The Nick's Life
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The next day, Rega's doctor performs a thorough examination on Iza. The doctor examines the eyelids, pupil, iris and fluid inside the eyeball. In addition, he also performed ophthalmascope or funduscopy to examine nerve vessels, eye nerves and the retina.

Rahardi and Mina wait anxiously in Rega's doctor's room. The man asked both of Iza's parents to his room after the results of his examination came out. After talking for a while with the nurse who was helping him, doctor Rega walked into the room. He took off the snelli and hung it on the kapstok. The man pulled the chair behind his desk.

“How was the result of my son's examination doc?” rahardi asked impatiently.

“Hmm. based on the results of the examination, the eyes of the father and mother were injured due to many broken glass that entered his eyes. Some other parts of the eye are still functioning normally and will recover with treatment. But. father affected by keratitis.”

“What is doc?”

“Because the wound he suffered was quite deep, part of his cornea was torn. Not just one but in both eyes. And the wound was deep enough, until the father was blind. Possibility of being permanently blind.”

Mina's heart slipped hearing it. As much as possible the woman convinced her heart that this was the destiny that her son had to live and still be kind to the Creator.

“What can still be cured doc?”

“Can you sir. Because some of his eye organs are still functioning normally, to overcome blindness can be by doing an eye graft. The cornea will be replaced with a new cornea. If father and mother are willing, I will include sister Noor in the donor recipient list.”

“Do doc. Do whatever it takes to get my child's vision back. If necessary take my eyes instead.”

“Eye donation can only be done by a deceased person. I will do my best to find an eye donor that is suitable for the father. It's just that the process might be quite long. Because in Indonesia the donor eye is still a little. Sometimes we have to find donors in outside countries. It will still have to wait for the turn because there are many who wait for this eye donor. But if the father or mother can find his own eye donor, then the transplant process can be done immediately.”

Rahardi was shocked to hear the young doctor's words. Where she can find an eye donor for her child. Mina's tears flowed hearing Iza's condition. The trials hit his youngest son. Doctor Rega gave her a tissue.

“The most important thing now is to recover the mentality of sister Noor. From medical records, I saw that she lost her baby in an accident. Coupled with his current condition, it must be very heavy for him. I hope my mom and dad will continue to be with her. Sorry if I was presumptuous, where is her husband Noor's sister?”

“My son had an accident with his husband. Her husband was transferred to another hospital because the equipment here was inadequate. At the moment he is not aware of his coma.”

Doctor Rega just nodded his head. He was quite sad to hear the tragic story that befell Iza. Either out of sympathy or what, but the man was so eager to help Iza. In addition to including it on the donor recipient list, she also plans to seek out donors in person. Through his network, Rega's doctor will help find a suitable donor for Iza.

“If father and mother allow, let me say about the condition of sister Noor at this time.”

“Iya doc. Please help us explain. We're afraid he'll be hysterical like yesterday.”

“Iya sir. Let's go now. The sooner the patient learns of his condition, the better it will be for him. He must be able to accept his condition so that his physical condition quickly recovers.”

Doctor Rega got up from his seat, he got out of his place without wearing his doctor suit anymore. Today's service time is over. Rahardi and Mina stood up, following the ophthalmologist, Rahardi grabbed Mina's hand but violently brushed her aside.

There was no reaction from Iza when Rega's doctor slowly explained his condition. The bad events that continued to happen to him made the woman's heart seem to harden. Crying or screaming as hard as he can, his state will not change. His son-in-law is gone, and his eyes are blind. Now he just hopes Nick can recover soon. That is the only thing that inspires his life now.

“I hope you don't get discouraged let alone give up. Hope for you still remains. Just pray we can find a donor for you and you can see again as before.”

BRACKET!

Everyone in the room was shocked by the sound of falling objects. The backpack in Ridho's hand just fell when he heard the condition of his sister. The man had just arrived after a long journey from Cairo to Jakarta. He immediately rushed inside.

“What did the doctor mean just now. What's with my sister's eyes?”

“Bang Ridho.”

