ZULFA FORTITUDE
Proposal

"I hope you have no more doubts about me and your decision" Hasan said as he stopped his car in front of Irwan's house.

"God willing, Mas." replied Zulfa. To be strong before going any further.

"Mother, have you reached home yet?"

Seen both wriggling, trying to arrange his body to be ready and wake up.

'Yes. Let's get up, let's get off. Hasan wants to go back to the police station."

"So that was a good time, Om. Anytime again yeah ..." Shamelessly Tia said her wish. Probably known for a long time, so very spoiled and open to Hasan. Sometimes this makes Zulfa ashamed. But Hasan did not blame it.

"Beres, be well with mother yes .. later om take again."

"That's for sure, Om."

After wiping her two eyes that were still slightly reddened, Tia tidied up her uniform and also took her bag. Aldo opens the car door and exits, followed by Tia. Along with Zulfa came out.

"Any tomorrow?" once again Hasan wanted to convince himself of the certainty of Zulfa.

"Goddess, Mas. I'm waiting for the Mas family to come."

"Okay, I'll go first. Ariston ..."

"Wa alaikum salam ..." replied Zulfa.

The children ran into the house. Zulfa was still standing in the yard, until Hasan's car disappeared. Only after being completely invisible did Zulfa follow the children into the house while bowing his head.

Much is thought now. Does Lika need to be told, or later. And how the children react, he can not be sure, whether all will be able to accept or vice versa. Zulfa could only hope that everything was okay.

💎

Only at dinner could Zulfa discuss it with his son Irwan.

"Wan, what do you think if Mr. Hasan suddenly proposes to Mommy."

Irwan just smiled and chuckled, teasing his mother.

"Wan, you are asked by mom, even smiling. This is my mother's serious question."

"Irwan does not want to answer, end .. only 'if'. afraid mother hurt again."

"Sir Hasan is the same mother. Mr. Hasan's family will come tomorrow."

Irwan. It's hard to leave the mother to anyone, afraid to repeat. But he must not be selfish, if indeed the mother wants.

"If you are sure, Irwan agrees. And always pray that your mother will have happiness with her."

"Your sister needs to tell me."

"Let's let Irwan talk. If the mother who talked was afraid Lika wasn't ready."

"Thank you, Wan. You always give support. Mother is really happy."

"Together, Mother."

Zulfa tidied up the dirty dishes they had just used. Then wash it off, aided by aunt.

💎

Undoubtedly happy Zulfa, when he found out Lika came in that afternoon. Because ever since she called him, Lika had not ascertained whether she agreed or not.

"Assalamualaikum, Mother."

"Wa alaikum salam, Alhamdulillah, you finally go home too. Mother is worried that you don't agree."

"I'm sorry, Mother. Yesterday I attended a seminar with the committee. Don't think about this problem. Don't worry, whatever you decide, Lika will agree. If you're happy, Lika's happy."

"What time is it, Om Hasan?"

"Bakda isya."

"Everything is done right .. no help is needed Lika tho" said Lika when she saw all the dishes that were ready neatly arranged on the dining table.

"Thank God not many came, not more than 10 people. That's what Mas Hasan told mom.

"Cie .. cie .. who panggi 'gold'." seduced Lika on the bundle, which made Zulfa shake her head. Having 2 children is already big, he likes to even tease the mother, like his friends. Salah himself he applied democratic education to his sons. Gini nich result ....

Lika passes leaving Zulfa still perfecting the dish.

"Sister Lika, where's his gift?"

Nach's a krucil-krucil who knows that I'm coming.

"Beres, where it used to be. New brother love gift."

"Juz 24" replied Aldo

"Juz 6" Tia replied

"Good, Wait for Kaka to take a shower ..."

"Yes, sister ...."

Hehe ...

With a fluffy smile, Lika left the two of them with disappointed faces.

There is a gift that he provides for his two sisters. Only now is it still tired and sticky. Shower first, present business later.

💎

Right after they prayed, Hasan's family came. They are the Ridho family, the Ridwan family, Hasan and Jamilah.

They welcomed him warmly. Since the two families already knew each other, they had a close conversation. With Lika and Irwan.

Tia who saw mama Redha came and spoiled her. Aldo accompanied his brother Irwan to talk with a fellow man. There is mercy there. He takes his toys, takes a place in a corner, plays together, without caring about adult events.

Looks like one person who can't enjoy tonight's show. When all had gone inside, he was still outside, standing staring at the streets with a sullen face.

"Setyawati, you don't agree with Zulfa's mother, son."

"Agree, only now I hate papa."

"Why?"

"I hate papa anyway."

Ever since he picked up Jamilah at his cabin this afternoon. Not once did he get a hug from that one and only daughter. Hasan was really confused. Moreover, Jamilah's face always pouted.

When asked, the answer is 'I hate papa'. I don't know what made him angry. At first glance, Hasan caught him smiling, but when faced with him again pouted. I don't know what he wants. Until he's like this.

Zulfa who saw not all his guests enter, he followed outside. Zulfa finds Hasan and Jamilah in trouble.

For a moment he smiled, seeing Jamilah sulking. Papa Hasan was confused.

"Smon."

"Mother," cried Jamilah gladly, running to embrace Zulfa, without turning a single look at her papa. Papa Hasan considered the wind then, no. Make Hasan squish his chest.

"Yuk Mommy, we go in." take her with us while pulling Zulfa's mother's hand inside. Without giving Zulfa a chance to say hello to Hasan.

"Let him outside, Mother. I hate him again." he said.

Zulfa could only glance at Hasan to enter. While he can no longer escape from the hands of Jamilah. Want not to come in either.

Hasan followed them in even with a disheveled face and dizzy thinking about Jamilah's behavior that was not polite.

Fortunately Zulfa knew him, what kind of Jamilah. So Hasan was rather calm.

During the application procession, Jamilah always sat near the mother of Zulfa, sometimes she smiled cheerfully with Tia or the others. But as soon as you see Papa Hasan, throw your face away.

Hasan represented by Ridwan expressed Hasan's intention to convert Zulfa to his wife. Which Zulfa received with an open statement.

Ring embedding turn. The person who was appointed pinned was Jamilah. With a sullen face, he approached papa Hasan and took the ring. Then return to the presence of mother Zulfa. And pin it with his best smile.

But when Papa Hasan wants to take a picture together. Jamilah shook his hand, making papa Hasan's steps stop for a moment.

Be papa standing alone, watching everything take pictures together.