A Flick of Asa For Love
CHAPTER 87

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Surabaya, nine hours ago.

After replying to Widya's message, Nathan is determined to finish his business in Surabaya. While waiting for dawn, he opened a laptop and continued the work that was delayed overnight due to fatigue that could not be held. Nathan prayed that the client he would meet later, felt fit with the design. Yesterday after a discussion at the branch office, Nathan understood their wishes and immediately made improvements at some point that were not in accordance with the wishes of his clients.

At 7.30 WIB, Nathan finished completing his design drawings. He rushes to clean up and wants to go to the office immediately. An hour left to get ready. Somehow this time Nathan was so confident that his client would agree with the results of his design. After taking a shower, Nathan calls Zacky to ask for his help.

“Again, Nath. Tumben called me, what's wrong? Not you again in Surabaya?” zacky's voice from across the street was all along the highway.

“Assalamaicum, Bang. If you get a phone call, say hello first. Not his name along the train,” protests Nathan will bad habits Zacky, a confidant of Daniel who Nathan already considers as his brother.

“Tumben plate, Nath. Oh, yes I forgot. Lo ‘kan bertar again become a priest, so kudu insaf, dong," ledek Zacky with a big laugh to make Nathan upset.

“By the way what is it, nih?” continued.

“Gue wants to ask for help, Bang,” Nathan clean while wearing his clothes so as not to be late.

“Ask what please?” ask Zacky.

“Let me a ticket to Jakarta this afternoon, yes, Bang. I had to meet a client this morning, after I finished I want to immediately unplug to Jakarta. Please, yeah, Bang! ” shriek Nathan begging.

“Cie ... cie .. who just yesterday did not meet the prospective wife now has been affected by malarindu,” ledek Zacky.

“Bang! Huh, ah. Don't joke, I'm hunting late, nih.” Nathan blicked his lips.

“Iya, yes. Just calm down. What time do you meet with clients? Let me take care of the ticket,” said Zacky to make Nathan relieved.

“Hour half nine. Thanks, yeah, Bang. Lo is always reliable,” said Nathan girang. After ending their conversation, Nathan immediately went downstairs for breakfast. Downstairs, the driver from the branch office was already waiting. Not long after, the two of them drove towards the office which was only fifteen minutes away.

After waiting for a while, the client came along with several messengers from their company. The meeting began soon, it did not take long finally the meeting was completed according to Nathan's prediction. After fixing a little bit of the design drawings, at 9.45 WIB all the work is done. Nathan rushes back to the hotel after getting word from Zacky that Nathan got a flight ticket to Jakarta at eleven. There was still time for Nathan to return to the hotel to pick up the suitcase he had prepared this morning.

With the company driver who delivered, Nathan arrived at Juanda Airport at 10:40 WIB. After going through several procedures, Nathan sat down waiting for his departure. He immediately remembered Widya, this morning he told his lover that he would arrive in Jakarta at night. However, as things were going well, Nathan was able to return this afternoon. Nathan takes a picture of himself at the airport and immediately sends it to Widya. There was no reply from Widya until the call for departure to Jakarta was heard over loudspeakers.

“It's busy you, Which?” the question in his heart tickled. Nathan smiled at Widya's busy face at the office as soon as Widya would take time off. A slightly cloudy weather accompanied Nathan's departure to his heart's port.

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Jakarta, at 12:30 WIB.

Not lost his fear, suddenly Widya's phone that chuckled on the floor shook. His heart is beating faster. He was afraid to just pick up his phone. The glass shards scattered on the floor also bear witness to the fear the girl felt. Widya did not have the courage to pick up her phone until her vibration stopped. Without realizing it, tears had run down her cheeks.

Crings ….

Change the sound of the phone on his desk ringing. With the rest of his strength, he grabbed the phone that had fallen earlier and slowly got up to reach the phone plane that was on the table. Widya answered the call with a trembling voice.

“Halo, good afternoon,” said.

“Widya, I'm Zacky. I'm in the lobby. Come down now, bring your bags. I wait!” Not yet Widya answered, the call was over. Still in a chaotic mood, someone's footsteps approached him.

“Wid, brother you wait below. Come down! Let this be cleared up by OB,” Hasbi approached Widya and took her down.

“I-iya, Mas,” replied Widya took her bag. With Hasbi escorted, Widya descended to the lobby where Zacky was waiting there. Widya's step closer, Widya is not very familiar with Zacky. He had only met Zacky once, but Widya often heard Nathan tell him about the man's kindness.

