
After a few minutes the journey finally arrived at the hospital. Yulian again helped Khadijah sit in his wheelchair, then pushed him up to Alex's room.
“Assalamu'alaikum,” says Yulian and Khadijah together.
“Walaikumsalam,” Ahtar replied from the inside.
Yulian and Khadijah entered with a bushel of food that had been filled with white rice, clapshots and also mince & tattie. All the dishes are typical of Scotland which has been cooked by Cahaya and Bik Inem this morning.
Ahtar who had been rumbling his stomach did not hesitate to take a seat to open the bushel that had been placed on the table.
“Down swallowed, Ahtar. Later..”
“Download calm, will not spill kok.” Ahtar spread his morning smile to Khadijah.
Khadijah returned the smile with a bell looking at Ahtar who did not eat for a week. So good after reading the prayer before eating. The same thing Yulian and Alex did, both laughing amusedly at Ahtar. Ahtar paid no heed to those who laughed at him, for his hunger had overcome his shame.
“How is Papa's current condition? Do you still feel pain in your chest, Papa?”
“No, Yulian. Take it easy, Ahtar never ignored every second of Papa's condition. He... a good boy, like you Yulian.” Alex smiled at Ahtar who was still eating voraciously.
Yulian smiled, Ahtar's kind nature made her proud as her parents. And as a parent Yulian did not want to plunge Ahtar in the zina hole, just like back then. Recalling the two women who were still caught up in Ahtar's life, Yulian felt uneasy.
“Why don't you match Ahtar with Zuena alone, Yulian,” Alex chirps.
Alex does not know the story of Humaira, only felt fit when he first saw Ahtar's togetherness with Zuena accidentally in the room.
“Yulian don't want to put anyone here, Pa. Yulian just wanted a soul mate for Ahtar to come up by itself.”
Alex took a deep breath, because Alex knew very well how Julian would submit to God as his Lord.
Khadijah smiled proudly at Yulian's wise attitude. Because Yulian would not be selfish and at will without thinking about how Ahtar and the two women felt.
Khadijah rubbed Yulian's arms, giving Yulian a little warmth and strength in the face of all the trials that were present alternately in their lives.
“Patiently yes, Hubby. InshaAllah the patient will be facilitated all his affairs as Allah SWT.” Khadijah reviewed the smile.
Although covered with a veil but Khadiajh's eyes that look narrowed already make Yulian sure if at that time Khadijah was smiling at him.
Yupian returned Khadijah's smile by peeping his forehead. It was captured by Alex and made Alex more confident that Khadija would get happiness from Yulian.
“InsyaAllah, after Papa has fully recovered Yulian would like permission to take care of Yulian business in Lebanon with Tristan.”
Degs...
Khadijah was stunned, because he had not heard of it before from Julian. Even Yulian did not say anything either, so it shocked him instantly.
“Why not say the same, Neng? Then, why ask permission from Papa? Hubby forgot Neng was so,” pawed Khadijah with some interrogation questions.
Yulian fell silent, he completely forgot to say nothing to Khadija. Seeing Khadiajh who was busy preparing breakfast made Yulian forget to say that. And again Yulian had to persuade Khadijah who was sulking.
“Excuse Hubby, Neng. Hubby forgot to say the same Neng, besides the CEO also impromptu call Hubby. Sorry Hubby yes, Neng!” persuade Yulian.
Khadija was silent as she puckered her lips forward. It made Yulian even more confused, because only that time Khadija felt difficult to persuade.
Ahtar who heard Yulian's words immediately stopped her eating. Then walk and approach Yulian who is still with Khadija and Alex.
“Abi, why should I impromptu go there? And what Ahtar heard there was still not safe. How about..” Ahtar voiced his voice.
“Tuh Hubby, Ahtar alone knows the danger there. How could Neng allow Hubby to just walk away?”
Khadijah was getting sulky and increasingly difficult to persuade. Until Alex also intervened to help Yulian to persuade Khadija. Although a little difficult, Khadijah finally let Yulian go to Lebanon with Tristan.
“Yes, Neng will let Hubby go to Lebanon. But Hubby must remember! Hubby has to call Neng every hour of his.”
“Iya ... Beautiful neng.” Yulian rubbed the top of Khadijah's head.
Alex just laughed to see Khadiajh who was super spoiled towards Yulian, while with him alone never. There was only suffering Alex gave to Khadijah.
‘Im sorry Papa, Son. Papa can't be a good father to you. Even Papa has ruined your image as a woman. But.. you are lucky, because Yulian is able to accept all your shortcomings and bad in the past.’
Alex condemned his stupidity that had been done to ruin the life of Khadijah. But all that has passed, Yulian and Khadija even Hafizha has forgiven and forgotten the dark times.
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Two days have passed, Alex has been allowed to go home by Ahtar. But Alex did not return home, but Alex was asked to stay at Yulian's residence. Like Khadijah's parents, Alex followed Yulian's decision. Because Yukian Jiga did not want to separate the distance between Father and his daughter.
“Alhamdulillah, we finally arrived at home.” Ahtar breathed a sigh of relief.
The arrival of Yulian, Khadijah, Ahtar, Arjuna and Alex has been greeted with great joy by Hafizha, Light, Guard, Abdullah and also Abizzar.
“Who is that little boy, Khadijah? What's... He is also the son of Arjuna?”
Abizzar who could speak and walk smoothly was standing right in front of Alex, because he wanted to greet the elders who were present to welcome Alex, the grandfather.
“Not, Pa. Her... Abizzar, Khadijah's baby with Hubby Yulian.” Khadijah reviewed the sentum as Abizzar's steps drew near.
