ZULFA FORTITUDE
Hermann (POV)

Meanwhile, Hermann who that night came home from Mary's house, with nothing to gain, felt hopeless. Undeniably, this time he only thought about Mutia's whereabouts.

Even when they enjoyed eating at a restaurant, he became reluctant to order something. Just a warm drink, to accompany Ayyas to dinner with ravenous.

"Mas, don't eat?"

"It's full, Yas." replied Herman lazily.

Ayyas may be less sensitive, if Herman is thinking a lot. About Mutia which until now there has been no bright spot. About Maria, I don't know what she's going to decide for her..

Will he divorce her. Because there was enough reason for Herman to take such action. Whoever it is, certainly can not tolerate his actions. But how ....

There was a concern of her own, was Mutia not in Mary's hands. It could threaten the safety of his soul. Of course he didn't want that. As long as Mutia had not known of his existence, there was no way he would act rashly.

Maybe it's good, if he reports to the authorities. That way Mutia was found faster.

"Yes, we stopped by the police station, how about?"

"Lho, from the beginning it was reported. Along with the report of Maria's persecution are you and your mama"

"Yes .. yeah."

"But for some reason, until now we have not been found" said Ayyas.

Ayyas continued eating. Herman thought wandered everywhere. The shadow of the past, when he almost reached the top in Batam, is back present.

Why are you also present Maria ....

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flashbacks

From one place moving to another, is my way of avoiding the people of Mr. Alpha. In fact it would not have been a problem, had it been .. had Mary, the woman of ambition and the cold-blooded murderer, interfered in it.

This gambling habit, which entangled me in the game of Mr. Alfa. No other and not a cruel bookie. He is good at snapping his ties to play gambling to destitute. I don't know, I got late in it ....

" Her, don't think about it. Just play ... Must've won."

It makes me excited to continue the game. But in the end, they lost too. To have to go home empty-handed, without bringing any money. Though my hope can bring results, which can return my debt yesterday. Not less, even more.

Really I want to stop, finally the final step is to give up the pick up car I have. The only car, the tranportion tool I used to trade, even though it couldn't cover all my debts.

"Herman, your car isn't enough to cover your debts."

"Sorry, Sir. That's all I got."

"I know you still have a house."

"No, Sir. That's my parents' house."

"Just not. Your house or your parents' house."

"Sorry, Sir. I can't."

"Then?"

"I'll pay if I have one. That must be it, sir."

"Hahaha .. There's only you, Her. Already, it's pointless to say, better to act."

Alfa quickly passed from Herman's presence, to his garage.

"Where are you going?"

"To your house know!"

"Don't, Sir." Herman couldn't imagine what would happen to his mother. When suddenly his house was visited by people, then expelled him suddenly.

Luckily, Mary came out of her room.

"Papa, for your son Pa. Don't take Herman's house" he said with a soothing tone.

Alfa stopped her steps, looking at her daughter deeply. What does it mean ....

"Mary, what's wrong with you, son?"

"I'm sorry Maria, sir. Maria can't bear it." she replied slowly.

Alfa returned again, and sat her body in the soft guest chair. Then look at Herman.

"Get out of you."

Actually, I'm still curious about Maria's intentions, asking her father to free me. But since Mr. Alfa, has asked me to come out, there is no other way, except to obey his words. I also stepped out in lethargy. I cursed myself who could not escape from bad habits. Until almost father's house relics for mama, just pawned.

Shame to go home, with a slump like this. To calm the mind, as always, stop by the stall first, have a drink. That's how I've been doing all this time.

And what I did not expect, during those drinks, the daughter of the master of Alpha, Mary came to see me. What does that mean, I don't know. These thoughts were floating around everywhere, the influence of the alcohol I was drinking. I don't know what he told me, I don't know.

Did Maria express her feelings to me. I don't know ....

I don't want to betray my wife who I love so much. But my passion that night peaked until ... Ach ....

In the end, that night happened something I didn't want. I'm sorry Zulfa, for betraying our marriage ....

I just left it ....

How angry Alpha is with me. In a drunken state has taken the chastity of his only daughter. Especially when Alfa found out, I just left Maria. Run away from reality and responsibility.

She knew that her daughter wanted me so much, even though she didn't like me very much.

Ah ... Why should it be like this. I want to get away from all. Sorry if I was such a coward to face this problem. Run and run again.

Until when, I had the courage to see him again.

Finally stranded myself on the island of Batam, away from the trouble spot, which I wanted to bury.

In a new place, I was already completely intent on leaving, what was that thing called gambling. Which proved to be a pain to the people I love. But for liquor, I can't leave it completely. Moreover, my environment is also used to using the liquor, when throwing a party.

When my economy was well established in this new place, there was a desire to pick up Zulfa and my sons. But that intention was hindered. Apparently Maria managed to find me first.

Turns out, I never let go of me all this time. He caught up with me, even though I had run away from him. I give up ....

Again, I'm sorry Zulfa ...

Maria, daughter of a mafia kingpin. I don't know how to deal with it. He threatened with my family. I really made it, helpless.

Just one wish, marry her.

Even Mary wanted to give up her faith, to be with me.

Ah ... men can marry more than one. I'm postulated ....

I don't know religion. Prayer no ... Drunk yes .... There really is no brain.

Honey, her good intentions should be shaken because I don't understand my own religion. He was almost irreligious for following me. How to be religious, if they are still lacking ....

Actually Mary is good, though very spoiled and extravagant. Maybe because I was used to my previous life. Which is available and sufficient. I understand him ...

Although somewhat temperament.

Never mind, she is my wife ....

But, compared to the old me.Of course he is better .

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