ZULFA FORTITUDE
Small Moment

Why am I invisible to you, Zulfa ....

Or you don't want to see me anymore. Don't do that to me ....

Herman's longing is able to get Aldo to meet him Zulfa. A feeling that has been tormenting him all along, but it is impossible to express.

""Assalamualaikum ..., Herman." greeted Hasan as he waved, who saw his arrival. And he's still standing behind the fence.

Aldo, who was already very long with mother Zulfa, immediately ran, leaving Herman who was half hesitant to step.

"Wa Alaikum salam .... You're Hasan." he replied happily, or pretending to be happy, only Herman knew.

"Hi Youth. Where to go." Hasan's hand stretched out.

"You meet your mother with your sister" she replied without looking. Makes Hasan anxious. Immediately, he caught the little body, so close to it.

"Nach .. crotch you. I have to say the same Om. Who you want to meet." said Hasan when he could reach Aldo into his arms.

"Om, who's sich. I want to meet Mommy Nich." she answered angrily while sulking spoiled.

"Oke-okay .. tos first, new o'm loose."

Aldo laughed happily at Hasan's request. Soon he did what Hasan asked.

Both hands he clenched. Preparing to punch Hasan's hand. He also prepared his hand. Welcoming Aldo's fist with a laugh. While Herman can only watch the warm moments that occur, with pleasure.

Also tickled himself. He never did that with his sons, be it with little Irwan or Aldo at this time. There was regret, but to do so, it still seemed to be confused this hand was moved. Maybe not unusual.

Only realized that all this time, less can create warmth in his family. Moments that look trivial, but are able to create their own happiness.

Where have you been Herman all this time, until you forget warm moments like that. Busy gambling, drunken, women thinking, mellows terribly.

After several tos, Hasan let go of Aldo, laughing loosely.

"Now please meet your bundle ...."

Aldo immediately continued his intention of running inside.

"Assalamualaikum Mommy ..." he said.

Without waiting for an answer, Aldo just entered while calling out the name he missed.

"Mother Zulfa ... Mother Zulfa ..." call her. Sepi no sahutan. He just comes in, sneaks in. He saw Mutia was engrossed in coloring. Want to surprise. But hurry mother Zulfa come and see it.

"Wa Alaikum salam ..., Aldo who is here?"

Yes ... mother. do not be a dech to ngagetin Tia.

Immediately he approached Zulfa and kissed her hand with ta'dzim. Zulfa gave a small kiss at the top of his head.

"Just like dad."

"Eh, Brother Aldo." look at Tia, for hearing the commotion beside her.

"Great joy until you don't hear my brother's greetings."

"Yes, Brother. Coloring nich's rabbit."

Zulfa called the new aunt into the middle room.

"Bi, make two. There are more guests."

"Indeed I made two, Madam. But the other one's for the lady. Then let me make it again, madam."

"No need. That's enough."

"For the madam?"

"My milk coffee on the table is still there, right .... I put the kids here."

"Yes, Madam."

Strange to see the madam, the guest is left alone. Ah don't know. Maybe the lady is tired, wants to relax with the kids. Don't want to be disturbed. He passed, returned to the kitchen.

Meanwhile on the porch. Herman and Hasan were busy chatting while enjoying coffee and snacks provided by the aunt.

This time Hasan really wanted to tease Zulfa's ex-husband.

"Not ready yet?"

"Rela's not willing, it's a decision."

"Not looking for a mother for them?"

"They just miss Zulfa. They never even asked about her real mother."

"Then?"

"Eitherway. I hope one day, he'll take me back."

"Related?"

Hasan smiled bitterly. Zulfa had always brought his sons closer to him.

But not with him. Even if there was her, she would choose to avoid having to meet him. He will want to meet if there is a business that requires meeting. Other than that .. no way ....

"Deliver my brother's invitation."

"For whom?"

"For Zulfa. What's the matter?"

"There's nothing."

Herman still looked at Hasan full of probes. Hasan just relax. Even returned with a smile. Stupid greatly ....

Zulfa is too good for you to hurt, Herman. And you need to know, once the pain never comes back. Do you realize that, Herman!!

This time Hasan was really angry. Watching Herman so wishy-washy. Sometimes saying love, but also very attentive to Mary. He said he missed, but he didn't want to meet. Even the ones Maria found. Hermann ... Hermann ....

Make Hasan even worse.

Fortunately, Zulfa was able to take a stand. Even if it hurts. But it might be better. Instead of having to be together, it must be very heart.

Not long after, Irwan came by driving his car. He was a bit surprised when he found, there were 2 fathers who were busy chatting, in his home emperor.

Before entering, do not forget Irwan greeted them.

"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wa barokatuh. Dad, Mr. Hasan. Come inside!" Irwan approached both. And kissed the hands of both, alternately.

Tell me this is what Herman has been doing since. Especially if it was spoken by Zulfa. Wow something really. Only then did Herman want to open his voice, Hasan had preceded him.

"Thank you, Wan. We're just here to stop by. Is that so Herman?"

Herman was forced to nod.

"Yes, Wan." replied Herman chimed in. "But can you meet Tia and your mother ...?"

"Lha, haven't you met your mother yet?"

"Yet. Maybe your bundle's tired, can't get out."

"Oh .... Yeah, I'll tell you later, Dad."

"Yes, Wan. I'm also willing to pay."

"Yes, sir."

Irwan entered the house and found his mother playing with her two younger siblings.

"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wa barokatuh." Irwan approached Zulfa. Perform the ritual as usual. Kiss hand ....

"Wa Alaikum salam warahmatullahi wa barokatuh."

After putting the bag on his desk. He's heading for the dining table. Pour the drink from a porcelain teapot, into a small glass. To quench the thirst that is now felt.

"Bun, I want to see mom and Tia too." and Irwan continued drinking. A moment later he said again."Mr. Hasan wants to go home too."

"Oh yes .. yes ... Mother forgot that your father came. Yes, you'll meet ...."

This mother pretends to forget, or indeed does not want to meet. Irwan grinnedly looked at his bunda. He knew very well that Mother Zulfa was very, very lazy to meet.

Zulfa got up from his seat, heading forward.

"Wan, tomorrow Mother has an invitation from Ms. Redha. You have no show? ... If there's none, can you take mom?"

Irwan was silent for a moment.

"Mother, tomorrow there are many things that Irwan must complete. But I'll work on it, Bun."

"Yes already, mom will say if you can't attend. But Miss Redha sent Mr. Hasan to invite mother. Mother is not feeling well."

"Let Irwan talk to Hasan."

"Yes, let's go ahead." Zulfa.

"Aldo, Tia .. I want a part of tuch." take Irwan to his two younger siblings.

They both hurriedly cleaned up their toys. And follow in the footsteps of Irwan and Mother Zulfa.

"Sorry, Hasan. Fun to play with children, do not have time to meet you" said Zulfa.

It seems like just a small talk. Just say you don't want to see Herman. That's right Zulfa .. Inner Zulfa monologues himself.

"It's okay" replied Hasan.

"Don't forget tomorrow's invitation from Redha's sister."

"E ... how yes ..." confused also Zulfa will answer. Because he's not used to disappointing his friends.

Irwan finally spoke up.

"Sorry sir, I can't deliver Mother."

"Oh .. That's why. If you believe in the same father. Can be with father. Tomorrow is also the time to look at my father's daughter."

"How, Ma?" .....