Dusk Substitute
Truth

"Zain, it's ready!" said Radit, Zain nodded while tightly holding Nissa's robe. Zain didn't want to be away from Nissa, he felt safe near Nissa.

Today, the congregation scheduled Zain's meeting with Alvira. In front of the green table, Zain will know Alvira as his birth mother. Since Alvira came, Radit never once introduced Alvira as his birth mother. Zain only knew that his mother was gone when she gave birth. While Nissa, known Zain as the best and most beloved mother. Zain doesn't want to lose Nissa, he just wants to be with Nissa. Even since Nissa became part of the Radit family. Zain is closer to Nissa, than to Radit his biological father.

"Zain, don't be afraid. Papa will accompany you!" said Radit, Zain shook his head weakly. Radit crouched right in front of Zain. Calm Zain, reassure her little son. Everything will be fine and there is no need to fear anything.

"Zain, same mom!" zain said stammered, Radit lowered his head. It was obvious that his son was terrified, the fear he had in his eyes. Radit felt guilty, his son had to feel all this. Faced with a world that does not necessarily accept the lack of.

FLASHBACKS

Zain Al Ghifarri, the love of Radit and Alvira. Proof of Radit's sincerity and the sanctity of Alvira's love. The binders of Radit and Alvira's heart. Good news that completes the happiness of Radit's little family. Radit's much-anticipated son, the focus of Radit's outpouring of affection. But the reality is not as beautiful as the shadow. The birth of Zain, the calamity of Alvira's life. Young age and a successful career. Alvira is reluctant to have a son.

Many times, Alvira tried to abort her womb. Unbeknownst to Radit, Alvira almost had an abortion. But fate says otherwise, little Zain still grows in Alvira's womb. Although all means have been done, the proud son of Radit is destined to be born. But the stupidity of Alvira was not immediately without consequences. At the age of eight months, Zain was born with a below normal weight.

Zain was born with a body weight of less than two kilograms. Zain had to undergo treatment for almost a month in the hospital's NICU room. Radit's toughest days, waiting for the son with an anxious heart. Every day Radit goes to the hospital. I hope the son can come home with her. Radit's patience continued to be tested until Zain's age of nearly two months. Little Zain came home with a petite and weak body.

Radit happily welcomes the baby. There is no shame or disappointment in seeing the condition of the son. Radit believes, as long as the son is fine. Radit will accept whatever Zain's condition is. But not with Alvira, lack of Zain is the reason Alvira left. Alvira's big decision, when Radit asks Alvira to focus on caring for little Zain. Asking Alvira to quit his job as one of the directors at Kusuma company. Radit's big request, immediately rejected Alvira. Moreover, Irfan Kusuma, asked Alvira to focus on developing the Kusuma family business. The separation of Radit and Alvira took place. Radit and Alvira's relationship ends at the green table. Even though their love is still stored in the deepest heart of each other. While the little Zain no longer felt the warm embrace of Alvira. No longer knowing, the mother who gave birth to him.

Now that happiness had greeted Radit and Zain, Alvira came and wanted to destroy him. A selfish attitude that never changes and thinks it's the best. Alvira never loved Zain, today is the same. Alvira never cared about Zain's feelings. Alvira just wants to prove it to Radit. She was entitled to Zain, in return for her ever conceiving and giving birth to Zain. One of the ways Alvira destroyed Radit and Nissa's happiness.

FLASH BACK OFF

At exactly 10:00 WIB, Radit and Nissa arrived at the court. Schedule a trial in half an hour. Andrew and Rayhan are here, they're getting things ready. Today's sentencing hearing, who will get custody of Zain? The most important day in Radit and Nissa's life. The end of Radit and Nissa's anxiety for days.

"Darling, I want to talk to Alvira. Of course, with your permission!" radit said, Nissa blinked both eyes. Nissa allowed Radit without saying a word. Without a word, Nissa sincerely allows Radit to meet his first love.

"Thank you, believe me I'm just talking. There's nothing else!" said Radit, again and again Nissa blinked both eyes. A smile on Nissa's face, proof of Nissa's belief in Radit. There is no anger or jealousy. Hearing Radit is about to meet Alvira. Nissa fully believed, Radit realized the meaning of her belief. Radit would not betray his sincerity.

"Go, I'll wait for you inside with Zain. Speak slowly with Alvira, no need to rush. It is time, you speak from heart to heart. Don't let Zain become a victim of your selfishness. Find the midpoint, so no one gets hurt!" nissa said lovingly, then kissed the back of Radit's hand. Sontak Radit hugged Nissa tightly, Nissa's support being the strong reason for Radit at this time.

Radit runs to meet Alvira, the five minutes Radit asks is over. Radit won't betray Nissa, he'll keep his promise. Five minutes he talked to Alvira. Radit doesn't want to talk too long with Alvira. Radit will only tell one truth, whether the thinking changes or not? Radit tried his best.

"Alvira, I want to talk to you!" radit shouted, Alvira turned her head in disbelief. He saw Radit running towards him.

"What's wrong? You want to beg, too late!"

"We're both talking, not here!" radit said, looking at Aryan and Alvira's lawyer.

"All right, ten minutes!" alvira said coldly, Radit shook his head.

"Five minutes, I only need five minutes!"

"Say!" sahut Alvira is upset, realizing Radit only wants to talk to him for five minutes.

"Alvira, I'll only say it once. Zain Al Ghifarri, the name I gave to our children. He's a testament to the love between us, a wonderful witness to the love that once existed between us. The most beautiful gift you left me. The trust from Him that is entrusted to us. As parents, we are not perfect. But in lack, Zain became a complement to my life. I wouldn't mind if Zain's custody fell into your hands. It's not that I ignore Zain, instead I want him to know the mother who gave birth to him. A little baby who never felt warm. Now, he can stay with you. Feeling the constant in question. Zain may be different from the other children, but he is the same as the other children. Crying in his sleep when he misses you. Thanks Alvira, you finally admit it!" said Radit, cupping his hands together.

Deg

Alvira's heart stopped beating, her heart ached. The truth that Radit said, like thousands of thorns that stuck right in his head. Alvira felt slapped with the words Radit. The stored reality, was revealed just before his eyes. Radit's two cupped hands, like a crushing blow in his life.

"Alvira, if you're the one getting Zain's custody. Please love him, don't ignore your son!" radit said, then left without looking at Alvira.

"Radit, why do I feel pain hearing all this? That's how bad I am, until I ignore my flesh and blood!" inner Alvira pilu.