ZULFA FORTITUDE
Halima

Finished performing prayers, Rizal and Herman go together.

"Once you disappear, where have you been?"

"The story is long."

Rizal laughed at Herman's reply. Basis ....

"And go home and bring a baby boy?"

"Come, Zal. There's no thought in the past that I'm gonna have two."

"Money dong ..."

Herman shrugged his shoulders. As if he disagreed with Rizal's opinion.But apparently he chose that path. Strange is not ....

"But now I have to lose Zulfa. Such a loyal woman. But I wasted it."

"To be honest I'm so sad."

"The rice has become porridge, it is impossible to return."

"Your next plan?"

"I don't know. Don't want me to lose again .... Especially now that there are them" said Herman, glancing at Aldo and also Mutia who is fun to play with Harni.

Lightly the time you talk Herman. You know how many people have been hurt because of you, Rizal muttered. Want me ....

"What are you talking about?"

"That's your household business. I'm glad you want to pray again."

They were silent until they separated at the end of the road.

"Almost, Man."

"When. Assalamu'aikum ..."

"Wa aleikum salam ...."

Herman continued his path with Aldo and Mutia until they reached their home. He found Halimah sitting on the porch with a sad face. Makes Herman wonder. Could be related to him and Zulfa ....

Unusually, Halimah behaves like that. He had to wait for himself in front of the house.

Aldo and Mutia immediately approached, then kissed Halimah's hand.

"Assalamu'alaikum .., Grandma."

"Wa aleikum salam ...."

" Granny has something for you. This ...."

Unbelievably happy, the two boys. He immediately grabbed the palstick bag Halimah gave him. Looks like a bunch of small meals and ice cream.

" Thank you, Grandma...."

"Yes. Come in first, Grandma wants to talk to me first." said Halimah with a big laugh, watching her grandchildren happily accept her gift.

Although they had disappeared, Halimah did not speak to Herman. Halima is like screwing it up. Makes Herman feel guilty. But he didn't want to get out of his seat. Remembering all this time he was the one who always made trouble.

Whether you're angry about Zulfa's departure, why is everyone blaming him. Wasn't his departure on his own will. I prevented it, but .....

Ah, never mind ....

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Actually, when Zulfa and his children left the house. He was visiting his daughter, Rahmi. Which is not too far from his house.

However, Zulfa still stopped by and said goodbye.

"You're leaving, Ndduk?" ask Halimah sadly. He always called it 'ndduk' . A warm call to Zulfa, for having considered Zulfa his own son.

"I'm sorry Zulfa, Ma" Zulfa said, hugging Halimah.

"You're innocent, Ndduk. The wrong one is Herman, who can't appreciate your feelings."

"I've forgiven you, Ma .... Now let us go."

"Mama can't block your intentions. Even though you are no longer a ghost, but you have been considered as your own child. Visit often, if you have time ... Mama must miss you."

Zulfa. There's no way he's approved Halimah's request. But it's impossible to resist it, it'll hurt him.

"We will never forget Mama. Because of mama, Zulfa's mom too. Although now Zufa is not a mother's aide."

That's all Zulfa can say. May Halimah receive, her heart's hope.

"We go first, Ma ..."

"Irwan Lika ...."

Without being ruled twice, they already understood the meaning of the mother. They immediately approached Halimah and kissed her hand with ta'dzim.

"Mom, we go first."

"Yes. Take care of your mother."

"Good, Grandma. Aunt Uncle Assalamu'alaikum wr."

"Wa aleikum salam wr. wb. .." they answered almost simultaneously.

Halimah, Rahmi and Ayyas escorted them to disappear from their courts.

There is a sense of regret that presses Rahmi and Ayyas' chest. Their decision to bring Herman and his new family back, left many hearts hurt. But that was all he could do, to help Herman who at that time, really needed his help.

It may take a long time to heal. Hopefully, by separating, can accelerate the process of donation. Only prayer could they whisper when Zulfa and his children left them.

Not long after, Adzan roared. They soon moved, to perform prayers, at the musholla close to the house of Ayyas.

After the prayer, Halimah asked to be delivered home. Ayyas and Rahmi prevent it.

"Ayyas, take mom home."

"Mama, just sleep here once in a while."

"Mom couldn't sleep if it wasn't in mom's own house."

And that's no excuse anymore. Thus the situation, Halima may be hot body, if forced to stay overnight.

Although the face of Halimah currently holds a very sadness, Ayyas still had to deliver it at that time.

He immediately pulled his car out of the garage. Then turn on the engine, while Halimah walks with Rahmi, overtaking her.

"Let's Ma .. in front of me." said Ayyas. Rahmi opened the front door for her mother. Halima followed what Rahmi and her husband said. Because his mind was now completely hovering aimlessly.

After being convinced by Halimah, Ayyas runs his car. berahan, leaving his house to go to Halimah's house which takes less than 15 minutes. It also includes the spinning of the car, looking for the right position for the road.

Arriving at Halimah's house, the state of the house looks lonely. Even though the door of the house is open. That shows someone inside. It is certain who else, if not Mary. Because Zulfa doesn't exist. His heart is sad.

But still he went down. Because this is his home full of memories. Since all were children until now all adults and households. Even until her husband died.

"Ma, Ayyas went straight back. There's an invitation soon."

"Oh yes, Ayyas. Mama, thank you, you've delivered."

"Assalamu'alaikum ...."

"Wa alaikum salam ..." she replied. Then immediately leaned his body on the lounge chair on the porch.

It was not easy to get in. For a moment in enjoying the natural atmosphere of twilight that bristles and will disappear perfectly. In the darkness of the night that came and never denied his duty. To embrace the universe in its contest.

Until Herman's voice awakens from his daydream.

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"Mama, why the outside?"

"Mama, waiting for an explanation from you?"

"Mama, you know everything, right. I don't want Zulfa to leave, Ma."

"You are hard on Zulfa, but weak on Mary." A moment Halimah was silent, her gaze was glaring, there was a clear circle dripping from the end of her eyes.

"Mama's ashamed of Zulfa. He always thinks about his mother, even fulfilling his needs. Even if he you just threw it away, it's appropriate for him to choose to leave you."

"I'm sorry Herman, Ma."

"If only my mother could choose. Mama wants to go with Zulfa. Honey, that mama's boy you're not Zulfa."

"Herman has learned to change Ma."

"It seems like it's too late."

"Then, Herman has to, Ma."

"Of course."

Again Halimah was silent, lazy to talk again. But Herman still faithfully accompanied the mother who did not want to enter the house.

"Wherever this is. Zulfa will be gone. Prevented is free. Which woman's heart is unsliched. Seeing her husband bring a woman home. That's what you do. " said Halimah with a sad bow.

"Past, she ....