ZULFA FORTITUDE
Aldo

Ayyas turned his car in the direction Herman pointed. There's a security guard's office they have to go through. After introducing themselves for a moment, they were allowed to enter the area.

An elite residential area with a majestic home lineup and spacious courtyards. For a moment Herman was stunned in front of Maria's parents' house. After a long time living together with the old, this time came to his house. Enth flings doubt to press the bell button in front of him.

A bad relationship since knowing Maria, caused her to hesitate to continue her intentions.

"What's up, Mom?" ask Ayyas.

"Alright, hopefully there's a bright spot." finally pressed that button too. Before long, a middle-aged woman came out to the gate, where they were waiting.

"Sorry is this really Alfa's house or Edzel's?"

"Who are you and what do you need?"

"I'm Herman. Can I meet him?"

"Sepent ...." He passed by leaving the two of them heading into the house. She was back soon.

"Sorry, I'm not feeling well. Can't be disturbed."

Herman was silent, but could understand. Because their relationship has been bad all along.

"Thank you .... But may I know, Miss Maria is here?"

"Miss Mary?" she looked surprised, "Sorry, I don't know her."

Maybe he's the new guy in the house. So don't know him.

"Sorry, it's been disturbing. Excuse me ...."

"Yes, please."

Hermann resigned with his bare hands, without any results. Tia ... Where are you, son?...

Meanwhile, without Herman knowing, there was a pair of eyes that looked from the window with eyes full of anger.

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Lately Zulfa looks moody in front of his children. Makes Irwan wonder.

"Mother, what's the matter with silence."

"No, mom's just tired."

"No, Mother lied."

After taking a few deep breaths, Zulfa finally raised a voice.

"Wan, mother pingin umroh."

"Why haven't you said anything since yesterday. That's very kind. Irwan happy. Irwan will accompany Mother. " said Irwan happy.

"Okay Bun, now Irwan's on the list."

Irwan immediately opened his Handpone. Understand now all systems are on line. So whenever you can.

"Tuesday we leave, Bun."

"Hurry up, Wan. Thank goodness."

Aldo smiling. He watched his bundle while pensive

"Mother really wants to avoid Aldo, right?"

Against this son of his, Zulfa could not lie. He took a deep breath, as if holding a heavy weight that stifled his chest.

It is true what Irwan said. He wanted to avoid the children of Mary, but could not bear it. He could at least see the children who languished like that.

It is outrageous that Mary simply leaves them. Herman, however, was not expected either. Rahmi, Ayyas is busy with his out-of-town service.

Children are innocent. But should they suffer the consequences. They are really not the heart.It is actually okay, if they are not children of Mary and Herman.

But they .... This caused him to be shackled in deep pain. I don't think I can say, if anyone asks,

"Well, who's son is Zulfa?".

Should he say, this is the son of my ex-husband and his wife. Sump....

You're outrageous ....

Astaghfirullah al - adzim ....

" Mother ..." call Irwan. Instantly restore Zulfa's consciousness.

"Come on, Wan."

"Mother ..., if you can't. Leave off. Don't force it if you're not strong. Remember, Mommy still has Irwan and Lika. Lika likes to pick up Aldo. I think it's heavy too. But he couldn't possibly refuse if it was Mother's will."

"Not what, Mother. Irwan understood, it's time you got away from all of them."

"But with your stepbrothers."

"That's not a problem to think about. God has a way. But not now."

"In this case your mother knows nothing."

"Irwan understands, Bun. Actually, if asked, whether you like mother and father separated. The answer is only one, NO. But Irwan does not like Mother to be married to a woman like Mary. Irwan does not want Mother to be denigrated like that .... Sorry Irwan. Irwan really can't forgive them."

"Yes, son."

"Irwan also loves Aldo and Tia. Still they consider Irwan Irwan's sister. But ...."

"Not continue. What is important Mother tomorrow can leave umrah. For the next step, we'll think about it later."

"That's the Mother I've been waiting for.."

Their conversation was over, as Irwan's car, driven by Lika, entered the courtyard of the house. Of course with Aldo, the little guy who always seemed cheerful. Especially if you have met the mother of Zulfa.

"Assalamu'alaikum ... Mother."

"Wa aleikum greetings, son." Aldo was very sweet, as soon as it came it was already pouring towards Zulfa, kissing his hand as well. Usually, Zulfa rewards a small kiss. But not this time, he just ruffled Aldo's hair that began to long.

Calmly, he leaned on Zulfa, asking to be pampered.

"Hi little man, it's my bundle!" said Irwan teasingly.

"My mother too" replied Aldo not to be outdone. Making a smile, so did Lika and Irwan.

"Your school name today ...."

At length, Aldo told me about his school, his friends, his father and his grandmother. The cuteness of his friends, made them all laugh. Lastly, his longing for Mutia. This is what makes them sad ....

"Mother, when can we meet Mutia?"

Zulfa was silent, not knowing what to answer.

"Yes, we'll look for it together. I hope to see you soon."

"We'll eat first, yuk!" take Zulfa, "Mother cook fried chicken."

"Ashiiik .." replied Aldo ceria. He immediately ran towards the dining table. Sitting sweetly getting ready will open the hood that is located in front of him. But somehow Irwan always wanted to tease her.

"Ye ... That's for Irwan you know ..."

Aldo sulked, "Mother, is it really his fried chicken for Brother Irwan."

"Yes ..." I don't know why Zulfa also wanted to tease this little guy.

As soon as he was silent, he did not dare to continue his intentions. Failed it, to get fried chicken from mother Zulfa. Make Zulfa unbearable too ...

"Already, mother make a lot. For brother Irwan there, for sister Lika there, for you there, mother also there. We eat together" said Zulfa, opening the hood.

"Alhamdulillah, finally it can" said Aldo full of joy.

Together they enjoyed the afternoon meal happily. The fried chicken was not left.

"Aldo, next week the mother goes, Lika's sister goes to college and Irwan's kaka is busy. Aldo's fine at grandma's house yeah ..."

"Where are you going?"

"God willing, mother goes umrah. And there's still business to be done."

"Aldo must be missing Mother."

"Halah .. very plug." Inexhaustible Irwan tease. Lika just smiled at her brother's silly words.

"Mother must also miss Aldo .... Now get ready to pray maghrib. After that, you want to hear the recitation of the Qur'an Aldo."

"Okay Mother ..." He immediately ran towards the bathroom. Get ready, and head for the little musholla at Irwan's house.

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