Dusk Substitute
Dockside

Radit drives his car at high speed. The toll road is empty, making Radit vent anger and driving his sports car at high speed. Radit drives without caring about the danger. Radit was so upset, he just wanted to meet Nissa. The dock on the outskirts of the city, became the hiding place of Nissa. Away from the family that ignored him and the city that kept laughing at his life.

Radit continued on, penetrating the pitch of the night and fighting the silence of the night. Radit wants to see Nissa soon. Radit's worries can make him go. The truth heard from Amira. Opening his heart's eyes, how insensitive Radit was to Nissa's wounds. Every word that was spoken from Amira's lips, further upset her of her stupidity. The fact that kept on ringing in his ears. The facts about Nissa were disguised by Nissa's smile and resolutely. Radit remembers everything so clearly, his conversation with Amira.

FLASHBACKS

"Nissa never blamed Ardi. Nissa just needs time, that's all Nissa told me!" amira said, shortly after shaking her head. Radit messed up thinking of Nissa who disappeared like swallowed by the earth.

"Papa, I'm going to find Nissa!" said Radit, then ran towards the exit of the big house Ardi.

"Dear Lord Radit, look for Nissa at dusk. Nissa was there, waiting for the dawn to greet her. Staring at the sky that was carrying the twilight away in the darkness!" amira shouted, Radit was stunned to hear the words of Amira.

"Amira, where's Nissa?" said Ardi, hoping Amira can say the whereabouts of Nissa.

"He'll find Nissa with the light lamp of his love!" amira said with complete confidence.

"But!" sahut Ardi was confused, Amira smiled knot.

"Nissa shut her dark heart. Only the lamp of Radit's love can bring a smile on my best friend's face!" amira said with complete confidence.

"Where are you going to look for it?" sahut Farhat, Radit stopped his steps. Radit immediately turned his head, seen Farhat standing right in the direction at 9. Radit stared intently, there was anger and jealousy over him. Given Farhat's position in Nissa's life. The reason that made Radit angry saw Farhat was among the Nissa family.

Radit stared intently, Farhat smiled cynically at Radit's confusion. Satisfied to see their rivals agitated and feel defeated. But far behind the complacency, there is a concern Farhat about the condition of Nissa. The woman in his heart, but her name is erased when his love is lost by blood relations.

"What do you mean by that word? From your tone, it's like you know Nissa's whereabouts!"

"Of course, I know where Nissa is. Amira and I know Nissa very well. Even we felt Nissa's tears, even though her tears had not yet been shed. Maybe our feelings won't come together, but our friendship won't just crumble!" farhat said, Radit was inflamed. Farhat's words made Radit more aware, if the relationship between Farhat and Nissa was very close.

"You know, she's my wife!" said Radit annoyed, his hands clutching Farhat's clothes. Radit was unable to contain his anger. Amira runs, she holds Radit's hand. Amira screams, asking Radit to let go of her hand.

"I wonder, why would Nissa be willing to marry a rude man like you?" said Farhat, increasingly provoking Radit emotions.

"Farhat, quiet!" amira said loudly, then pulled Radit's hand away from Farhat's body. Amira pulls Radit away, Farhat feels suffocated. Radit's grip was very violent, showing how much anger Radit was.

"Sorry, I had to pull you. Farhat's just gonna make things even more messy. Ardi's condition is not okay. His heart disease could have recurred, seeing the fight you two. Moreover, Farhat's defense, will make Syakira angry at Nissa. The hatred that has been there will get bigger and deeper!"

"Justic!" sahut Radit did not understand, Amira nodded.

"Syakira, brother Nissa. She's the reason for the pain and bitterness in my best friend's life. Nissa's mother dies and is forced to live with Syakira. Almost every day, Nissa is humiliated and left out. Then when Farhat loved Nissa and felt it was reciprocated. Syakira begins to torment Nissa with a lot of pressure. Telling the truth of Nissa's status to Farhat's parents and eventually Farhat goes after S2 abroad. Now, when Ardi has to pay a debt to you. Again and again, Syakira sacrifices Nissa. Made her married, but it was like she was in prison. Injured and ignored, just because she's a debt-relieving woman!" said Amira firmly and loudly, Radit glued. Amira's words were like razor strokes all over her body.

