The Nick's Life
Disjunct

“I'm sorry om.. auntie. please forgive me. It's not my intention to ruin Fahrul's household. I just want to hold her accountable for the child I bear,” Reisa said on the sidelines of her sobbing.

“Icha... What are you doing? Since when did the child in your womb become my child?” fahrul.

“Kakak still denies it? I know brother is angry because I'm defending this fetus. I didn't obey you when my sister asked me to abort her, as I already did.”

Fahrul's eyes widened, not expecting the woman who used to be so dear to him, even willing to do anything for him is now throwing cruel slander on him. He immediately turned to Maira, Maira's tears shed upon hearing Reisa's confession. Fahrul rushed to Maira and squatted in front of her.

“Mai.. that's not true, Mai. Reisa has never been pregnant with my son, then or now. That slander Mai. I dare swear.”

Fahrul tightly grasped Maira's hand, her beautiful face was already covered in tears. The man did not care about the views of his parents or in-laws. All I care about is Maira. He does not want his wife to be consumed by the vile slander of Reisa. Reisa grew furious at Fahrul, who calmed Maira instead of defending herself in front of her parents and in-laws.

“Since when have you been in contact with my son?” there was the voice of Darmono, Fahrul's father.

“It's been a long time. We were dating before brother Fahrul got married.”

“Ngga may my son impregnate you, do not slander you,” bela Asti. Even though Fahrul is his son, his instincts as a mother of course want to protect him.

“Once this child is born, I am willing to do a DNA test. As long as you and aunty know, brother Fahrul also took my virginity. Because of her seduction, I took off the most precious thing for her,” Reisa sobbed.

Fahrul turned his face towards Reisa. He was completely fed up with the acting that the woman was performing. It is true that he was the first to touch Reisa. However, it is due to the influence of stimulant drugs that are inserted into the drink. And later the man only found out that Reisa herself put the stimulant drugs.

The man raised his body then walked towards Reisa. Roughly pulled Reisa's body to stand up. Again the woman played the drama by screaming in pain even though the grip of Fahrul's hand was not tight.

“Stop this cheap skit of yours! Basic snake!!”

“After knowing I was pregnant and dumping me, now brother calls me a snake. But my brother always said he loved me while still enjoying my body. I know the reason you left me is because you didn't want your parents to withdraw all the capital at your dealership, right? You are with your wife just so that your life is not miserable. Actually you only love me. Confess brother.”

“REISA!!”

Fahrul's face looked red. Now everyone in the room stared intently at Fahrul. Secretly Reisa smiled, her heart contentedly able to crush Fahrul and Maira. He doesn't care whether Fahrul comes back or not. Because the goal of doing all this is not to want to see the man live happily. Reisa also hates Maira. Because of that woman, Fahrul turned away from her.

“Better you go home now. If it is proven that the child in your womb is a Fahrul seed, he will be responsible for you. Please go,” firmly Darmono.

Reisa takes her bag, then while wiping her tears, she exits Fahrul's apartment unit. It was Fahrul who had to face everyone's anger. Darmono approached the child.

THE PLAQUE!!

THE PLAQUE!!

Two hard slaps landed on Fahrul's face. The corner of the man's lips until injured so hard slap. Maira suffocates to see it, her reflexes running towards the husband. But not yet himself until, Surya held his hand.

“Change..”

“Let your husband accept his sentence,” the voice of Surya sounded vibrating restraining anger.

“So like this is your behavior? Basic child does not know yourself!”

Disappointed and embarrassed by the behavior of the child, Darmono took a broom nearby. Then hit the wooden rod into his son's body. Asti turned his face away, he could not bear to see his son tortured, but could not do anything. Fahrul himself only resigned to accept his father's punishment.

“Bapak don't hit a Fahrul. I beg sir,” exclaimed Maira.

Darmono did not care about his son-in-law's pleas. He continued beating the child until the broomstick was cut in half. Maira breaks away from her father and runs towards Fahrul. Hugging the man, tears flowed from both of his eyes.

“Don't cry Mai. I'm not doing anything,” Fahrul rubbed his wife's back.

“Pack your things Mai. We go back to Bandung now!” surya's Decree.

“Ngga. I stay here with my husband.”

“Suy? She has betrayed you, she is having an affair with another woman and is now pregnant with her child.”

“It wasn't a Fahrul kid. Mai dare guarantee it, abah. Please don't separate us. I'm pregnant now. Can you separate a child from his father?”

“This is for your own good Mai. Come home now. Abah doesn't want anything to happen to you because of this jerk. Ummi.. clean up Maira's clothes!”

“Done our stuff, ma'am. We're going home today too. I don't want to stay on one roof with him. And Fahrul, tomorrow I want you to return all the capital you have given me. I will send Mr. Heri to take care of the capital withdrawal.”

