Beautiful Monster
Out of Plan

"Why is my sister coming home now? I just left the house on purpose so Ignacia wouldn't be too awkward. I saw brother chatting with him too." Gafar opens the refrigerator, finds a chocolate cake that Ignacia brought. "Where is this coming from?" The strong aroma of chocolate turns the entire contents of the refrigerator into a bakery. Being interested, Gafar then took one piece.

"That's from Ignacia." While Amira sat in one of the dining chairs, sipping water that only had half a drink. "Sit down and accompany me for a moment." His first brother would not refuse. It's more convenient to eat here than in the room. The plate he just used to pick up a piece of cake can be washed immediately.

The cake is delicious, Gafar tries to eat it slowly to make it taste better. "Sister hasn't answered my first question yet. Why did you come home today? I thought you couldn't come because Kak Qabil would get a bonus with a leave that wasn't taken this month." He certainly got information from his mother.

Amira did not answer, paying attention to the ears. Feeling no need to answer his sister's curiosity. He sipped back the water in his glass. Some heard heavy gasps from the woman beside Gafar. Mom told her second child that Amira was so happy to see Ignacia. Then what's up now? His happiness carried away by his sister's lover?

Qabil and Maaz were already in the room, probably asleep hearing no sound from inside. Gafar looked around, like there was less but I don't know what. Oh yeah he hasn't seen Rajendra since. His mother said the boy went to take Ignacia home thirty minutes ago. And until now the boy has not returned.

"It looks like Rajendra is still spending time with her lover tonight. Brother didn't mess with Rajendra's plan, did he?" Gafar just wanted to make sure. Do not let his departure to meet the idol did not produce results. Gafar will not be disappointed, however thanks to Rajendra he bia invite his heart adoration to go for a walk.

Amira still did not answer, she rested her tired body on the back of the chair. Who would have thought he would talk about his little sister with a sister-in-law who he had never known. How could Amira talk about someone who made her always desperate without the slightest pause? The world must be crazy.

Amira's left hand clenched tightly. The emotions that he had been craving for finally heard others as well. Amira wants to forget all about her second sister by telling Ignacia. Someone who may be helped by the trivial information he conveyed during the minutes together. Amira is happy that Ignacia is listening to all her words not only because she is Rajendra's older sister. The girl seemed comfortable being near him as well.

"I'm just looking for a friend. Why would I ruin someone else's plan?" Amira ends her sit-in with Gafar. He thought the boy would not offend but vice versa. Amira better go see her little family who's been hard-earned to bring her here. "Clean my glass as well after you're done" Amira said before leaving the kitchen.

Qabil and Maaz had slept as Amira had expected. The woman sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the two tough men sleeping peacefully. Amira wants to apologize for using Maaz as an excuse to come here and regret having made Qabil take a leave of absence until this month's bonus will be cut slightly. Amira can't take it anymore, she needs someone who is comfortable with her and accepts all the stories about Rajendra.

"Ira," said Amira's husband. Qabil opened his eyes slightly, adjusted the ambient lighting and sat down next to his wife. "Why did it just come? I've been waiting for Daritadi. Let's sleep next to Maaz." Qabil's consciousness returned completely, he hugged the enchanting woman gently. His hand moved around his wife's back.

"Everything's okay, right? If there's a problem, just tell me. I'll put myself in as a good friend if you want to." Amira no longer cried when her husband was very gentle. He just feels calmer and happier. Slowly Amira returned her husband's embrace, she leaned her head against Qabil's shoulder.

...*****...

Ignacia was no longer surprised by the small gift Rajendra had pinned on her lips a few seconds ago. There is something strange about her boyfriend's behavior. It did not look so obvious, Ignacia only felt it faintly in her heart. Rajendra's gaze seemed to keep a big secret without wanting to be known by anyone. Ignacia also seems not to know.

"Come in, it's night." Rajendra smiled slightly, looking straight at his lover's eyes.

"Before can I ask you something?" The man in front of her nodded, allowing his lover to ask anything. "If I want to see you, where should I go? Maybe I can see you again like you used to in your town. I don't want to burden you with always coming to me when you're feeling low."

Rajendra took off his helmet before replying. Rajendra has no answer, he just wants to look more relaxed so Ignacia doesn't realize anything. After a few seconds the man replied, "Let me come to you, Ignacia. I don't mind if I have to come to you. So don't go anywhere so I don't worry. Understood?"

Ignacia also wants to come to Rajendra again. It felt exciting when he walked towards his lover in a place that he was not familiar with. That way Rajendra can take care of him because he knows best, right? Also, if Ignacia came to Rajendra shortly after his busy life ended, the two of them met faster.

Once again Rajendra asks his lover to come in. Rajendra will make sure her lover gets inside the house before leaving. After the girl disappears behind the door, Rajendra puts her helmet back on, starts the motor and then heads back to the highway. In the middle of the journey, there is something inside Rajendra that seems to refuse to go home immediately.

His mother did not give Rajendra a special clock given his age and was able to manage everything on his own. Be the direction of the motor is deflected into the square. Maybe settling down for a while while calming down is not something wrong. Rajendra will be home after feeling more peaceful.

Many thoughts raged in his head at that moment. Why should his sister come during Ignacia's visit? Why so coincidental? Did her mother say anything about Ignacia's arrival without Rajendra's knowledge? She knew that her mother would often contact her brother if he did not return home. Were they talking about Ignacia in a message?

It would have been impossible if Brother Amira had come only to see Ignacia. Her house outside the city, the distance is not close, also her husband's work in the office can not be suddenly abandoned. Maaz may have two days off every Sunday, in contrast to his father.

