The Life of Introverted Girls

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" Umi..make us to the mall today ?? " Excited Zian as they sat down to enjoy breakfast at the dinner table.

" God willing, baby...!! We'll leave at nine" Syifa replied.

Last night Zian told Syifa that she had a masterpiece assignment given by the teacher. And it just so happened that today was Sunday, he asked Syifa to drive him to buy some errand-making equipment.

" Mother come, yes !! Let's shout "Zian whines to Fatimah.

Fatimah nodded slowly. " Mother apologize, dear. Mother cannot come. You see, there are many orders that must be quickly completed. God willing next time, baby...!! " Push Fatimah with a sorry face while stroking the reddish white cheeks.

" Yes...Mother !! " Murmured Zian with a disappointed look.

" Dear..!! Next time, yeah..Mother must quickly complete the order of people, so that the customer mother is not disappointed "Tukas Syifa helped persuade Zian.

" Yes, Mi "

" Have finished the breakfast.trus is ready !! " Tell Syifa and answered with a nod by her son.

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Exact nine o'clock. Syifa took out her tiny white car from her carport. Toyota Agya brand car, which he bought with the results of writing a novel on line has accompanied him for the past four years.

Syifa drove a car splitting the road at moderate speed. Beside him, Zian, who was happy to be invited to walk by Uminya, gave the shalawat in a cheerful voice.

Syifa smiled briefly at the little man and then joined in with a soft voice.

" Hhmm.I'm so happy to see my little guy back. Thank you God, You have returned my cheerful Zian as before "Shyifa muttered inwardly while commenting on a happy smile.

After traveling for about half an hour, they finally arrived at the largest mall in the city.

Syifa parked her car in the basement of the mall.

" Your..!! That's Om Aslan !! " Excited Zian as he pointed towards the tall-bodied man as they got out of the car.

Syifa turned in the direction her son pointed. " Where, Honey ?? "

" Ooh.iya. The power is Om Aslan " Said Syifa when he saw Aslan finished parking his car not far from Syifa's car.

Aslan felt that someone was watching him, turning his head. " Uh.. Zian !! " Out Aslan then walked closer to Syifa and Zian.

" Asalamualaikum's chat..Zians. Miss Syifa !! " Aslan said hello when he arrived at Syifa and Zian.

" Waalaikum salam warrahamatulli wabarakatuh "Ask the mother and child answered simultaneously.

Zian grabbed Aslan's hand and kissed the reverent back of Aslan's hand.

" What is Om Aslan "His usual speech is that he is very close to Aslan.

Aslan stroked the boy's head gently. " Thank God.good, son !! Zian's healthy, son ?? "

" Alhamdulillah healthy Om "Say Zian with courtesy. It looks like an adult.

Aslan smiled gently. He was very impressed and anxious with the attitude of the child of his professional friend. Although this is not the first thing he saw from Zian, but he was always impressed every time he met Zian.

" Mm...Ms. Syifa. Fatimah did not come ?? " Said Aslan hesitated as he turned his gaze to look for someone.

Since meeting with Fatimah at the hospital the other day. Aslan took heart in Fatimah and often visited the house of Syifa, although with an alibi wanted to visit Zian.

Syifa understood that. He knew very well that the grandson of the owner of the campus where he worked was interested in his adoptive brother.

" Brother Fatimah again many orders. So can not join "Syifa said while reviewing her smile.

" oohs. " Aslan nodded.

" If I had come to propose to Fatimah. Mm... roughly Fatimah accepted my proposal no huha ?? " Said Aslan to the point but with a doubtful tone.

Syifa. He had not expected Aslan to reveal his point this quickly.

" Kak Fatimah is a free woman and not bound by who with whom. Legitimate only if someone is going to cut it. It's good to say directly with the concerned. Inshaa Allah if a mate, Brother Fatimah will definitely accept Pak Aslan's proposal "Syifa assured Aslan.

" Inshaa Allah.during the night I will come to talk with Fatimah, and may Bu Syifa take the time to accompany us to talk "

" If fix, Fatimah accepts my proposal. I will bring my extended family to apply for Fatimah officially " Aslan said firmly, a little embarrassed. There was a red tinge on her cheek that was overgrown by that fine fur.

Syifa breathed a sigh of relief. She was happy that Mr. Aslan had good intentions for her brother.

" God willing I will convey this to Brother Fatimah and God willing I am willing to accompany father and brother Fatimah" said Syifa enthusiastically.

" Yes already Ma'am.I went inside first, wanted to meet with a business friend " Aslan said goodbye to Syifa.

" yes. Come on sir !! "

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" How, son...all Zian's needs are complete ?? " Syifa asked her little man when she was about to pay for groceries at the cashier.

" Thank God, Mi "Answer Zian, smiling at the woman who gave birth to her.

" Let Zian bring his groceries, Mi. That's the need for Zian " said Zian to reach for the paper bag containing the equipment he bought earlier.

Syifa smiled and handed the paper bag to her son. He often teaches his children to be independent and responsible without relying on others.

" Shypha...!! " I exclaim someone with a doubtful tone.

