ZULFA FORTITUDE
Papa and Brother

Arriving in a room that has been determined, they were received by a ruler and some people who have been prepared. Before doing ijab qobul, the ruler asked about the data they received. To ensure the validity of such data. Because in the data mentioned Herman is Muslim, while Mary is non-Muslim.

"Is this really so, Herman?"

"true." Herman nodded his head.

"For the mother of Mary. Is that true."

"Yes, sir."

"Where is this marriage?"

"I'm according to what my husband embraced."

"I mean a husband candidate."

"That's how Sir."

"Is Maria thinking well?"

"I'm ready, sir."

Alfa listened carefully to their conversation. There was anger going through his heart. If it wasn't for Maria, her daughter, there's no way she could be this patient.

"If Mary is ready. We can start reading the shahadah."

"Yes, sir."

"Can you?"

"A little bit."

"What needs to be guided?"

"Yes, Sir. My father's guidance is expected."

"Alright, follow me."

اشهد ان لااله الاالله و اشهد ان محمدا رسول الله

Mary followed that speech well and correctly.

"Marie's mother is now a Muslim. May we strengthen Mary's next steps."

"Now we can start the wedding procession."

Alfa approached them, having a serious conversation. Several times his head was mangosteen, his tears seemed to drip even if only a grain. Soon she wiped her tears. But he couldn't shake the tension on his face.

Desire to marry off his daughter, dashed already. Because his daughter decided to change her faith. But he respects that, because his daughter is already a big boy and has the right to determine his beliefs. He lethargicly retreated, sitting beside Edzel with a gloomy face.

"What's up, Pa?"

"I don't think it means that papa is here." He took a heavy breath. Looking at her daughter with a blank look. Then leave with a giant step. Edzel did not dare to say or ask. He followed his father's steps to leave the room, without telling Mary, let alone Herman.

Maria chased him, "Papa, why go. Won't you accompany Maria to get married?"

Alfa stopped her steps. He looked back at his daughter with affection.

"Son, look into your papa's eyes. Papa never hated you. Even the desire of a father who has a daughter is to marry his child to the man he loves. But you've chosen your own path, so you can't do that anymore."

"I mean Papa?"

"Learn well with the faith you have chosen at this time, you will understand."

"But, Pa?"

" Papa is willing to let you go with the man you love. But, from now on try to remove that you are Papa's daughter. And don't blame your family for not caring about you anymore."

"Mr ..."

Seeing Mary approaching her papa, Herman stood up, walking closer to Maria and her future father-in-law. Although still very doubtful, whether Alfa would accept him or not.

Seeing Herman walking towards her, Alfa immediately turned back, wanting to leave the room.

"Papa, don't go first. At least this is Maria's last request. To keep me calm, papa can be next to me right now."

Alfa was stunned to hear her daughter's request. He stopped his steps."

"Sister Edzel, don't go yes ..." pinta Maria cuckolded.

Alfa and Edzel looked at each other.

"Alright Maria. Papa will wait until the show is over."

Alfa could not bear to see her daughter sad on her happy day.

After making sure that her father and brother would not leave, Maria turned towards Herman. Towards where the penghulu is. Before long the procession of ijab qobulpun was carried out, which was witnessed by several employees from KUA, so that their marriage was valid.

Unbeknownst to them, both Alpha and Edzel left the event, at the time of the wedding sermon.

Maria only realized when the show was over. He looked for his father and brother who, during the event, sat in the corner. But he could not find. Until one of the women, KUA staff approached him. Hand over a small box and an envelope to her.

"This is a seat from the father and the man who sat in the corner earlier for Miss."

Mary shed tears as she received the item. Now he knows that his family has abandoned him.

"Mas .... You won't leave me, will you?. .. I don't have a family anymore."

"You are now my wife. Let's go home!"

Herman took Maria into their car. Land left the Civil Registry office to the streets are very busy with all its activities. For a while they went round and round to comfort Mary. Can't stop by anywhere. Because Maria still wears a wedding dress with all her trinkets, embarrassed.

"Do you regret, now with me."

Maria was silent for a long time. The departure of papa and her brother took her by storm. Maria really felt lost. If his mother was still there, there would still be people who would listen to his complaints. Since graduating from Elementary School, Maria's mother has died. Living with his brother and his father is very indulgent, especially in terms of material. Never did his brother and father hurt him. This makes it difficult to mature. After their departure, Maria did not know what to do. Moreover, his father had said to forget him. Whatdoes thatmean?

The decision to change beliefs followed his loved ones, making his father and brother died. This is what he never thought at all. What there was a shadow of him at that time, all the decisions he made, papa and his brother would definitely agree. Even imagined at that time, he would ask his father to hold a magnificent reception. After the marriage they are legitimate. Desire is now only a shadow. It was a sadness, which he had never felt before. Left by those he loved since childhood.

"Papa, brother left me."

"Didn't you leave them to be with me. I won't waste you."

"Thank you, Mum."

"Now we're home."

Maria was weak. Leaning his body in his car seat. Closing your eyes for a moment, just calming down.

"Mas, I feel guilty about Zulfa's mother." Maria said, closing her eyes. He waited a long time for Herman's voice, an answer coming out from the bottom of his heart for the statement he made. But after all this time, neither did Herman make a sound.

"Why are you talking like that?"

"I took you from him."

"Nobody took. I accept you, that's what you have to convince yourself."

"What such words you also say to Zulfa. That I never took you from her." Herman tried to hide the flavor that is still stored for Zulfa. Not to make Mary sad. Herman realizes Maria is an immature and spoiled girl. Likes all alone in making decisions, stranded without thinking long. That's how he's known for a while.

"Now don't think of anything. Enjoy our company.."

"Did you forget about Zulfa? "

Herman just developed his lips. Silly question. Whatever the answer is will definitely hurt him.

"We'll just go home. Coincidentally tomorrow the office friends will come. We'll get yuk ready together."