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Liana's house feels different. Widya saw Daniel was already there. Busy making calls and walking back and forth. Widya was even more surprised when she saw Liana drooping in the middle room chair accompanied by the Twins. Widya began to understand that the bad thing that had disturbed her mind had really happened.

Widya lost her balance. Almost he fell, lucky that there was a housekeeper who passed next to him swiftly catching Widya's body.

Everyone in the room was immediately aware of Widya's presence. Widya is approached by Liana. Seen forced smiles adorn the beautiful face of the woman who gave birth to her future husband.

“Tan, this is not true, ‘right? Nathan's still in Surabaya, really. Last morning Nathan said he would arrive in Jakarta later tonight,” Widya said trying to avoid reality.

“Tante also hopes like that, dear. Nathan was on that flight. Zacky had booked a ticket at Nathan's request,” Liana said in tears.

Collapsed was the defensive wall that Widya had built. Her tears were shed without her being able to prevent it. Ellen immediately embraced her sister-in-law. Their cries broke out filling the corner of the room. Soon, Bowo and Arini arrive.

“Widya .. ” Arini rushed to the princess only wayangnya that looks destroyed.

“Nathan, Bun.” Widya's crying broke again. He can't say anything. His heart was broken, half of his soul was gone.

“Honey, istigfar. We pray for Nathan's good. Patience, yes, Honey!” Arini stroked Widya's head trying to calm down. Widya suddenly droops, as Arini breaks her arms.

“Widya! Wid, wake up, baby!” Arini's shout made the atmosphere even more chaotic. Widya fainted.

“Bring Widya to Nathan's room!” exclaim Daniel. Bowo deftly carried his daughter. Lying in Nathan's bed. Meanwhile, Zacky resigns to the airport to find out about Nathan.

The night is getting late. Although the fog gradually receded enveloped the city, but the fog in Widya's heart was getting thicker. Slowly he opened his eyes, circulating a gaze staring at his surroundings. Karin, Kartika, and Arini were beside him. Widya knows the room.

“Bun, really, Widya is here? Ouch, Widya overslept. Oh, Nathan's home yet? She said she was going home tonight,” Widya said trying to get out of bed.

“Honey, istigfar, yes!” Arini grasped Widya's soft hand. Trying to restore Widya's consciousness.

“Loh, why, Bun? This too, why are you gathering here?” Widya's view turned to her best friend. Of course, this makes Karin and Kartika waver. They are confused as to what to say.

“Wid, we are always with you. We face all together, yes,” said Kartika.

“You confused me, deh. What's up, anyway?” widya. A moment later, her tears flowed. The longer the sob.

“Nathan hasn't come home, yes, Bun. He lied to Widya. He promised to go home tonight,” said Widya in between heartbreaking sobs. Arini immediately grabbed her daughter. Her heart was so broken seeing Widya. Just now Widya will feel happiness after the tough test that befell her love story. God has other plans.

“Sleep, yes, Honey! It's night,” said Arini held back her tears. Tonight Arini, Kartika, and Karin sleep in Nathan's room accompanying Widya. I don't know how long Widya cried, until she unconsciously fell asleep in the arms of her mother.

Widya's eyes were back awake. He got up and saw that the people around him were asleep. Widya got out of bed, staring at the clock attached to the wall above Nathan's photo. Time shows at 02.15 WIB. He walked slowly closer to the photo gallery in the room. Staring one by one a picture of Nathan's face framed beautifully.

“Nath, you're going home, ‘right? Didn't you promise me I won't leave me again? Don't lie to me anymore, Nath! I wouldn't be able to swallow another disappointment pill because of you. I'm sure you'll be fine. You must be home,” the monologue. Tears flowed back into the river on my face.

Nathan's plane disappeared from view. Officers are still trying to find the plane. Widya still has a glimmer of hope for Nathan to be found and returned safe, though in her heart there is a fear that binds her tightly.

“Darling, I was so scared. You must survive. We're getting married in a week. Isn't this both of us's dreams, Nath? We've fought hard to get to this point, Nath. Don't waste our struggle!” Widya hugged Nathan's picture frame tightly. “Can I get through all this? And half my soul you take away. You have robbed all my memories, up to ‘tuk just smile even I ‘takap. I will always be waiting for you, Nath,” Widya in the silence of the night while touching Nathan's smiling face. The smile that had always filled his room. Laughter always filled his heart.

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Don't know what to say. I was made to cry on the night of takbir. May there be miracles on Lebaran🤧 day