Rajendra's phone shook once, a sign of a message coming in. It was Ignacia who sent the message. Rajendra peeked at the contents of the message through the notification on the lock screen. The girl asks if Rajendra has arrived home. Does Rajendra have to come home so as not to lie to Ignacia? But his heart was still not calm. The plan didn't go perfectly.

Another message came in, now from Rajendra's older brother. Order for Rajendra to come home quickly and lock the front fence. Rajendra was reminded to sleep regularly so as not to get sick when returning out of town. Right, Rajendra still has responsibilities elsewhere. In five minutes he will go home and rest.

"Ignacia, just got home?" Mama approached her daughter. Sit on one of the couches to sip a glass of water carried. Ignacia we are all asleep, therefore she shows no sign that she is already home. "How was his visit? Everything going well? How cake? Rajendra's parents like him?"

Her mother immediately attacked with many questions after her throat got wet again. Ignacia changed the focus on her mother in order to answer everything. Ignacia was happy to see her cake enjoyed by her lover's family. Ignacia even saw Maaz and his father arguing over what portion of the cake to eat tonight.

The smell of chocolate cake that Ignacia makes is really delicious. Therefore Ignacia so rush to make another cake with the mama because Arvin want to try it too. There was no way Ignacia would cut the cake for Rajendra so that her little sister could try as well. It doesn't taste any less good either.

"Why haven't you changed your clothes since you got home? What are you waiting for?"

"Just go to sleep, I'll clean up later." Her mother still did not want to leave, wondering what her son would do to delay the break. It is not too late now, Ignacia is free to do what because she is now also no longer a student. "Don't want to go to bed early?" Ignacia asked.

Instead of answering, his mother cast a strange look at Ignacia. As usual, read his son's mind. Like knowing what makes his son procrastinate. Ignacia chuckled, the worry for Rajendra lessened a bit. Therefore Ignacia conveyed her grief to the mother without being asked.

"Oh about Rajendra apparently. Then finish it quickly and then rest. From morning you've done a lot." Mama Ignacia got up and passed away. Leaving Ignacia along with an incredible silence. His three sisters and his father must have slept.

Ten minutes passed, still no word from Rajendra. Where is the beloved man? Ignacia took her cell phone to the room. Left still burning while she went to change clothes. Rajendra hasn't shown up yet. And it's time to go to bed. Ignacia sent me one more message, "Good night, thank you for today."

...*****...

"Why is it so long?" Gafar stared at his sister. The one in the face did not answer, felt unnecessary. "How was Ignacia when she met Brother Amira? I thought Ignacia's aura was calmer and colder than that of big brother. Everything going well?"

Just like Amira, this little sister also seemed reluctant to answer. Why they are so compact makes Gafar curious. "Sir Amira looks tired. The energy might be given to your lover. By the way Ignacia cake is delicious. Say thank you if you meet him. I've eaten two pieces."

Gafar leaves his sister who will take a drink from the refrigerator. The eating out alone is over. It is time to send a message to the heart before going to bed. Once the door of his room was closed, Rajendra did not hesitate to show his disappointed face. He was eager to bring Ignacia closer to his mother.

Finished with the throat-wetting affair, Rajendra walked towards the room. He saw a new message that came five minutes ago. Rajendra cleans up immediately and intends to call Ignacia. Maybe then he could sleep peacefully. Some say people are more honest when they are tired. It is therefore fun to talk about heavy things at night before going to bed.

There will not usually be a long waiting tone when Rajendra calls his girl. Ignacia must have gone to sleep, he thought. When it's about to turn off a still-unconnected call, suddenly someone on the other end cancels Ignacia's plan. "Hello" said Ignacia.

"You were asleep? Sorry to wake you up." Rajendra should wait until tomorrow.

"It's okay. Why are you calling? I sent you a message, didn't you see it?" The girl who was about to enter the gate towards the dream world moved to sit down. "It's good if you're home. I'm worried because you didn't reply long enough." Ignacia's consciousness returned little by little. A strange smile rose on his face.

Rajendra decides to tell Ignacia about his plans. About him who intends to bring the mother closer to the girl. Either Ignacia will remember what Rajendra said after waking up tomorrow or not. What is clear is that by telling stories, Rajendra will feel calmer. So Ignacia listened carefully without cutting.

"Yes, I think I've had more conversations with Amira than your mother. But I'm glad to be greeted so warmly by your brother, Rajendra. I mean ... Your sister is very kind to ask me to talk first and tell you many exciting things if I know." Ignacia endured her drowsiness. He blinked his eyes to stay awake.

"What did you talk about until then?" Rajendra asked.

"About you working hard to date. Sis Amira knows a lot about you because you are family. I'm glad to be able to share a story about you." Rajendra must be hallucinating. Where might her brother talk about her. Especially with the relationship of the two who have not been close for a long time. Ignacia was bouncing, he thought.

At the end of the call Ignacia tekeked slowly, "I'm glad you got into the same high school as me. We can meet because of your courageous decision." Ignacia is not strong. His eyes closed while talking.

"My brother didn't say anything about my college and stuff, did he?" Rajendra is now alert. Ignacia's words just now seemed to be related to a past she had never discussed with Ignacia. "Ignacia" called Rajendra several times but there was no answer.

"Then my other plans still haven't failed." Rajendra mutters. Replied by the faint snoring sound coming out from his phone. Ah Ignacia was already in the dreamland. His phone is still tucked between pillows or may fall out of bed. There was another faint sound being heard.