Dusk For Nathan 2
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Gio looked at his mother who was busy preparing food for him. A very obedient little boy. He just sat there waiting for the food to cook. Just like what his mother told him. After a long wait, finally the food that has been cooked since Dusk ripened as well. Two servings of fried rice complete with eggs and crackers have been served at the dining table.

Gio's eyes sparkled at his favorite food that his mother would serve tonight. Devouringly. Gio ate all the rice on his plate. Sometimes his mouth opened with his hands wagging in front of his mouth because the fried rice was still hot.

Dusk just smiled and shook his head looking at his son's funny behavior. It didn't take long. Gio and Dusk finished their dinner.

" Mama." Call Gio gently at Dusk who this time is busy washing dishes.

" Yes dear." Reply Dusk continue his work.

" I miss Papa." Gio propped up his chin with both hands. His face looks lethargic.

Dusk for a moment stopped doing his activities. Then he quickly finished his work and approached Gio who turned moody. Cuddled by his son. And she gently caressed Gio's head.

" Later Papa will meet Gio kok." Entertain Dusk.

" When? Mama can call Papa?" Gio asked with sparkling eyes.

" Papa change number. So mom can't call Papa. Sorry, dear." Said the twilight softly but instantly Gio's face returned moody.

" Gio sleeps a lot." Said Gio lethargic and walked towards his room.

" Tomorrow if you meet Papa. Mama will tell you Gio kangen."

" No need. I can say it myself." Reject Gio.

Dusk took a deep breath. Somehow to make Gio forget Nathan. There's a fear that one day Gio will find out that Nathan isn't his real father. When Gio knew that. It is not only his heart that will be broken. It would hurt his mentality. Dusk will never be ready for it. Gio loves Nathan too much. And really assume that Nathan is his real father.

After weighing. Dusk decided to contact Nathan. Though he knows he's not ready to go back to Nathan either.

" So." Nathan answered the phone call.

" I'm sorry to disturb. Can you come to Gio's house tomorrow?" Tanya Dusk did not want to spend more time with Nathan.

" When for tomorrow. It's rich I can't. There's a meeting out of town."

" Oh, you're okay. Sorry to bother you."

" Don't close it yet. I'm not done talking." Nathan interrupted Dusk's words, intending to end the call.

" Yaudah. Continue."

" When you want. I'll pick you up tomorrow but Gio's nginep. Can you?"

" okay. I'll prepare for Gio's needs. What time do you want to pick up?"

" Seven o'clock maybe."

" It's a real morning." Dusk Protests.

" In the afternoon I can't. If you are not allowed to. Maybe next week."

" Yaudah next week. I don't want you to get too close to Gio." Twilight was upset that Nathan had not tried to force him.

" Why are you angry? Did I have a wrong conversation?"

" You're not wrong. The wrong thing is me. Why do I keep my son close to someone who is not his real father even he is not his mother's husband!" Omel Dusk was actually angry at himself.

" I'll keep my distance from Gio. And will not disturb your lives anymore. I'm sorry if I hurt you." Nathan said flatly and hung up the phone call.

Dusk was crying so much. Several times he hit the dining table to make a noise. She clutched her hair tightly and cursed herself. Why is it so hard to let go of Nathan. The more he wants to forget. The more he remembers her. I want to be more ordinary with this farewell. The more pain I feel.

*****

Nathan drove his car to the Dusk house. Before leaving the city he decided to stop by for a while to see Gio.

" Papa's." Gio exclaimed cheerfully and ran over to Nathan and kissed Nathan on the cheek. " Gio kangen with Papa." Gio said and hugged Nathan back tightly.

" Papa too. Oh yea. It's for Gio." Nathan gave me the paper bag he had been carrying.

" What is this, Pa?" Gio was enthusiastic and looked at the contents inside the paper bag. " Wow. Ball shirt." Pleased speech.

" Worn and treated well. It was a gift from Papa. But in the meantime Papa won't see Gio."

" Where are you going?" Gio asked with a clear face.

" Papa wants to go far first. Take care of your good mama and don't be naughty with Om Reza." Nathan's advice is gentle.

" Papa fight with mama huh?"

" Suffer."

" Kok last night Gio denger mama nangis abis phone with Papa." Said Gio honestly who accidentally heard Dusk call Nathan until he quietly eavesdropped on the talk of Dusk.

" You've heard it all?" Nathan asked worried if Gio heard the twilight sentence about him.

" Neither Pa. But all I know is Mama crying over Papa's phone." Gio tried to explain.

" Mom probably had a lot of thoughts. That's why Gio don't ask for the weird ones. Poor mama." Nathan's advice again and in welcome nod understand Gio.

Nathan saw his watch. And kiss Gio's forehead. " Papa must go. You're good at home huh."

" yes. Papa be careful." Said Gio to release Nathan's departure.

Not a few long intervals. Dusk came out to Gio and saw with a question mark saw Gio continue to wave at the car that was already at the end of the road.

" Who's the same drug gio?"

" Papa's." Gio replied innocently and sauntered towards his house. Dusk was still paying attention to the path that Gio had noticed since. There are no cars there.

" Why didn't Papa stop by?" Tanya Dusk probing.

" Suffering. Papa wants to go far away he said." Gio explained as he spread out both his hands.

" Where?"

" I don't know." The answer and cool to take out the items in the paper bag.

" This is from Papa?"

" Yes." Yeah." Gio nodded. And back with paper bag. It turns out that the contents are not only soccer clothes but there are also the latest boy games. Gio soared in excitement when he saw a photo of Nathan inside the frame as well.

" Gio's happy to get Papa's photo?"

" yes. Gio's room doesn't have a picture of Papa." Gio answered plainly and ran towards his room keeping a photo of Nathan on his desk side by side with a picture of Dusk and himself.

Dusk immediately called Nathan. Repeatedly there were no answers. I don't know how many times Nathan finally answered that phone call.

" What do you mean give your picture to Gio?" Tanya Dusk yet more sounded like a person who was cursing.

" Gio asked for that. I can get away from him but I can't make him hate me, Dusk." Nathan's still trying to look calm.

" How then can Gio accept Reza as his Papa?" The twilight was getting desperate.

" Tell the truth. He'll hate me and I won't show up in front of him."

" It'll destroy Gio, Nathan!" Snapping at Dusk again accompanied by his sobs.