Dusk Substitute
Daniel Dwi kusuma's

The sun is getting higher. The heat burns the body. As hot as the envious Alvira saw the happiness of Radit with Nissa. Shady trees in the court yard, not necessarily make Alvira feel shady. Alvira's gaze was sharp and pierced towards Radit and Nissa. Both of them just came to court. Another hour of mediation between Radit and Alvira. The custody battle that finally got to the court green table.

Alvira is confident she can get custody of Zain. Given government regulations, if childcare is in the hands of the mother until the child is 21 years old. But things will be different, considering that Alvira left Zain as a baby. All possibilities can still occur, depending on the defense of the lawyers. Radit comes with readiness, so Alvira is confident he can get custody of Zain.

Alvira comes with Aryan, while Irfan chooses at home. His body is not healthy, so Irfan chose not to go to court. Aryan enlists the help of a family lawyer, to defend Alvira and fight Radit. Aryan gets a direct order from Irfan. No matter Nissa or Amira. Aryan is not afraid of Irfan. Instead, it was his affection for Irfan that kept Aryan afloat. As the youngest child, Aryan did not want to see Aryan lonely.

"Assalammualaikum!" greet Nissa to Aryan, then kiss the back of Aryan's hand. Once again Aryan's heart was filled. The two daughters of the Kusuma family, have almost perfect kindness. Nissa's courteous attitude, felt pained in Aryan's heart. When she realized, she could never protect Nissa. The trust left by her sister.

"Nissa, I'm sorry!" aryan said softly, Nissa nodded slowly. Not the greeting that is heard, but a sincere apology from the deepest heart of Aryan.

"I never blame you or Grandpa. Your anger, proof of your affection. I see you both healthy and happy. There's nothing more I want!" said Nissa, Aryan was silent. His gaze was full of guilt, Aryan would be weak in front of the father.

"Alvira, may you be happy with this decision!" nissa said, Alvira turned to look at Nissa. His gaze was haughty, full of hate. But something different was seen on Nissa's face. There was no anger, instead Nissa smiled beautifully. A motherly aura emanated from Nissa's beautiful face.

"Obviously I'm happy, I'll get custody of my son. In any way? I'll get my son back. You and Radit won't get in my way. Grandpa will help me, he promised!" said Alvira arrogant, Aryan silent noiseless. Alvira's arrogant attitude makes Aryan upset.

"I will never prevent a mother from meeting or nurturing her son. I'm a mother-to-be, obviously I can feel your sadness right now. One thing you should know, I am a child who has never felt the affection of a mother. A child who never gets a copy from his mother's family. A child who is separated from his extended family. I am a child who understands the true meaning of loneliness. Therefore, I can already feel Zain's pain. Ever since I knew this pain. I promised myself I wouldn't let my loved ones feel as lonely and as poignant as I do. I feel it all!"

"Forgive, you sweet-mouthed woman!"

"Alvira, I didn't expect your confession. I may be a hypocrite, but I never take anything that is not mine. Just like you live comfortably as my replacement. Have I ever asked for my place back? Never at all, because I'd rather see a happy grandfather with you. That is the meaning of true love. I'm not gonna ask you to change your mind. Surely you two have lost, because Zain will still be hurt whatever the result!"

"Shut up!" yelled Alvira furiously.

"Your anger will turn into tears, when you realize this is not what Zain expected!" sahut Nissa relaxed, then passed leaving Alvira. But his steps stopped, as Alvira held Nissa's hand.

Plaakkk

"Don't you ever teach me, you're nobody? You're an unexpected child, even by your own family. You're a lowly woman with no status. A child born from the womb of a seductress. It would be just like her mother, tempting the happiness of others!" alvira said with anger, just after she slapped Nissa.

Nissa held onto her cheek which was hot. Alvira's slap hurt, but it didn't hurt as much as Alvira said. Alvira's jealousy had blinded her eyes. Radit who stood a little far away, could only fall silent. His body was stiff, along with the sound of Alvira's slap. His footsteps felt slow, until Radit was unable to look after Nissa. Aryan is inflamed to hear Alvira insult her biological sister. Aryan instantly pulled Alvira's body away from Nissa.

"Dragon's talking Alvira, there's a limit to everything. Maybe you love you, but that doesn't mean you have the right to insult my brother. Papa never wanted Nissa. But he is a legitimate descendant of the Kusuma family. You're the granddaughter of the Kusuma family just by name, but in Nissa's blood flows the blood of the Kusuma family. Don't ever cross your line, if you don't want to see my anger!" aryan said with emotion, Alvira staggered back. Almost his body fell, had Alvira not been able to maintain his balance.

"Why did you slap Nissa? He's innocent, you're guilty of coming back into my life and Zain!"

"She's a lowly woman, why do you keep defending her?" alvira said loudly, Radit inflamed and wanted to approach Alvira. But his steps came to a halt, as Nissa withdrew her hand.

"Alvira Princess Oktaviani Kusuma, beautiful and honorable name. But not as beautiful as his actions and looks low!"

"Who are you? Why judge me like that?"

"In fact you are indeed low, the higher education given by the Kusuma family. It does not change your status or personality. You stay low and you're a shack!"

"You!" alvira said, raising his hand. But Alvira's hand restrained, then staggered backwards.

"Don't you dare raise your hand on me. I'm not the Nisss who's going to be silent about your rude attitude. I'm not Aryan who keeps defending you, just because of papa's orders!" said Daniel loudly and firmly, Alvira took a few steps back. He was shocked to hear the facts Daniel said.

"Why are you looking down? Raise your head, look me in the eye and tell me the reason for your silence!"

"I'm sorry brother!"

"You fool Aryan, you're defending a man who's not who you are? You ignore the pain of your niece, sister Elmaira's daughter!" daniel said harshly, Aryan looked down with guilt.

"I'm sorry Daniel, I don't recognize you!" alvira said, Daniel shook his head.

"You're not my niece, don't ever call me om!" daniel said coldly, Alvira immediately looked down in embarrassment.

"How are you, baby? I'm Daniel Dwi Kusuma, your mother's biological brother!" daniel said, Nissa immediately kissed the back of Daniel's hand.

"Aryan, you can stand up for your niece and I'll stand up for my niece. We will fight with all abilities. Tell papa his son is back for his sister's daughter!"

"Sister Daniel, I'm sorry!" aryan said, Daniel shifted his gaze.

"No need to thank you, I defended Nissa not because of you. There will be time to deal with you!" daniel said coldly, looking at Radit.