The Nick's Life
My husband is still alive

Clear circles kept flowing from both eyes Iza heard the story from Meta. The woman had to tell Nick about it sooner than originally planned. Iza must know Nick's condition, fearing that if they meet again unexpectedly and Iza's reaction could worsen the man's condition.

“So it's true Nick? She's alive?”

“Iya, Zi. I'm sorry that we hid it all this time. Nick's condition at the time was completely dropped. Mommy was afraid something would happen to Nick if she met you.”

“Ummi.. what ummi know?”

“Iya. Ummi initially did not agree but as soon as Nick's circumstances, ummi changed her mind. Sorry Zi. sorry.”.

“That important he survived. My husband is alive, that's enough.”

Meta could not hold back his tears seeing Iza who was so strong to accept all. Even the woman did not look angry. But Meta knew, deep down, his best friend was disappointed that everyone was lying to him.

Before long Ridho returned, he could not find Nick's whereabouts on the IGD. If it had brought Nick to the nursery according to the instructions of Reyhan's doctor. The man crouched down in front of the brother who was crying. Iza's hand was then held tightly.

“Zi.”

“Nick.. How about Nick?”

“Ngga. It looks like he was taken into the room. But you are calm, brother will search until you meet.”

Iza was crying again. He did not know what he was feeling right now, happy, married, disappointed or angry. It was clear that all hit him simultaneously. Behind the happy news of knowing the man he loves is still alive, tucked away feeling disappointed and angry. With how everyone lies to him, covering Nick's barbarity from him.

Ridho hugged Iza, letting the sister cry in his arms. Meta shrunk his eyes which also wetted. Ridho parsed his embrace, as the corner of his eye caught Arnav's figure entering the hospital lobby. The man rushed over to Arnav.

“Ar..” call it.

“Eh.. again here too.”

“Nick.. You want to see Nick, right?”

“Iya,” replied Arnav confused.

“Nick last saw Iza.”

“What?”

“Who Ar?” asked Abe who came from behind followed by Fahrul, Denis , Ayura and Sansan.

“This is Ridho, his brother Iza.”

Ridho greeted Nick's companions one by one, and cupped his hands to Ayura as well as Sansan. Ayura who saw Iza and Meta in the waiting room rushed over, as well as Sansan.

“Nick, you know where he is?” ask Ridho to Arnav.

“He was taken to the inpatient room. Looks like Reyhan's doctor and Sudirman's doctor went straight to him.”

“Can I come see Nick.”

“Ayo.”

Meta watches her husband walking with Nick's friends. Just as the men enter Nick, Diah and Bryan enter the hospital building. Fearing an argument between Ridho and Diah, Meta decides to follow.

“San.. Ayu... I drop Iza for a moment.”

“Iya.”

Meta immediately moved from where he sat. While contacting her husband, the woman ran into the elevator.

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In front of Nick's nursery, Sudirman's doctor was explaining Nick's condition to his friends. Ridho listened carefully to the doctor's explanation. Nick is currently resting after being given pain medication. Diah and Bryan who had just arrived immediately joined. Both were shocked to hear Nick faint again.

“What's with Nick?” ask Diah.

“It looks like he's having something surprising. His condition is not ready with it, so it triggers back pain in his head,” explained doctor Sudriman.

“Why can? Indeed what happened? What surprised him?”

“He was talking to a woman. That woman is what made Nick like this. All because of him,” exciting When

“Jaga your mouth! That girl is my sister!” furious Ridho.

“Your sister? Does your sister know Nick?” ask Diah to Ridho.

“Of course he knows her. My sister is Iza.”

Diah was surprised to hear Ridho's words. What he fears comes true, Nick meets Iza. And his prediction was right, the meeting made Nick's condition worse. He looked towards Ridho.

“So your sister made it like this? I told you not to see Nick again, didn't your mom tell you? Iza only brings bad things to my son!”

“Forgive your words, mistress. I'm still being nice because you've been hiding Nick from Iza. And now you blame my sister,” reply Ridho no less furious.

“Please don't make a fuss. There are patients who must be kept calm. Please resolve your problems elsewhere. I excuse.”

