When Your Love Knocks on the Door of My Heart

The Al Bukhairi Family

Zen's father smiled and left the living room that suddenly became crowded. Some members of the Zen family came to greet me.

The warmth emanated from the way they chatted and joked.

They are Zen's cousins. Son of Khala Fatmah 2 people, from the other brother there are 4 people. On average they are the same age as Zen and above Zen, because there are those who are in college.

He said they came because Zen would take me to be introduced to his family.

Khala Fatmah also told of her mother Zen who had died two years ago. However, Zen never felt a lack of affection because his family was so harmonious and supportive of each other.

The Al Bukhari family all have their own businesses and are engaged in various fields of business according to their abilities. And most importantly they are shoulder to shoulder in every way.

Zen is very respected in his family. Despite their young age, they can all develop their business because of Zen's help. It's great, isn't it??

Zen's leadership aura declined from his father's.

"Are you planning on getting married to Zen soon, Almira?" Khala Fatmah asked as I was helping her prepare lunch.

I smiled faintly.

"I follow Zen's will, Khala. And again khalas must have known what Zen is considering in this matter"

Khala Fatmah smiled slightly.

"Don't put off having a baby after marriage" she whispered softly near my ear. I nodded slowly and was embarrassed.

"If you go to town S, you can stop by his uncle Zen's house. There are still many Zen families there. Especially from her mother's family"

"Yes, Khala. I plan to see my parents next week"

"Why don't you call me on the phone first" Khala Fatmah suggested. I'm nodding.

"Yes, Khala. I'll call the family soon"

"Faster is better, Almira. You don't be afraid. Age difference is not a barrier. Khala and her husband are also very different" Khala Fatmah laughed while arranging food at the table.

I'm stunned. But the face of Khala Fatmah is still young and beautiful. Although his posture is somewhat fertile. But really pretty. Maybe because of the Middle Eastern blood flowing in his body.

"REally..?" I tried to convince my hearing.

"Then, Khala was in a match with Dadynya Fahira and Raihan. Raihan's Dady age was 35 years and Khala was 20 years old. Khala's sister-in-law married her husband 13 years younger than her husband. And we're all happy. Happiness does not lie from age, the important thing is that we can be grateful and enjoy all of it with gratitude"

"Are all these families married to the same lineage, khala?" i wonder.

"Not really. Indeed, in the family should marry one offspring even though the family is different. But that was then, not anymore. Although some parents still maintain the clan as a pride" Khala Fatmah chuckled.

"Did all these families have al-Bukhari, khala?" I'm getting curious.

"Not really. We women if we have children then our offspring use the clan or fam father. It means using the father's bloodline"

"What if the woman is not married to Middle Eastern descent means married to Indonesian Javanese or so on?"

"The woman remains surnamed her father, but their children follow the tribe of the woman's husband. But that's not the size for today. Love is stronger. Although there are some things that are maintained in a family"

"A wonderful family" I said finishing the dinner table.

Khala Fatmah and the two assistants who were with us smiled kindly at me.

The two assistants left us both.

"Call Zen and the others. Lunch is ready" Khala Fatmah signaled to me.

I nodded and exited the dining room. In the living room, Zen and his brothers were talking, they were talking about the exchange rate. Ahhh.maybe the effort they are doing. I don't want to know more about that. And indeed I will not understand the issue of stocks and exchange rates.

Zen looked at me with a smile. It doesn't seem like he's still a high school teenager. Very mature and authoritative. His tall posture, his mature attitude, really made himself other than the one in existence. The aura of the leader was so powerful it emanated. Hmmmm.lucky of course I get his love.

"Heh. Sit here" Zen called to see me. The other spontaneous laughed wryly at Zen.

"Lunch is ready. Khala Fatmah told me to call you" I was a little nervous about facing the Zen family who were very familiar with each other.

"Yek, call father" Zen pinta told his younger cousin who was sitting next to him. The 12-year-old boy got up and stepped into a different room without saying a word.

While others stood up and stepped towards the dining room adjacent to the living room.

Zen pulled my hand sitting next to him.

"Did Khala Fatmah like you?" he asked while whispering.

I smiled a little.

"I don't know. But he told me a lot about this family"

"Did he tell me my bad?" Zen whispered again.

"Don't be prejudiced. Your aunt was very nice"

"Hhhhh.I know. I just want to know if he supports us or unravels my disgrace on you" Zen laughed while teasing me.

"What is your disgrace?" I looked at him full of sight. Zen laughed and woke up from his seat.

"Let's join the dining room" she asked quickly.

"I think there's something you're hiding from me"

"That's it. Let's eat first. Come on.." asked as if avoiding my question.

