ZULFA FORTITUDE
Shaffa

Without caring about Lika, Irwan also walked to his car accompanied by Aldo and Tia.

"Let's go." said Aldo.

With a small laugh Irwan runs his car, down a quiet street. There aren't many people they meet in this complex. Maybe still engrossed in their dream blankets.

I don't know, maybe because it was born from the sincerity of Irwan, the atmosphere of the morning was warm. Even though the sun still shines dimly. Still timidly showing himself, expelling the cold morning dew fog.

After passing through the streets of the complex, the car entered the streets of the city. Usually crowded but not for today.

Why yes....

Astaghfirullah al - adzim. It's Sunday tho?

why did I forget it was a holiday. Irwan rubbed his face with his palm.

In this case, what reason should be used to be able to meet Shaffa and invite him out.

Bismillah alone may Allah give the best path for my intention.

Until entering the streets in the middle of the rice fields, Irwan has not found a single reason to be able to meet Shaffa. He also drove his car very slowly, while enjoying the scenery. The yellowing rice of tall trees loomed, then on the other side there were small rivers as irrigation.

For a moment Irwan stopped his car on the side of the road. Then down, followed by Tia and Aldo. They're so happy. Rarely do they get such a beautiful view. Unable to prevent both down to the small river on the side of the road. Playing cheerfully without caring for Brother Irwan who was pondering to himself.

There was doubt in his heart to be able to meet Syafa's father, let alone remember the incident last night. What is undone yes ...

Now imagine again the events of childhood when he was still with Herman's father. It traumatized him. He didn't want to hear much less see something like that. But can?

Looks impossible. The world without it has no story.

If the world were all right what good is the dream of heaven. Hey, why did I become such a philosophical pretender ....

From far away he saw a girl walking towards him. Seen from his path he bore the burden.The closer, the clearer who he was.

Oh, my God. Really him.....

Now Irwan could see clearly that the coming of Shaffa. Irwan called out to her by waving his hand at her.

"Hi Shaffa,"

He looks cheerful even though it looks in the corner of his eyes there are traces of teardrops. Perhaps the scar of last night that he had hidden, without wanting to be known to anyone.

"Sister Irwan?" Shaffa was so shocked when he saw the man who called out to him. It was Irwan. He also walked up to her. Actually, he will also step where Irwan is.

"Why is my brother here?"

"I just want to go for a walk."

"To here?" ask Shaffa in a high tone. Because he was not so sure of what Irwan said, he smelled a hidden purpose.

"I don't know. I just feel guilty about you. Because of me, you were scolded by your father."

Shaffa bowed sadly. That's not what he had in mind.

Although he was currently holding the weight. But if there was a place to share, it would be lighter. By looking at Irwan, that hope was there. He wants to shed everything, turmoil, sadness, and pain. Moreover, her wedding day is getting closer. If he could run, he would run.

"So why did you take me last night, my father became very angry. Today is not allowed to leave the house."

"What's wrong?"

"Why can you think like that?"

For a moment Shaffa was silent. Several times he took a deep breath. His eyes glared, looking far ahead. Another event was imagined 1 week ago, precisely in the corner of the rice fields not far from them are now located.

flashbacks.

She is an ordinary woman. And just getting to know men. There was pride when he was proposed. Although she did not know her future husband. Shaffa believed in his parents.

Just now, the man came. That didn't meet him either. A week later, he proposed to her. Without much consideration, his parents accept, as well as himself.Toh, love can be formed when we are together. Ala can be ordinary, as the saying goes.

After the event of the proposal, they no longer meet, because of the busyness of Mas Heru who has now moved the task somewhere. But communication remains the way. Shafa is unsuspecting. Until that event happens.

That afternoon Shaffa came home early, being asked by his parents. They said Heru, her future husband, would come. In honor of both his parents, he passed the request. There was not the slightest prejudice in his mind that it was the beginning of him regretting himself. And also his engagement.

"Wait a minute I'll change my clothes first."

"All right, but don't take it long."

Shaffa's heart flowered when invited Heru streets. There was no suspicion of her future husband.

"You are so beautiful" praised Heru.

Syafa responded with a smile and just normal.

"Mother, I brought Shaffa first." Heru said goodbye to Shaffa's parents.

"Don't go home at night. Shaffa never left the house."

"Good, sir."Then he just came out without saying hello. It has become a habit in the house of Shafa. Shaffa just stared at Heru in wonder. And let him out just like that.

"Accoland ...." Shaffa. He followed Heru in a hurry.

While Heru was already waiting for him next to the car they were about to drive. Heru took the time to open the door for Syafa to get into his car. Then Herr sat behind the wheel. They left the house of Shafa when the sun was beginning to sink.

Arriving in the city, Adzan Magrib reverberated.

"Our mother stopped by the mosque first."

Heru's face revealed his dislike. But he tried to budge, obeying Syafa's request. Then he turned his car into a mosque on the side of the road. He parked his vehicle in front of the mosque.

"Mas, let's pray!" bring Shaffa.

"You have already. Wait here." she replied lightly.

There was a sense of sadness that tickled Shaffa's heart. Kok Mas Heru did not want to pray anyway ....

But Shaffa can't do anything. Only he hoped that someday Heru would get guidance.

After praying, Heru invited him to dinner at an angkringan. Ah, so romantic, Shaffa thought. But after that Syafa became confused, because Heru brought himself to a strange place.

Men and women laughed together while drinking a very stinging drink. Cigarette smoke is everywhere. Even many of them were saying slurping words, they seemed to be drunk.

Not yet finished his surprise, they were greeted by someone who seemed to have been very familiar with Heru.

"New to Her."

What does.