Tahajud Love
Chaptee 114 “Tahajud Cinta”

Lunch was held, all sitting on the ambal that had been presented by Yulian. Yulian, Ahtar, Arjuna and Hafizha sat in a circle, while Khadija preferred to feed Alex at lunchtime.

“Abi, why are there so many food messages? We are only five. Opa Alex also got rations from the hospital.” Hafizha observed every menu presented.

“It's okay, if Abi wants to eat a lot. Besides the five of us, there is also what Abi invited to eat. Soon also come.” Yulian stared at the faces of her children in turn.

Ahtar, Arjuna and Hafizha looked at each other. Because they did not know who had been invited by Yulian in a simple meal that was only in the hospital, not an expensive restaurant or at home.

As Yulian had said earlier, Faruq knocked on the door from the outside. And immediately invited in by Yulian. Five minutes later, the door was slowly knocked back.

“Come in, Son!” Yulian.

Zuena and Adam entered and both took their seats next to Julian. Zuena sat right in front of Ahtar, making Zuena feel nervous when a few minutes ago had a face-to-face with Ahtar.

“Ya already, welcome to eat!” Yulian.

Ahtar, Arjuna, Hafizha and Yulian raised their hands and read the meal prayer. Zuena who saw him only lowered her head and when they had guaranteed the meal prayer Zuena also guaranteed in her heart.

‘Entah what you read before taking the food that has been served. And when you do that, I feel like following her. May the food we eat be blessed.’ Zuena is monologuing in the heart.

Everyone took the plate, took the rice and side dishes that had been served. There is grilled chicken, grilled ribs and other foods.

Faruq and Adam stroked his stomach feeling full after eating up to two plates at a time. While Zuena only eat a little, because he really set his diet so as not to be too fat.

“Alhamdulillah,” said Ahtar along with Arjuna and Hafizha.

A few seconds later, Yulian finished his meal. But he had to ask permission to leave the room because suddenly Tristan called him.

“Can I help?”

Hafizha turned her head as Zuena offered her help, then Hafizha nodded while commenting on the smile.

When Hafizha and Zuena were busy tidying up the ambassadors held for lunch, the chat continued to accompany the two. It looks good and only what they say.

‘Why can Hafizha get that close to Zuena? About.... what do they screw together?’

There were secretly some who were envious of Hafizha and Zuena's twitching. Even Ahtar was curious about the topic being the chat between them.

“Don't look at him like that! Remember, keep your eyes on it, Ahtar.” Yulian patted Ahtar on the shoulder.

Suddenly Ahtar was surprised, even he was aghast when Yulian knew he was arranging Zuena secretly.

“No, Abi. God willing... Ahtar can keep sight of Ahtar.” Ahtar turned his face away and looked at Arjuna who was busy with his phone.

Yulian just shook her head to look at Ahtar's behavior who still pretended not to look at Zuena. While Yulian several times had caught Ahtar stealing the field during lunch.

“How's Neng, have Papa responded?”

“It's done, Hubby. This Neng is having lunch too.” Khadija showed the plate that was on his lap.

“Yes already, end up eating it. Hubby ask permission to exit with Abdullah can?”

“Where are you?”

It was clear that Khadijah displayed a jelous attitude in front of Yulian. His jealousy began to appear only to hear Yulian asking for permission to go out.

“Tenakan only Neng, just want.. find clothes, sarong, peci and.. just a prayer mat for Papa.”.

“Oh so. All righty! Neng Permitin if only buy it out. But remember! Don't crawl anywhere when it's done.”

“Not going. Neng take it easy!” yulian said as a manoel from Khadijah.

Hafizha, Arjuna and Ahtar who often saw the friendly scenery between Abi and her mother just chuckled. Khadijah has a jealous nature, but his children are very fond of it. Because the declaration between Yulian and Khadijah will be created even they will care for each other, love and love each other.

Yulian kissed Khadijah on the forehead and Khadijah shook Yulian's back. After that Yulian headed to the parking lot, there was already Abdullah waiting for him from earlier.

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“Khadija, can Papa ask you?”

Alex airs his voice after taking the medicine given by the doctor, none other than Ahtar.

”Papa want to ask what to Khadijah?”

“How did your life travel after that time? And... how is your Mama?”

Silent...

Khadija momentarily silent, he sighed long before telling a bitter life full of twists and turns of struggle_that he had to face after escaping from Alex's grip that continued to lock him up to satisfy his passionate lust.

“Length Pa. Khadijah met Aisha, Yulian's first wife. Even accidentally Khadija was reunited with Aisyah in Medan. She is a beautiful and kind woman, even Aisyah asked her husband to marry Khadijah who is struggling to give birth to Hafizha. However, Yulian did not want to because he was afraid he could not make his two wives happy later.”

“Khadijah surrendered, Khadijah left Hafizha with the Yulian family. Because Khadijah did not want to damage other people's households, Pa.”

“While Mama... has died after coming home from here, Pa. Khadijah alone does not know when Mama died, Khadija only knows the place of his tomb.”

