ZULFA FORTITUDE
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Almost a full day added after Isya, Zulfa struggled with making ordered cakes. With flour he finished the job. Thank God, it's finally over. Now just pack it up.

So excited that he forgot about Herman's whereabouts. Ba'da dhuhur, Herman came home. But just for a moment. Put the soybeans down, eat it, then go again. Without giving Zulfa any groceries. Could have forgotten ....

Zulfa does not want to think too far, as long as the soybeans are there, he will calm down.So he can process it. And Herman can continue his temp trading business.

"Astaghfirullah, I forgot the soybeans ...."

Zulfa immediately to the tempe processing kitchen. Thank God the soybeans are mature. He turned off the stove. Little by little the soybeans were transferred into a large tub.

He saw the fermentation room. He was grateful that Herman did not forget his work.See soybean seeds that have been given yeast powder, arranged on top of large researchers.

Just leaving one job. Cover it with banana leaves. And then he covered it up immediately. To make the fermentation process perfect.

Then he resumed his work. Until midnight.

Both Irwan and Lika, today is very sweet. Not finicky. It's time to take a nap, they sleep by themselves. Likewise during the night sleep, not much drama was played so that they could close their eyes.

Because he was too tired, so he unconsciously fell asleep on the sofa in the living room. Waiting for Herman to arrive.

At 1 o'clock he woke up. Being startled by the sound of the door being forcefully broken. Thankfully, the door forgot to lock. Not much to make a sound.

Herman entered with fear.

"His, don't yell" he said as he closed the door immediately.

Zulfa was curious. Why did Herman come with such a face coupled with his stealthy arrival. Where's the pick up car.

All were still questions in her head, without being able to reveal to her husband who immediately ran, hiding in the room.

"Lock the door!" orders smirked.

Zulfa immediately did as her husband ordered.

"Later if anyone's looking, tell me I'm not there."

Sure enough, not long after that the door was knocked on by people. Zulfa's not stupid about that. Ignored him. They'll leave it if we don't respond.

Fortunately, what Zulfa thought was true. After 3 times they knocked, it finally went away by itself.

"Zulfa, what's wrong?"suddenly my mother approached me who was still sitting in the living room, with dim lighting.

"There's nothing, Ma."

"So it looks like there's a guest."

"No, Ma. Just in Herman ...."

The door was knocked back, causing Zulfa to be shocked. Didn't expect the uninvited guest to come back.

"Who are these nights knocking on the door" said Halimah as she stepped into the front room. A little annoyed he opened the door, without being prevented by Zulfa.

"Where's Herman?"asked the man in a loud voice, until Halimah was shocked and trembling.

Zulfa soon followed her mother to face the man.

"What are you going to need, you're here" asked Zulfa. Although a little scared, but trying to be calm.

"I'm looking for Herman. He has***sa my sister. Watch ...."

Hearing that, both Zulfa and Halimah were shocked beyond measure. All this time he knew, Herman only liked gambling, then intoxicated if he lost gambling. Didn't think I'd do that either.

"I'm sorry, the person you're looking for is not here" Zulfa replied calmly and firmly.

"Or I rummage through this house, so you'll give up Herman." he threatened.

"sorry. You're outrageous, I'll scream. In order for the villagers to beat you up." Zulfa replied no less firmly.

Finally, the man and his friend were also seen with the threat of Zulfa. They resigned in annoyance.

"Review if I see Herman. Just get ready, you guys."

Zulfa stared at them away in the darkness. Then shut the door back and lock it. Then he reached for Halima who was fixated with a trembling body.

"Mama." He immediately hugged Halimah's body and both sobbed, with the news they had just heard.

"We're sitting inside, Ma."

Zulfa took Halimah. Put it in the middle room.

"Mom, drink first." Pouring water into the small class.

He drank it, looking at the door of Herman's room.

"Zulfa, is it true that Herman hasn't come home yet?" tanyakanya.

Without being able to twitch, Zulfa replied with a nod of his head.

"Home home, Ma."

"Call him."

Without rebutting, Zulfa headed to his room to meet Herman who was sleeping quietly on the bed.

"Bas.''

''What?''

''Calling my mom."

Reluctantly, he got out of bed. Walk with a saddle towards the middle room. Meet Halimah who looks at him with pent up anger.

''What's wrong, Ma.'' he replied casually.

"Sit down!" his orders.

He also sat quietly in front of Halima.

Although Herman's wayward son is amazing, but sometimes he still respects his mother, if not drunk.

''You indeed***a girl."

Herman looked sad. Then nod.

As far as Zulfa knew, Herman never lied to his mother.

Hearing Herman's reply, Zulfa's heart became sliced. But she could only keep quiet over everything her husband did. It's over the limit. Drunk, Gambling and now adultery.

"Herman was framed, Ma. He's the one who teases a lot, but I don't. Herman was drunk today. He's a-comin. And don't know what's going on."

"Just talk about it." What if something happens to him." Zulfa.

"Herman does that when drunk. Don't know what's going on, Ma."

"Mama doesn't want anything to happen in this house. That man will definitely come again."

"I mean mama?''

Halimah kept quiet, hearing Herman's question.

"Alright, Ma. Herman will go."

"That's better. You can come back when you've changed."

"good. I have no meaning in this house anymore. Ever since Zulfa came." said Herman, staring intently at his wife.

"What's my fault, Mas." asked Zulfa in shock and bewilderment. Hearing Herman's baseless accusations.

All this time, he's never demanded anything from Herman. Even when Herman asked to accompany him, he would come soon, even if he was very tired or sick. Now Herman blames her anyway.

But what can he do but be silent. Mama and her children are happy. He doesn't care about Herman's attitude towards him.

"Mama doesn't want to hear your excuses. Go."

"Ma, I'm sorry about Herman" said Zulfa.

"Zulfa, you've suffered enough with Herman. Now he is still defending you. Even if she leaves, she won't throw you and your grandchildren away. Give him a chance to change. Let him go."

"But, Ma."

"Zulfa's."

"Yes, mama defends you more than me, her son" said Herman, staring intently at Zulfa.

"It's not so, Mom."

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