The Sanctity of Tarnished Love

The End of the Story (Last)

Five months later.

Today is Rashya's first birthday. It had been even a year, the little boy was staring at the light of the world. Last month, her little sister was born healthy and safe. The baby girl is named Ervina Angelina, the first daughter of Alvin and Nina.

Dusk was very happy at that time, his only brother, who had been a hero in his life. She has a perfect family, a beautiful and kind wife like Nina. Then the fruit of love that incarnates, into a cute and adorable little fairy, namely Ervina.

Ever since Ervina was born, Mrs Ratih had sent one servant to them. The waiter helps Alvin and Nina's work, but it's still Mrs Ratih who pays her.

Since last month, Alvin has also left his job.

The nightclub that became his food stall since long ago, has now been sold. The money he used to open a fairly large grocery store, some of it, he used to plant shares in his office Mr. Jeffry.

Mr. Ratih and Mr. Jeffry are very good people. Not only does Dusk look like his own son, but also Alvin and Nina. They treated Alvin and Nina, just like they treated Dusk.

This afternoon, Alvin and Nina gather at Ken's house. They will celebrate Rashya's birthday, as well as dinner together.

"Rasha, this is Kak Vina coming. Here Son!" shouts Dusk calling his son. At that time Rashya was playing cars, in the corner of the room.

"Sister" Rashya said as she walked over to her mother.

The little boy grew very active, he was able to walk, although sometimes he still fell. He had also learned to speak, although there were some letters that he could not pronounce.

"Rashya, uhh how's it going, Om kangen really, really," said Alvin as he held Rashya, and kissed her cheek.

"What's playing, hmmm?" alvin asked as he looked at Rashya's tiny face.

"Mobin" Rashya replied, showing the cars he was holding.

"Om playing, huh?"

Rashya did not reply, but he nodded his head.

"Nin, here dong let me pick me up!" said Dusk while staring at the tiny baby who was in Nina's arms.

"Aren't you busy?" ask Nina.

"No," replied Dusk, shaking his head.

"You're not helping Aunt Ratih?" tanya Nina while releasing the shawl used to carry her child.

"Nin's done, all the dishes and cakes are ready." Answer Dusk.

"Oh."

Then Dusk grabbed the tiny body that was sleeping in his sleep. Her tiny face looked extremely beautiful, Dusk was extremely anxious as he stared at her rosy lips.

"Then, I'm following Brother Alvin huh!" nina said as she moved from her seat. He was about to catch up with Alvin who took Rashya into the living room.

"Yes" replied Dusk, nodding his head.

After Nina left, Dusk looked at the baby fixedly. Her small figure reminds her of the past. When Rashya was a baby, and her heart was still in a rage. Rashya was present as he was still cooped up in a sense of regret, as he still felt the pain of losing.

Dawn of Mahardika, the man who once filled his heart. The first man to have a halal bond with her. The man who made her hate her birthday.

"Sir Dawn, here I've been chasing my future. I'm always smiling, and always happy, as you wish. I hope, there you are happy too. Forgive me for ever hurting you," Inner Dusk closed his eyes. Trying hard to hold the clear circle that is ready to drip.

While Dusk was deep in his mind, Ken suddenly sat down next to him, patting him on the shoulder.

"Yes, what are you thinking?" ask Ken.

"Darling, are you, are you here?" ask Dusk nervously.

"Why are you, your eyes are glazed?"

"It's okay, seeing Vina, I'm reminded of Rashya's childhood. That is what makes me touched," said Dusk with a smile.

"Looking or sad?"

"Ahh, what do you mean?"

"I know, I couldn't keep you company at the time. I'm far from you, I'm not taking care of Rashya, and I'm not keeping your heart. I'm sorry, Aya!" said Ken while staring fixedly at Dusk.

"Hey, what you said, that's not what I meant. I should be the one apologizing, baby, long enough I hang your feelings, but you still want to wait for me. Is that how much you love me?" seductive Twilight while laughing.

"Your laugh is adorable, Aya!" ken said while embracing Dusk and pinching his cheek.

"Should you be conscious?"

"You teasing me, Aya?"

"No, I'm just asking."

"Oh so it turns out." Ken rolled his eyeballs.

"Yes, look! She was so beautiful, making her heart calm whenever she looked at him," Ken said as he stared at the tiny face that was on his wife's lap.

"It seems that it should be more frequent, Aya, so that the dough is quickly formed. Who knows, the woman will come out. I'd really like to stare at your duplicate, it must be very pretty." Connect Ken with his cool.

"Shut up, Ken!" shouted Dusk while glaring sharply.

"There's Brother Alvin, there's Nina, there's Mama, there's Papa. You're carelessly talking, embarrassed Ken!" growled with annoyance.

"We're husband and wife, that's a natural thing."

"It's only natural for the two of you, but if you say you don't know the rules, it's unnatural." Dusk.

"Your voice is so loud Ken, they must have heard it. Anyway why the hell, I love vulgar talk."

"Aya Seru!"

"You're crazy, Ken!"

"Crazy for loving you, isn't that so romantic, Aya?" whispered Ken.