“Zi. No serious problems with you, right?”

Iza was silent at the question of her sister. Only sobs came out of his lips. Ridho pulled the sister in his arms. After hearing about Iza's pregnancy, Ridho intended to accelerate his return to Indonesia. But the administrative problems at the campus where he taught took longer than he expected. His return was a week back from his original schedule.

“Overall, his physical condition has improved. Just recovery, lots of rest. And I suggest to adapt little by little from now on. It may seem difficult at first, but the help and support of the closest people will make it easier. I'll try to get an eye donor as soon as possible.”

“Thank you doc. Again, thank you,” said Mina.

“Sama-sama. That is my duty as a doctor. Then excuse me.”

Doctor Rega came out of Iza's room. Rahardi, Mina, Iza, and Ridho live there. Ridho broke out his embrace, then laid Iza's body. As the doctor said just now, Iza had to rest a lot for the recovery process. He continued to sit on the side of the bed, calming his sister to sleep.

Seeing Iza asleep, Ridho approached Mina. He wants to know what really happened to his brother. Mina told me everything her husband said. Ridho's hands clenched hard. His eyes stared fiercely at the father who was sitting a little distance away from him with his head down. If you do not remember the man is his real father, want to feel like he beat him all out.

“How about Nick?”

“Nick was transferred to another hospital because the equipment here was inadequate to treat the wounds on his head.”

“Ummi have seen him?”

“Not yet. Honestly ummi was afraid to visit him. Ummi was also embarrassed to meet his mommy. How ummi can deal with him while ummi's own husband who has caused his son to lie in a coma.”

As Mina's sobbing sounded, Ridho pulled his mother into his arms. Rahardi lowered his head. A million regrets are felt as if they are meaningless. His son and son-in-law must reap the fruits of his stubbornness. Water drops shot out from both eyes.

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Nick has been transferred to a new hospital for four days. During that time, the man had not yet awakened from his long sleep. Diah and Bryan were always loyal to be next to her. Every time he came home from work, Arnav always came to see his best friend. Same with Denis. Even the man did not accept the job of shooting a new film in order to wait for his best friend.

Fahrul is still preoccupied with the dealership's sales business. Abe continues to accompany, and helps take care of the funds he receives for repayment of debts in the bank as well as to pay the salaries of employees. Every day Fahrul also continues to communicate with Maira. Knowing Nick has an accident, Maira asks Fahrul to postpone his move to Bandung. She knew how much her husband loved her friend.

Denis goes into the room where Nick is being treated. He looked like he was lying on the sofa. The man approached then enveloped Diah's body. He then went into the treatment room and sat himself on the side of the bed. His friend was still asleep with his peace. It seems Nick is still reluctant to wake up from his long sleep.

“Nick.. wake up bro. Please do not sleep late. I miss talking to you, with the absurd chatter lo. Denger lo's advice. I'm converting to Nick. Like your wish, I have made my choice. Now I'm ready to become a better person.”

The man paused his words for a moment. His throat seemed to be choked with an ambushing sadness. Several times Denis took a deep breath to calm his feelings. He remembered the doctor's message to always say good things to raise the spirit of the patient's life. As much as possible the man did not want to show his sadness.

“Nick. You have an appointment with me. Lo promise to rent the same system ondel-ondel to ngarak me around Jakarta if I circumcise. I've been circumcised, so now you have to wake up to make sure promise lo.”

Denis could not help his sadness anymore when he remembered their last moment together before he disappeared to give a surprise. The man got up from his seat and rushed to leave Nick's bed. He rubbed the rough tears flowing down his cheeks. At the same time, Bryan came in with several boxes of food.

“Den.. when to come?”

“Newly dad.”

“You've eaten?”

“Udah dad. I'll go home to the apartment for a second. Later in the afternoon I'll be here again.”

“Iya.”

Bryan patted Denis's back. The man then headed for the sofa. Diah Waken. In the morning, the woman had not eaten. Not wanting to interfere with the couple's togetherness, Denis rushed away.

