ZULFA FORTITUDE
Ta'ziah

I don't know, since the hospital, there's a little bit of concern in Hasan in case Zulfa changes his mind. This is the H-2 of their wedding plans. But Zulfa just calm down. Rather than guessing the no-no, it was better to just say it. The important thing is that trust is maintained.

[Mother, there's been too much going on lately. But I hope you don't forget our plan.]

Zulfa smiles reading wa Hasan. He could have sent this while we were being ta'ziah. Especially at the funeral of Maria.

[Mas, I never forget. Precisely what I'm worried about, you didn't come in the day H]

[That's right, Mother. There's no way I'm not coming. Because that's the day I always look forward to.]

Amache .. ..

Like young people again kasmaran. No matter the situation or condition. Zulfa bobbing head. But, it turns out that he got carried away too.

[Sorry, we are Ta'ziah. Later on]

[Ok]

Hasan closed his phone with relief. Moreover, there is no certainty Zulfa if he never decides his hope.

Hi. .. Isn't that Herman.

Who he is with, is very familiar. But why did he keep crying. Hasan approached both. The kepo is that ....

"Mas Herman."

"Oh, Mr. Hasan. Thank you for telling me. I didn't expect Maria to leave so soon."

"Yes, even though my family's plans are coming to propose tomorrow" said the man beside Herman.

"I'm sad."

"Maybe we haven't been a match."

So he's Maria's candidate?...

Means, it's not just Herman who menggejomblo dong, thought Hasan.

"Sir Hasan, may I know who hit Maria."

"It happened very quickly. Not many people know. Looks like a hit-and-run. We are still searching" Hasan replied. "Mas Herman suspects someone?"

"Let's go, I don't know for sure. What hit Maria was the same as what killed her. I don't know."

Hmmm ....

It seems to be suspect, Hasan thought.

"Mas Herman, can we have a chat later, who knows if it has anything to do with this matter."

"OK, when?"

"This time, if Herman doesn't mind."

"Yes, I can."

Maria's funeral is over. Many of the mourners have left the place. Now there are only a few people in the house of Alpha. Including Zulfa and the kids.

"Mother Zulfa. Tia and Aldo let's sleep here first. This house is completely deserted. Moreover, there is no Maria" said Alfa. His face looks sad. Makes Zulfa unbearable.

"Grandfather just ask them. I think they don't mind." replied Zulfa.

"Tia, Aldo temenin's grandfather huh?" door begged. "Lonely grandfather."

Ado and Pearl, sitting beside Zulfa, were silent. They looked at Zulfa. Don't know what to answer.

"Two or three days. Yea?"

"But Cake, where will my school be?"

"Later grandpa inter."

" Grandfather is sick. How's it taking us?" Not without reason they ask that. Looking at the bandage cloth that wrapped his grandfather's hands and head, made them think. I'm not going to add to Grandpa's troubles.

" Later, Grandpa Alfa's pain does not heal" said Pearl.

Alfa made him satisfied with the plain answer Mutia.

"Here!" call Alfa.

The pearl looked at Zulfa, asking for approval. He immediately nodded his head and smiled.

God, how hard it is to get rid of the trauma on them. They are always hesitant to get close to someone. That was his family.

"Yes dech. Mutia's staying here. Same with Aldo, right?" said Tia by showing her clean white teeth. So that the sad face that a moment ago appeared, was now swept away by his smile.

"So sure. Yes Aldo?" alfa said as she touched Tia's tiny, smiling nose. "And for sure grandfather will be healthy quickly if you are here."

"Herman you stay here first yes, nemenin Tia same Aldo. Also take her to school."

It's something he misses. With children ... Especially with Tia. Ever since it was found, he had never been able to get together with his daughter. And now Alfa offered him.

"By pleasure, Pa." she replied quickly.

"Nach, you've solved the school problem. Herman's father will drive you."

"OK, Cake. I said yes to Mother."

"Can."

The pearl approached Zulfa who was getting ready to leave the place as well.

"Mother me stay here."

"Can. Don't be naughty, remember Grandpa Alfa is sick."

"Good, Mother." Tia ran small towards Alfa and also Herman, followed by Aldo as well.

Zulfa accompanied Hasan to say goodbye to everyone. Including Herman who was holding Tia and accompanying Aldi sat down.

"I'm picking up the kids, Mom."

"Don't worry, they're my sons."

"I'll pick them up in two days."

"Not to be picked up. I'll take you later. There's no way I'm blocking the happiness of the bunch by holding them hostage. What you already consider your own sons and daughters "Herman answered by stroking Tia and Aldo's comfortable hair on his lap. "My prayers for you."

"Thank you, Mom."

"I am the one who is grateful."

Enough children with me, I'm happy. Even though you're leaving me now.

Well, really long, make my feelings anxious, whispered heart Hasan who tingled jealous.

"We go first, Mas Herman."

"Oh yes, Mr. Hasan. I'm also going to take Zulfa."

What the fuck is this Mas Herman. Zulfa who is. It's nobody, too. But not so if it's on the lips. In him, the feeling in the heart does not need people to know.

"Don't worry. I will take care of it. Don't forget to come."

"God willing."

Hasan and Zulfa passed from before them. Now they are five. The house looks beautiful. Even though it remains open. Give opportunities to friends and neighbors to express condolences. Two three ten who came not at the same time.

So the state of the house of Alpha until the evening. Until the end of tahlil led by Faqih. Attended by the left-right neighbors and also a close friend of Alfa.

After finishing tahlilan, the house is back quiet. Aldo and Tia are tired. They also went to the prepared room.

Alfa still lives in the living room with Herman. Still reluctant to rest. Remembered for the time when Edzel and Maria were with him, she was happy.

Then Maria went to follow Herman, and she hasn't come back since. He can cover it. It was his choice to punish Mary. Even though he misses her.

Then followed by the disappearance of Edzel who until now no news. He really feels lonely.

Thankfully, Mary arrived shortly afterwards. Alpha is happy. Someone accompanied him in his old age. But now ....

"Herman, forgive Papa."

"Herman has forgotten, Pa."

There was a desire stored in his mind. When he saw his grandchildren and Herman beside him.

"Herman, than you alone in your house. You can stay here. Accompany papa."

Herman smiled in response to Alfa's wishes. Not that he didn't care, but there was something else he was thinking about right now. But it doesn't seem like the right time to reveal that at the moment.

Alfa catches the rejection of Herman's silence. He also took a long breath. Ah never mind, maybe it's his fate line. Alone in Old Time. But who is it ...

"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wa barokatuh." The voice of a stranger in Alpha's ears.