The Nick's Life
Gathering

Pontang panting Fahrul departed from his home to the hospital. The man drove his vehicle like a doormat. What was on his mind right now was Maira and her future son. Reni reported that when Maira's water broke, his wife also had bleeding.

Along the way Fahrul keeps wondering what caused his wife to be like that. Maira was fine yesterday. He seemed excited to choose a variety of trinkets for the needs of prospective babies who would have been born about six weeks more according to estimates by doctors.

After parking his vehicle, Fahrul rushed into the IGD. Officers there said his wife had been taken to the third floor. Instead of using the elevator, the man chose to use the stairs to the third floor. His anxiety was already at the highest level at the moment.

The doctor who handled Maira came out of the action room and then met Surya and Reni who were waiting anxiously. The woman's doctor began to explain Maira's condition.

“The condition of Maira's mother is not good, her water is already a lot out and the placenta covers the birth canal. We have to do an operation immediately. Where is her husband? I need a letter of approval from him.”

“Let me just doc,” says Surya.

“Sorry sir. Only Maira's mother's husband can give consent.”

“She's on her way doc,” Reni said.

“Ummi.”

All turned their heads towards Fahrul who emerged from the emergency stairs. The man approached immediately. He bent his knees slightly and placed both hands there. For a moment Fahrul took a few breaths to restore his breathing rhythm.

“How is my wife, doc?” fahrul asked after a bit of calm.

“The wife of the father should be operated immediately. We need approval mr.”

“Good doc.”

Fahrul immediately followed the doctor to complete the administrative process. A nurse gave the man an operating approval sheet. He quickly signed her.

“What really happened to my wife, doc? Yesterday he was fine.”

“I have said before, the condition of Maira's mother's womb is weak. Her pregnancy is prone to such risks. From the case that happened to Ms. Maira, I suspect because it was triggered by excessive stress.”

Fahrul was stunned to hear the doctor's words. The man was only stunned when the doctor said goodbye and left him. It seems like yesterday's events are weighing on Maira again. With gontai steps, the man walked up to his in-laws.

“See the state of Mai. It's all because of you!” exciting Surya.

“I'm sorry, sir.”

“I've repeatedly said, stay away from Mai. You only have a bad influence on him! I can't let my granddaughter get close to you either. Divorced Mai after she gave birth.”

No response came out of Fahrul's mouth. The man accepted what his father-in-law had said. Perhaps this was the reward for what he had done to Maira. Fahrul's attention was distracted when he saw several sisters in and out of the operating room. The man approached one of the sisters.

“What's the sus? Did something happen to my wife?”

“Maira's mother is bleeding heavily. We have to stop him immediately. We need blood for the operation. But we're short of stock. Can you help me get the blood in PMI. We've contacted the officer there.”

“Can sus.”

The nurse called her friend and explained what to do, and she rushed back into the operating room. The sister who was with Fahrul gave a box.

“This box please bring sir.”

“Iya sus.”

After receiving the box to carry the blood bag, Fahrul rushed away. The distance of the Indonesian Red Cross office with this hospital is not too far away. The man drove back at high speed.

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Fahrul's companions immediately headed to the hospital upon hearing the news about Maira. Nick and Iza also decided to see the state of Maira first, before they had contacted their respective doctors. Rega's doctor himself can only check Iza during the day because it has several operating schedules.

Similarly, Denis, just yesterday the man returned to Jakarta, today he and Ayura returned to Bandung. They were forced to leave Azka at Ayura's parents' house. Along the way, Ayura did not stop crying because she was worried about her best friend. Moreover, Fahrul said Maira had severe bleeding.

At the hospital, Fahrul is still waiting for anxious hopes accompanied by his friends. The baby was born prematurely and was taken to the NICU. While Maira is still not out of the operating room, doctors are still trying to stop the bleeding that the woman is experiencing.

Thirty minutes later, the doctor came out and soon a blankar carrying Maira's body followed behind him. Fahrul rushed to the doctor. At first glance he saw Maira's face was so pale. Fear struck the man, fearing that his wife would leave him for good.

