ZULFA FORTITUDE
Shadow Memories

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. "

"Then, she .. ah mama couldn't tell .... Herman, you must be sorry to hear it. "there was a smile on his lips. Makes Herman curious.

"Don't tell me Zulfa's approaching, Mama."

"You think she's some easy woman to guess, Herman. He always kept his loyalty to you. Even though he knows you're betraying him."

"Mama, don't say that again. My heart is sad."

"Thank God you still have a taste."

"Mama, let's go inside."

Halimah was still lazy, even she continued her story.

"You know Habibi?"

"Friend SD Herman first."

"really. He wanted Zulfa a long time ago.Even tenaciously want to snatch Zulfa from you."

"Isn't he married?"

"His wife died in childbirth."

"Some, what are your rights. He has already been ignored. Especially now, Zulfa has truly escaped you."

"No, Ma. Herman's always thinking."

"Think about it.Without doing anything. There's no news, let alone sending money. Although Zulfa can be self-sufficient, it does not abort your duty as a husband. But you don't care, do you. Even you dare to come with Mary without sin."

Herman was silent for a moment.

Now vividly depicted in his memory, the stories of his wedding journey with Zulfa. From the beginning until the end of a painful separation. It all started from his habits that can no longer be repaired, until he had to leave.

Mama, Zulfa .. all want her back with a new self. Eliminate bad habits, and love yourself and family. But what ... He returned with a sick body, along with something his extended family never expected.

Luckily they still want to accept, until he is slowly healed. What is not too much, if now he wants Zulfa and his children. Who had been betrayed all this time. Maybe an apology can be given. But a deep pain, it takes time to heal. I don't know when the wound was completely covered ....

"Mama, can Herman ...."

I think those words are hard to say. My chest was filled with regret.

"Mama herself doesn't know ... It's just that, until now, you're still hoping that Zulfa will return to this house again."

"That's not wrong if Herman wants to come back ..."

"Stop .... You don't deserve to fantasize about Zulfa. Especially hoping to be with him again. It's just for mom ...."

"I mean Mama?"

Halimah. To uncover it seems heavy. A few times take a breath pnjang, then throw it in the ground. Which sometimes interspersed with closed eyes. Something he's been keeping since Herman came, but it's hard to tell.

But ... Mungking right now is the right time. Herman's healed, his kids are healthy, fun, too. No more reason to say it. For a moment he lamented Herman. There is pity, but how else ....

"You're healthy now, find a home for your little family now."

"Would you throw me out and your grandkids out too."

Herman laughed at the reason his mother had expressed. It sounds weird, but it might be true. So there is no harm if it is not obeyed.

"Alright, Ma. Herman will go."

"Thank you, Man. You want to know mama."

"If you could forgive Herman, Herman would do whatever your request. Enough Zulfa to get away from Herman's life, don't want me if mama's gone too. This is also my mother's house. Herman doesn't deserve it."

"Thank God you understand."

"But Herman hope, mama jug can accept Meria as mama's daughter-in-law. So did Aldo and Mutia."

"Do you doubt your mother? .... It should be, this is what you've been saying since you came with Mary. Zulfa was hurt indeed, but not serfarah if he had to live together with Maria one roof .... Ach, it is ..." back to that consciousness enveloped him.

"It's okay, Ma. Herman is insensitive. Herman's gonna find a home tomorrow for Herman's family. Perhaps with that too Mary can learn more."

"Amand ..."

"Now, let's go in." take Halimah who now looks happier, than when she came."

Halima moved from her seat. Step lightly, into the house. Followed by Herman. Somehow the memory of Halimah could not escape the shadow of Zulfa. While walking he told me about many things about Zulfa.

"Your father is smart to choose a wife for you, even from a sederthana family, but he has extraordinary attributes. But its simplicity is what makes you crazy. Finally it was you who told papa mama, immediately proposed. Strange yes, Man."

"Ah mama, Herman is so embarrassed."

"Never complain one bit. Although often you do not give shopping money. He's always making enough, and sometimes he can save too."

"Don't that, Ma. Gini made Hermann sinful and tormented."

"Maybe pray worship, indeed he is a bit chatty, it is also for your sake. Mama can sense that she's angry, seeing you come home from gambling, drunk. But he kept smiling in front of Lika and Irwan. Awesome her ...."

"Yes Ma. Herman was wrong to have wasted it."

"Ah done. Not a day has Zulfa left. But the longing has disturbed him. Until subconsciously Halimah continues to tell stories until in the middle room. Without him noticing there was a pair of ears that were listening. To make him burn with jealous fire.

Without paying any more attention to Aldo and also mutia, half ran towards her room. Then sit on the pillow.

Which woman was not jealous, hearing her husband mention the other woman in front of him. Especially with a happy and happy face, never stop smiling.

" Mary what's wrong?" asked Herman who followed him, as soon as he saw his wife running into the room.

"Mas, why do you always call Zulfa. He has left you."

Herman smiled at those words. Apparently he's jealous. Good ....

But Herman doesn't really care. Makes Maria's chest rumble. Why doesn't everyone care about him ....

"Kids and mama wait for you. We eat yuk!"

Maria wiped her tears immediately. Following Herman's steps towards the dining table. He was waiting for his father-in-law and his children. With an empty plate, waiting for him.

Only after he came did they take his rice and side dishes. It remained quiet until the dinner was over.

"Mama, is there a view of the house?"

"Try to find it yourself. Or with your wife, it's better ..."

"Attent. Did mom throw me out? ....