Dusk Substitute
Good News

Time passed by so fast, but it felt slow for Radit. Five months have passed since Nissa left the country. For five months, Radit lived with half his soul. There was no smile in his life. Radit's spirit is left only, for Zain and the anticipation of his baby. Waiting for the end of the punishment Nissa gave him. Radit continued to be patient, prostrate and worship Him. Hoping fate brings Nissa back in her life. Radit begins to search for the meaning of life, the calm that Nissa once showed. To be a real priest for Nissa. Despite being late, Radit prays for Nissa to return and fill her empty days. A hollow soul without Nissa's shady gaze. The twilight-loving woman who was injured, for being the twilight substitute in the Radit family.

Radit may no longer smile, but he is always calm and determined in front of his little son Zain. Radit persisted in his fall. All for the sake of Zain the son Nissa had entrusted to him. Zain's son was born from Alvira's womb. But bound by heart with Nissa. Zain always thought of Nissa as his real mother. The only spirit and the strongest Radit. Only Zain made it home. Radit spent half the day at the office and the rest with Zain. There's no warm Radit as a son and a brother. Sanjaya and Saskia feel alien to Radit. They saw another side of Radit, cold-hearted. But it will be warm, when Radit with Zain.

Five months after Nissa's departure, everything changed and was no longer the same. Radit dissolves in his work, he's going home to see Zain. After that, Radit again dissolved in his work. Busy yourself, hoping to forget the figure of Nissa. Radit no longer went into his room. Radit was unable to breathe, as he felt the shadow of Nissa constantly present in his room. Nissa's fragrant body, never left her room. Every corner of his room reminds Radit of Nissa. A prison Radit now realizes. The only room that received Nissa was among the many rooms in her mansion. Guilt and regret, making Radit no longer able to set foot in his room with Nissa. The big decision Radit made, after Nissa's departure. Sanjaya's decision was cut short when she saw Radit sleeping on the sofa in his study. No longer did Radit feel comfortable in his bed. Just let go of tiredness and the assistant worked.

For five months, Radit never missed an important moment in Zain's life. The only way Radit, happy and remembering Nissa's smile. Zain reminds Radit of Nissa, the son born of Nissa's affection. Every day, for the last five months. Radit always escorts and picks up Zain, except when Alvira asks for permission with Zain. That's when Radit no longer cares about Zain. Radit doesn't want to be close to Alvira anymore. Even meeting with Alvira, Radit no longer hopes for his union with Alvira. It's all just the past and forever the past.

"Radit, you just got home!" Sapa Sanjaya, Radit turned his head slowly. Then nodded slowly, without disobeying Sanjaya's words. Radit's gaze was cold, there was no more warmth on his biological father. Five months ago, the last time Radit sat at the same table with Sanjaya and Saskia.

"Radit, dinner with us. Alvira has been coming since. He accompanied Zain, waiting for you to come home!" Sanjaya said, Radit looked over. Alvira sat next to Zain, opposite Saskia. Radit had suspected Alvira was in his house. Alvira had already contacted him, asking for permission to leave with Zain.

Finally today, Radit didn't pick up Zain. Alvira asks for time with Zain. Radit doesn't forbid, he lets Alvira pick up Zain at school. Radit gets busy at the office and just comes home for dinner. Radit didn't come home for dinner with them. Radit came home, just to see Zain. After Zain sleeps, Radit will leave for the city. There is work to be done as soon as possible.

"Ifa, please prepare dinner for me. Take me to my office in half an hour!" Said Radit, Ifa nodded his head assent. Alvira silently felt the coldness of Radit's attitude. Sanjaya and Saskia could not see Radit's face. They felt guilty, even after five months had passed.

"Radit, one meal with us. At least, you appreciate Alvira. She's not just a guest, she's your son's birth mother!"

"He was my son's mother, but he was one of the reasons I lost my wife and child. I don't want to, our togetherness being the reason Nissa didn't come back!" Radit said, Alvira bowed in shame. With an eye gesture, Alvira asks Ifa to bring Zain into her room. Alvira does not want to, Zain sees himself insulted by Radit's rejection.

Radit's cold demeanor, made everyone speechless. Saskia, the most guilty man. She was the one who made Nissa choose to give up on her marriage. Nissa chose to leave, away from Radit's life. The big decision that now makes Radit slumped. The lamp in Radit's life is extinguished, until Nissa returns to fill her day. I don't know when Nissa will bring back the lamp in her life again?

"Sister, now he's not among us. He wouldn't know, if you ate a table with Alvira!" Saskia said casually, Radit turned his head with anger ready to explode.

"Saskia, quiet!" Said Sanjaya, Radit smiled cynically. He saw a very late understanding. A concern that should be there, when Nissa is at home.

"If only papa's firmness had existed long ago. Maybe I won't lose Nissa!" Radit said coldly, Sanjaya immediately lowered his head. Radit's words, it's like piercing Sanjaya's heart.

Plok Plok Plok

"Amira!" Radit was shocked when he heard applause. Radit turned to Amira. Alvira immediately stood up, approaching Amira who was now standing right in front of Radit. Sanjaya and Saskia tailed behind Alvira. The three of them were astonished, seeing the sudden arrival of Amira without a sound.

"Why surprised? Your door is wide open. I entered after saying my regards. It turned out that the host was busy arguing!"

"Amira, watch your talk. You're a guest in this house!" Alvira said, Amira immediately laughed. Hearing Alvira's ridiculous words.

"I'm a guest, just like you. But the difference is, I never wanted to be a hostess. Like the intention in your heart!"

"Amira, watch your talk!" Shouted Alvira in a high tone. Amira smiled, hearing Alvira's threat. Amira will never be afraid, for Amira the words of Alvira are just nonsense.

"Be quiet Alvira, I'm lazy to deal with a lowly woman like you. I just came to see the honorable Radit sir!" Amira said firmly, Alvira snorted annoyedly at Amira's words. Alvira wants to avenge Amira, but is stopped by Radit.

"What's Amira? What do you want to tell me?"

"I just want to give you this!"

"Nissa, she!" Radit said stammered, Radit's hand shook holding a photo that Amira gave him. Radit is both happy and devastated, realizing he has no meaning in Nissa's life.

"An hour ago, Nissa gave birth to two beautiful daughters. Nissa gave this photo to you. Nissa asked you to give your daughter a name. But if you refuse, Nissa herself will give you a name!"

"Amira, where's my wife and son?"

"There's no right for you to know where they are? Give a name to your daughter, so you can recognize them later. When they're around you!" Amira is cold.

Bruuukkk

"Nissa, I'm sorry. Let me hug them!" Radit said, shortly after Radit fell down. Radit hugs a photo of his beautiful daughter.