
Armed with the address given by Ghazali. Joseph, Asiah, and Bilqis visited Zulaikha in the main house of the Basir family. A luxurious and magnificent house is now plastered in front of their car.
"Is this really her house, Mama Zulaikha?" asked Asiah stunned to see what was in front of him.
"Yes, Asiah. This is Mama Zulaikha's house" Yusuf answered, looking at his daughter in the passenger seat behind.
"Zulaikha's a conglomerate princess, huh?" Bilqis was also astonished to see Bilqis' residence.
Then they entered the house after a servant opened the door. While waiting for the arrival of Zulaikha, the butler served various types of cakes and drinks. Also a cup of ice cream for Asiah.
Zulaikha got off through the elevator in her three-story house. He was pleased with the arrival of Asiah and Joseph.
"Assalammualaikum, Mama!" Asiah ran and hugged Zulaikha's body.
"Assalammualaikum, dear." Zulaikha returned Asiah's embrace.
"Mama Zulaikha, what pain?" ask Asiah with bulging eyes.
"It seems like yesterday Mama mostly drank sea water," replied Zulaikha laughing and followed by Asiah.
"The sea water will be salty. Not good," Asiah said with a small laugh.
"Yes, that's why Mama is sick, because it doesn't taste good" Zulaikha replied. The two girls of different ages laughed together.
Joseph smiled faintly when he saw that Zulaikha was fine. He also wanted to say hello to Zulaikha. However, the girl did not glance at him even if only for a short while at him.
Zulaicha saw that Joseph and Bilqis were sitting beside each other. He really doesn't like it. There was a sense of annoyance and jealousy when he saw them.
"Assalammualaikum, Zulaikha," said Bilqis with a sweet smile.
"Wa'alaikumsalam," Zulaikha replied and looked towards him.
Zulaikha hoped that Joseph would also talk to him. But men just remain silent.
"For a while, Mama will stay in this house first," Zulaikha replied with a faint smile.
Hearing Zulaikha's words, Asiah's mimic turned sad. Lips vibrate with teary eyes. It makes Zulaikha sad.
"What, Asiah wants to come live here with Mama?" zulaikha asked because she also missed her little girl a lot.
This time Asiah smiled with sparkling eyes, hearing the words from Zulaikha just now. Asiah nodded her head.
"No. Asiah will not stay here" Yusuf refused, and he surprised those who were there.
Zulaicha turned his eyes to Joseph. A bitter smile extended from his lips. He felt that the man in front of him had changed. Even he did not give Asiah permission to stay for a while with him. Usually also if Asiah wants to stay at his place, always given permission.
'Why are you sad, Zulaikha? It's not like you know that he doesn't like you! You don't deserve to be next to her, ' Inner Zulaikha.
Zulaikha clenched his hands tightly until he left a nail mark on his hand. He channeled the pain in his heart and held back his tears from coming out.
"Dad, I want to stay here" Asiah said.
"Asiah, Brother Zulaikha is sick. He had to rest a lot to get well quickly. You're happy, aren't you, that she's healing fast?" Joseph walked closer to Asiah.
"If Mama Zulaikha is healed I can stay with her, right?" Asiah looked at Joseph with a pleading gaze.
"Yes. But now it can't. Asiah came home with Dad," Joseph replied.
'Why does my brain mean that I don't come any closer to Asiah. I need to know myself. I'm not who he is!' bad thoughts rule over Zulaikha.
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