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Denis parked his motorcycle in the basement, then entered his apartment building. He hasn't been home in his apartment for long. You can be sure the unit is filled with dust here and there. He forgot to contact the janitor who used to help clean his unit.

Arriving in front of the unit, Denis immediately entered his six-digit apartment key number. Shortly after, the door opened. The man was surprised to see Ayura when the door opened.

“Ay.”

“Den. I'm sorry I didn't tell you that I was here. Arif kept terrorizing me and my parents. I had to take Azka away. I don't have any other destination, so I'm here.”

“Ngga nothing, I even like it if you're here. Where's Azka? Is he all right?”

“Azka is fine. He's sleeping in the room. How are you yourself? I heard from Maira that Nick was in an accident.”

Hearing Nick's name, the man returned sad. With a shaky step, Denis walked to the sofa and sat himself there. His head bowed with both hands holding his head.

“Nick. He's not aware of the coma. The doctor said the head injury was severe and there was a chance he would have permanent amnesia. I'm afraid Ay. I'm afraid Nick won't wake up again. It was better that he lose his memory, as long as he could wake up and live a normal life again. It's fine if he remembers me or not, as long as he lives. That's enough for me.”

Ayura's hand was raised to rub Denis' head. Just now his palm was open, but it immediately closed it back. It's not a good thing if he touches a man who isn't his muhrim. Ayura finally just kept quiet, letting the man let out all the sadness of her heart.

“Om Denis why?”

Denis raised his head when he heard Azka's voice. The five-year-old boy was standing in front of him while looking at himself with his round eyes. Slowly Azka's hand moved to wipe away the tears on Denis' face.

“Om Denis is crying. Mama yahoo ya.”

“Not.mama did not get angry with Denis kok,” Ayura moved both hands.

“If you are not scolded by mama, Denis why cry? Om sick?”

“Om Denis again sad, because his good friend again sick.”

Again, Ayura's voice answered the child's question. Denis was unable to answer all of Azka's questions. In addition to being still overwhelmed with sadness, she also touched Azka so much attention to her.

“Om don't cry. We pray to pray. Teacher says if there is a friend who is sick we must pray. Allah will surely heal upin temen om.”

“Iya Ka's. Thanks though. Um can you hug me?”

Azka stretched out her arms, Denis quickly grabbed Azka's body. The little body sank into Denis's burly hands. Like an adult, Azka patted Denis on the back. The man's tears were getting worse.

“Azka don't stay om, yes.”

“Iya om.”

“Om same darling Azka.”

“Azka also.”

Ayura's eyes glazed over at the sight before her. He turned his gaze in the other direction while shrinking the corner of his eye. Denis' affection for Azka really touched her. If he could, he wanted to have a companion who loved Azka, like Denis.

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Together with Ayura and Azka, Denis returns to the hospital after getting word from Bryan, that Nick has regained consciousness. Fahrul and Abe are forced to cancel a meeting with Mr. Dewa and rush to the hospital. Similarly, Arnav who went straight home from the office early.

Diah and Bryan keep an eye on Steven's doctor who's checking on Nick. Her son woke up from a long sleep half an hour ago and now Steven's doctor along with several other doctors are checking his condition.

The door of the room opened, Fahrul and Abe entered into it. Shortly behind him followed Denis with Ayura and Azka. The last Arnav arrived along with the Typhoon. Typhoon who just returned from Serang directly to the hospital as soon as heard about Nick.

A nun approached and invited the family to come in to see Nick. Diah quickly entered the room.Glass eyes looked at the child who was on the bed. Nick's eyes looked empty.

“Nick.. dear.”

Nick turned his head towards Diah. There was no reaction from Nick. He looked at the middle-aged woman in front of him without being able to recognize who the woman was.

“Mother.. who?”

Diah's cry instantly broke upon hearing Nick's question. It turns out that the predictions of the doctor Irawan is true. Her son has postoperative amnesia.

“This mommy son.”

“Mommy?”

“Nick.”

