The Nick's Life
Rewinds

Nick turned his gaze towards the entrance as soon as he heard the sound of bells hanging above the door. A foreign man who had aged but his body was still firmly in and then sat himself in the bar table. Nick smiled at the man.

“Can I help you, sir?” ask Nick.

“I order double espresso.”

“It turns out you can speak Indonesian.”

“I love Indonesia, which is why I learned Language.”

“Good for you.”

Nick immediately made the coffee order. The man who turned out to be Edo floated his gaze across the store. Not many visitors came this afternoon. On the left side, Nick's friends are seen gathering. Then on the sofa in the corner of the room, there was Bryan and Diah.

For a moment Edo noticed the affection of his ex-wife with her new husband. The man remembered his late second wife, Emilia. If Emilia were still alive, they would also look friendly. Remembering Emilia, made Edo miss her. Edo's daydream breaks when Nick puts a coffee cup in front of him.

“Thank you.”

Nick just nodded his head while raising a smile. The entrance is back open. Now Fahrul who came to his shop. There was a woman with a distended stomach coming in with him. Maira looked towards Nick. Fahrul approaches his best friend first before joining the others.

“Nick.. knowin, this is Mai, my wife.”

Maira cupped her hands towards Nick. Fahrul told Nick's condition to him. For a moment Nick was silent looking at Maira, precisely looking at her distended stomach. This was the second time he had felt anything while looking at a pregnant woman.

“Your contact how many months?”

“Eight months path.”

“Means in a minute yes.”

“Iya.”

“Hopefully smoothly.”

“Aamiin.”

“Nick.. I went there first, yes.”

Seeing Nick's nod of his head, Fahrul continues his steps towards the table where there are his best friends with his partner, except Arnav. The man pulled a chair for his wife and helped her sit down. Then he landed his ass in the next chair.

“Tumben equals Mai,” chirps Abe.

“Abis I kidnap,” replied Fahrul while chuckling.

“Baek-baek lo, later reported to the police,” ledek Denis.

Ayura who had just returned from the toilet was shocked to see her best friend. He happily approached Maira and then made a splash. The woman rubbed Maira's protruding stomach, Fahrul shot in one try.

“How many months Mai?”

“Street eight.”

“Yeah, no power yes. What female is a male?”

“In Shaa Allah, female.”

“Alhamdulillah.”

“You're not filled?” ask Fahrul.

“Alhamdulillah no.”

“Ck. Need me ajarin?”

“Kaga. I'm proficient,” replied Denis who was greeted by another laugh.

Their laughter came to a halt as it came from the direction of Ridho's entrance. He only came alone, even though Arnav's heart had been dug, thinking the man would come with his wife. The former most beautiful woman Arnav who is still faithful fills the corner of his heart to this day.

Ridho pulled up a chair near Edo and sat himself there. Ever since the man came in, Nick never took his eyes off him. Realizing Nick's gaze towards him, Ridho stared back at Nick.

“Have we met before? Your face is not foreign,” said Nick.

“We did meet, but indirectly.”

“Meanway? Sorry before, I had an accident and lost my memory. Sorry if I can't remember you.”

“It’s okay. We also have not met directly, I'm Ridho.”

Ridho extended his hand towards Nick. Nick quickly returned Ridho's hand and said his name. He was stunned to see Ridho's face which seemed somewhat similar to someone yet somehow.

“That time we got acquainted through a video call connection,” explained Ridho.

“Are we coworkers or business associates?”

“Not. Someone introduced me to you.”

“Oh yes? Who?”

“Asku.”

“Your sister? Who?”

“Hmm.. Noor his name.”

“Noor? Um.. sorry I don't remember.”

“It’s okay. Just so you don't forget to ask for my order.”

“Sorry.. sorry.. want to order what?”

“Espresso.”

“Double?”

“No.”

“Ok.”

Nick's thumb was raised towards Ridho. Then he quickly made an order for visitors to his shop. The interaction of Nick and Ridho did not escape the attention of his friends. This is the second time Fahrul, Denis and Abe see his best friend's brother-in-law.

“Aura her sister Iza is not a can-can ya. Be authoritative,” chirped Abe.

“Hmm.. so different ama onoh,” Denis pointed Arnav with his words. The man chuckled at Arnav's reaction that seemed upset.

“Daily if Meta is more select him,” continued Fahrul.

“Bangk* lo!” Arnav kicked Fahrul's leg.

"You are not bleeding" Abe said, holding his chest.

“You guys are so mean. Don't dong sama bang Arnav,” bela Sansan while distorting a tissue towards Arnav.

“Make what?” ask Arnav confused.

“Make a tearful brother same snot too.”

“Hahahaha.”

Laughter directly heard made the people in the tavern turn their eyes towards them, including Ridho. Arnav snorts, if Sansan is not the wife of his best friend, has been put in the trash can of the tiny woman and then rolled it on the highway.

