A Flick of Asa For Love
CHAPTER 36

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Arriving at the college, Nathan and Widya go hand in hand. Nathan clasped Widya's hand tightly. It did not escape the attention of Harsa and others. Karin and Kartika smiled widely to see Widya and Nathan had made up. Nathan and Widya approach their friends.

"Old time yes, do not see this love couple friendly," Edo chirped. Nathan and Widya simply responded with a smile.

"This is your last warning, yes, Nath. Once again you make Widya sad, there will be no mercy for you!" sulkang Kartika's.

"If forgiveness is for me, is there still no, Neng?" zakir said with a blink of an eye toward Kartika.

"What the hell, Zak? Not very clear." Kartika hit Zakir's arm with the book he was holding.

"Oh ... pain, Ayang, lo gini very if the same me, Tik," complained Zakir while wiping his arm that actually does not hurt.

"What, lo? Want again?" kartika Sentak.

"No, Neng, geez. We're at peace, yes!" said Zakir while linking his palms together in front of his chest. His friends laughed at Zakir's silly behavior.

"Well ... Cook that way, Zak? Keep chasing dong, his Neng Tika!" exclaiming Harsa.

"Gue is not blushing, but trying to give a gap" said Zakir still trying to tease Kartika.

"You know, you're still talking, change my floating bag!" sulkang Kartika's. His hand was about to lift his bag towards Zakir.

"Udah, ah! Kok, so you guys are fussing, anyway. Look, tuh! The new one's getting better, like a stamp. There is no intention of thanksgiving for our treaties, is that it?" Karin tried to break up the Zakir and Kartika debate, because she saw Kartika who started badmood.

Nathan and Widya looked at the smile that still adorned the sweet face of both. "Okay, it's 19:30 WIB tonight, at the usual cafe. I wait for all of you," said Nathan who was still tightly grasping Widya's fingers.

"Again" said Zakir, Edo, Kartika, and Karin together. Harsa just smiled and nodded.

I don't know what's on Harsa's mind right now. Since their vacation on the beach yesterday, the mood has been a little different. Harsa who once tried to give Widya to Nathan, now seems to rebel. Seeing Widya's sadness at that time, he felt unwilling. It tried to make Widya not dissolve in her sadness.

Since he broke up with Widya, Harsa has never felt such an atmosphere again, because since then Nathan has become more possessive when it comes to Widya. It was as if not the slightest gap for Harsa to be close to Widya again.

Harsa also did not waste the opportunity to get back to Widya, when she found out that Nathan was not on vacation. This makes Harsa have time to be alone with Widya. Even though it was just a conversation, but he was so grateful Widya wanted to return to her usual attitude.

However, on one hand Harsa also felt relieved. Finally Widya can smile back and be happy with Nathan. Although his little heart can not be lied to, if there is still a residual taste that he tried to relinquish. "Why is it so hard to say with him, Wid," inner Harsa.

"Look, yuk! Soon my class began, nih," Kartika's speech broke Harsa's daydream. Eventually, they walked to their classes.

Nathan, who had been watching Harsa, smiled triumphantly. He promised not to give Harsa the slightest gap to get close to Widya. It is common knowledge that Harsa still holds a love for Widya.

Nathan increasingly showed his affection in front of his friends. It also did not escape the attention of another girl.

Cindy who had been observing their cohesiveness from afar, looked even more upset. He clenched his hand. His heart ached to see Nathan and Widya who had made up and looked more friendly. Deciding not to take classes today, he doesn't want to look pathetic in front of Nathan and Widya.

"Until whenever I will not stop destroying you, I will not let you be happy on top of my suffering" he murmured, harboring his anger. He ran to his favorite SUV.

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As promised tonight, Nathan will treat his friends to their subscription Cafe Hamber. At 18.30 WIB he was ready to pick up the idol.

"Ma, Nathan go first, yeah!" he said while kissing Liana's back.

"Cie .. dating, nih," led Evan.

"Greetings to Widya, yes, Bang. Tell me to be careful, because Abang Nath is a crocodile." Ellen's getting sucked.

Mama Liana smiled at the behavior of her children. " What are you guys, anyway? Already, don't be fooled by his brother, pity!" hardik Liana's.