Doctor Sudirman chose to stay away, he did not want to be involved in the personal affairs of patients. The atmosphere was silent for a moment, all trying to hold back like what doctor Sudirman said. Meta arrived at their place and immediately approached her husband. Arnav could only see with a sad look the woman who still inhabited the corner of his heart.

Their silence ended when the nun who had just entered said Nick was conscious. Ridho intends to go in to see Nick's condition, but is detained by Diah. The woman stood blocking the door.

“Better you go home.”

“I will never leave this place before I know how it is.”

“Nick is fine. During this time his condition had been better, the existence of Iza only worsened his condition. Tell Iza, forget Nick because he doesn't remember him at all. Nick is also getting married to a doctor. Their relationship is over.”

“Exploitation!!”

Ridho could not hold back his emotions anymore hearing Diah's words. Not wanting any commotion that would make Nick's condition worse, Bryan and Arnav try to calm the two people who are at odds.

“However, I will keep Iza united with Nick.”

“Try if you can! Your brother and your father are the worst thing that ever came in Nick's life!”

“Diah, enough!” bryan's Reprimand.

“What did you say?! You think only your son suffers?! You think my sister is not suffering?! What kind of mother are you?!”

“I don't care about your sister's suffering! Because he's the cause of all this!!”

Ridho released Arnav's grip. His blood boiled at the words of Diah who so cornered the younger brother. Meta immediately blocked Ridho and hugged her husband's waist. Arnav turned his gaze the other way, unable to see the woman he loved holding another man in front of him.

“Bang. Don't be like this, remember Iza.”

Hearing Iza's name, Ridho's emotions receded. He let Diah pass from him. Bryan followed inside while patting Ridho's shoulder slowly. The man was forced to hold back because of Nick's condition. He will take the time to talk to Ridho, later.

Without them noticing, Iza listened to all the debates earlier. Aided by Sansan and Ayura, Iza intends to see Nick's situation. But only pain and disappointment was obtained. His heart was broken hearing Diah's words. In the woman's eyes, she was only considered a carrier of bad luck and bad karma for Nick.

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“Zi.”

Meta approached Iza who was sitting alone in the room. Since coming home from the hospital, the woman had only locked herself in a room. Her tears did not stop flowing, making her beautiful eyes look swollen. Meta sat down beside his sister-in-law.

“Zi.. Did you visit Nick, tomorrow?”

“Ngga, Met.”

“Zi.. I know you must be sad even angry to hear all mommy's words. She's just afraid of losing Nick, so say it's all.”

“I know, Met. I don't blame mommy. If indeed my existence only makes Nick's condition in danger, I sincerely release him, Met.”

“Zi.. don't say so.”

“Zi.. don't say it like that,” Meta sobbed at the words of his best friend.

“I will return the dowry from him, so that we can part ways and he can start a new life without me. He's alive and well, that's enough for me."

“Zi.”

“I'm tired, Met.”

Iza laid down her body and then turned her back to Meta. His hand grabbed the bolster that was nearby then clenched it tightly. Meta paused for a moment to look at Iza, then pulled out a blanket to cover Iza's body. After that, he left the room. Iza's tears flowed as the sound of the door closing. While immersing her mouth into the bolster in her arms, the woman sobbed.

With his face down, Meta walked into the room. Ridho approached the wife who looked very sad. The tears on Meta's face. Gaining gentle treatment from her husband, Meta returned to tears.

“Why?”

“Zi.. Zi.”

Meta could not continue his sentence. He splashed in Ridho's arms. Removing all her sadness on her husband's chest. Ridho rubbed slowly on Meta's back, trying to calm his wife's feelings, even though her feelings were just as bad.

"Calm down, everything's gonna be fine. Brother will do anything so they can be together again."

Meta nodded his head at her husband's words. Ridho landed a kiss on the top of Meta's head. His eyes also glazed.

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A man wore a long shirt whose arms were rolled up to his elbows, revealing tattoos filling both of his arms. He was standing in front of the big window in the hotel room. His eyes stared straight at the towering skyscraper. Both hands are tucked in the pocket of jeans that have faded color.

Other than her, there was another man who was almost the same age as her. The man wearing the full suit was sitting on the sofa. He was incessantly receiving calls from his cell phone. Shortly after, the man in the suit stood up and approached the man in the tattoo.

“How?” there was a heavy voice with the foreign accent of the man.

“Beres. The three women were secured. Just waiting for your order.”

