
Joseph awakens Asiah for the Fajr prayer. He did not want Asiah to cry again because of late dawn prayers.
"Will we pray at dawn?" zulaikha asked as she came out of the bathroom to Asiah, who was in Joseph's arms.
"Yes, Brother."
Joseph also helped Asiah wudhu. He prayed at dawn today not to go to the mosque as usual for fear of Asiah why-why again.
Joseph became a priest while Zulaikha and Asiah became his master. This was the first time for Zulaikha to listen to the recitation of the holy verses of the Qur'an from Joseph during prayer. His heart trembled with tears as well as tears rolled down his cheeks nonstop. He really wants to be able to pray together with his family, the people he loves. Zulaikha wanted Joseph as his life partner. No matter the status of a widower with one child or the age of those who are 7 years.
When finished the dawn prayer, it became the custom of Yusuf to teach and be listened to by Asiah who was in his lap. But now there was Zulaikha who listened to his reading. The Qur'an came out of Joseph's mouth. His soft voice was able to thrill Zulaikha's soul. A gaze full of admiration and love emanated from the netra of the virgin girl.
Only 30 minutes did Joseph read the Koran and it was done every day. When Joseph glanced at Zulaikha he saw the girl's face puffy and still teary-eyed.
"Why?" ask Yusuf.
Joseph's soft voice made Zulaikha more drunk. As usual shamelessly Zulaikha expressed her feelings.
"Om, I love you more!" zulaikha said honestly.
For Joseph to hear these words from Zulaikha was like a daily snack. Only a flick is given by Joseph whenever Zulaikha says love. He sees Zulaikha as just a little sister who needs his guidance.
"Sister, said Raya and Ian that if men and women love each other they will get married. Is my sister going to marry me too?" ask Asiah.
Asiah's words were like a fresh breeze in the morning that pleased her. A wide smile instantly expanded on Zulaikha's lips.
"Now. I want to marry Joseph's father! We will be a family" replied Zulaikha.
Joseph who was folding the prayer mats immediately widened his eyes. "Zulaikha don't talk like that to Asiah!" Joseph spoke higher than usual.
"Listen Asiah! I will not marry Zulaikha. He already considered me a sister. Zulaikha's sister is also a child and still in school."
Zulaikha felt that there were thousands of needles sticking into his heart simultaneously. Getir, peri. That was how he felt when he heard Joseph's words just now. She is still a child not yet old to get married. Next year he could get married.
"Well, brother go home first, yeah. Want to take a bath first to be fragrant and beautiful," said Zulaikha just look at the face of Asiah without glancing at the man who was beside the little boy.
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When Zulaikha opened the door, Joseph also opened the door for his guests. Zulaikha was surprised that a hijab-wearing woman came early to Joseph's apartment.
Zulaikha did not eat breakfast with Joseph. However, he was very curious about the figure of the hooded woman. So he entered Joseph's apartment.
"Mrs Bilqis!" Call Asiah when you see the figure of the hijab woman.
'So, this is the person Asiah always told me about. His teacher is the best at his school.' Zulaikha watched the girl in a shady and graceful manner.
"Assalammualaikum, Asiah." Bilqis said hello
"Wa'alaikumsalam, Master," Asiah replied with a smile.
Joseph made Asiah porridge and fried rice for breakfast. There was already one bowl of porridge and three plates of fried rice available on the dining table. Zulaikha frowned.
'this is mostly not the portion?' ask Zulaikha inwardly.
"Darling, let's have breakfast and then take some medicine!" Joseph took Asiah to the table.
"Mrs Bilqis also had breakfast with us, yes!" pinta Yusuf to his daughter's teacher.
"Thank you, Mr. Joseph. I just came here to see Asiah, his intention," Bilqis replied.
"Om, I'm not offered breakfast?" asked Zulaikha while putting on a sullen face.
"You don't need to be offered Zulaikha anymore. Have breakfast and go to school!" Joseph's orders frowned because Zulaikha was not wearing a uniform.
"Why don't you wear a uniform? It is noon, you will have bad luck" continued Yusuf.
"Am not wearing office clothes? Didn't you go to work?" asked Zulaikha while sitting on the dining table chair.
"Om, it's permission not to enter today," replied Joseph.
"I won't go to school either. There was no teaching and learning activities" Zulaikha said, then ate his breakfast.
Bilqis noticed Joseph's conversation with Zulaicha. Their conversation flowed like there were no boundaries and seemed informal.
'Are they brothers?' ask Bilqis in his heart.
"Master, let's eat the fried rice! Dad's fried rice is delicious," said Asiah boasting of Joseph's cooking.
"Yes. The Master will eat now. Bismillah" said Bilqis.
***
The Yusuf apartment now feels crowded because in addition there are Bilqis and Zulaikha. The Twins came with his father, because William had returned to America.
"I brought a doll for you." Rayyan gave her a set of Barbie dolls wearing a robe and hijab.
"Now, I'll give you money. You can buy whatever you want. You can buy a doll or a lot of ice cream" Raihan said, handing a fairly thick envelope to Asiah.
Asiah was happy to receive the doll that looked so beautiful. "Thank you, I'm so happy. The doll is so pretty!"
"Beauty you! Dolls can't do anything either. Just shut up" said Raihan and got a sharp look from Fatih.
"Ah." Ashamed to hear it.
"Sorry Mr. Yusuf, my children are making a row here" said Fatih because his two children are now more chatty.
"It's okay, sir. His name was also children, surely they were happy chattering." Joseph smiled knot.
Zulaikha and Bilqis had a conversation with Asiah and the Twins. As usual Zulaikha was very happy to tease his son Fatih and Mentari.
"Hi, if you have another sister .. be ready Om Ghaza and Daddy you will be taken by him" whispered Zulaikha.
"Said Mother, we must love each other brothers. Especially the siblings. So, even though we have a sister, Om Ghaza and Daddy still love us," Rayyan replied.
"Ahk, you are not funny now" continued Zulaikha.
"Zulaikha, you cannot say that. It's called provoking. True said Raya, we fellow brothers must love each other." Bilqis said in her soft voice.
Hearing Bilqis words, Zulaikha made a stiff smile. He's intent on judging the Twins, this is even a lecture.
The Twins played there for a while because Fatih had to go back to the office. So, he brought his two children home, so that his wife did not feel lonely at home.
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