The door again opened, Arnav immediately raised his gaze, hoping that Iza and Meta would come. But the man only glared when he saw Bila who entered. The psychiatrist-to-be greeted Nick briefly to order coffee and then headed to the table where Bryan and Diah were. Arnav grieves to see if his style is like Bryan's son-in-law and Diah alone.

Ridho turned his head towards the door behind him when his ears heard the sound of bells ringing. Her smile expanded as she saw Iza and Meta enter the store. Nick is stunned to see Iza coming with a young woman. He also felt familiar with the figure of Meta. The two women walked over to Ridho.

“Who is he?” ask Nick slowly.

“She's my wife,” replied Ridho.

“Hah?”

Somehow Nick felt disappointed and jealous when he heard Ridho say my wife. Meta and Iza got closer and stopped beside Ridho. Meta grabbed her husband's hand and kissed the back of his hand. Arnav's heart was bleeding watching such a scene. It should be the back of his hand that was kissed by Meta.

“Nick.. introduce, this is my wife, Meta.”

Nick stuttered when he heard Ridho's voice. He just stared at Iza. The man cupped his hands together towards Meta who was replied the same by the woman. Then his gaze turned back to Iza who was seen standing quietly beside Meta. Though half-dead Iza resisted the pounding of his heart that had been beating twice as fast.

Edo continued to pay attention to the scenery nearby. Diah already told him Iza's meeting with Nick today. That's what made him go to Nick's coffee shop. He's waiting for Nick to react.

“Then him? Is she your wife too?” Nick pointed at Iza.

“Hahaha. He's my brother."

“Your sister named Noor?”

“Iya.”

“Which introduced you to me?”

“Iya.”

“Halo Noor.”

Nick held out his hand. As Iza raised her hand, Nick quickly grabbed the hand. The man was silent for a moment as their hands touched. Various feelings hit him. He seemed to be thrown into the past, but I don't know what. He can't remember just feeling. There were many unfamiliar situations with the woman.

Everything in there stiffens when Nick returns to feel the pain in his head. Next to Nick's hand held his head and next to him was still holding Iza's hand. If the surprised immediately stood up and was about to approach Nick, but Arnav moved quickly to block the girl's steps.

“Where are you?”

“Just be quiet. Don't do anything!”

“Are you crazy? Nick's in pain!”

“I know. But you don't have to worry, he's found the cure.”

“What does that woman mean? Precisely because of him, Nick is always in pain.”

“Shut your mouth if you don't know anything. Sit down, shut up and watch!”

Arnav pushes Bila's body to get close to the table, then presses his shoulder to sit on the chair. He didn't let go of his hand on Bila's shoulder, making the girl go nowhere.

Meanwhile, Nick is still struggling with his pain. His head bowed with his hands still tightly holding Iza's hand. Ridho rubbed Iza's back, giving support to his sister.

“Nick.. Are you okay? Take a deep breath Nick, exhale slowly. Come on Nick, do it. Calm your mind.”

Iza's voice is like a hypnotist to Nick. The man did what Iza said. He took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly. He continued to do that while leaning his body towards Iza while closing his eyes. The smell of the woman's body made her relax coupled with her soft voice. Slowly the pain in his head disappeared.

“I beg you to keep talking,” pinta Nick.

“Speaking what?”

“Anything. I love hearing your voice.”

“What should I say? If I sing I can't, my voice is ugly can be said to be pouting. I'm afraid you're sick to your stomach when you hear my singing.”

Nick heard Iza's rant. The man opened his eyes. He could only see a beautiful face in front of him. Her eyes traced Iza's face, starting from her forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose and ending at lip gloss. Nick shook his head as the pain in his head changed with the urge to kiss those lips. He was confused as to why he had suddenly become perverted for no reason.

“What's better?” ask Iza worried.

“Iya. I'm doing better, because of you. Thank you hmm.. Noor, is that really your name?”

“Iya.”

“Who is your full name?”

“Noor Azizah Rukhansa.”

Nick is shocked to hear the name mentioned by Iza. The same name was said by Diah. It's just that she doesn't believe that this woman has hurt her heart. He was very happy to be around her. Even Nick felt like he was in love at first sight.

“Your name is good. How should I call you?”

“You can call me anything you like.”

“How about sweety?”

“I'm not a baby p*pok,” Nick chuckles.

“Then honey.”

“I'm not honey.”

“But you are sweet, like honey.”

Iza smelled his smile, his cheeks met red even though Nick had said the flutter before, but still his face was blushing. Ridho gaped at Nick, not expecting his sister-in-law to be able to fight as well. Meta pulls her husband's hand up from the bar table. Ridho invites Meta to sit down with Nick's friends.

Edo, shaking his head, brought his cup of coffee to the table occupied by Diah and Bryan. He didn't want to interrupt his son's happy moments. Meanwhile Nick is still launching his fight.