“Bring those three women, tomorrow. Make sure they serve their sentence.”

“Good.”

“Is there any good news from Pedro?”

“She said she found it and will send it here soon.”

“Good. The sooner the better. Thank you, Rico. You've helped me so far.”

“It's my obligation. Then what about him?”

“I'll see him tomorrow. It's time I met him.”

“Be careful. Joseph's men are asking you. I'll distract him.”

The man just nodded his head. Rico patted his best friend's shoulder and boss and walked out of the room. There were still many things he had to do before leaving the country.

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“Bang.. I want to join Linda's mother to the foundation. He said I could learn a lot there. Can it?”

“But Meta can't come with you, he's not feeling well anymore.”

“Ngga nothing, bang. Miss Linda came with her son. He's the one who's going to Yayasan.”

“You be careful, yes.”

“Iya bang.”

“Zi. about Nick. When do you want to meet him?”

“Let's bang. I'm still afraid that the meeting will make him sick again.”

“When you want to meet, tell brother.”

Iza nodded her head. Ridho hugged his sister for a while and then broke her embrace while landing a kiss on her forehead. Soon the sound of his vehicle leaving the house. Iza was also preparing to wait for Linda, the woman who taught her braile letters.

A few minutes later the sound of a car stopped in front of the house. Linda went into the house and said hello. He immediately led Iza out of the house. Do not forget Iza say goodbye to Meta who is still in the room. After closing the front door, Linda helps Iza get into the car. The four-wheeled vehicle immediately slid away.

Linda opened the window, letting the morning air fill the car. Iza brought her head closer to the window, enjoying the breeze of playing the hijab she was wearing. Her ears listen to Linda's voice explaining what they are going through.

It only took thirty minutes to get to the foundation where Linda worked. Back, he helped Iza to get down. He leads Iza near the foundation building, while he picks up bags and teaching supplies from inside the car.

BRACKET

A man nudged Iza on the shoulder, making the bag he was carrying fall down. The man quickly picked up the bag and gave it to Iza.

“Sorry, I accidentally,” heard his heavy voice and his accent that is not native to Indonesia.

“Ngga. Thank you.”

The man looked at Iza who was attaching the bag to his shoulder. A beautiful woman is also polite, that's what she has in mind. His daydream stopped when he heard his phone ringing. The man soon passed leaving Iza. Linda looked at the man whose arms were filled with tattoos. It was the first time he had seen the man here.

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Diah steps her foot into the mall. Today he intends to buy a uniform for the officers at Nick's shop. Looks like his son forgot about it when preparing the store opening. He headed straight for the shop that sold men's clothing. He picked up six polo shirts with three different colors. After paying for it, the woman headed for one of the booths that provided embroidery services.

While waiting for the embroidery to finish, Diah bought a cold drink to wet his throat. Then he sat himself in a chair near the embroidery service booth. While enjoying his drink, a man in a neat suit sat beside him.

“Halo mistress Littrell.”

Diah was shocked to hear the man next to her calling himself by the name of her husband's last name. He saw the man next to him. His frown was staring at the cool figure sitting quietly beside him.

“Who are you?”

“It doesn't matter who I am. Someone wants to meet you.”

“Who?”

“Please follow me.”

“If I don't want to?”

“You will. If you want your child safe.”

Diah growled at the man's words. He stood up then walked towards the booth. After paying the embroidery fee, Diah walked up to the arrogant man earlier who had walked ahead of him.

The man continued to walk into a fancy restaurant in the mall. A waiter led them straight into the private room. The waiter opened the door and invited the two visitors to enter. The man who turned out to be Rico, allowed Diah to enter while he stood guard at the door.

With a slow step Diah entered the private room. A man was standing behind her. The woman was shocked half to death as the man before her turned around. His eyes did not blink looking at the man he had not seen for 26 years. With a slow step the man walked up to Diah and stopped not far from him.

“Halo Diah..”

“Edo.”

“Long time no see. How are you? (long time no see. how are you?).”

“Do you want to come here?”

“To meet my son, Nick.”

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**Nah loh babe is Nick dateng.

The one waiting for Nick apologized. There is a problem with laptops. One was cold hot, the other was invited to Jalan², so let him fast first. Sorrykeun this handsome guy🙏**