ZULFA FORTITUDE
Following A Year's Passion

This is what you promised the children. They will always charge it, anytime and anywhere.

So I said, if we are going to Jakarta on Sunday 4 more days, every day, they always ask.

"Mother, how long is it?"

That's what Irwan.

Another with Lika. Every morning waking up will always be rippling, and,

"Hore, we're going to Jakarta."

I also made him laugh. Then with his eyes still bleak he will look at me,

"Mother, what day is it?"

"Day ...."

"Yes, not Sunday. Long time dong."

Disappointment will be seen on his sweet face.

"Beauty soon, less ... more days."

While I peeked his cheeks that still smell acem.

Ah ... his name is also children, if there is something that makes him happy or happy, he will always share it with his friends.

He told each of his friends that tomorrow would be gone. The king's announcement to the people all over. Loa ... Loa ....

Finally the day they were waiting for arrived. Since before going to bed they have prepared themselves, either goods, small meals for the trip or toys. So remember childhood ....

To the point of forgetting her clothes. Nach, if this is a mother dech ....

As soon as I tell you, we're leaving at night, about two o'clock. Sweetly they were already heading to bed when it was still afternoon.

"Mother, wake us up ...."

"Yes, don't worry."

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At 2 o'clock, a car stopped in front of the house. I saw through the window of the room that had a ceiling facing the courtyard, was it really the promised car.

When I saw Ayas, the Beautiful husband came out. I also understand this vehicle that we will use during this trip.

I also went to the door. Welcome to Ayas.

"Assalamu'alaikum .... Sis."

"Wa'alaikum salam .., yes Dik."

"Are you ready, everyone?"

"Here." I said as I pointed at some of the bags that were on the side of the table.

"Mom if you go, a lot is taken."

"To Lika and Irwan."

While moving the item into the car, assisted also by Ayas.

"I woke the kids up ..."

"Yes, mbak."

Maybe because the sound of the car made them wake up by themselves. Without me having to wake her up.

"Ride, Irwan. Come on, we've been waiting for Om Ayas."

Without much drama, they got out of bed. Come out by itself.

My mother also woke up to us.

"Ma, we're going first."Kissing her hand, which my children followed.

"Be careful. I hope you can meet Herman."

"Do'anya, Ma."

"Sir, we go first ..." said Irwan and Lika almost simultaneously.

"Yes, don't be far from your bundle yeah ...."

"Yes, Grandma."

"We go first, Ma."

Ayas.

"Yes." Yeah."

"Assalamu'alaikum ...."

"Wa'alaikum salam ...."

My mom took us to the front of the house. Then go back home and close the door, when the car we were driving left the yard.

"Well, don't you come with me?"

Before long we arrived in front of the beautiful house. He had been waiting for us with his son, who was 3 years older than Irwan. And also a man.

"You don't have to go down."

"Kids in the back yeah ..."

Soon Lika and Irwan moved to the back seat. Followed by Adam, the son of Indah and Ayas. After all was done, Beautiful sat down beside me. While Ayas sat in front with the driver we hired, bang Udin.

Finally, we left. Through the darkness of the night, which was still shrouded in a cold mist of dew.

We chose to travel at night. In order to avoid pollution and also congestion that often occurs, if we have gone off the toll later.

"Now you can continue to sleep. Mother will wake up when it arrives."

At dawn, we stopped at the restaurant. For dawn prayers and also clean siri as well as breakfast with provisions that we bring.

"Irwan, Lika, Adam, wake up." I said.

"It is up to tho, Mother." said them while rubbing his lazy eyes to open.

"Have you arrived, Bun?"

"First prayer first."

"Yes, Bun."

One by one they went down. Follow Ayas and also bang Udin. Together we are too. Towards the mosque that just proclaimed the azan.

Looks Lika, Adam and Irwan are still a bit lazy to do activities. While waiting for Iqomah they lay down his body beside Ayas.

So did Lika. Do the same thing next to me.

But, thank God. When the prayers began to be established, they followed him perfectly. Follow the prayer that the priest says.

After that, don't ask. Can no longer be prevented, the three are already scattered out to play.

"Front of the mosque, play it." I shouted.

"Yes, Bun." they answered.

Then it disappeared from our view, which is still cleaning prayer equipment and others.

When we got down, we found them sitting around enjoying the snack they brought.

Lika ran up to me.

"Mother, are we really going to meet dad."

"Hopefully, Son." I answered while peeping his forehead.

"We have breakfast first, or take a shower first."

"Breakfast first."They answered in unison with eyes glancing at us and his big smile.

"You guys?!"beautiful Word.

Then Beautiful and I spread our supplies. Switched it on a mat next to our parked car.

Once we have all prepared, it turns out they did not come. Where they are ....

It turns out they are busy enjoying the morning with a walk around the rest area. So beautiful to wave your hand. They came soon with joy.

"Ashik ..." said Adam and immediately sat sweetly on the mat.

"Wash everyone's hands first" said Beautiful.

Without much questioning, they went looking to wash their hands, albeit with a little disappointment.

It's not long back. Ready to enjoy Zulfa cuisine that has been prepared from home.

A moment to rest the stomach, by enjoying the sunshine that began to paint colors on nature and. The fresh air that blows over, brings warmth. Like whispering a word of longing for the love that has been awaited, but never met.

One by one we left the place to clean ourselves up. To look beautiful when we meet people who want to share our happiness. Or to a brother who has not met for a long time.

With fresh conditions we continue the journey to enter the capital city which is famous for traffic jams.

"Where's the address, Ayas mas?" ask bang Udin.

Soon Ayas gave the address that Herman sent through wa.

"Yes .. yes .... I know that area?"

Thank God, we didn't take anyone wrong. Since we've never been here, we'll be confused. We might get lost. And worst of all, I can't go home. Na'udzubill .. he .. he .. he ....

It turned out that the area we came to was completely hidden. Because it is between tall buildings. What a contrasting sight. That was the first impression I caught.

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HAPPY READING WITH happiness

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