Nick turned his head back when a voice called out to him. Again a blank look was given as he looked towards Abe. His eyes then stared one by one at the people standing nearby. From Diah, Bryan, Abe, Fahrul, Denis, Arnav and Typhoon. Ayura did not come in, she and Azka sat waiting on the sofa.

“Whose are you?”

“We are all your family. This is your mommy, these are your friends, Abe, Denis, Fahrul, Arnav, Typhoon. And I'm your daddy,” explains Bryan.

“My family?”

Nick kept looking at the unfamiliar faces in front of him. His brain was trying to dig up a memory that had suddenly disappeared the moment he woke up from his long sleep. Suddenly he heard his moans. The man groaned in pain while holding his head. Everyone who was there was surprised.

Nurse asks everyone out of the room, Steven's doctor immediately checks Nick's condition. As the man continued to feel pain in his head, he was forced to inject painkillers. Then the doctor ordered the nurse to immediately prepare a series of examinations.

After Nick's condition stabilized, Steven's doctor approached Diah and the others. For a moment, he looked at the woman's face that looked so anxious. Hearing the chronology of the accident and the medical records given by his co-worker, doctor Irawan, a few senior doctors were able to predict what happened to Nick.

“Doctor what's wrong with my son? He's fine, right?”

“That's a normal reaction from a patient who has amnesia. When he tries to remember something, his nerves work harder. Wounds on the head that have not healed make the nerve part depressed to cause pain.”

“But harmless right doc?”

“Depends on condition. We will do blood tests, CT Scans, MRIs and cognitive tests to see how he is currently.”

A nurse came out from inside after taking a blood sample. Before long, two male nurses came. They take Nick to do a series of checks. Doctor Steven asked Diah and the others to wait in the room.

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With Diah's gontai step out of Steven's doctor's office. Life seemed to escape from his body as soon as he listened to the doctor's explanation. Nick has felt a pain in his head several times as soon as the man tries to remember who he is. The incident continued to repeat until this morning and forced the team of doctors back to do the examination.

From the results of the examination showed that the wound on the patient's head widened from the cerebellum, radiating to the middle and large brain. Nerves in his small brain were squeezed due to the impact that occurred. Although the operation was successful, but the nerve is squeezed remains a threat. If the patient is too forced to remember his identity, then the nerve that is squeezed will be inflamed again. And if this nerve ruptures, then the patient's life could be threatened. For now it is better that the patient does not force himself to remember his past. I suggest to consult a psychiatrist, the patient needs to relax his mind so as not to continue to force himself to remember and keep himself from something that triggers him to pull his memory back.

He fell on the floor. His legs were no longer able to support his body. Her crying broke again considering the state of the child alone puppet. Bryan who had followed from behind immediately approached and helped him up. Bryan guided Diah back on her way. But his steps came to a halt as soon as he saw Rahardi standing before him.

“Do you want to come here?”

“I want to know the state of Nick.”

“For what? Why are you asking how he is!!”

“I'm sorry. I regret it all. I'm willing to accept any punishment from you, please let Nick know. Iza was already conscious and kept asking.”

“Nick is dead.”

“What??”

Both Rahardi and Bryan were surprised to hear the woman's answer. Rahardi's face turned pale at the news of Nick's death. All he had in mind right now was his son. How Iza would react if she heard Nick was gone.

“Nick is gone forever. Are you satisfied??!! You've managed to separate Nick from Iza. Now we have no business anymore. Go and don't show up in front of me again!!”

“Allow me and Iza to follow her funeral.”

“No need!! I'll take him to Bandung today as well. Go..”

Diah breaks away from Bryan and rushes to leave Rahardi still in shock. Bryan soon caught up with Diah who was walking further and further away. While shrinking her tears, Diah went down the stairs.

Forgive mommy, Zi. Mommy had to do this. Not that mommy wants to keep you apart, but Nick can't be with you anymore. Mommy did this so she could survive. If you are still a match, you will definitely be together again.

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😅 Don't get mad ya, readers. Don't mistake me, salahin who made the story🏃🏃🏃