Radit heard all the truth about Nissa. Who is Nissa? But how big of a wound was Nissa's heart. And as deep as what? Nissa felt the pain and the pain. Radit fell silent, the voice disappeared and his lips froze. How stupid Radit who keeps complaining about Nissa's tough attitude. Without him noticing, Nissa harbored a deep sorrow. Radit rubbed his face rough, a regret that made Radit even more worried about Nissa's condition.

"Stupid me!"

"Mr Radit, I've never known you or your family. But I believe, your worries are sincere and your anxieties are real. I'd say, where is Nissa now? Promise me when you meet him. You will take care of her, don't let my best friend be weak!" said Amira, Radit looked up. Nod Radit's head, a gesture of approval.

"Nissa's at the pier!"

"He'll be there until tomorrow morning!" said Amira lirih, Radit ran without caring about Amira's words.

"Mr Radit, I'll drop my best friend's happiness!" inner Amira looked at Radit's back that was getting further away.

"Farhat, your chance has passed. When you are silent accept your family's decision. I'm your best friend, I won't take sides between you two. But one thing you should know, Radit can make Nissa happy. Although not with love and sincerity, but the power of Radit is able to shut the mouth of those who continue to demean my best friend Nissa!" whispered Amira cold and cynical.

FLASH BACK OFF

"Lisa!" muttered Radit, his steps stopped. His gaze was sad, when he saw Nissa's body at the end of the pier.

At exactly 22:30 WIB, Radit arrived at the dock. Half an hour Radit drove in his sports car. This is where Radit stands, the largest pier in the city on the outskirts of the city. The sea stretched wide, the sea breeze blew so fast. Radit's weakened body, as his eyes catch Nissa's body shivering. Radit covered both of his mouths, feeling disbelief in his vision. Nissa sat on both legs. Hiding his face behind his legs. Withstanding tears that may be held back. Without a care the sea breeze made it cold and frozen.

Tap Tap Tap

Radit's footsteps sounded so loud, defeating the roar of the waves. The sea breeze, not necessarily dampen Radit's steps. A gust of sea wind, felt cold piercing his bones. But not as cold as his heart, seeing Nissa's shivering body resist the sea breeze.

"When are you sitting here?" whispered Radit, then put on his jacket. Radit took off his jacket, put it on Nissa.

"You!" said Nissa, turning to Radit who was sitting right next to her. Nissa felt the warmth of a touch, as Radit put a jacket on her. Nissa flinched, when she realized Radit was beside her.

"Amira!" nissa said with a stern voice. Her lips turned blue, the sea breeze made Nissa's body cool.

"I went to papa's house, but you weren't there!" radit said flatly, Nissa smiled cynically.

"You've heard everything. You already know the truth about me, who am I in front of my family?" said Nissa coldly, Radit just nodded slowly.

"What do you want? Laughing at me, that holy-spirited woman who keeps rejecting you. It turned out to be just an illegitimate child in the eyes of his family!"

"Nissa, that's not what I meant!"

"You regret marrying me, not with Sister Syakira!" nissa said softly, Radit clenched his hand. Nissa's words hurt her, but Radit realized Nissa was much more sick.

"Go home, I'll be back in the morning. Tonight, leave me alone. Take it easy, I'm not going to kill myself. I'm not a coward, I'm gonna pay my family's debt to you with my body!"

Cuuupppp

Radit kissed gently Nissa's lips turning blue. Nissa is speechless, Radit's warm real kiss sets Nissa on fire. Nissa's cheeks were hot, as Radit's hands cupped her lovingly. For a moment Nissa dissolves into Radit's love cradle. The two of them were fused under the roof of the night sky. Covering the cold sea breeze, rhythmic rumbling sea waves. Radit and Nissa dissolve into a love they never realized.

"Feel my touch, ask your heart. It's fake or sincerity!" whispered Radit friendly, then gently kissed Nissa's ears.

"I'm your husband, not your enemy!" whispered Radit, holding Nissa's body.

"Who's my protector!" inner Nissa was confused.