A Flick of Asa For Love
CHAPTER 75

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It's been two days since Nathan came home from the hospital. Now, he is back to his usual activities. His appetite had also returned to normal. During the week in the hospital, Nathan's body looked thinner. His weight dropped by almost seven pounds.

Nathan decides to no longer work with Zacky. The day after returning from the hospital, he called Zacky to meet at a cafe near Zacky's office during lunchtime. He immediately handed me a letter of resignation.

Here they are, Fresh Cafe. There were only two glasses of fruit juice and a plate of French Fries to accompany their conversation.

“No what, Nath. I just have to apologize, because it has made you work hard to get sick and ended up in the opname. And sorry, I didn't miss you yesterday. Because of the new company, I have to aggressively find customers,” said Zacky as soon as Nathan gave a brown envelope.

“Thanks, Black. Honestly, I really want to help, but you know for yourself, I now have to focus on the thesis. Final semester, Bro,” Nathan bright.

“Lo must focus on the same thesis, so as to graduate immediately. Who knows, we're dating again for work together. Yes, no?” goda Zakcy while raising both eyebrows. Make them laugh together.

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After meeting with Zacky, Nathan immediately went to campus to catch up. Unexpectedly, he actually saw the figure of the girl who had been faithful to accompany him in the hospital for a week. Right now, the girl was reading a book under the front tree of the library.

Not waiting long, Nathan immediately approached and sat beside Widya. For several minutes, the girl had not noticed Nathan's presence.

“Focus really, Which?” Widya's focus is divided on hearing Nathan's voice, and accidentally drops her book. Nathan swiftly caught the book before it touched the ground.

Widya who is still shocked by Nathan's presence tries to normalize her heartbeat. “Nih! Hence, do not focus too much.” Widya immediately received the book and put it in a bag.

“You have a consultation, today?” ask Nathan.

“Iya, but already spun. Just a few chapters revision. After that put forward a schedule for a proposal seminar. You?”

“Sama, but I think I missed far because last week in the hospital.”

“Continue, why is it still here?”

“Emang can't?” Nathan scowling.

“Ya, can. But later if the lecturer has another hour, you miss again, how?” Widya said seriously.

“Kan, I can ask for your help, Yang.” Widya heard an annoyed snort, when she heard Nathan who did not answer seriously.

“Street, yuk!” take Nathan out of the blue.

Widya nodded at Nathan's invitation. “Eh! You're not guidance? Do you want to pass? Want netep here?” cecar Widya's.

“So I have agreed with the lecturer. Uh, the time until here the lecturer just gave news if there is any business. Sally, no, tuh?” nathan grumbled as he folded his hands in front of his chest.

“Regularly,” replied Widya indifferently.

"That's so, that's so" Nathan chuckled. He felt happy because he had seen Widya's facial expression sulking when teased. “Yok, leave!” Without warning, Nathan immediately pulled Widya's hand, and took the girl to his car.

“Where do you want to take me?” widya asked as soon as they were in Nathan's car. Smiling, Nathan only glanced at the girl sitting next to him, then drove out his car.

Widya realized that it turned out they were far from urban. In fact, they were currently entering an area filled with trees. Withstanding the fear, he decided to ask the man who was currently focusing on driving his car. “Nath, really, in the forest?” Widya shuddered in fear.

“Do not be afraid! Mending you to sleep first! When I arrive, I wake up.” Nathan's answer did not calm Widya down, instead she was increasingly frightened by the man beside her. Nathan who felt he got a sharp glint from Widya immediately corrected his speech. “I mean, it's a long way off. I won't say anything about you. Trust me, darling!”

Widya tried to believe, although curiosity still plagued her mind. The quiet atmosphere of the forest, with a gust of wind that hit Widya's face, made her unable to resist the drowsiness. Not long after, Widya entered the dreamland.

Widya woke up when she felt someone pat her shoulder. He immediately looked around, afraid that something might happen that he did not want. However, nil. He was still fully dressed and Nathan was still by his side.

“Udah until. Down, Yuk!” take Nathan. He immediately opened the seat belt and stepped out, leaving Widya who was still faithful in her place.

In front of the hood of the car, Nathan stretched his muscles. Two hours of travel is enough to make his muscles feel stiff. Feeling Widya did not go down immediately, Nathan immediately approached Widya, then opened the door.

“Come! You will not be mengesel. Believe, deh.” Nathan tries to convince Widya, seeing from Widya's eyes who is still suspicious.

After full consideration, Widya also obeyed Nathan's will. The man invited him into the forest. Increasingly, only the sound of birds chirping and water gurgling sounded. There was no one here, surprisingly Widya started to enjoy it.

Nathan still continues to hold Widya's hand because he feels there is no rejection from the girl. Until they arrive at a river with a flow of water that is not too heavy. Nathan takes her across a small bridge made of bamboo. Not a pedestrian bridge, because it was only built up to the middle of the river. At the end of the bridge, Nathan pulls Widya's hand to sit down to follow her. Widya also said.