"Zen.." I stopped the move.

"I love you." said Zen, smiling and pulling my hand. I took a deep breath. "After marriage you'll know my ugliness. And I don't think it's gonna hurt you one bit" she whispered slowly

"You owe me" I said quickly.

There was no heavy talk at the dinner table. Everyone ate relaxed and talked. Even more to the activities of the company they are running. Only occasionally did Zen's father ask me about the campus I was teaching at.

This whole day feels so happy. The Zen family really makes me comfortable. My fear was not proven at all. Oh God, I know it's all because of you. Make it easy for everything in front of him, so as not to become a burden and burden anyone. I know because You alone are the owner of the human heart.

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Now I'm here. In my faithful room I've occupied for almost three years.

Now on my dresser, Zen's face was smiling beautifully in the frame that accompanied my daily life.

Sometimes his teenage attitude comes up. Sometimes he is so mature when he faces me. I enjoyed every situation with him.

Zen has been out of town for a week with his secretary. He said to visit several companies that will work with his company, especially in the field of telecommunications materials and equipment suppliers.

Zen has never contacted me this week either. There's a longing I can't tell her. I miss the rancid attitude and teasing her when we were together.

Was he so busy there that he couldn't reach me?. Is it impossible for there to be another woman with him at this time?. Zen men are physically and financially perfect. Handsome and attractive. There must be a lot of women who want it.

Is not his business also met many young business women like him?. In fact, many businesses match each other with the reason of strengthening their efforts.

Ahhh...why fret like this?. I'm still working on a little more material for tomorrow's course meeting. When suddenly notification of incoming messages in my Whatsapp.

Without waiting for long I grabbed my phone and saw a message from Zen. Finally, he remembered me too. With a thumping heart I opened the message.

"Assalamualaikum, Miss Lecturer...hasn't slept?" the message was given a flashing emoticon. I smiled happily.

I dialed her number via video call.

Not waiting for long, a handsome face was smiling there. Her hair was still wet and only used house shorts.

"Sexy really.." spray me a little surprised to see the look of the new first time in a half-open state.

Zen laughed without a burden and pointed his camera at his chest. Duhhh...

"Do you like it like this?" zen I saw sitting on the edge of the bed of the room painted white and looks luxurious. Like a hotel room.

"No.." I was nervous and embarrassed by Zen's unashamed question.

"REally...?" Zen teases. "Maybe I have to ask the receptionist before.I'm sure he will answer a pleasant one" said Zen indifferently.

"Why just reported?" I switched the subject of the conversation. Because if I follow Zen will continue to tease me.

"Sorry, sweetheart. The order is rather large and dense"

"Will this week be able to return to city B?" I want to say that I miss him.

Zen laughed sweetly.

"You miss it..." Zen looked at me without blinking.

"Yes..."

"Hhhh.that's what I like about you. Honest without frills. I missed you too. I miss your pinch" Zen laughed at the end.

I also laughed a little.

"If you can't come back next week, I'm going back to town S to see my family"

"Why not wait for me?, I will try to get my activities done as soon as possible. Tomorrow Dad will follow me to the city of M. Don't go alone. You have to wait for me"

"I'm only allowed 3 days, Zen. Incidentally, the teaching schedule on campus is only for non-regular students, so it can be replaced with online activities"

"Listen to my words, Almira. Wait for me. I promise I'll be back soon. You don't worry, I will definitely accompany you home" Zen sat with a serious look.

"I see you're busy there. Doesn't any woman look at you and want you there?" I'm a little jealous about this.

Zen laughed

"You're the only one who's prettiest in the world after mom. Don't fill your mind with things that will make your brain and heart hurt. You know.I love you so much, Almira"

I'm always moved by this phrase. Zen always says this if I start sulking and thinking non-bodies.

"I want to hug you" I said with a burning longing.

"Sleep. I'll accompany you" Zen shifted his body.

I turned off the laptop and moved to my bed.

"Zen.." call me softly.

"yeah..." Zen lay down and put his face right on his face. That chest filled with hair seemed to tease me.

"He said that time, if we get married I can't delay having a baby"

"It has to be..." Zen laughed lightly "Your age is 27. If we have 6 children then you should give birth every year"

"Zen.." I glared.

Zen laughed

"I want us to get married soon, Al. I can't wait to imagine all that we went through together"

"I promise to make you happy. And one more thing, you are the most beautiful woman in the world. Now sleep. I will finish some reports with Mr. Bima. Take good care of yourself"

Zen pursed his lips making a kiss. Ahhh.The more I miss you Zen.

seriated