The Nick's Life
The Power of Mommy

With an elegant step, Diah entered the ten-story building. The goal is to meet Alfi who is in the Golden Club. The club he attended was on the 9th to 10th floor of the building belonging to one of the private banks. Golden Club provides a variety of facilities for women, ranging from beauty treatments, fitness centers, cafes and lounges for socialite gatherings.

Diah's wiggly finger pressed the nine buttons on the elevator wall, and soon the door closed. The iron box slowly moved up. Diah turned her body backwards, looking at Nick who was leaning his back against the elevator wall.

“Nick.. You do mommy?”

“I'm just looking after mommy. Fear aunt Alfi bring thugs for nyakinin mommy.”

“You are. Where might Alfi bring a thug here. Want to menicure pedicure tuh premenya if invited here?”

Nick laughed at the mother. Fortunately, there were only two of them in the elevator. When Diah says he is going to meet with Alfi, Nick cancels his plan to watch his friend who is decorating his coffee shop. She chose to take her mommy first.

“Udah mommy just calm, I will not disturb mommy. I'm just a mommy bodyguard. Just in case someone hurts mommy,” Nick turned Diah's body back to face the front.

“Go mommy threw the aunt Alfi all the way to the bottom of the ravine.”

“If you don't want to kill people can go to jail, mommy wants to give him cyanide coffee.”

“Tetrodotoxin aja mom,” Nick chuckles.

Diah only showed a faint smile on her lips. His eyes stared at the panel that showed the movement of the elevator. The elevator door opened when it arrived on the tenth floor. With steady steps he came out of the iron box, followed by Nick from behind. He continued walking towards the lounge located at the end of this floor.

The woman paused for a moment in front of the spacious lounge entrance. Some women gathered at some places. His eyes went around looking for the figure of Alfie. Then his gaze stopped at a table where there were four women, one of whom was Alfi.

“Cih. That's what's called Alfi. Kok Denis want the same bag scrapes.”

“Meanour mommy?”

“That's his face please all, the results of the oplas. Also look forward to mommy, without permak, original from the Creator.”

Diah flicked her hair and then put on her sunglasses that had been perched above her head. Nick just chuckles at the mommy's narcissistic speech. In addition to narcissism, Diah also has high self-confidence, sometimes he is also arrogant so as not to be easily oppressed. No wonder many men are smitten with the charm of the woman.

The high heels that Diah wore were heard knocking on the floor he was on, making the people who were in the lounge look at him. He continued walking then stopped in front of the table that Alfi occupied. The four women who were gossiping instantly fell silent as soon as they realized Diah's presence. Three of Alfi's friends stared unblinkingly at Nick who was standing behind Diah while putting on his cool face.

“Halo. sorry to interrupt, can I talk to Alfi,”, Diah said as she took off her glasses.

“I?” Alba pointed to herself.

“Iya. Meet me, Diah. If not annoying, I want to talk about business.”

“What business?”

“Yang definitely profitable.”

Diah showed her sweet smile. As a devotee of luxury life, of course Alfi was interested in hearing Diah's offer. Moreover, the appearance of Diah shows that the woman is from the upper class. Alfi stood up and took Diah to another table in a more private place. Nick followed the two slowly.

Alfie invited Diah to sit down. The woman immediately pulled the chair in front of Alfi, while Nick sat beside her. Alfi continued to watch Nick, whose face looked familiar. Alfie did not know any of Denis' friends. He only met once while in Bandung some time ago.

Alfie raised his hand to call the servant. He ordered drinks for both guests. The waiter immediately recorded the order and then left the table.

“Where did you know about me?” Alvin opened the conversation.

“One of my friends recommended you to me.”

“Oh yes? who?”

“Not important. The important thing is we've met.”

“What business do you offer?”

“Denis.”

“Denis?”

“Hmm.”

The conversation of the two halted as the waiter delivered their order. Diah picked up her drinking cup and sipped it slowly. Alfie is still waiting for the continuation of their talks.

“Why are you bothering Denis?” continued Diah.

“I have no relationship with Denis. If you want, you can have it.”

Alfi's friendly attitude turned cynical once Diah alluded to Denis' name. The woman was still heartbroken over Denis' rejection. He is also furious to see Diah whom he considers to be Denis' new woman.

“Are you so lonely that you chase after a man who is more worthy of being your son?”

“Then what about you? He also deserves to be your son,” Alfi pointed to Nick.

“No need to switch the conversation. I want you to stay away from Denis, never try to disturb him let alone hurt him again.”

“I told you I'm not in touch with him anymore.”

