ZULFA FORTITUDE
Is There a Second Chance

.."Why is your father, Wan?" asked Zulfa., with a slightly held voice. However vibrating the link that once existed, is still left. But trying to sound it deep in his heart. Which is only revealed when the lips chant the do'a.

"Father is badly injured, it needs a lot of blood. This was Irwan's transfusion. Uncle Ayyas too."

"Then now?" makes Zulfa more worried.

"Not yet conscious." replied Irwan, "Already. Don't think about it again Mother. Pray for a quick recovery."

"Amiyi ..."

"Irwan can rest here Bun." while laying down the body on the sofa in the room."

"Yes, rest." replied Zulfa.

"Sir, Irwan rest first yes ... Bentar. We're going home."

"Yes, Wan."

It didn't take long, Irwan had already gone to dreamland. Just leaving a regular breath sound.

The night grew late, when Ayyas invited Rahmi to come home.

"Sir Zulfa, we go home first. Assalamu'alaikum wr."

"Wa alaikum salam .." replied Zulfa doubtfully. If Ayyas goes home, then who's keeping Herman .... But Zulfa did not dare to say. Worried that Halimah will be disturbed by her new sleep for a moment and can close her eyes. Understand, Irwan who was waiting for him did not wake up.

While Lika was asleep in the empty bed in the room. Leaving Zulfa that is still difficult to close.

Zulfa went out for a moment, to fulfill what he wanted, in the musholla not far from Halimah's room. Decorate the night as usual.

As he passed by Herman's room, he paused for a moment. I could hear a whimpering voice from inside. Soon he's in.

"Mas ..." said Zulfa quietly.

"Zulfa is that you?"

Zulfa immediately approached, with sweat drenching his forehead.

"I'm sorry, I can ask for help ..."

"Yes, Mum."

"Give me water, I'm thirsty. And please get me some tissue. It's hot."

Without saying anything, Zulfa took water and tissue for him.

"Thank you,"

Then the silence enveloped them. Herman closed his eyes again, even though he did not want to sleep.

"I'll go first."

"Zulfa, I'm sorry."

"What to forgive. I've forgotten about it. If there's nothing else, I can go."

Who is really up to all this. Just me trying to screw up with what happened.

For years I tried to forget you. That I could almost do. But why did you come. Regardless of your circumstances at the time. I try to give in, try to accept, let you down. I admit it's still too hard for me.

I'm sorry if I have to go .... So that I can forget you more easily. I don't know ....

Hearing your double self, it's hard for me to accept. I'm sorry ....

" There are too many sins I have committed. Maybe an apology isn't enough for you."

"That's it, don't talk about anything else that isn't necessary. That's gonna hurt. Remember, I am sick now. Don't think shit. Get well soon, Aldo and Tia still need you."

Often Zulfa was furious with Herman and Maria. Not out of jealousy, for the jealousy had been lost in his long captive.

But because both often ignore their children. Don't blame it if one day the kids will forget it.

In this kind of atmosphere, Herman was still thinking about the taste he was storing. Not children.

"Where are they?"

"Aldo brought Rahmi. Tia hasn't been found yet." replied Zulfa briefly.

"Sorry, Mas. I'll go first."

"So bad am I in your eyes, that you stay away from me?"

"No, it's just that we're no longer what we used to be. Better rest, so as to get well soon. And right now, my thoughts are with the kids. Especially Tia, until now has not been found. I assume our problem is over. Don't talk about us. I'll give you a chance. If mas ... if mas does not abuse mas children again let alone abandon them. Understand what I mean."

"Really Zulfa .... Alright. Thank you." Thank you."

Undoubtedly the happy heart of Herman, when Zulfa called a second chance for him. That is one reason he has the power to live a more meaningful life.

"Now, let me go. Later if you need anything can call a nurse" said Zulfa before passing.

"Later if Irwan wakes up, let me ask to accompany Mas. If he wants to."

"Thank you."

Zulfapun went from Herman's treatment room. Continuing his intention to pray. For a moment busy yourself with the taste that will be conveyed to the omniscient.

About his mound, why at the time of the incident he was not there. Till Tia .... I don't know how to .... Hope we find you soon, son ....

Usually Zulfa will enjoy one night. Not with tonight. It feels unable to linger himself in his tahajud. Worried about Halimah who might be looking for her.

And sure enough, when he returned, Halimah was seen sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Mama's looking for me?"

"I think I'd like to find Tia."

"Ayyas asked his friends for help. Likewise with bang ojek, also come looking. Mama take it easy. Tomorrow morning we'll look for it too."

"Is it still dawn?"

"Now it's still half four."

"I want to pray."

" Sit while sitting, Ma ...."

"Yes." Yeah."

Halimah got out of bed, then went to the bathroom in her room. Then perform prayers by sitting leaning.

For some reason, it was Irwan sleeping soundly. He forgot the promise he made to his grandmother. By dawn, he had not yet woken up.

Probably because it's taken care of a lot this week. Including a new factory for me. Everything has been settled with Lika, and I've moved the employee who used to work at home to a new place.

And for two days they have been working in a new termpat. For the next officer, Lika will take care of it. Counting the learning, the lecture has not yet begun.

Only after the dawn of azaan reverberated, Irwan and Lika wriggled, waking up from his sleep. To fulfill the obligation as usual.

Finish performing dawn prayers. Rahmi comes along with Aldo escorted by Ayyas. Bring breakfast for all of them.

"Mother Zulfa," said Aldo, as soon as she entered the room. He was like asking to be hugged by me.

"Aldo, here baby." He walked over to me and kissed my hand. I hugged him immediately. There was a very sad radiance in his eyeball.

"Mother Zulfa, why go .... Our Lady is evil as Aldo and Tia. Same grandma, dad."

"What's bad, son?"

Since last night Zulfa was still groping for real events. There is nothing wrong with hearing Aldo's full story.

Without hesitation, he told me everything he saw and experienced last night. Frankly, Zulfa felt somewhat horrified to hear it, making hold his breath for a while.

"Mother don't go, no one teaches Aldo" Aldo said after telling him everything. For a moment Zulfa could only shut up and smile.

"Let's discuss yes .. we focus on finding Mutia's sister first." He nodded, not asking much more.

After breakfast, we prepared to leave the hospital ....

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