Love Zainab

Hospital

Zainab was still asleep in the chair near the bed of the tudur where her father lay. His hand has never been out since last night. Because of guilt, Zainab wanted to make up for it immediately. He wanted to follow what Dad asked. No matter though the decision he took was contrary to what his conscience said. Fikri and Risa did not support him, they asked Zainab to think carefully about the decision.

"Let's think again, Zai. I don't want you to regret it." Fikri reminded.

"Zainab has thought of everything, Mas. Now it's Zai's turn to comply with Dad's request. Dad fought a lot for us. This is one of Zai's devotions, to Dad." Zainab. Although heavy but all the risks he will face in the future.

"Bak is worried, if you impose your will. The result will be no good." Risa also advised her sister-in-law.

"After you've improved, let's talk about this again. I hope you can open her heart." Fikri made an offer.

"No need, Mom. Zai is afraid that if we do that it will make Dad sick again. Mas and Mbak just need to support Zai." His love with pleading eyes. "Zai will remain married to Dinan."

The hand moves. Feeling that there is a source of warmth holding it. Although his body was still weak, he tried to open his eyes slowly. And find out who the figure who is now awake next to him.

Zainab, who was disturbed by the movement, finally blinked her eyes. Seeing the figure who had fallen asleep since last night, now he had regained consciousness. "Zaina." Calling lirih.

"Dad." Zainab immediately scattered Mujayasa's embrace. The crying haru happily broke. He was afraid of losing the person he loved the most, even though their mindset was different. However, a father and son are still a blood stream and have an inner attachment to each other.

Fikri, who felt a sound, woke up. And saw Zainab embracing her father. "Zai," Call him as he approaches.

"Ficily." Mujayasa looked towards his son. The three of them hugged each other.

Fikri immediately pressed the emergency button, for the doctor to come into the room. To determine how Mujayasa is. Shortly after, the doctors and nurses arrived, they asked Fikri and Zainab to keep their distance, because the dikter would check the patient's condition.

"How's my dad doing, Doc?." Dikri who still looked worried was clearly depicted on the look of her tired face.

"Alhamdulillah, his condition is improving. And I'll explain your father's health. Come to my room." Take that doctor.

"Nice doc." Think also walk tail.

"Zai, I'm sorry." Said slowly.

"Dad don't talk too much, rest! And it should be Zai who apologizes to Dad, because Zai won't obey Dad's orders." Zainab rubbed Mujayasa's hand. "Zai has decided, if Zai will marry Dinan." This time his words felt a little heavy he let out.

"Certainly, Son?." Mujayasa seemed sparkling after hearing Zainab's decision.

"Yes Dad." His mouth while smiling. I don't know what that smile is.

Trrtr. Trrtr. Trts..

Zainab's phone is vibrating. And after seeing who called him, Zainab immediately shifted the green button.

"Hallo, Assalamualaikum."

"Getishalam." Zai, are you allowed to not enter again today?

"Yes. I've been in the hospital since last night." Said explain.

"Huh? Uncle why? What pain? What happened to him until he went to the hospital? Sofia's question made Zai annoyed and lazy to answer it.

"Hey, you have a lot of questions. I'll answer if you come here."

"Hm, okay. Ii'm sorry. I'm just too worried about your father. He has helped me a lot."

"Yes I understand."

"What hospital is your father in?

"The Gem Hospital."

"OKs. I'll be there with Mom, later."

"alright. Assalamualaikum says. Zainab.

"Getishalam."

Zainab put her phone in her bag. Apparently Mujayasa had noticed it since. "Sofia's calling, saying she'll be here with her mom." Zainab understood as if her father wanted to know.

Chequek.

The door opened and Fikri poked in. His face looked crumpled and tired. Makes him want to re-stall in the long chair in the room.

"Dad needs an outpatient. The doctor also can't be sure how long it will take for Dad to heal." At least this is good news that they can receive. "I'm hungry" said Fikri while holding his stomach.

"All right, we'll just eat in a bathtub. I'll wait for you here." Said Zainab and got a nod from Fikri.

***

"Sorry Mr. Karim, have you seen Mrs Zainab?" Ask Sofia.

"Today I have not seen him for 2 days. Is he sick, Mom?." Mr. Karim asked back.

"I don't know either, I haven't called him yet. Then, thank you, sir." Sofia leaves and immediately picks up her phone to contact Zainab.

After exchanging votes with Zainab, he learned that his father was being treated in hospital. Sofia was surprised. He wants to visit her in the afternoon.

"Sir Joseph." When he saw Joseph.

"Yes, Miss Sofia. Is there?" Ask.

"His father Zainab went to the hospital?."

Joseph's face turned anxious. Mind floated. Does it have anything to do with yesterday? And as for Zainab, is she all right? Because last after the meeting, Mujayasa was very angry with him.

"Are you going to see her, later?." Sofia asked.

Joseph was confused as to whether his presence would be accepted later. He was afraid that it would make Mujayasa worse.

"God willing." Answer's short.

"Hmm, then I'll go first sir." Sofia asked herself and Joseph asked.

Joseph did not know what to do. Really, today his mind is only 70% in school. The rest is left where.

***

"Does Joseph have to go there to see him, Mom?"

"According to Mom, it's good that you have to go there. There's no harm, right? Maybe yesterday's relationship could improve." Said Mrs Tina. He could see the turmoil that struck his daughter.

"Well, ba'da magrib will Yuusf be there."

"Go away. You must do good, even to those who have done wrong to you. Because good is not the same as evil."

"Yes, Mom."

"The problem can be like an egg and a potato. It all depends on us dealing with a problem. Do not rush to make a decision or conclude something that is not yet clear the bright spot. We need to explore, maybe the reason behind each problem is not always good for us. It might just make us better than before." Bu Tina let out a long sigh before widening her words. "Western to an egg, she does look very fragile and easily broken. Potatoes are hard, right? This is what you should then understand. When we both boil both of them which we liken to a problem. Then you will get the opposite result. Once it's mature, we can check. Eggs that were originally fragile and easily broken, now have a hard texture. The potatoes change their texture to soft. That's the parable, if problems are hitting our lives. Will it make us stronger or weaker." Advice from Ms. Tina at length.

"Thank you, Mom. I don't know, Joseph's been feeling really weak lately." His complaint.

"Close to Allah, let not the love of men make you complacent. Where was the old Joseph?" Bu Tina asked with a smile that noticed a slight difference to Joseph.

"This is a lesson for Joseph, Mom. That Joseph should not have been made weak out of love for a woman."

"You must learn to put love. So that love is not misguided and keeps you away from God. I don't want you to love the wrong people, son."

"Does Zainab not deserve me, ma'am?" Yusuf's forehead is wrinkled.

"If Allah has chosen him for you, he is worthy of you. I don't want to hope, even though I really like Zainab."

"Joseph was sincere, if God had not betrothed Joseph to him."

Adzan maghrib. Joseph immediately took ablution water and was about to go to pray to the mosque. After the prayer, Yusuf began to prepare to go to the hospital.

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Sorry for my delay, which I almost always think. I don't know this pain is still dear to go from my body..

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