Dusk Substitute
Selfishnesses

The morning greeted with new hope. The dawn greeted him warmly. The fog passed leaving behind a cold morning dew. The sound of seagulls greeting above a high branch. Beautiful natural harmony full of tranquility. The natural painting so beautifully drawn is unparalleled. A bright morning is a great start for everyone. But beautiful morning, not as beautiful as Amira's heart. The happy atmosphere, turned into anger. When everyone wants to find trouble with him.

Since last night, Aryan had asked Amira to come with him to go to the main house. Houses now occupied by Irfan Kusuma and Alvira Kusuma. Cold concrete walled house is heartless. Since Alvira entered into the Kusuma family. Since then, Amira has been reluctant to enter the house. Amira's firm attitude that has been held firmly by him. But not this morning, Amira must be willing to meet Irfan. Aryan has asked Amira well, considering since last night Irfan's condition is sick. Therefore Aryan invited Amira to breakfast together at the main house.

Amira drives her own car. After leaving the company, Amira ended up working at Kusuma's company. Amira becomes the successor of the Kusuma family business. At least until Nissa is in the Kusuma family again. Amira never wanted to take Nissa's rights. For Amira there is no competition between herself and Nissa. But it is different from his relationship with Alvira. Amira will never accept it, until her grandfather accepts Nissa.

"Welcome Aryan, Grandpa is waiting at the dinner table!" alvira said, while opening the door for Aryan and Amira. They came together, because Mama Amira had been in the main house since morning. There will be breakfast together, so Mama Amira comes to help.

"Assalammualaikum!" said Amira lirih, Aryan and Alvira turned their heads while speechless. Greetings from Nissa's lips, sound like sharp thorns that pierced their veins. Greetings that are almost unheard of in this magnificent house.

Amira said her greetings, without expecting anyone to say anything. The greeting of Amira is too sincere, until Aryan or Alvira difficult to understand it. Amira's first steps, look so graceful and thoughtful. At least among the Kusuma family, there are still people with good ethics. Amira passed Aryan and alvira who were silent with shame. Aryan is a father who is not even able to teach his daughter and is now subconsciously reprimanded subtly by his daughter.

"Assalammualaikum grandpa!" greet Amira, while kissing the back of Irfan's hand. Again and again just silence with a face full of shame. When Irfan's lips remained silent, said the greeting as if heavy was spoken from his lips. Amira immediately sat down, realizing that Irfan would not answer her greeting.

"Goodjob!" sahut Sania, Amira stood directly kissing the back of the hand of the mother who gave birth to her. Amira hugs Sania's body tightly, a strong tough woman who survives in the haughty Kusuma family.

"Amira loves mama!" whispered Amira, while hugging Sania's body tightly. Sania's blink of an eye, the same gesture of affection. Amira reason Sania survives in the Kusuma family. The love of a child that wipes away a mother's tears and sorrows.

"Sit down baby, mama will serve her food!" sania said softly, Amira nodded slowly. Amira sits right on Irfan's left side, directly opposite her father. Alvira sat next to Amira.

About ten minutes, finally all the food was served at the dinner table. No more empty plates, everyone has taken the food. Amira took a little food, no breakfast. Moreover, he sat side by side with Alvira. A cousin she never wanted to know.

"Alvira, today's your first lawsuit. Grandpa believes you can win it!" irfan said starting the conversation, Alvira nodded while smiling happily.

Amira was silent, there was no need for her to interfere in the affairs of the Kusuma family. It has to do with Alvira. But it will be different story, if Alvira harasses Nissa. That would backfire on Alvira. Amira will be resolute, even ready to destroy Alvira's life. A promise and a threat that Amira once told Alvira.

"This is the mediation hearing, if Radit and I can find a common ground. We don't need to continue this trial anymore!"

"Our family lawyer is great, I'm sure he can help you. Zain's custody you'll get!" suhut Irfan, Alvira nodded. Sania glanced towards Amira. Amira looked down, without the slightest care about the conversation of her grandfather and granddaughter. The natural instinct of a mother who will not be able to see her child hurt and left out.

"Aryan, you're with Alvira. Make sure he gets Zain's custody. In any way, use all our power. Prove to Radit that he picked the wrong opponent!" irfan said firmly and loudly, Aryan stared blankly at Irfan. There's a sense of disbelief, if he should be in the middle of Nissa and Alvira. It was not an easy choice for Aryan. Nissa is the sister's trust? Although Aryan never defended Nissa openly. However, Nissa remains a niece who needs her protection.

"Why are you silent? You can't fight Radit. Aryan, Alvira your niece and Zain your granddaughter. Don't let anyone else take it. Our family will never accept defeat!"

"But pa!" sahut Aryan hesitated, his words stopped. When Irfan's sharp gaze seemed to pierce him. The look did not like Aryan's doubt. Amira chose silence, closing her heart tightly. Amira tries to stay calm. At least until Amira gets the reproach of stopping the arrogance of her grandfather and Alvira.

"But why? You're afraid of hurting that woman. Remember Aryan, he's a nobody? Never worry about choosing between that woman and Alvira. Because it's clear who our family is? Alvira and Zain are our family!" irfan said firmly full of emotion. Sania clasped Aryan's hand, trying to calm Aryan down. The blink of Sania's eyes that had been supporting Aryan.

Kreeeeekk

The sound of the shifting of Amira's chair, instantly shocked everyone. They were at the dining table. Irfan was stunned, noticing Amira standing up and wanting to leave. As if being next to him for too long was extremely difficult. Sania shook her head weakly, she clearly saw the princess's sorrow. Aryan was silent, his daughter was now more distant and growing up. Irfan could no longer hear Amira's whining.

"Sorry, excuse me first!"

"Amira, sit down in a minute. At least accompany grandpa to eat!" pinta Irfan, Amira shook her head weakly. At first glance Amira turned towards Alvira, then a cynical smile appeared on Amira's face for Alvira.

"It will take all day to accompany grandfather to eat. Because you're more focused on his happiness!"

"He's your cousin, if we don't help him. Who does he depend on?"

"Of course it's not me, there are grandfathers and papas who can help him. I came to this house for breakfast with my grandfather. Not to hear the drama!" sahut Amira to Irfan, Aryan wants to stop Amira. Sania stopped him.

"Amira, watch your talk!"

"Grandfather snapped at me for her sake, could it be that grandfather wanted to kick me out for the sake of it as well?"

"Amira, stop!" irfan said with emotion, Amira smiled looking at Irfan. Emotions that imply affection for her. But the anger is visible, for the sake of defending Alvira.

"You, graceful educated woman. I've asked you to look in the mirror, but it looks like this magnificent house doesn't have a mirror!"

"Amira, papa please!"

"This time papa, please don't stop me!" amira said while cupping her hands in front of her chest.

"Alvira, you should be ashamed of your actions. You asked for Zain's custody, when your son had found a constant mother who loved him sincerely. If you are a mother, why did you leave Zain? To pursue your success. A mother would rather be hurt than hurt her son. Instead, you are proud to hurt your son. You think it's affection, but it's the selfishness of the woman who has lost her love!" said Amira loudly, then went to step out.

"Zain my son, I'm his mother" cried Alvira loudly, Amira turned her head.

"Mother who never wanted her son, for lack of her son!" amira's cold quip, Alvira's sitting listless.

"He's my son!" alvira with a heart full of regrets.