the Prophet was always open to the opinions of his companions. Isn't that one of the traits to be respected?”

“Ehem!!”

Rahardi just blazed. Really, he did not think that his usually obedient daughter was now starting to dare to speak. Rahardi's dislike of Nick is growing. The man was blamed for the change in Iza's attitude towards him.

“It's good to talk to you now. Did he teach you?”

“This has nothing to do with Nick. There are a lot of things I want to say to Abi but I don't dare to do it. Abi know why? Because abi is too authoritarian, abi does not want to be denied, abi always considers what abi said is an order that cannot be denied and must be obeyed. But meeting Nick made me realize that I wasn't myself all along. I realized that I don't have to be quiet forever. There are times when I have to speak out to express my opinion.”

“You can say anything but don't hang out with the kid anymore. There is no positive value you can get if you hang out with him.”

“Sorry abi, I'm going to room.”

Without waiting for Rahardi's reply, Iza rushed up to the second floor and entered his room. Plunged his body into the bed. Iza's eyes began to heat up, slowly his tears seeping out.

Iza grabbed the phone that was on her desk. A message from Nick came in. The man asked how he was doing. Iza has no intention of retaliating. He sat down and leaned his back against the headboard of the bed. His hand rubbed the rough tears that drenched his cheeks. Suddenly his phone rang, glimpsed by the phone screen that showed Nick's number calling. After taking a few breaths, Iza answered the call.

“Assalamu’alaikum,” sound Iza heard bindeng.

“Waalaikumsalam. You why Zi?”

“I have nothing.”

Nick's call was cut off. Not long after Iza's phone rang. Now the call turns into a video call. Iza chose to ignore him because his tears could not stop flowing. But Nick tirelessly kept calling her. Iza finally received the video call.

“Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam. Zi.. why are you? You cry?”

“I have nothing.”

“What is abi scolding you?” no response from Iza.

“What because of me?” urge Nick.

Iza's crying is getting louder. Without the girl answering, Nick knew he was the cause of the tears the girl he loved came out. Nick's heart was sliced to see Iza still crying.

“I promise Zi. I will be steadfast to be with you. I will become a better person so that you will not cry anymore because of me. Just give me a time, honey (please give me time, baby).”

“A..ak.. I per.caya you Nick.”

“Sorry. sorry for making you sad.”

“Not because of you Nick. I cry because I am disappointed in myself. I was disappointed to have allowed Abi to dominate my life. I was disappointed for being too afraid to shout out what my heart was.”

“You can definitely Zi. You and I can get through this. We will support each other. I will always be by your side. If you want to spill your grievances, I will be a good listener.”

“Still Nick.”

“Now you rest yes. Please don't cry anymore. My heart hurts to see you like this. I just want to see you smile.”

“Then make me smile with your changes.”

“I will, honey. Just wait and see. I will come to you on the right way. Sleep tight's. Assalamu’alaikum (Will I do, dear. I'll come to you the right way. Sleep well).”

“Waalaikumsalam.”

The video call ended. Iza put the phone on the nightstand and laid her body on the bed. His heart was a little relieved after talking to Nick. Before going to bed, do not forget to pray so that his relationship with Nick is given ease.

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Keep up the Nick💪 spirit

Arnav..your struggle is still long🤣