Earth Without Dusk
11. Family Dinner

The atmosphere of the dining table at the Adrian residence that night looked more crowded than usual. The food served also looks different. The long-awaited guest was already sitting down with his other family. They are Mr. Bima Dirgantara with his second wife, Veronica, then of course there is Bumi and Dimas, son of Veronica with her first husband who also died.

The host himself has also been sitting with his wife and child just Nesya. There was also Andika and his wife, Liliana was there, but their beloved daughter had not been seen the trunk of her nose.

That night Nesya looks very beautiful and graceful with the dress she wears.He deliberately prepares her look as best as possible to meet Earth, the man she will be betrothed to.

Since Earth went to school abroad, they have not seen each other again for a long time. This time they met. And of course in Nesya's eyes, the Earth looked increasingly handsome and dashing. He has no regrets about agreeing to this match.

“It's been a long time since we've been together like this,” said Mr. Bima in pleasantries.

“One stop, Sir. I hope that with the matchmaking of our child, our relationship can be more familiar,” said Adrian with his face. Who is not happy to be familiar with Mr Dirgantara is not it?

“Yes, I hope so. But it all goes back to our children. If indeed they agree to continue their relationship in a more serious direction, we as parents can only support it,” said Mr. Bima Dirgantara fully authoritative.

Nesya smiled happily at the conversation of her parents. He several times stole a look at the Earth that focused on food alone. His face was flat as usual.  

“Oh yes, so what is Nesya's current activity?” ask Mr. Dirgantara later.

“I'm currently focusing on taking care of the boutique, Om. The longer the boutique customers are more and more. And the products I produce have started to enter the Asian market,” replied Nesya remained with her inherent elegance.

“Wah, very good. I love young people who like to work hard. Although you do not continue your father's company, but you have the potential to succeed in the field you pursue,” praise Mr. Dirgantara so that Nesya's face brightens.

“Thanks, Om. I hope so.”

“I heard that there is a daughter of the Wijaya family who joined the business, right?” ask Mr. Aergantara again.

“True, Sir. He's my nephew, son of Mas Andika,” Adrian replied while looking at Andika.

“Iya, Sir. He used to love doing business, so after he finished college, he also ran the company. But he is still learning, I only guide him,” Andika said.

“Then where is he now? Is he not coming to dinner tonight?” ask Mr. Dirgantara.

Sontak Andika and Liliana looked at each other at the question. They are confused as to what to answer. Though they had called Dusk many times, but the boy still did not see the nose, while the dinner had begun.

“True too. I just realized he's not here. Dusk where, Mas?” ask Adrian.

Twilight? Inner Earth.

Suddenly the awaited one had just appeared in a hasty move. He quickly approached the dining table.

“Senja here!” said Dusk half yell and then approached Om Adriannya as the host who has an event.

“Sorry, Om. Dusk late. Ordinary, young affairs,” whispered at Dusk while chuckling at Adrian then kissing his Om cheek.

He then greeted his family. Liliana gave the code to Dusk to immediately sit on the seat next to her. 

“You're from anywhere? You're late,” asked Liliana half-whispering.

“Sorry, Dusk will find a dress first so beautiful,” replied Dusk reasoned.

“There is a reason,” oceh Liliana.

“It's okay. His name is young. It is often so,” said Mr. Dirgantara who heard the chat of the two mothers and children.

Dusk fell down because he felt guilty. He had not noticed who their invited guests were. While Earth has been aware of its existence since the beginning it came.

“Sorry, I came late, Sir,” said Dusk who was still down.

Mr. Dirgantara chuckled. “Do not call, Sir. Too stiff. Call Om, no problem. Whatis yourname? Are you Mr Andika's daughter?” ask Mr. Dirgantara.

Deg.

The heart of Dusk suddenly rumbled. Millions of questions played in his head. Why is that guy here and having dinner together? Is he the son of the Air Master? Then he's Young Aerospace Master? Then, isn't this dinner to discuss Nesya's matchmaking and Mr Air's son? Is the man.is...the man to be betrothed...Nesya?

Dusk could not hide his surprise. Unlike the Earth who is still able to behave calmly when their two eyes look at each other.

Really this? Are you really the man who will be betrothed to Sister Nesya? Ask Dusk in your heart.

“Why not continue? Your name is Sen what?” rejoice of Mr. Dirgantara.

Dusk immediately opened his eyes many times. He just realized, he had acted rashly. He should not have lost focus like that.

“Senja, Sir. Uh, Om. My name is Light of Dusk Wijaya. Commonly called Dusk,” replied Dusk with a forced smile.

“Good name,” said Dimas suddenly.

Dusk turned his gaze to the source of the voice, then he smiled briefly at Dimas.

It turned out that Dusk was much more interesting than Nesya. Does he have a soul mate or not, huh? Inner Dimas.

Not only Earth who noticed Dusk from the beginning entered, but it turns out Dimas also secretly pay attention to Dusk.

Liliana who heard Dimas praising Dusk felt very happy. It feels his intention to match Dusk with Dimas can run smoothly if Dimas has started to be interested in Dusk.

“Om hear you are happy to do business. Really so?” ask Mr. Dirgantara.

“Betul, Om. Dusk is very happy to do business. But actually the initial intention of Dusk doing business in order to open more jobs. That way many people will be able to support their families with the results obtained from work. For Dusk business is not only about profit and loss, but about how much business we run can be useful for many people,” replied Dusk very diplomatically.

Almost everyone there was stunned by Dusk's reply. Although his age is the smallest there, but his thinking is quite mature. Mr. Dirgantara instead began to be interested in the mere princess of the puppet Mr. Andika compared to his future son-in-law. In his eyes, every word that was spoken by Dusk was indeed sincere from his heart without being made up. Although at first glance she looks spoiled, but she is a principled girl.

“Wah, it looks like Om has a lot to learn about business as well as you,” said Mr. Dirgantara.

The twilight laughs. How can a reliable businessman like Mr. Dirgantara want to study with a child yesterday afternoon like him. “Turns, Om. It is precisely Dusk that must learn the same Om,” said Dusk.

“Don't focus too much on business, soul mate affairs must also be taken care of,” between Liliana at Dusk.

Mama whatan, anyway? Talk soul mate again. Inner Dusk.

“Betul, Lady Lili. Personal matters cannot be ruled out either. So, how's Earth? Nesya? Are you ready to make a bond in your relationship?” ask Mr. Dirgantara directly to the point.

“Give us time,” reply Earth briefly.

“Means?” ask Adrian.

“We will approach for a month first, if it is equally comfortable, then continue to the engagement. I don't want to rush for a choice that's only once for this lifetime,” Earth replied firmly.

“Not faster is better?” ask the muddled twilight. Dusk immediately got a deadly gaze from the Earth.

“No problem. I follow what the Earth says. The earth must still be busy. Don't be too hasty,” Nesya replied later.

“Alright, meaning we will have another family meeting one month after this,” said Mr. Dirgantara who got the nod from the others.

Dusk stare at the Earth. The earth was still staring at Dusk with an intimidating look. And it turns out that Mr. Aerospace secretly noticed eye contact between the two of them.

Why does it seem like there is something between them? Did Earth and Dusk ever know each other? The Earth was not even interested in looking towards Nesya. Batin Tuan Dirgantara's.

Seriate...