“How is my wife, doc?”

“The operation was successful, we managed to stop the bleeding. Maira's mother will be placed in the ICU. We will continue to monitor his condition until it improves and can be moved to the usual treatment room.”

“Yes Allah, Mai,” Fahrul clasping Maira's hand. The man followed where the sisters took his wife's blankar. He continued to come along until the blankar stopped in front of the ICU room entrance.

“Mai.. You must be strong darling, for the sake of our child.”

Fahrul kissed the back of Maira's hand. His eyes continued to stare towards the blankar who continued to enter the room. Tears flowed down her cheeks. His wife is in the ICU and his son is in the NICU. Two people he loved were struggling to live. Unable to endure the sadness, the man crouched down and cried bitterly. Arnav, who had been following him, approached his friend and helped him to his feet. Fahrul sat in one of the waiting chairs there.

“Rul. Maira and your son need elo.”

“It's my fault. If I hadn't taken him away yesterday, maybe I wouldn't have made a fuss. Mai must be thinking about that.”

“Stop beating yourself up. Egoistic parents. Why only the ugliness of elo is remembered, elo efforts to try to improve themselves have no price at all. What a fuck to people.”

Arnav is not a person who likes to curse or judge people. Although his life used to seem careless but he always behaved respectfully to parents. But seeing Rahardi's attitude also Surya slightly changed his mind about the parents. Fortunately, there is Bryan who can be used as a role model by him.

“Ar, bokap same nyokap lo so go home to Jakarta?”

“Ngga. They want a net in Lahore. I have not been considered their same child,” Arnav laughed discordantly. Already since college Arnav is indeed living alone in Jakarta, away from his parents who settled in Lahore, the hometown of his father.

“At least I still have you guys,” he continued.

“Gue doain lo dapet good in-law. Who can love the same elo, like his own son. Not like I'm the same Nick,” said Fahrul with a sad face.

“Why me? Why my in-laws?”

Arnav and Fahrul are shocked to see Nick is already near them. Both of them immediately closed their mouths. Just as Nick was about to say again, Abe came over and switched the conversation.

“Rul. Said if you want to see your child already can.”

“Serious?”

“Iya.”

Excitedly, Fahrul stood up from his seat and rushed towards the NICU room. Abe grabs Nick's shoulder and invites him to sit next to Arnav. Fortunately, he arrived on time and stopped Nick from asking about his father-in-law.

“Where's it?”

“Same lef Meta. He looks sad, why? You know why Iza suddenly looks sad? At home, he was fine. We also abis dapet tidings happy because already dapet donor eye for Iza.”

“Oh yes? Thank God.I doain the donor is suitable, the operation was successful and Iza can see again.”.

“Aamiin,” Nick and Arnav assure Abe prayers.

"But Iza. What's the same with him."

"He was sad to see Mai. They're pretty close, '" replied Arnav so Nick wouldn't keep asking.

Meanwhile, Meta and Sansan bring Iza to the canteen. Her sister-in-law did not stop crying when she saw the nurse taking baby Maira to Nicu's room. The woman remembered that her son had not seen the world.

“Zi.. don't cry anymore. Nick will be suspicious and ask questions with you.”

Iza took a few breaths to ease her cries. Sansan held a tissue in his hand. Abe told me what happened to Iza. As a woman, she understood how Iza suffered. If he was in the position of Iza, probably would not be able to.

“If I hadn't miscarried, maybe I would have given birth soon. Aren't you, Met?”

“Sabar Zi's. He will be your savings in the afterlife. In the Lord, there will be a substitute. You can have another child, Zi.”

“Zi.”

Meta's heart skipped a beat hearing Nick's voice. He was afraid that the man heard what he said just now. Slowly the woman turned her face. Meta breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed like Nick had heard nothing. He immediately lowered his gaze when he saw Arnav constantly staring at him.

“When the phone, he said I have to go to the hospital now. Come.”