“Oh yes? then why did you leak Denis' relationship with Teresa to Alex. You want to repay your heartache to Denis through someone else. Very clever, using Alex to keep your hands clean. But I think it's cowardly way.”

Alfie was quite surprised to hear that. He had already done all he could. He accidentally leaked about Denis' relationship with Teresa to Alex, in addition to making Denis' relationship with Teresa bad, also to avenge his heartache.

“Iya. I did it. What do you want?”

“Leave Denis, and never bother him again.”

“Good, I'll do it. But in exchange, leave your stash to me then I'll let Denis go. You can be with Denis to death.”

Diah clenched her hands hearing Alfi's words. From then on the woman had tried to suppress her emotions, but Alfi managed to provoke her. While Alfi just smiled cynically towards Diah, feeling already in the wind.

“Don't test my patience, Alfi. I'm not a generous person. Just do what I ask and don't do much. This guy next to me, my son, he's Denis' best friend. And that means Denis is my son too. As a mother, I warn you, stop bothering my son.”

“What if I don't want to?” challenge Alfi.

Diah smiled faintly, she picked up her coffee cup then took a sip back. His eyes continued to look towards Alfie. After putting down the cup, Diah leaned his body towards Alfi. Then his hand moved clutching the woman's jaw.

“Helmi Irawan is your husband, right? He is a famous coal businessman. With just one blink I could bring him to his knees before me. I'll get him to divorce you and make you shit on the streets.”

“Your threat is not working. My husband is not the type who is easily attracted to women.”

“You want proof?”

Diah pulls out her phone, then shows a video of herself attending the birthday party of one of John Smith's colleagues. There he was talking to Helmi. Even Diah danced so fondly with the man. It was Alfi's turn to burn with anger.

“You!!!”

“According to my orders, stay away from Denis or say goodbye to your luxurious life. Pity your face that has spent hundreds of millions of rupiah for surgery if you can not do treatment.”

Alfi is silent a thousand languages. Looks like Diah wasn't messing around with his threat. Seeing how the husband behaved to Diah, he could tell that Helmi was interested in the woman. Diah smiled triumphantly. He stood up from his seat then put his glasses back on. He saw Alfi who was still stuck in his place and slowly his feet stepped out of the place.

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After two weeks in the hospital, Denis was released. All of Denis's friends, including Iza and Maira, helped the man's return. Abe placed Denis's bag of clothes on the bed, Maira tidied up the remaining snacks, while Fahrul cleared the administration.

“Den, you go home. If you go to the apartment later no one takes care of you,” proposed Maira.

“Mai bener Den Hotel. Mending went home. You still have to take medicine, if no one ngingetin later bablas kelupaan.”

Denis was just grieving to hear Fahrul's words. There must be a shrimp behind the bakwan why his best friend was supporting his wife's proposal. With Arnav's help, Denis exits the room. They're sliding right into Denis' parents' house.

Denis' return was welcomed by Sarni and Ayura who helped make various foods. Fahrul took down Denis's purse, before long he also dropped his suitcase. Denis grinned at Fahrul's suitcase. It was obvious why the friend agreed to Maira's proposal.

“Eh lo why bring a suitcase?” ask Abe.

“Gue also wants to stay here. Bantuin Maira ngurus tuh kunyuk.”

“Heleh, mode,” led Denis.

Fahrul did not feel disturbed by the plunge of his friend. He immediately entered while groping his suitcase. Maira also did not comment, she came in after the others.

“Why was the suitcase put here?”

“Can I sleep here same as you.”

“I don't want to. You just sleep outside, or sleep with Denis.”

“Why Mai? I'm still your husband, so it's only natural that we sleep in the room.”

“But I don't want to. You forgot that we're in the process of getting divorced?”

“Mai.. please don't discuss that anymore. Let's start all over again. Consider this as a beginning. I sincerely apologize to you for everything I did, for hurting your heart and betraying you. I'm sorry Mai,” Fahrul grasped Maira's hand, but was immediately pushed aside by the woman.

“I've forgiven you but to forget everything that's happened, I still can't.”

“I will wait until you are ready to receive me again.”

“Then get out of this room.”

“Mai I beg.”

“If you insist on sleeping in this room, I will stay with Ayu for a while.”

Fahrul let out a long sigh, inevitably he had to give up this time. It's okay not to sleep together, the important thing is that he can stay one more roof with his wife. Fahrul opened the room door and then dragged his suitcase out. He took the suitcase to Denis's room. Abe and Arnav tried to hold back the laughter of seeing his friend.

