Dusk For Nathan 2
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I'm Dusk Aprilia. I am a young mother even though I have never married anyone. The dark events that took away my chastity left a seed in my womb. My broken self. My future was ruined even my most beautiful marriage with her was also ruined because of this pregnancy. Malang is my fate.

If only there had never been that. I must have been happy with him. The best man I've ever had in my life. He always filled my heart. Although now I will not be able to be with him anymore because he has chosen his best friend to be his life companion.

On her wedding day, it was the most painful thing for me but I had to sincerely take it off for her happiness. Now, I can already coexist with them as a friend, brother. Not more. I know his nature. He'll stay away if I don't intend to be good at their relationship. I prefer to make peace with my destiny. Accepting them as part of my life in my own way.

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The atmosphere of the kitchen was made rowdy by the behavior of me and Ayuna. Teaching this woman cooking is a big task for me. Before marriage, she never touched the kitchen at all. Consequently, thus.

" His twilight not yet?" Ayuna asked half-screaming while I was nearby.

I immediately looked at the frying pan on which there was fish being fried. " A little while. If the golden yellow has just lifted." I said briefly.

" This really should explode like this oil?" Ayuna's complaint affected by the splash of cooking oil.

" That's it, Na. That's why it's a little far away." My smiling voice saw Ayuna fighting against her fried fish.

I still cut vegetables to make capcay. I prepared everything, Ayuna executed our cooking. She said she wanted to do it herself for her beloved husband.

" Well, it's ready to lift." My orders. "Now this stir fry. Cook capcay yes. Don't forget to add salt and friends." My orders relaxed and left Ayuna alone busy in the kitchen.

She is getting good at cooking. Yes, even with my intervention. I never mind helping him.

I accompanied my son, Gio was busy watching his favorite cartoon on tv. Gio was very comfortable in this house. He said, if there's a Papa here. So he's happy. Although he's not actually Gio's father.

An hour has passed. The results of Ayuna cuisine are also ready to be held on the table. Ready to welcome and spoil the tongue of the husband.

" It's been almost a year of marriage. I can't cook." Ayuna.

" Assalammu'alaikum." Greet someone we have been waiting for.

Hearing that voice, Gio immediately rushed down from the sofa. Running towards him greeted his arrival cheerfully.

" Papa's." Exclaimed Gio was happy then immediately rushed into his embrace.

" Gio is here. I didn't say Papa." He said as he looked at Gio affectionately.

" Mama said, let's be a surprise." Gio answered and buried his face in the nape of Nathan who is now holding Gio.

" Here baby. Papa just got home from work. Still tired." I said to Gio.

" No papa. I rarely see papa." Say again. Gio hugged her even more.

" My wife is quiet. What's up, honey?" He said to Ayuna who had just been staring at us.

" It's good to see you guys. Like a happy family." He said, and there was pain in his face.

Nathan hands Gio over to me and approaches the jealous Ayuna. Although he often felt jealous when he saw our closeness. He was the one who always looked for excuses so that I would always play in his house. To be honest, sometimes I feel uncomfortable with this kind of situation.

Nathan kissed Ayuna fondly and hugged her. Comfort to his wife. I who felt bad to see their affection chose to stay away with Gio. I went to the kitchen and checked if everything was ready Ayuna. Gio looked at me questioningly. It was always that face that he showed if he saw Nathan and Ayuna's affection. I don't know what Gio has in mind, I refuse to ask.

" Why don't you ever kiss your mom?" Plain asking.

The question escaped from this little boy. All he knows is that the kiss on the forehead is no more affection. Maybe he thought. Nathan doesn't love me. Maybe he doesn't love me anymore. But it doesn't matter anymore. Gio is the most important thing in my life right now.