Not a Substitute

M8 Wins Looks

When Orion and Mira are asleep, Eva and James spend time together. As usual they will see stars and planets from telescopes. 

Eva looked at the telescope they were using. “James, this new telescope buy?”

“Iya.” James knew he was going to be angry. “The more advanced the telescope, we will more clearly see the stars.” James reasoned.

“Old telescope is where?” The old telescope is still pretty good according to Eva.

“I donated to the orphanage so that the orphanage children could also see the stars and planets clearly.”

Eva couldn't scold James. 

“Ev, look!” 

Eva approached the telescope and looked at the star. 

...***...

James has some good news. “Ev, I got a song from August.” James was very happy. It's not easy to get a song from that famous songwriter. Although many who request the song and pay a price August, but August will not easily give the song creation.

*August's character appears in section B.

Eva was happy. James held Orion and threw him high. Orion laughing. 

James began practicing August's song. Eva listened to James's singing. 

“The song is amazing,” praise Eva.

“August is genius. His songs always hits.” James continued his vocal training. He did not want to disappoint August. He is not a singer with a very good voice. So, continuous practice will make him able to sing well. 

The day of recording arrived.

James was in the recording studio located inside August's house. James sees Orange, August's son who is the same age as Orion. 

“Can I take a picture of Orange?” James asked Violet's permission, August's wife, orange's mother.

James began to photograph. He wanted to take a selfie of both of them. But James restrained himself. Orange is too cute for James. 

James started recording. There are some corrections from August. James has recorded August's song five times. August asked James to take a short break. August sees James nervous.

Violet offers lunch to James. James initially refused but smelled the fragrant aroma of cooking, his tongue and stomach wanting to eat. James finally eats with August's family.

“Kak August not to eat?” James only saw Violet and Orange at the dinner table.

“He seems to be busy in the recording studio.” Violet had gotten used to eating alone if August was busy.

“What is Brother August disappointed in my voice, Brother?” James felt guilty if August's expectations could not be met.

“No. I stole listen. Your voice is good.” Violet was telling the truth. James' heart began to improve.

“Oh, yes. I often see photos of Orion on Instagram. Mira too. They are both so cute.”

“Also cute.” James wanted to have another son, but he had to hold himself back. She was lucky that Eva survived the birth of their daughter's son. He didn't want to lose Eva. 

“Can I come to your house to see Orion and Mira?” Violet wants to see the babies she always sees.

“Of course you can. Bring August too, brother. Actually Eva also wanted to come here to see Brother August but only I was allowed to come.”

“Mas Agus also wants to see Orion and Mira. He actually gave the song to you because of Orion and Mira.”

“Really? So it's not because of my voice?” James was low. His eyes began to glaze over. He knew he was just winning.

“Your voice is also good. Don't feel inferior.” Violet cheers James. 

Agus came to eat together. After eating, they continued recording.