
Yulian chuckled amusedly at Khadija's joke, and was well liked by Yulian. Teasing your own wife is okay even though it must be coded also in the bathroom.
Yulian tried to call Ahtar's number and asked about Alex's condition. Because after all Alex is now his father-in-law who must be protected, respected, loved and prioritized.
“Assalamu'alaikum, Ahtar.”
“Wa'alaikumsalam, Abi. What's Abi calling Ahtar?” ask Ahtar to the point.
“Abi just wanted to know your Opa's condition there, son. How?”
“Opa Alex alhamdulillah well, really, Bi. Abi need not worry, Ahtar will always monitor the next development.”
“Alright! Yes already, get to sleep quickly and do not take much time just to stay up late which is not beneficial.”
From a distance Ahtar nodded, the conversation ended with a greeting. After that Yulian took a position next to Khadijah to go to sleep immediately. Because the night is getting dissolved, the silence has begun to hit the night until there is silence every second.
“Goodnight, Neng. May Allah take care of you in the sleep that makes you sleep.” Yulian kissed Khadijah.
The bright lights were turned off, only the dim sleeping lights and the room of Khadijah was adorned with Yulian that night.
Under a thick blanket Yulian clutched tightly onto Khadijah's body until he entered into a multiplying warmth.
‘Thank You God, for You have given me a good soul mate of his heart, sholeh in the exercise of his duties as a priest, speak soft words even though his wife and children are making mistakes and always keep our hearts all.’ Khadija monologues in heart.
The two fell asleep in the silence of the night. And the roar of Yulian breath that Khadijah was able to feel was warming and even making Khadijah boil.
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“Why does Opa wake up? What... want to go to the bathroom?”
“Iya, Ahtar. Can you help Opa to the bathroom for a minute?”
Ahtar nodded, trying to keep Alex alert. Aside from being his current Opa, Alex also becomes a patient that Ahtar should prioritize.
After the end of the bathroom Alex again laid his body on the mattress of the banker. But Alex did not go back to sleep, there was a longing that burst into Alex's heart when the shadow of the wife suddenly flashed in his eyes.
Tests...
Tears just shed, dripping and wetting the cheeks. And it made Ahtar feel worried, afraid that Alex would feel pain with his heart.
“Why is Opa Alex crying? What's... Opa feels his heart pain?”
Alex shook his head, then immediately wiped away the tears as if he did not want to stop.
“Then Opa why? What makes Opa sad even to the point of crying?”
“Opa... missed Opa's wife who's gone a long way. Opa... feel guilty for betraying the sincere love of his heart.” Alex tried to smile, but the next second her tears broke instantly.
“Sabar Opa's... If Opa misses Opa Alex's wife then, just pray from here. Because Opa's wife will always be here.” Ahtar pointed at Alex's chest.
“Kata Abi is like that. And when Ahtar misses Umi Aisyah, wherever Ahtar is and under any circumstances if the miss is strengthened Ahtar always pray Umi Aisyah.”
“Until the longing subsides, but it will never disappear from the heart. And prayer is a panacea to convey longing,” said Ahtar.
Alex wiped his tears, following what Ahtar said. Pray for your wife from the heart. After feeling relieved, Ahtar asked Alex to return to rest so as not to think too much about things that cause stress. Because it will affect Alex's own heart health.
When Alex had fallen asleep Ahtar was still awake with the shadow of Zuena who just passed by. Even Ahtar was made to smile alone for no apparent reason.
“Astaghfirullahalazim apos... Ahtar, you think what this is.” Ahtar immediately brushed off the shadow of Zuena dancing in her eyes.
“Remember Ahtar, it is the same as sinning. Just thinking about it has made you commit adultery... Zina eyes.” Ahtar took a deep breath, and Ahtar repeatedly said his words.
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Yulian woke up at exactly 02:00, because Yulian always set the alarm at this hour. And after getting out of the mattress Yulian immediately wash his face and take the water to do tahajjud prayer.
“Yes Allah O my Lord. Return the servant to You in one third of the night and return the servant to complain to You.”
“You who are good at turning the heart of a man. And at this time the servant does not cease to give thanks because You are able to knock on the door of the heart of an Alex who once insisted. And I believe this is the miracle of the rope of brotherhood that You have planted in my heart.”
“Yes Allah... Servants can only surrender to you. Make it easy for me to educate my wife and children in Your ways, aamiin.”
For a moment Yulian read the mushaf to eliminate the stifling feeling_who suddenly present shackled a very fragile soul when remembering the departure of Aisyah, although it has passed but whose name first love will remain attached.
‘Hopefully your path is always made easy there. Aamiin.’
Yulian stood by Khadijah's side, then stared at the face that was not wrapped in makeup so closely. Removed hair that covered part of Khadija's eyes. In the heart of Yukian also said, “Entah how can you block this heart, so as not to move to another heart.”
Yulian commented with a smile, remembering the stupidity he had done to make his sturdy body fall and stay at the residence Khadijah.
“Share teenagers who are drunk romance only.” Yulian chuckled amusedly as she recalled the incident.
The voice of the dawn Adhan made Yulian aware when the time came to return to face Allah SWT and stop him who wanted to continue to look at Khadijah with the seeds of love that is increasingly strengthening and deep.
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“I'm sorry, Tristan! It seems like I haven't been able to monitor the current state of the office, because you know for yourself what my reason is. And you also know how I am,” said Yulian on the air.
“Yes... Yep... Yep... I know very well how you. But... I want to apologize to you, Yulian. I... already know all the problems between Ahtar, Humaira and also.. the girl.” Suddenly Tristan felt his throat throats choked.
Yulian let out a long sigh, slightly feeling relieved if Tristan was not angry with him. But at that time Yulian was also sad, considering how Ahtar could not keep Humaira's heart.
“Forget that, Tristan! We just focus on the project that we will carry out in this city. After all that is finished we discuss again.”
The conversation ended with greeting each other. And after Khadijah was ready, Yulian turned on the car engine and drove Hafizha to school after that to the hospital.
The conversation continued to accompany Khadijah, Yulian and Hafizha along the way. Happiness is so felt, jokes and laughter always adorn their every chat. And it was as if the Yulian family was so perfect, taking care of each other's hearts until togetherness was made.
“Student learning, let's be a smart kid. Do not just remember every explanation from the teacher, if it can be practiced and practiced.” Julian always gave the same message to Hafizha.
“Iya... Abi. Hafizha will keep remembering it. Leave the bad... run the good only.” Hafizha greets both her parents.
Hafizha waved her hand as Yulian's car was about to be driven. Likewise with Khadijah who waved his hand.
“Why is smiling alone so, Neng?”
Yulian frowned as she looked at Khadija who was sitting in the side seat just smiling alone. While Yulian did not see the clown that entertained while along the road earlier.
“Neng. And happy it's multiplied.” Khadijah replied accompanied by a grin.
“In happy why, Neng?”
“Blessy because... Neng could feel the complete happiness of a family.”
“Papa has changed, Neng's husband also added love and love with Neng, children too so. And it makes Neng happy many times.”
Yulian who was feeling flattered at once his nose was deflated, his breathing was irregular and occasionally a beautiful arch was engraved on his lips. Even Yulian's face turned red, making Khadijah chuckle at Yulian's purse.
Seriate...