Dusk Substitute
City square

"I'm waiting in the car!" radit said, Nissa nodded without saying much. Amira stared in surprise, Rayhan chose silence. Radit and Rayhan are eleven twelve in terms of prayers. What is Radit thinking right now? The same thought was in Rayhan's mind.

"We'll be here until the Isya prayer. You two can go, we'll be a long time!"

"Well, we'll wait at the cafe!"

"Please!" sahut Nissa was friendly, then left Radit and Rayhan.

Nissa took Amira by the hand, leading Amira into the mosque. The sound of azan has just been heard, meaning that the magrib prayer will begin soon. Nissa did not want to be late for prayers. Amira understands Nissa's disciplined attitude, but Nissa's silence and indifference to Radit's departure. Something strange and never imagined Amira. Usually Nissa always reminds in kindness. Now Nissa chose to be quiet and indifferent to seeing her husband leave.

"Wait!" amira stopped Nissa's steps. Amira holds Nissa's hand right at the entrance of the mosque. Curiosity filled Amira's mind. He should get an answer immediately, otherwise it could be dangerous.

"What's wrong? You want to ask me about Radit!" said Nissa leisurely, Amira nodded with a smile. Amira was embarrassed, when Nissa understood her thoughts and heart.

"You will know!"

"When?" say Amira did not understand, Nissa smiled knot.

"When?" whinek Amira was curious, Nissa smiled again. Adding to the curiosity of Amira who now looks upset.

"When Rayhan becomes the priest of your hereafter!"

"Never!" sahut Amira, then walked away from Nissa. Amira is annoyed by Nissa's not funny jokes.

Nissa walked up to Amira, both of them taking the empty shaf. Two friends who are always together in the affairs of the world and the hereafter. Mutual reminders, when one forgets his duty as a servant. Amira's astonishment was not wrong, but Nissa's attitude was not to blame either. There will be time, Nissa can invite Radit in the faith. Together we move towards His jannah.

"O Lord, it is He whom You have found with Your servant. He is the priest whom You have given your servant. He is the protector whom You have destined for Your servant. He is the support that You write. With confidence in your determination. The servant was sure that he would take the hand of the servant into your house. If not today, maybe tomorrow. If not this month, maybe tomorrow. If not this year, maybe next year. Whenever, O Lord, I believe that You can knock at his heart. You are the best determinant, You are as great as a sustainer and You are as broad as an apologist. O Rabb, allow the servant to be the master of his hereafter!" nissa was silent and in her prayers.

For an hour, Nissa and Amira were inside the mosque. Both dissolve in prostration and prayer, solemnly adoring to the creator. After all hope is said in prostration. Nissa and Amira came out of the mosque. Usually Nissa and Amira will not go straight home. Both chose to take a walk in the city park. The city mosque is close to the square and government offices. The most preferred location of Nissa and Amira since the time of SMU until now.

"We're going to the square!" whispered Amira, Nissa shrugged both of her shoulders. Nissa turned towards Amira, then towards Radit. Amira's signal should be to ask Radit, not her. Radit and Rayhan were standing by the car. Amira sighed, a disappointed look on Amira's face.

"I'll ask Radit. If he refuses, we can go another day. When I'm better!"

"Thank you!" amira said, Nissa nodded slowly.

"Sorry, wait a long time!" nissa said, right in front of Radit. Amira smiled as she looked towards Nissa. Amira reminds Nissa of her promise.

"Darling, we're having dinner. It's so late, you're still not well. Don't eat too late!" said Radit, Amira sighed and then lowered her head in lethargy. Rayhan felt strange about Amira's attitude. Attitudes that are considered unstable by Rayhan, sometimes crowded and sometimes quiet.

"Radit, I want a walk in the town square. It's been a long time, I haven't gone for a walk!" said Nissa kindly, her hands were writhing spoiled in Radit's arms. Amira glares, she sees Nissa's sweet attitude towards Radit and all that for her wish.

Radit glued, realizing Nissa's hand was writhing spoiled on him. For a moment Radit hopes time stops, so he can stay close to Nissa. For a moment Radit froze, as Nissa's body leaned against him. Nissa raised her head right on Radit's shoulder. Feel the warmth of the backrest that has been ignored all this time.

"Darling, you!" radit said stammered, not believing Nissa would do that to him.

"Darling, you're still weak!" radit said, Nissa immediately let go of his hand. I saw Nissa's disappointed face. Radit was confused, the warm attitude he just felt disappeared in an instant.

"Rayhan, cancel the restaurant reservation. Let's go for a walk first!" radit said, Rayhan nodded in agreement. Amira smiled happily, she walked straight towards the square. Rayhan shook his head in disbelief, Amir turned into a child in an instant.

"Thank you!" nissa said, then clasped Radit's hand.

Nissa walks with Radit. Rayhan remained silent, occasionally Rayhan glanced at Amira. I saw Amira running here and there. Like a happy little boy looking at a big page. Rayhan looked at the other side of the annoying girl he had in mind. Amira's joy instantly changes Rayhan's perspective. He wanted to know Amira more.

"We're sitting here!"

"But dirty!" radit said, Nissa smiled sweetly. Then he pulled Radit's hand, forcing Radit to sit nearby.

Nissa sat without a pedestal, the green lawn of the garden being her seat. Radit that was originally uncomfortable, slowly feel comfortable. Radit sat on Nissa's right side, both of them on the ground and against the sky. Stars scattered, little light tubs lit up with their light. Nissa resuscitated her body in Radit's arm. Looking up towards the sky, looking calm within the beautiful night sky.

"Lisa!"

"What's wrong? You're tired!" nissa said softly, Radit shook his head weakly.

"Then!"

"Why don't you ask me to pray?"

"Radit, you decide. When do you believe or not? Even though it is all wrong, because of the religious pole. A person who does not pray will destroy the pillar of religion and faith. I'm silent to see you go, because I believe. Later your steps will walk with me towards His house. Hit the road to HIS jannah together with me!"

"Couldn't it be Nissa? Can you wait for me!" radit said softly, Nissa turned towards Radit. His cold hands cupped Radit's face, staring fixedly at Radit's dazzling face.

"I'll wait for you, I'm sure and trust you. We'll be together, now or later? We'll be together!" said Nissa warmly and kindly, Radit blinked both eyes.

"Thank you!" said Radit, then pulled Nissa's body in her arms. Radit hugged Nissa very tightly. Nissa leaned her body against Radit's chest. Nissa looked at the beautiful sky, leaning on the warm embrace of Radit.

"Aggghhhhmmmm, someone wants peanuts!" amira said, Radit and Nissa shook their heads almost at the same time.

"Don't bother them!" rayhan said, then pulled Amira's hand.

"Thank you, my friend!" radit shouted loudly, Nissa smiled shyly. Why would Nissa want to be in Radit's arms tonight? Nissa felt comfortable in Radit's warm embrace. Radit's body felt so strong that it supported his weak body.

"I believe that day will come. The day you took my hand to His house. I'm sure you'll be the perfect priest for me. My faith and faith will never hurt me. For in my prayer there is only your name. I want to be a part of your life. Become one in His jannah!" nissa closed her eyes. Nissa leaned against the chest of Radit's field, feeling Radit's loud rhythmic heartbeat.

Cup

"I love you, I will patiently wait for your apology!" radit said softly and warmly, shortly after kissing the top of Nissa's head.