"Enak. The handsome kebangetan gini is said to be a crocodile," Nathan said as he pinched Ellen's nose because of anxiety.

"Abang ... pain, uh!" grouse Ellen.

"Yes, sorry. You're out of business, anyway." Nathan rubbed Ellen's head.

When Nathan opens the door, he is shocked by Vina's arrival. "Hi, Nath. Where are you going? It's just handsome," said Vina from a distance.

"I have a promise with Widya." replied Nathan flatly, he should not make his idol disappointed again. "Gue should be able to leave as soon as possible" he murmured.

"It just so happens that Nath, I also want to take a walk tonight. But, right, I don't know a fun place to hang out in Jakarta. I can come, Nath?" vina asked when she was in front of Nathan.

"Sorry, Vin, I can't. You can take Evan and Ellen. They're inside, huh! They are not busy either. Yeah, I'm first, yeah, Vin." Nathan hurried away, without waiting for a reply from Vina.

Vina, disappointed by Nathan's attitude, tries to catch up with Nathan. He pulls Nathan's arm and pretends he's about to fall. "Ouch!" yell Vina.

Nathan sees Vina spontaneously helping him, even though they are only friends, but Nathan does not have the heart to see Vina hurt.

"Why are you, Vin, running around? Falling, right?" said Nathan.

"Sorry, Nath I just wanted to call you. I want Widya's number. Can you, right?" asked Vina while giving her fake smile. "Let me have a friend, Nath. I think Widya's a fun kid, I like her." Vina tried to convince Nathan.

"Oh yes, I will send it to your WhatsApp. Yes, yes, I'm in a hurry, Vin. You can go in, there's Mama inside, too" Nathan said, and this time he left Vina alone in front of his house.

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Cafe Hamber, this is where the members of the 'friend forever' gather. They are engrossed in telling stories and joking around with the various dishes they have ordered. Nathan is really happy. From now on, he will try to keep his lover's feelings. He did not want to see Widya cry anymore because of her actions.

Days change, Widya and Nathan's relationship improves. Nathan was never late when he picked up Widya. Nathan also tries not to see Vina often. If Vina asks for her help, she often asks Evan or Ellen for help in order to replace her.

Widya is back as her priority. Nathan accompanies Widya wherever she goes. This of course made Vina furious. He knows that Nathan has been avoiding him lately.

"I'm not going to stay still, Nath. Just look I'll definitely keep you and Widya away. I still love you, Nath. You must be mine," muttered Vina when again she was ignored by Nathan, because Nathan had to accompany Widya to deliver the cake order made by her mother.

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"Darling, I'm glad we don't fight anymore. You should be sure of me, yes! Only you are in my heart," Nathan said, showing his sweet smile, making Widya's cheeks meet red holding happy and also ashamed to hear Nathan's words.

"Udah, ah. It's so dreadful, Nath. Cepet go home, it's too bad!" drive Widya

"Yaaah .. I was cast out, huh?" nathan asked with a clear mimic.

"Udah malem, Nath," Widya said.

"Well, I'll go home first, yeah. Greetings to mom and dad. I love you, baby," Nathan said, rubbing Widya's head.

Widya smiled, she could not hide her current happiness. After Nathan's car disappeared from sight he rushed into his house. "Assalamualaikum," Widya said as she entered the house and kissed the back of her father's and her mother's hands.

"Waalaikumsalam," Arini and Bowo answered almost simultaneously. A smile adorns the faces of those who are happy when they see their children cheerful again.

"Dad, Mother, Nathan was sending greetings" Widya said.

"Tumben, Nathan didn't stop by first, Wid?" ask Dad.

"No, Dad. Kasian, he'll be on the road. Widya to the room first, yes!" widya said again as she rushed to her room.

Mother just smiled and shook her head to see the behavior of her favorite girl.

After cleaning himself up and carrying out his duties as a Muslim, Widya put herself in her favorite soft mattress. Suddenly the notification on his phone rang, immediately he opened because he thought it was a chat from Nathan.

Brow wrinkled. He saw some photos sent on his phone. He wants to try not to believe, but what he sees is inversely proportional to his feelings. Not feeling the tear even fell without being able to prevent.

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Well, loh. What other photos, huh? 🤔

Look forward to tomorrow, yes 😅