Widya spread her gaze. “You know where this place is from?” widya asked, looking at Nathan. The man next to her closed his eyes.

“Udah long ago, before close to you.” Nathan replied still with his eyes closed. “Where? Like?” Long did not hear Widya's voice, making Nathan open his eyes and turn towards Widya.

“Nathan!” Widya shouted in annoyance as her body almost fell into the river in front of her.

“So scared, now joy?”

“Do not be nosy, yes!” widya decak.

“Sorry. I'm so happy to see you smile earlier. I went with the seneng. Finally my load is slightly reduced.” Nathan spoke with his bitter face. Honestly, he was very happy. Besides Widya has not avoided it anymore, Widya's smile has also started to return. He felt responsible for the girl's grief.

“Nath .. ja—”

“Yang, you mind not, if I talk about this again with you?” Nathan cut Widya's words.

“No, Nath. But ...” Widya did not continue with her explanation. He chose to sit in silence.

Nathan turned his gaze upwards, staring at the cluster of slowly moving clouds. Occasionally make them blocked from the scorching sun, not infrequently the rays actually challenge their faces.

Feeling that Widya was no longer talking, Nathan took over again. “Before I apologize, because for a week ago I was very troublesome. Honestly, I really want you to talk to me again, even though my mistake was too fatal. Again, sorry, for doubting your honesty.”

Nathan's explanation, makes Widya look at the man who is now looking at her. “Nath, I did it because I wanted to do it. A problem I had forgotten. There is nothing more to talk about it.”

“I feel very guilty, Yang. And ... may I apologize many times for my mistake on this one? Maybe this is my biggest mistake that I will always repeat until any time.”

Widya frowned in surprise at Nathan's request. “You already know wrong, but instead intend to repeat?” Widya's a little upset.

“I'm guilty of ...” Nathan smiled, then aligned his face to Widya's ears, and whispered there, “Love you and can't forget you.”

Widya looked up to hear Nathan's expression. A few minutes ago, his heartbeat had started to normal, but it seemed to have now returned to work beyond the limits of reasonableness. He held onto his chest, as if holding his heart from escaping from its place.

“Na-Nathan,” call Widya raucous.

“If I ask you one last time, are you willing?” Nathan is back. Widya did not know the meaning of Nathan's question. However, to answer it Widya had to think again.

“Nath, restarting a relationship that once failed is not easy. Especially against the background of the failure of our relationship is the lack of mutual trust. Isn't trust one of the foundations of a relationship?” widya.

“Yes, I admit that I was so stupid at the time, for forgetting such an important principle. Can we restart and fix that error?” Nathan again pleaded with Widya.

“Do you force me, Nath?”

“Do you feel I'm forcing you, Yang?” Widya was silent when the question she asked Nathan, came back to her.

Widya had indeed completely forgotten her troubles with Nathan. He no longer wants to remember it. Although he admits that there are still feelings for Nathan, but it cannot be denied that the fear of accepting the man back still dominates.

Fear of a repeat of the events that once made him hesitant to accept Nathan's offer. Vina did not bother him anymore, she really kept her promise. Can he give Nathan another chance?

“It's okay, Yang. Don't think too much! Maybe I really should let you go. Not easy indeed, but it must be,” said Nathan with a wry smile. He felt the relationship was really over. “After this, I won't ask you about this relationship anymore. Sorry, you feel uncomfortable.”

Silence began to build between the two. There was no more conversation after Nathan revealed his resignation. Make them start to dive into each other's thoughts.

Nathan got up from his seat. “Back home, yuk!” take Nathan. However, Widya did not move from her seat at all. Choosing to bow while playing around with his finger.

“You want to stay here?” ask Nathan. Widya just shook her head slowly.

Just as Nathan was about to step foot, Widya immediately restrained her arm. Making Nathan undo his intentions and look back.

“Do you want to give your trust again to me, Nath?” Widya asked with her head down. Then, he moved from his seat, aligning his body beside Nathan. “Do you mind, if I ask for all your trust for our relationship?”

Without waiting for long, Nathan brings Widya's body into his arms. He clutches the tiny body of the girl who is now back as his lover again. Her tears dripped unhappily wetting her cheeks. “Definitely, Dear. I won't let you down again this time,” Nathan said as he held back his sobs.

“You cry, Nath?” widya asked doubtfully.

When she didn't get an answer from Nathan, Widya tried to break down a hug. However, Nathan held him back. “Let it be like this first, Yang. I miss you very much.”

Widya again felt the warmth from Nathan's embrace. Hopefully this time Nathan will keep his promise.

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Duh, that's back. It feels like the world belongs to both. I moved the contract, huh. 🤭