“Then I have to call you what?”

“Call me my name. You heard it earlier, my full name.”

“Hmm. I don't like calling you Noor. I don't like to call you Rukhansa either. I prefer Azizah, but it's too long. How about I call you Iza, or Zi.”

The atmosphere between the two was silent for a moment. Just hearing that one short word, they seemed to be thrown into the past. Nick's grip is still not released, even tighter. His eyes looked inwards at Iza. The man knew for sure that he loved the woman in front of him.

“Zi.”

“Ya.”

“Do you believe in love at first sight? Because that's how I feel about you now.”

“Gombal.”

“Not, that's my heart. As long as you want to give me a chance, I'll prove it's not a fight.”

“Do you always say all that to all the women you meet?”

“Only you's. The one and only (only you. The only one).”

“Can I feel your face? I want to make sure whether you are handsome or not? If you're not handsome, I don't want to give you a chance.”

Nick brings Iza's hand to his face. Slowly Iza's fingers traced Nick's face. Groping the face in front of her, Iza re-imagined the face of Nick, her beloved husband. His eyes began to glaze over, enduring the novelty and happiness that came together.

“Why crying? Is my face so creepy in your shadow?” Nick rubbed the clear whirlpool that fell from Iza's eyes with his thumb.

“Iya. Your face is terrible,” Iza's clumsiness is still with tears breaking.

“Do not cry. I just want to see you smile, not cry.”

Iza can't hold back her feelings anymore. The woman sobbed at Nick's words just now. The words the man used to say when he was crying. Nick pulls Iza's head slowly and unites them.

“Do not cry dear,” he said unconsciously.

Iza took a deep breath several times to calm down. He had to stop crying, so Nick wouldn't be sad. She didn't want her husband to be in pain anymore. Nick still hasn't let go of their forehead link. He still did not want to end the moment he so missed.

“Sorry has made you sad.” said Nick.

“I'm sad because you haven't made me coffee.”

“Yeah, sorry.” slowly Nick let go of their forehead link. His finger was still wiping the remaining tears on Iza's face.

“What do you want to drink?” Iza was just about to talk but Nick cut it off again.

“Aah I know cappuccino latte with flower picture on it, right?”

“How can you know?”

“There's an angel whispering me.”

A sweet smile printed on the beautiful face of Iza, making Nick's heart more frenetic. He rushed to make coffee for the beautiful woman. Iza grabbed a nearby chair and sat there.

Diah, Bryan and Edo stared at the scene in front of them. She held Bryan's hand tightly. True what her husband said, Nick's condition will be better with the presence of Iza. This is what he should have done a long time ago, uniting them, not separating them.

At another table, Nick's friends were also moved to see the interaction of Iza and Nick. Not only the couple, but they also seemed to be thrown into the past. A time when both always look good. Sansan even stared unblinkingly at the couple earlier.

“Yeah, I was like watching Drakor but live,” chirped Sansan.

“Iya. Sweet really no,” timpal Ayura.

“Banget. If my husband was romantic brother Nick.”

“I heard ya, San,” Abe said.

“Emang intentionally.”

Sansan grimaced as Abe gave a jolt to his wife's forehead, but then landed a kiss on the forehead as the antidote. Denis coughed at Abe's actions, as did Fahrul who pretended to sneeze. Maira and Ayura just put on a smile just looking at her husband's behavior.

“Did Nick always pull out a fist and be that sweet?” ask Ridho.

“Yap!” fahrul, Denis and Abe replied together to make Ridho chuckle.

“Pantes my sister is in love with him.”

“Nick is a romantic, not rich brother-in-law,” Meta quipped.

Ridho laughed softly at the wife's innuendo. The sound of Meta's hand and then held it tightly. Meta looked at her husband who was smiling, it seemed like God had transferred his feelings to her husband.

Not far from their desk, Arnav stared softly at Meta. From the way Meta saw Ridho, she knew there was already love in the heart of the woman for her husband. The same thing happens with when. His heart ached to see Nick's romance with Iza. The feeling of love that had just grown was blown away by the storm.

“Who is that woman?” ask in a soft voice.

“She Iza, a woman whom Nick loves very much and already has the status of his wife. I'm warning you, stay away from Nick. Don't even think of taking it from Iza. I'm sure you don't want to draw the title of actor behind your name,” replied Arnav.

“Take it easy, I'm not that kind of woman.”

“Good if you know yourself.”

“You should know yourself too. The woman you were looking at was already someone's wife. Don't expect him again. You definitely don't want to add a player's title behind your name,” reply When.

Arnav turned his head towards Bila. His eyes stared intently at the girl next to him. If he did not care about Arnav's gaze, his heart was quite satisfied to be able to reply to the man next to him who often said and was rude to him.

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**Eaa.jodohin aja yuk Arnav ama Bila🤣

Nick is in love again ama Iza**

The permission is beautiful