" Is this really Syifa ?? " A tall woman, with honey-colored hair, walked over to Syifa.

Syifa frowned and stared intensely at the bule-faced woman.

" G-Gladis ?! " Gumam Syifa hesitated to mention someone's name.

" Yes.I'm Gladis !! This is Syifa, right ?? " Sheeked the woman while hugging Syifa tightly, which turned out to be Gladis, Syifa's best friend.

" Gladis...!! I miss you !! " Syifa sizzled back at her best friend's embrace, with glassy eyes.

Gladis unraveled her embrace. " Yeah..!! You are evil !! Went off unselfishly and disappeared without a trace of "Squealing Gladis again with a stifled sob. She is very happy to meet her long-lost best friend and lose contact.

" Mom, who is she ?? " The sound of a little girl who was about five years old interrupted Gladis and Syifa with her eyes twitching comically towards Syifa.

Suddenly they broke their arms and looked at the little girl with a puffed up body and bakpao-like cheeks.

" He.he.he onty Syifa, Mommy's friend !! Let's salim the same onty Syifa !! " Tell Gladis to the cute little girl.

" Shyfa ..!! This is my son, Valentina "

" Hello.onty..I'm Valen..." The little girl waved towards Syifa. Her pink little lips came back and forth comically as she greeted Syifa.

" Hello Valen..I am auntie Syifa.you are funny, baby..!! " Syifa knelt down to match her height with the little girl of her best friend.

Syifa swiped at the puffed cheek and then dipped it with anxiety.

" You're very beautiful, Onty "The little girl cried looking at Syifa with her eyes twitching cutely and then peeked back at Syifa's cheeks.

" Valen is also prettier, dear "

" aah..Gladist. Your son is so funny. I became anxious "Syifa cried while lifting the body of the little girl's puffer in her cradle and showering her with tuby kisses.

Gladis' little girl did not protest but instead giggled amusedly.

Gladis chuckled and looked at the boy beside Syifa who was staring at them flatly.

" Plend.this is your son ?? " Squeak Gladis as he approached Zian.

Syifa diverted her attention and took Gladis' son down from her sling.

" Yes.this is my son, Aqlan Sharga Ziandru. Commonly called Zian "Syifa said while stroking the head of her little boy.

" Zian.salim equals aunt Gladis, son. He was Umi's friend during college "Imbuh Syifa.

Zian grabbed Gladis' hand and kissed him reverently.

" Hello, aunt. I am Zian, son of Umi Syifa "Say Zian nodded respectfully.

" Hello dear !! you're so handsome. Oh my God, he's so handsome, plend...!! " Squeak Gladis with a look of admiration towards Zian.

Gladis wanted to hug Zian but soon Zian was determined to avoid Gladis' embrace.

" I'm sorry aunt.don't hug " said Zian with a flat face and cupped his hands in front of his chest as a sign of apology.

" Zian's been big "Imbenya again.

Gladis was stunned to see Zian's reaction. " Jeez, plend..!! He's really your son "Squeak Gladis while he's broken up. He was not offended by Zian's attitude. But he knew that this must be the upbringing of his best friend.

" Sorry, Gladis. He does not want to be embraced by women other than me, his grandmother and my sister "Syifa said with an unpleasant look.

" It's okay, plend.I know, you must have educated your son well. I salute you "Timpal Gladis sincerely.

" Mommy..Who is this brother ?? He's very handsome. Valen take it home, Mom !! " Corn Valen arrived and looked at Zian with flirtatiousness.

Zian who got that gaze immediately stared sinisterly at the beautiful girl.

" He's Onty Syifa's son, Bunny !! His name is Brother Zian " said Gladis while chuckling amusedly at the words of his son earlier.

Valen is approaching Zian. " Hello handsome brother.!! I'm the beautiful and funny Valen "Valen said in a flirtatious tone but looks funny in Syifa's eyes.His hands outstretched want to shake hands with Zian.

Zian snorted softly and threw his gaze in the other direction while retreating back to behind Syifa.

" Zian.shby Umi !! That's dede Valen want acquaintance loh !! " Syifa looked at her son.

" Yes Umi.. Zian is familiar. Don't hold hands too !! " Tukas Zian was gentle but an annoyed look rained down on Valen.

" Mom, He doesn't want to be friends with me "Rengek Valen on Gladis. His glassy eyes held sad.

Gladis knelt down to match her height with her little daughter.

" Sister wants to be friends with Valen. But valen should not hold his brother "Smoothly said Gladis.

" Why Mommy ?? Why can't Valen hold onto brother Zian ?? " Tanya Valen was astonished. His confused face was getting funny with pursed lips irritated.

Gladis scratched his head that was not itchy.He was confused how to explain to his little girl.

" Mm..Gladist. We better talk while we sit down. We find a restaurant first "Tukas Syifa suddenly saw Gladis having trouble explaining.

" Ahh.iya. Let's find a restaurant first, Bunny. Mommy just explained "I cried Gladis persuaded his son.

" okay..Mommy. Valen is also hungry "Welcome Valen enthusiastically to hear the word restaurant. Instantly he forgot his question.In his mind now was only his favorite food.