Nick grabs Iza's hand and helps her stand up. Meta also stood up, he will take Iza to the hospital. After teaching later Ridho will follow to the hospital. Rahardi and Mina are still on their way. Nick says goodbye to Arnav and Abe who choose to accompany Fahrul.

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Nick helps Iza sit at Rafli's desk. Nick deliberately invited Iza in, so he could listen to how his development. When he can only hold back his feelings seeing Nick treat Iza. As much as possible he banished the jealousy that began to crawl his heart.

“Wah.. Who is this, Nick?” ask doctor Rafli.

“Include doc, this is my wife, Azizah.”

“So the woman you always talk about is your wife?”

“Aalhamdulillah's. Though your memory has not yet returned but it is your heart that leads you to it.”

“Iya doc, alhamdulillah.”

Iza gave a smile at Nick and Rafli's talk. A friendly doctor, Nick deserves to be comfortable consulting with him. From his voice, Iza guessed that the age of doctor Rafli might be as good as his ashes.

“How are you feeling today?”

“Alhamdulillah well, doc. Very good and happy of course.”

Doctor Rafli was delighted to hear Nick's answer. From the beginning of handling the man, only this time he saw Nick so excited. His face also exuded joy and happiness.

“Nick.. sorry in advance if I have to deliver news that is not too good.”

“What is doc?”

“I've seen the results of your last check. After discussing with doctor Sudirman as well as doctor Reyhan, looking from the wound on your head, it seems like it will be difficult for you to get your memories again. But this is just a prediction, no one knows if later you can recall. This is just our opinion medically. But the one who has power is still God. If God wills your memory to return, you will have your memory again. I hope you are not discouraged.”

“Make me no problem if my memory does not return. The woman I love is back. My family and friends are also by my side. What should I regret? As the doctor said, I can form new memories more beautiful.”

“Thank God that you can accept it. Looking at your development, it looks like this will be our last counseling session.”

“Thank you doc has helped me all this time. So is the doctor Bila, thank you.”

Nick looked in the direction of Bila. The young doctor tried to display a smile behind the sadness felt. Although it is difficult for him to get rid of the feeling that has just grown, do not grow deeper and wider because only the pain will be obtained. Seeing Nick love his wife so much, there was no way the man would turn to another woman.

After consulting with Rafli's doctor, the two then headed to Rega's doctor's room. The ophthalmologist's assistant said Rega's doctor had been waiting in his room. Nick hugs Iza's waist towards the elevator that's near the nurse's desk. They will head to the second floor, where Rega's doctor's practice room is located.

Doctor Rega got up from his seat when he heard the door of his room knock. The man guessed for sure Iza who came along with Meta or Ridho. But the smile on his face faded when he saw a handsome man who had come with Iza. And Iza seemed comfortable in his arms.

“Halo Noor,” greet doctor Rega.

“Hello, doc."

"I thought you were delivered Meta or Ridho.”

“They wait ahead. Oh yes doc, this is my husband. Mas, this is doctor Rega who treated me all this time.”

Although surprised, Rega's doctor still extended his hand toward Nick. The two men shook hands and mentioned each other's names. Really Rega did not think that it turns out Iza's husband is still alive. She had heard that Iza's husband had died after a coma for several days. The man then let Iza and Nick sit down.

“Bang Ridho said there was an eye donor for me. Is it true doc?”

“Iya, Noor. Thank God I received an eye donor for you and matched.”

“Who has donated his eyes to me, doc?”

“Sorry Noor. As per the procedure, I cannot open the identity of the donor. Today you will have an examination. If you are in good condition, the operation can be done tomorrow.”

“How about the success rate doc?” this time Nick asked.

“If the size is suitable, I think there are no meaningful constraints. Noor can see back to normal. We will also continue to monitor whether other vital organs can receive new corneas. Hopefully everything is smooth.”

“Aamiin.”

“Then please follow sister Weni.”

“Good doc.”

The door of the room opened, sister Weni entered to take Iza to the hospital room. The woman had to enter the hospital room. Later there will be officers who will take blood samples to check the condition of Iza. Ridho and Meta immediately welcomed Iza out of the room. They take Iza to the VVIP treatment room that has been ordered by Edo. The man had also deposited some money for Iza's operating expenses.