Asti and Reni immediately did as their husband ordered. Surya followed into the room to clean up their belongings while pulling Maira's hand. Darmono sat on the sofa while continuing to watch the child. Fahrul's body fell to the floor, the thing he feared happened. Her in-laws separated Maira from her.

“Bapak put you in a pesantren because he wants you to be a gentleman. I let you go to Jakarta because I believe you can take care of yourself. In fact you even threw dirt on the face of the father.”

“I'm sorry, sir. I'll fix everything. Please don't separate me from Maira. I love him, sir.”

“Do not expect you will help. You no longer have face in front of your father-in-law. You better let go of Maira, that boy deserves a better man than you.”

Darmono got up from his seat and went into the room. Disappointment was clearly reflected on his face. The only boy she had been proud of all this time had actually given her the deepest wound.

Fahrul was still in his place when all was done packing. Surya kept holding his son's hand. Maira did not stop begging him. While crossing Fahrul, Maira again tried to escape. Fahrul stood up then approached his in-laws.

“May I speak briefly with Maira. A minute, abi.”

Surya released his grip on Maira's hand. The man then left both. He waited for the boy near the door. His eyes kept watching what the son-in-law was doing.

Fahrul's hand moved wiping the tears on Maira's face. The man could not help but cry to see the wife who was about to leave him. He pulled Maira into his arms.

“Cute with abi. I'll clear up all the trouble here first. I'll catch up and pick you up.”

“How can I eat and sleep if there is no one beside me.”

“I will contact you every day. I won't be long, honey. Give me some time to clean up the office. I promise, I'll see you soon. I'm sorry, I promised I wouldn't make you cry again. But in fact you are crying again.”

Maira is getting sobbed in Fahrul's arms. Not willing to feel forcibly separated like this when the two tried to repair the ship that was almost sunk. Fahrul unravels his embrace and then removes Maira's tears. Holding his wife's hand, Fahrul walked over to his father-in-law.

“I'm sorry, brother. I did make a mistake that hurt Mai. But now I regret it and try to fix everything. But if you think my efforts are still not enough, please give me a chance. I will prove that the child Reisa conceived is not my child, I will also try to become a better husband for Mai and fight to get her love.”

“It's too late. You should have done that at the beginning of your marriage. After your child is born, divorce Maira.” immediately

Without waiting for Fahrul's reply, Surya took Maira away from the man's presence. Fahrul followed in his father-in-law's footsteps. Maira kept turning her head back, her tears coming back. Fahrul's steps stopped in front of the elevator. His eyes continued to look at Maira who was pulled in by Surya. Clear circles wet his cheeks as soon as the elevator doors closed and Maira's face could no longer be seen.

“Mai...”.

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Arnav and Abe soon head for Nick's tavern once Fahrul invites them to meet there. While waiting for the arrival of the friend, the three spoke while joking. Sometimes Abe holds his stomach which still hurts if you laugh a lot.

“Si kunyuk no news yet? It is very difficult for people to be contacted,” said Abe.

“Last I called hpnya dead. You are connected to the wall, it is mulu said the operator hahaha,” Abe menoyor Arnav's head.

“Nick, the Iza has a weird cravings not?”

“Alhamdulillah. Only she is already rich princess sleeping, can not stick to her innate pillow must go straight to sleep.”

“Yes nothing. Than my neighbor's apartment. Every malem of her husband's pregnant wife goes down to the red light deck."

“Ngapain?”

“Binya can not sleep if it has not been bent the power pole hahaha..”.

“Serious?”

“Seriousness. Try tar malem lo to my apartment. Usually they drop at ten.”

“Mending my wife. If sleeping ask me to embrace, her husband did not get jealous ama electricity pole?”

“If it can be cut down, the power is cut down by aja tuh electricity pole hahaha.”

“Come ajib ama power pole.”

“Lo why, Rul?” ask Nick.

“Mai.. she brought her brother home to Bandung.”

“Why? Not that you guys have referenced ya.”

“Yesterday Reisa came and told all my friends and in-laws about our relationship. He also said that the child he contains is my son.”

“Wah ask digibeng tuh gian. Let's go get him, eneg I am his behavior.”

“Luka lo is still not dry, nyet. Play gibeng-gibeng aja,” chirps Arnav.

“Kok Reisa can know that ortu ama in-law lo is again in lo?” apartment

“Ngga tau.”

“Means he ngawasin lo. He has the intention to destroy your household then. Denis still has evidence about Reisa. Just love the infotainment, let nyusruk tuh chick,” annoyed Abe.

Fahrul pondered Abe's speech. She is also confused why Reisa can get to know the arrival of her parents and in-laws. It seemed true that the woman was about to destroy her life.

“Mau diapain tuh girl say aja, Rul,” exclaimed Arnav.

“Gue doesn't take care of him first, later. Nick, I want to sell my dealer now-now can't?”

“Later I call Mr. Dewa first.”