"You're a bitch!" snapping Dusk while moving from his seat. He walked away, and left Ken alone.

Ken looked at him with a loud laugh, then he followed in his wife's footsteps.

***

The hour hand shows at 07:00 p.m. Dusk and his family gathered at the dinner table. The long glass table was already filled with various dishes. Car-shaped birthday cake, complete with candles, then white rice complete with side dishes. Starting from meat, vegetables, to mushrooms. Slices of fruit, and various kinds of warm drinks are presented neatly.

The whirlwind of happiness emanated clearly on each other's faces, the relationship was very warm and harmonious, completely intertwined in this family.

Together they sang Happy Birthday to Rashya. After that Dusk began to cut the cake, and distribute it to all family members, including some servants who worked in the house. They all got together, and celebrated Rashya's birthday.

However, not finished Dusk cut his birthday cake, suddenly his stomach feels very nauseous. The sweet aroma mixed with the savory aroma of cooking, seemed to be piercing in his nose. Dusk could not stand it, and he finally stepped away towards the bathroom.

"Awhile!" shouted out twilight while accelerating his pace.

"Yes, what's wrong with you?" ask Ken while following the steps of Dusk.

Shortly after, Dusk arrived in the bathroom. He immediately vomited his stomach contents, the nausea really tormented him.

"Well, what's wrong with you, catching a cold?" asked Ken while kneeling at the nape of Dusk.

"It doesn't seem to." Dusk answered him after he rinsed.

"Then?" ask Ken with worry.

"Yes, this may be the effect of a wound on your head. Let's go to Aya's hospital, let the doctor check your condition!" said Ken quickly while pulling the arm of Dusk.

"Wait, baby!" say Dusk.

"What's wrong? Aya, I don't accept rejection, I'm very worried about your condition." Ken said quickly.

"I was nauseous when I smelled the sweet aroma, and the savory aroma of meat. It's very similar to that time, the first time I was pregnant with Rashya. Honey, I'm actually two weeks late this month, but I'm not sure yet. I have the tools, no need to rush to the doctor, we'll test, yes!" say Dusk at length.

"Yes, you, are you serious?" asked Ken with a big smile.

"I'm not sure either." Answer Dusk.

"Let's go to the room now, let's test, and we'll see what the results are!" said Ken.

"If negative?" ask Dusk.

"It's okay, the important thing is I want to know the result. Come on!" take Ken with you while holding the hand of Dusk.

Dusk according to her, she followed in the footsteps of her husband who took her to the room.

That night, it became a very beautiful night for Ken and Dusk. On the birthday of his son, they get a very valuable gift, the fruit of love that began to grow in the womb of Dusk.

The whole family received this good news with great happiness. Nine more months, there would be a small figure present in their midst.

Although there was a storm that tested their family, but now they have found a rainbow in the end. God is never wrong in laying out the path for each of His servants.

***

Breeze of the morning breeze blow lightly, giving off a very distinctive frangipani aroma. The sun's rays dim slightly, because it is covered in mega-mega gray.

The atmosphere of the morning was a little gloomy, but did not shake the intention of Ken and Dusk to visit the Surabaya City TPU.

Ken invited Dusk to make a pilgrimage to the tomb of Dawn, because they had not visited there long enough.

Now that they had arrived near the tomb of Dawn, they sat crouched down, and chanted prayers in each other's hearts.

"O Allah, give a beautiful place to Brother Dawn, love her and love her." Inner Dusk in his heart.

"God, put the Dawn on Your side. Give happiness to him, forgive the servant who once wronged him." Inner Ken in his heart.

"Sir Dawn, I'm happy. I'm trying to be a better person, and I've given Rashya a future. Besides, I'm always smiling too, I've done everything you've ordered me to do. Be happy there, forgive me for hurting you. Forgive me for loving another man, but trust me, I will never forget you. Your love, memories with you, and all about you, are still firmly imprinted in my memory. Even though you are gone, but I still keep your name, as the man who was once an angel in my life," said Dusk quietly, while putting a bunch of flowers that he brought.

"Fajar, I'm sorry I ever hurt you. But it's not mere lust, it's really a taste. Now I've run the mandate you gave me. I always look after Aya, and try to make her happy. My love for her, nothing less than your love for her." Ken said in a soft voice.

After that they moved from their seats. The two of them stepped out of their last place of Dawn. Ken walked in front, while Dusk, he followed behind.

After a few steps left the navel, Dusk turned his head, staring at the mound of land that had been overgrown with green grass.

"Our story is really like dawn and dusk Brother. It was beautiful, but only a blink of an eye. Dawn and dusk, both are created to always go hand in hand, complement each other, and perfect each other. Just like that, our way of life feels more complete and perfect, because we once filled each other. However, dawn and dusk were never together, they were at different points. Just like we keep each other's names in our hearts, we keep each other's names in a sense, but our place is different. We are not meant to be together, enough of us and God knows how much love we have ever had. Goodbye Brother Dawn, may you be happy there, my prayers are always with you!" inner Dusk while turning his gaze away.

Breeze waving the black veil that covered his head, accompanied his steps that further left the navel.

EXPIRE

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