Food is available at the dining table. Ayura invited others to enjoy her dishes. Without waiting for long, everyone immediately took the plate and filled it with food.

Nick and Iza chose to sit on the terrace while enjoying the food. Iza did not expect Ayura's cooking to turn out to be so delicious. Nick also seemed to enjoy it. The girl was embarrassed that she could not cook at all. Only eggplok and instant noodles only food that he ever made.

“The food is good yes, Nick.”

“Iya, very good. Didn't expect Ayu pinter cook.”

“Sorry yes.”

“Why?”

“I can't cook rich Ayura.”

Nick stops eating and looks towards Iza. The girl lowered her head. She was embarrassed to meet Nick.

“Zi.. cooking it is something that can be learned not a talent from birth. I believe, if you want to learn, you can definitely make food as good as this.”

“Emang you want to wait until I can cook?”

“Why not? You just want to wait until I am worthy to be your priest.”

Iza's smile was*lum heard Nick's words. The man could always calm and please her through his beautiful words. Nick's smile came out to see the smile of the woman he loved. The two continued eating.

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After Isya, all of Denis' friends leave to go home, except Fahrul. Due to Fahrul's stay, Sarni's mother who initially will accompany Maira chose to go home. Maira went straight into the room as soon as everyone had left the house. Fahrul also entered Denis's room. He had to be more patient in the face of Maira's stubbornness.

Meanwhile, Nick is still on his way to get Iza home. Music with a small volume accompanied their journey. Iza glanced at Nick who was focusing on driving.

“Nick.. how is the development of the coffee shop?”

“Alhamdulillah smoothly. The interior is also finished, just wait for the goods orders come.”

“Alhamdulillah.. if the employee has got?”

“The plan is next week just find an employee. Not much anyway, for a while at most take two employees first. If there is no obstacle, next month already opening.”

“What's the regional name?”

“What yes? Secret dong. Wait for the opening date later.”

“Iih. really mysterious pretentious, nyebelin.”

“Hahaha. surprise darling.”

Nick laughed at Iza's pouting face. He subconsciously broke the top of the girl's head. There was no protest from Iza, he just looked at Nick with a smile. His chest rippled slightly as Nick did that.

The car that Nick drove finally arrived at Rahardi's residence. Iza frowned to see a car parked in front of the house. Together with Nick, the girl got out of the car and went into the house.

“Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam.”

Iza's steps came to a halt when she saw in the living room, Rahardi was in the middle of the arrival of two men. One of her age, another of her age. Rahardi immediately welcomed the arrival of his son with a wide seyum. He walked up to Iza who was still glued to her place, as well as Nick.

“Faisal. introduce this my youngest son Iza. Zi. This is abi's friend, om Faisal and this is his son, Shehan.”

Iza turned to Rahardi. But the man seemed to not care about it. He kept his eyes on his friend. Iza grabbed Faisal's hand then kissed the back of his hand. The same thing Nick did. Then the two shook hands with Shehan.

Nick kept looking at Shehan. As a man, he could tell that Shehan was putting his heart on Iza. His chest rumbled, his heart began to burn with jealousy. Moreover, once seen the attitude of Rahardi on Shehan that is inversely proportional to him.

“Who is this?” ask Faisal to Nick.

“Dia.”

“She's a friend of Iza's. No one,” Rahardi hurriedly interrupted Iza's speech.

Iza's eyes widened to hear Rahardi's reply. He was just about to deny but the snooze was done when he saw Nick's head shake.

“Om.. I'm sorry to go home first,” Nick said.

Rahardi just nodded expressionlessly. Iza looks annoyed at her ashes, then she steps out to drive Nick to his car. All of it can be caught clearly by Faisal and Shehan, but both of them did not comment.

“Nick.”

“Zi. We should be more patient.”

“I can still be patient now. But if abi is still like this, then I will do what must be done.”

“Zi.”

“Don't ban me Nick. You also agree with our plan, right?”

“Iya. But it is better if we follow the advice abah.”

“We'll see later.”

“Yes, you rest there. Calm down first the mind. I'm going home first.”

“Iya. Careful.”

“Iya darling. Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam.”

Nick got into his car and before long the iron chariot started moving. Iza went into the house. While throwing a smile, the girl continued walking towards her room without caring for Rahardi's call.

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Anyone know about tetrodotoxin?

Tetrodotoxin is a pufferfish poison. Its efficacy does not lose terribly with cyanide. Tetrodotoxin is odorless and colorless. Just smeared on the lips of a glass is already deadly.

So many lessons today😁😎