Abizzar greeted the elders there, after which Abizzar asked Arjuna for a sling. Because Arjuna is a sister who is closer to him than Ahtar.
“How Pa, what... He's handsome?” ask Khadijah to make sure.
“Iya, very handsome. Like the... Abinya,” replied Alex proudly.
”Neng, Hubby wants to prepare some files and clothes to leave later tonight. So, if you need something you can meet Hubby in the workspace, yes.” Yulian gave Khadijah a kiss.
Khadijah nodded, a sign he understood. After noon had passed and almost before Ashar, Khadijah asked Bik Inem to help him make family favorite food. There are even some menus that must be there at dinner later, because that night Yulian had invited Zuena, Adam, Tristan, Arumi and Humaira.
Degs...
There is a heart that immediately palpitates, feeling restless after hearing Khadijah chat with Inem's bik while in the kitchen.
“Bun, can Ahtar ask?”
Ahtar approached Khadijah who was cutting some ingredients in the kitchen.
“What's the kid, hmm?” Khadijah turned around asking without looking at Ahtar.
“Is it true that Abi invited the family of Tristan and Zuena and Adam?”
“Iya, Son.” Khadijah just nodded. ”Abi you invited them because you want to create an atmosphere of togetherness and establish friendship with them.”
Khadijah continues its activities. And without realizing it Ahtar had turned moody. In his heart he really felt uneasy, wanted it to feel like he just left the house but, surely Abinya would be angry if he found out.
“Bun, can not if Ahtar permission not to join the dinner later?” ask Ahtar a little doubt.
Hearing Ahtar's question immediately Khadijah stopped his activity and turned to Ahtar who was sitting on his left.
“Ahtar, Mommy knows you feel uncomfortable with the presence of Humaira and Zuena simultaneously. But you need to know, when a man is able to maintain his attitude and attitude in front of women, it is a man who is able to take care of a woman.”
”Mother knows you are a man who can control feelings between anger and love.” Khadijah nodded, reassuring Ahtar who still looked agitated.
Ahtar sighed, his brain thinking hard about maintaining an attitude if only it would be faced with Humaira and Zuena. But Ahtar could not think, so he decided to go to Alex's room. Since often taking care of Alex in the hospital, the two are getting closer and closer.
“Why come here, hmm? Opa knows... surely this is about the event later tonight, right?” Alex Todong.
”Iya, Opa.” Ahtar nodded with a listless face. “Ahtar confused should behave how.”
Alex shook his head, because of what Ahtar felt when the romance story began to be woven with the woman he loved. But the woman was not the mother of Khadijah, but a simple woman.
“Opa knows how it feels, Ahtar. It's very difficult, but we can't turn back time. We as humans can only follow a predetermined destiny line. Can only accept it with a big heart.”
“Opa knows, you can definitely pass through it and will find a soul mate from Allah.” Alex pats Ahtar on the shoulder.
Ahtar nodded, he understood and tried to digest every word Alex said.
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Everyone has gathered at the dining table, even ready to eat the food that has been served on the table. That night Zuena tried to wear proper clothing while in the midst of the Yulian family who kept what Islam was like. But that does not mean Zuena wears a long hijab dangling. It's just that Zuena wears a long shirt and also long levis pants.
‘What is Abi and they are all always so before eating?’ Zuena asked inwardly.
Zuena again saw Yulian and the family raise their hands and pray, except for Alex and the Tristan family. Because the Tristan family only read prayers in their hearts.
“Yes Allah, may what I have planned tonight all go smoothly.” Julian prayed in his heart.
All the food served has been eaten with full service. Do not forget they say hamdalah after eating it. Zuena who heard the words from all of them could only say thanks, trying to follow what they said after finishing the food on the elongated table.
“Hubby will leave at what time?”
“Jam ten nights. Neng take it easy, pray Hubby congratulations until the destination.”
“Mana can Neng quiet, Hubby. Didn't Hubby know that this time Neng was left far away by Hubby. Where two more weeks there.”
Yulian chuckled at Khadijah's words. Just like the attitude of wives in general, jealousy will certainly be tucked in their hearts if far away from the husband.
“Just Hubby should remember Neng's message on this one. Hubby must not be glued to his eyes and continue to contact Neng every one hour.” Khadijah thrusting his little finger.
“Iya, Neng.” Yulian hooked her little finger to Khadija's.
After chatting for a moment together in the room now Yulian and Khadijah came back out and they were all invited by Yulian earlier.
‘Abi knows, in such a way they wouldn't dare look at you out loud, son. And Abi believes it's your way of avoiding eye zina.’ Julian monologues in heart.
Ahtar was seen sulking with his phone as everyone gathered in the living room wide enough after Yulian unfurled the ambal to sit together.
“Ahtar, Zuena and Humaira.. Can we talk together?”
Degs...
The three of them instantly felt uneasy, their heart pounding violently and also an irregular feeling had stifled the chest. Although he did not know what Yulian was going to talk about, but his third heart was already pounding even stronger.
Yulian walked in front and headed to the side room, none other than the side yard which is often used as a place for morning exercise and a place to relax. Ahtar walked right behind Yulian, then Humaira and the late Zuena. They followed Yulian's every move from behind.
“Abi just wanted to ask you about some things. Please answer honestly.” Yulian stared intently at the three.
Ahtar sat in front of Yulian, while Humaira and Zuena sat to the right and left. So that they sit forming a square.
Silent...
Yulian prepared some questions for the three, and it made Ahtar, Humaira and Zuena even more claustrophobic.
Seriate...