ZULFA FORTITUDE
One by one go

However, Zulfa tried to be patient, but accepting Herman's presence again in his life was impossible. Especially when he came back, brought another woman. It seems beyond the ability to accept.

Irwan, he really can't accept. This proved he did not want to go back to that house. Only once did he come back, by the time Zulfa had asked him to come so desperately.

"Assalamu'alaikum .., Mother." greeted Irwan as soon as he entered his room.

Irwan was still angry, even very angry at Herman. That's why he would come if Zulfa would meet him in the room. In order to avoid the men he hated.

"Wa aleikum salam .., you've finally come, son."

"If you don't ask Irwan to meet the man, Irwan will come."

"Alright, mother appreciates what is your decision. Sit down, son."

No need to be told twice, Irwan sat next to his mother. Not only sitting, he would even put his head on his lap. I don't know, it doesn't feel afdol if it's not spoiled. Yeah like a kid.

"What's Bun ....?"

"Mother asks to get you. Facing your father?"

"Don't call him father, Mother. And he is not fit to be called a husband for Mother. Please mother, we're out of this house. Irwan could not bear if mother hurt. Irwan is big, allow Irwan to serve. We go, Bun ...."

"What about the people who have worked for you. Should you just stay."

"Why Mother always thinks of others. That's enough, Mother. Time for Mother to reach for her own happiness."

"But pity those who have hung their lives on you."

"If that is the mind of Mother, Irwan will wake the factory for Mother. But not here."

"Then this place?"

"Sell it away."

"good. Then you wait to hear from you, the new location."

"This is my real bundle. Soon Bun ..."

Satisfied already spoiled with mother Zulfa, Irwan immediately got up and wanted to take care of his belongings.

"You're letting mommy in here,"

"If Mother comes with Irwan now, Irwan must be happy, Bun."

"Your father is still sick."

"Bun, why do you think of people who have never thought of us."

"It's not so, Irwan. Look at Mutia and Aldo, your memory goes back to your childhood."

"Reason..., actually Mother still has the same heart as the man, right?"

"No. Mother has intended to leave."

"Irwan supports Mother. Or that means nich, Irwan wants to get married that tho, Bun."

"Lha you want to go to school first, right."

"And my mother's permission, right?"

"Yes, Mother is even proud that you can finish well."

"Alright, Bun. Irwan gave her a maximum of one month to take care of the man. It's a matter of the mother's heart. But Irwan hopes, Mother does not waver anymore to separate from the man."

"Well, your child has started to interfere with your heart."

"If Irwan could have a wife who is like Mother. So grateful Irwan, Irwan will not waste."

"Already, Bun. Let Irwan go. Irwan will tell Mommy, if the place has been."

"This is Maghrib, we pray first."

"Good, Bun. Counting the last memories."

As usual Lika and Irwan will be spoiled on Zulfa. As soon as they finished praying, they would scramble to put their heads at Zulfa's feet. No matter the grandmother or sons of Mary who happened to join the congregation with them.

"You're not ashamed of anything, look at your sisters."

Although angry at Maria and Herman, to the crown. But with those two boys. Cooks to hate, they're not wrong. The only thing wrong is his parents.

"Here is Tia, Aldo." call Zulfa by extending his hand. Which was happily welcomed. They approached and kissed him reverently. Wanted to sit down, but Irwan threw him out.

"By brother, go first .... It's my bundle." said Irwan teasingly.

"Your time, Wan."

"Tomorrow is no longer Bun." he answered no matter. It has become a director but the effect cannot be lost as well.

Long they fell silent, enjoying the gentle caress of Mother Zulfa's hand. Usually times like this, they will talk anything ...

"Bun, I don't want to be here. We're going to sister's house, yes Bun." lika's seduce.

"You want to go with brother, now?" ask Irwan happily

"Don't you, you're here. Later while waiting for your announcement, learn to cook, let you go to college, get used to it. Not buying a little. Can be a little frugal."

"Tuch, your mother's friend."

"Snake brother."

It's not that Zulfa doesn't feel Lika's anxiety. But Zulfa still did not have the heart with Halima. Leaving him just like that, would definitely be hit. After all, they were the ones who had accompanied her grandmother if there was anything.

"Already, mother tired. Nondecand. Even bobok on mom."

Lika and Irwan laughed, rising up lazily,

"Yes already, Bun. Irwan left first. One month's appointment .... Irwan pick it up."

Zulfa smiled at Irwan's statement. But indeed his determination was unanimous, gone from Herman's life. Not because of hate. But his sons and daughters could no longer accept Herman.

"Mother is proud of you, son. Granny nggeh's permission."

"Ready, get it done."

Irwan took his suitcase first from his room, took it to the car. Then, again looking for Halimah, saying goodbye.

"Mom, I'll go first. I want to live in my own house."

"Once upon a time take my grandmother there."

"Surely, but not now, Grandma. It will be repaired later."

"Yes, already. Come here often, Irwan." Halimah's face was sad, but she couldn't do much. However, he understood what his grandson was now feeling. Whatever her grandchildren decide, she can't stand in the way. They're all grown-ups. Rather than if being together would hurt them more, parting may be better.

"Assalamu'alaikum Grandma, Bun."

"Wa alaikum salam. ...."

They drive Irwan away until he disappears from sight.

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A few days in this house, Herman's health gradually improved.

"Dad, you're cured?" tia asked spoiledly as soon as she entered Zulfa's room. He took a seat next to Herman.

"That's it, thanks to Zulfa's mother." replied Herman as he touched Mutia's nose.

"Tante Zulfa?"

"She's Zulfa's mother, honey."

"Meaning, Mother Tia there are two dong, Well" he said with a cheerful smile.

Herman nodded.

"Gazzy ... Tia has mother two. Mother Zulfa is also good with Tia."

"Yes, mother Zulfa." Herman asserted.Then stroking their heads were both soft.

"Dad, why don't we go to our room now. Is our room too narrow?"

Herman looked at Zulfa with a smile. To make sure, is there any jealousy on Zulfa's face.

As an adult, he understood the true intent of Mutia's words. Regardless, he got such words from nowhere.

Zulfa doesn't seem to care or pretend not to know.

"Later if you're healed right. Dad's going there. Now you play geeh ..your real dad."

The two obediently came out of Zulfa's room. Play as usual.

Maybe now is the right time to reveal that he will leave this house, Zulfa murmured.