Nick reached into his pants pocket and contacted Dewa, one of his acquaintances who was interested in buying a dealer owned by Fahrul. Since Maira became pregnant, Fahrul did decide to sell his dealer. He intends to confess all his deeds to the father and return the capital given to him. Nick introduced him to God. But the man still needs time to take care of the dealer's purchase funds.

“Say sir Dewa can, but maybe the payment is divided by three terms, DP 25%, second payment 35%, the rest last. He is still waiting for a loan from the bank. His assets abroad are also still taken care of his sales.”

“Ngga. The important thing is that I have money to pay employees salaries as well as pay off debt to the bank.”

“Indeed bokap lo has attracted all his capital?”

“Udah. I just met Heri. Money make pay employee salary same deposit to bank drawn directly.”

“Buset, sadistic also yes bokap lo.”

“About how much do you need to pay the same paycheck as payable debt to the bank?”

“About 5 billion lah.”

“Lo sell dealer how much to pack Dewa?”

“Gue sell according to existing assets only. The dealer in Margonda is purely my asset. There is a second car dealer. 70% of the cars on display there I buy directly, the rest are nitip. If the two dealers are not, the system is cooperation. Mostly I calculate capital to make an office. The building is also on lease. I request 20 M to pack Dewa.”

“Modal bokap lo how much?”

“14 M.”

“Wah plus plos dong. The remaining 1 M doang. What do you want to do?”

Fahrul just shook his head. At the moment it is still unthinkable to try in what field. The priority at this time is only to return capital and pay off debts in the bank.

“Once the dealership's done, I'll go to Bandung. Maybe I'll move there.”

“Yakin lo?”

“If I'm here, how can I convince you to give me again. Mai is also pregnant, I want to be on her deck. He wouldn't eat if I didn't buy his food, and he couldn't sleep if I didn't.”

Fahrul's throat felt choked as he said it all. His head bowed, sadness again seethed in his heart. The man came back crying. Nick patted his best friend's back.

“Sabar Releases. Sometimes when we try to become a better person, the trials that come are even more complicated. I believe you can get through all this. If Mai is your soul mate, you can definitely be with her again.”

Fahrul was sobbing at Nick's words. His back shook with his sobs. Abe and Arnav are silent. It was as if I felt the sadness my friend had experienced.

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Aided by Abe, Fahrul tidied up his things. The man decided to sell his apartment. It just so happens that there is a newlywed couple who are interested in buying it. Not willing to waste the opportunity, Fahrul immediately agreed to the price proposed by the couple. The price offered is below the market price. Moreover Fahrul sells his apartment unit complete with furniture and electronic items in it.

Abe, who has officially become unemployed, helped Fahrul take care of dealer sales, apartment unit sales to accompany the move. Fahrul plans to stay at Denis's parents' residence until he is ready to move to Bandung. Until now, Denis has not been able to meet his friends because he is still at the Mualaf Center Indonesia learning house.

For a moment Fahrul looked at the apartment he had lived in for five years. Although only briefly, but the memory of Maira's existence here is so sticky in his memory. The man was just about to leave when his phone rang. Maira's name is on the screen. Quickly, Fahrul answered his call.

“Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam. How are you doing?”

“Alhamdulillah good. What about you and our son?”

“Me and our son miss the same aa,” sound crying Maira from sebrang. Fahrul replaced the call into video form. Before long Maira's face was plastered on the phone screen.

“Udah these three days I can't eat a.”

“Maafin aa darling. The business here is still not done. Have you eaten yet?”

“But.”

“Eat yes. Aa viewin.”

Maira nodded, she picked up the plate containing rice and the side dish that Ummi had given her. The woman began to put rice in her mouth. Fahrul turned his gaze in the other direction as his eyes warmed. As much as possible he held back the tears that were about to fall.

“Sayurnya eaten dear,” said Fahrul.

“Ngga likes, a.”

“Slightly, make our child.”

Maira said, she picked up a little bit of the vegetables on the plate and fed them into her mouth. Fahrul continued to watch his wife until she finished eating.

“If you want to eat, you call aa aja yes. You can't miss a meal, pity our son.”

“Iya, a. How about aa herself? Why does aa look skinny?”

“Aa is fine. Just lately is busy dealing with dealer sales.”

“Aa seriously want to sell Dealer?”

“Iya. If all is done, aa will follow you to Bandung. Aa will fight until you let us be together again. Help aa with prayer yes.”

“Iya, a.”

“Udah first yes, dear. Aa wants to go first. Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam.”

Before ending the call, Fahrul brought the phone screen closer to his lips as if kissing his wife's cheek. He also asked Maira to point the phone camera at his stomach. Fahrul again kissed the screen of his phone which showed a picture of Maira's stomach.

After ending the call, Fahrul invites Abe to leave his apartment unit. The keys to the apartment were handed over to the receptionist because he could not wait until the new owner arrived.

With steady steps Fahrul left the apartment building. He left all the bad memories behind, and stepped forward to meet the future. There was Maira and her future son waiting for her.

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Patience, this is a test.

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