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Mina and Rahardi stopped in front of Ibn Sina's hospital lobby. After dawn the two immediately left for Bandung after getting news about the operation that Iza will undergo. With a stick in his hand, Rahardi walked over to his wife's side. Since the accident, the man had to use a cane to help him walk.

Rahardi's eyes continued to look at the panel on the side of the elevator door. I can't wait to meet his youngest daughter. After the accident that hit Iza and Ridho took him away, Rahardi realized that he had hurt Iza so much. Not only Iza, but also Ridho and Mina. He hoped that his two children and his wife would forgive him. Although Mina remained by his side, but the man knew that the wife had not truly forgiven him.

Iza grimaced as the nurse injected a needle into her body. The woman's nurse had to draw Iza's blood to be examined. Nick faithfully accompanies Iza. He's sitting near bed Iza. His finger pressed the gauze the nurse gave him in the area of the injection marks. His hand rubbed the top of Iza's head and kissed her forehead.

“Sick?”

“Slight.”

Nick kissed Iza's hand, precisely at the injection site earlier.Iza's face blushed getting sweet treatment from her husband. Ridho only gave a smile looking at the level of the couple. Meta is also looking at the two. Then Ridho quickly kissed his wife's cheek.

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“Abang.”

“What?”

“Too know.”

“They didn't see this. Just as busy again as well,” Ridho chuckled at the flushed cheeks of Meta.

“Abang is again learning romantic,” he said again in a whispering voice near Meta's ear.

The couple's affection was stopped when the door of the room opened. Ridho's smile expanded when he saw Bryan and Diah coming. Shortly thereafter, they followed Edo. Nick immediately approached his parents as soon as he saw them coming. His forehead frowned seeing Edo also come.

“Nick.. introduce this daddy friend. He's the one who helped find an eye donor for Iza. His name is Eduardo.”

Nick extended his hand towards Edo. The man quickly welcomed the child's hand. His heart moved blue looking at Nick. I want him to hug his son right away. But he has to hold it.

“Thank you om. I didn't think it was dady's friend. We can coffee together sometime, om.”

“Bby, as long as you made.”

“Of course om.”

Edo yells and tells him who he really is, so Nick can call him papai. Really the guy wished Nick could call him that. Diah stared at her ex-husband. He knew how Edo was feeling at this moment.

“Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Waalaikumsalam.”

Everyone turned their heads towards the door, seeing Mina standing in front of the door. Meta immediately rushed to welcome his mother-in-law. So did Diah, the woman immediately approached Mina.

“Mina.. how are you?”

“Alhamdulillah good. How about you.”

“I'm good. I'm sorry Mina, sorry.”

Diah hugged Mina, the two women for a moment washed away in novelty. Meta's eyes glazed over at them. Two great women who have been fighting for the happiness of their children.

“Nick..” greet Mina after releasing her hug.

“Nick.. It's umnamed Iza. Your mother-in-law,” Bryan said.

“Ummi.” Nick kissed Mina's back. The woman pulled Nick into her arms. Finally his son-in-law has returned. His tears flowed signifying the happiness he felt.

“Nick.. you.. are alive.”

Rahardi who had just entered was glued to his place when he saw Nick. Edo clenched his hands tightly. It's like throwing that guy out of here, but he can't do that. After all, Rahardi is the father of his son-in-law.

“Bapak..” greeting Nick hanging in the air. An uncomfortable feeling suddenly ambushed him. Not only uncomfortable, but also sad, disappointed and angry.

“Dia.. abinya Iza,” said Diah slowly.

“Nick..”

With a limp Rahardi walked closer to his son-in-law. Nick kept staring at Rahardi, the longer the feeling kept attacking him. The memory goes in and out of his head. An indistinct memory was only pain that kept crashing through his heart.

“Aaaarrrgghhh,” Nick groans in pain while holding his head.

“Nick!!”

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Waduh, his enemy emak² nongol again🙈