ZULFA FORTITUDE
Sleep Calmly

There wasn't much talk between them, until Tia came along.

"I'll take them first, Master."

"Please."

Aldo is calmer now. He followed Zulfa stepping towards the car. Tia was a bit nervous. Not usually mother Zulfa picked up in the middle of her studying. However, he did not dare to ask.

"Aldo. Don't we go home first?" ask Zulfa.

"No need, Mother. I want to see Our Lady."

After thinking for a moment, Zulfa nodded. Maybe it's better. Because he also wanted to know the situation of Mary immediately. Only he was worried about Tia.

"Tia, we go to Mary's mother .." said Zulfa while whispering in Mutia's ear

"Mother Mary why?"

"Mother Mary was hit by a car, Dik," Aldo replied.

Mutia looked pale. Zulfa immediately hugged him tightly. She stroked Mutia's hair gently. Occasionally blowing and kissing his head.

"Mother Mary is good, son. Every day always look at you."

"Yes, Mother. Tia see, mommy's always behind the fence."

"That's a sign, dear to you. Now our mother Maria is sick. We look ...."

Tia nodded. Even though his face looked sad.

Thank God, You have opened the hearts of children to receive their mother back, Zulfa whispered in his heart.

Arriving there, he was greeted by Hasan.

"Mas, right here?"

"My job, Mother."

"How are they doing?"

Hasan refused to answer. He looked at the children sadly. One by one, he rubbed his head. Then grab Aldo and hold him. Mutia has been in Zulfa's arms since getting out of the car.

"Let's take a look at Grandpa's situation first" Hasan said. Zulfa nodded.

Hasan took them down the hospital corridor. Arriving at the rose pavilion, they turned to one of the rooms. Seen inside, Alfa's grandfather was lying on the bed. He was in good condition, although his hands and some of his head were wrapped in gauze.

"Assalamualaikum, Cake" said Tia.

"Wa aleikum salam" he replied, "It's very nice of you here. Want to look at Mother?"

Aldo nodded with a very sad face.Last saw, the condition of the mother of Mary is very bad.

"Alright, grandfather wants to see her too."

Aldo who can't be carried asked to be taken down. Likewise with Mutia. So that they freely step towards the examination room in the ER. Last Alfa saw was still there. Not now.

"Yes, right. Maria is still there." Hasan found out because he handled the accident case.

But, honey, they're not allowed in. Because Maria is undergoing an intensive examination. They were only allowed to look through the glass windows.

The situation is very concerning. Almost all of his body was injured. Actually Hasan could not bear to take them all to Mary's place. But from the beginning Aldo showed his desire to see his mother. He could not see Maria.

"When it's transferred to the nurse's office. You can look at."

Apparently Aldo is still not satisfied, if only see it. But he also did not dare to say. He was silent and would not leave his place.

"Aldo ..." call Zulfa. Aldo was silent and remained in his place, unwilling to budge in the least. Zulfa no longer called him. Because he also felt the same sadness as what Aldo felt.

Thank God, it was not long before several nurses entered his room. Infusion put to his chest. Same with other equipment. Two nurses took her out of the room. They took her to the same treatment room as Alpha.

Because the room had two patient beds, a 2nd class room.

"Alhamdulillah, it can be one room" said Alfa.

It was seen that Maria was asleep, when the nurse tidied up the health equipment in Maria's body. They connected it with the equipment in the room. Both oxygen and computer.

Slowly, Mary's eyes opened. Faintly visible to him was his papa.

"Papa, I want to see Aldo Tia."

Hearing Maria's request, Hasan and Zulfa immediately carried the two. Sitting next to her, to be seen by Maria.

"Aldo Tia, your dear Mother," he said stammeringly.

"Aldo also loves Mother" he replied. His hand touched Mary's hand.

Mutia was silent, not answering. He looked at Zulfa's face.

"Say, Honey. Tia is also dear to Mother," whispered softly in Tia's ear. Tia nodded her head.

"Tia also loves Mother. Get well soon, Mother, "say with your eyes. Tia brought her head to Maria's face. Kiss her cheeks softly.

Clear droplets were seen in the corner of Maria's eyes. Didn't think his sons would be able to accept it. This is what he missed all along.

"Don't leave Mother ...."

"No Mother. Aldo will wait for Mother until Mother is healed. Mother healed quickly."

Tia was speechless. Just a nod of the head to fulfill the Mother's request.

"Sir Zulfa, thank you."

"It has. Don't think of anything. What matters now is that you heal quickly and can bring children. They miss you too."

Shortly after, Maria fell asleep again. Probably a drug effect. His breathing is still regular. his infusion is running normally. Both infusions for blood transfusions and nutritional infusions.

Zulfa took the kids out. Give Alpha and Mary a chance to rest. But Aldo seemed reluctant. He sat next to Mary and also Alpha's grandfather.

"Mother me just in. Waiting for Mother."

Likewise with pearls. He sat quietly beside Alfa.

"alright. Mommy wants to call Dinda first. I'd like to order lunch."

Both nod. He sat down on both sides of Mary, and laid his head beside her. Before long, the two fell asleep while sitting. Alfa headed to her bed, only to be able to see them between sad and happy. Then Alfa followed Zulfa and Hasan out.

Without them knowing, Mary opened her eyes. His hands gently touched the heads of his sons and daughters. But not how long he coughed. Red liquid came out of his nose and lips.

Aldo who woke up heard Mother coughing in surprise. Likewise with Mutia. Spontaneous to both screaming, confused and crying.

"Grandpa Alfa, Mother Zulfa ..." they cried.

Spontaneous Zulfa entered the room quickly. It was followed by Alpha. They were shocked by Mary's state, her face and chest were covered with blood. Immediately Zulfa pressed the emergency bell for help.

Before long, 2 nurses came to him. Give a hand. Mary did not stop coughing, so more blood came out. One of the nurses looks at the other through the income. Before long came a nurse with a bucket filled with warm water and cloth.

Zulfa immediately pulled the children out, so that the two nurses could work faster. Aldo and Tia were crying beside Zulfa. His hand was holding Zulfa's shirt.

"Mother, why is it that Mary?"

"It's okay, honey. We wish Mother the best."

Before long the three nurses came out, carrying dirty utensils and cloths that were exposed to blood.

"Please don't leave it, ma'am."

"Thank you, Sus."

Zulfa and the children came in. Now Maria looks calm with clean clothes too. His face was pure white and calm. Eyes closed. But when Mutia and Aldo were already beside her, she opened.

"Aldo Tia, your dear Mother."

"I love you too" said Aldo and Tia.

"Sir, like I don't have much time. I tipped ... to his father too."

"God willing I say, Mary."

"Mom, lead me."

"Tia Aldo, follow Hasan first ...."

Hasan immediately took the two outside. Only Alfa and Zulfa accompanied Mary.

Zulfa whispered something in Mary's ear."

LA ILAHA ILLALLAH'S

Mary followed him perfectly until the last breath she breathed. And his eyes closed, sleeping quietly.

With a sob, Zulfa laid out his hands perfectly.

Innalilahi wa Inna ilaihi Raji....