“Pardon Papa, Khadijah. Papa truly regrets Papa's abominable deeds. Even your life and your mother's hard because of Papa.” Alex was stunned, the tears that pooled in his eyes could not be dammed anymore.

“Already! Pa. Now we have to better shape our future and we just forget the past. Let Allah SWT judge our past deeds.” Khadijah wiped his tears.

Alex nodded, she also wiped her tears. After that the conversation resumed, Alex occasionally asked about Yulian and how the love had arisen in Khadijah's heart. Alex knows Yulian is a widower with two sons.

“Khadijah himself does not know how the taste appears in the heart of Khadijah, Pa. And that made Khadijah feel confident receiving the Khitbah Yulian because of his persistence and his struggle.” Khadija.

For a moment Khadijah recalled how early his meeting with Yulian was. Khadijah also recalled that when Yulian willingly was under the torrential rain, to make Yulian fall sick and have a high fever.

“Now Papa is sure, you have found the right man for your future. Although Julian was a widower but... Papa saw his soul was young. His affection for you never faded. Even the romance created by Yulian successfully makes you blush in shame.” Alex stared fixedly at Khadijah's bead.

Khadijah smiled and blushed in embarrassment, confessing the truth spoken by Alex to Yulian.

Yulian finally returned after two hours out with Abdullah. Not to forget he said a greeting when opening the door of Alex's room. Khadijah greeted with a smile, then grabbed Yulian's hand and greeted him. So did Arjuna, Ahtar and Hafizha, join Yulian in greeting.

Yulian did not forget to greet Alex who was now her father-in-law. Alex also let Yulian do that, although for Alex it is excessive. Because Alex never did it the way Yulian did it.

”Yulian has bought some cocoa clothes, sarongs and peci for Papa. So, when you go home later Papa can use,” said Yulian.

“Thanks, yes Yulian. You.. indeed a good man.” Alex takes pride in having a kind-hearted daughter-in-law and is able to give affection to Khadija and Hafizha.

It was late in the afternoon, the clock had shown at 03:12. Yulian invited Khadijah to come home with him. Ahtar was asked to take care of Alex while monitoring Alex's heart condition which still had to undergo treatment.

“Adam and Zuena, you can go home with us. Just get in the car, don't hesitate!” bring Yulian.

”No, Abi. Thanks, but... we can go home by ourselves, kok.” Zuena pinched Adam's waist and as if to code.

“Iya, Abi. No need to bother, we can go home alone kok.”

Adam and Zuena then also say goodbye to Yulian, not forgetting they greet Yulian, Khadijah, Arjuna and Hafizha.

The car was driven at medium speed. Yulian and Khadijah who sat in the middle seat did not stop looking at each other and spoiled each other. While Arjuna and Hafizha who sat in the back seat they were busy with their respective cellphones. Only Abdullah was in the front seat as a driver.

“Why smile so?” ask Yulian astonished.

Khadijah tightened his hand and seemed not to want to take it off.

“Neng... happy, Hubby.” Khadijah commented on the smile while looking in Yulian's round eyes.

Yulian frowned, he did not understand the meaning of happiness meant by Khadijah. Either happy to meet Alex who turned into a good person and Alex also wants to repent. Or even happy because of something else.

“Whatever happy why, hmm?”

“There are many wonders of God in the life of Neng, Hubby. For example today, Neng saw his own change from Papa, even Papa is also proud to have a daughter-in-law like Hubby.” Khadijah rested his head on Yulian's shoulder.

Yulian chuckled at Khadijah's praise. And he rubbed his head slowly Khadija because he felt anxious about Hafizha.

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“Ahtar, can Opa ask?”

Alex airs his voice, trying to familiarize himself with Ahtar who is sitting on his right side.

“Please!” answer Ahtar briefly.

“Emm... If you are not a Doctor who handles Opa, do you.. want to accompany Opa here?”

Ahtar turned his head immediately, then looked at Alex who was still lying weakly on top of the banker. A smile has flown from Ahtar's lips, for there has never been any resentment or anger towards anyone.

“I ... will still accompany you. Because you are the Father of my Mother. And I also have to respect people much older than me, as my Abi has taught me.”

In his heart Alex amazed Yulian who really has educated his children with a strong upbringing of religion. Islam is a high-ranking religion, and it was believed by Alex after getting to know men like Yulian.

“If you think I am the Father of your Mother, why don't you share me with Opa? Like Hafizha called me with like that.”

“Alright! Ahtar will call you with Opa,” break up Ahtar later.

Alex is happy with his new family, his existence is always welcomed by the Yulian family. And now Alex realizes how important a togetherness in the family itself.

“Ahtar, how old are you at this time?”

Degs...

‘Why did Opa Alex ask me my age? Have I seen a tuir?’ Ahtar asked inwardly.

“I... Twenty-five years, Opa. But... Why did Opa suddenly ask Ahtar's age? What's... Ahtar looks old?”

“No. It's just time for you to get married, Ahtar. It is not good if you delay the time to get married at the age of twenty-five. Labih well marry young instead of your heart being overpowered by lust.” Alex pats Ahtar's back.

Seriate...