Beautiful Monster
Relieved It

Return to the life Ignacia wanted without thinking of Sarah. His words made Ignacia pity. He had to forgive his ex instead of forgetting him. Even all this time he could not forget. It means there's something stuck in his heart. Sarah must free her mind from the sick and improve her diet from now on.

Ignacia glanced at Rajendra's keychain in the bag he was holding. His hand grabbed the thing under the supervision of its owner. "He's proof that we're in a long distance relationship. If mine were to be lost as well, I would definitely feel guilty as well. It's like the difficult relationship we're in is disappearing with the symbol."

Rajendra gave a small smile, he rested his head on the head of his lover. The bus was running, so no one could disturb the two for now. Rajendra agreed with Ignacia. He had no idea why Ignacia had given him the owl, but the matter of their long-distance symbol felt real to him.

"Why an owl?" Rajendra asked.

Ignacia is still watching Rajendra's owl. His gaze felt deep on that thing. He thinks owls are perfect for him. They rest at different times than some other creatures. It feels the same as Ignacia who feels she can rest her body if she meets Rajendra. Different places and times of rest than others.

Owl eyes are not the same as humans, they cannot move the eyeball easily and the only way to look around is to turn the head up to two hundred and seventy degrees. His eyes are tube-shaped and telescope-like. Their sight is incredible. They could also turn their heads without moving their bodies, so their bodies remained silent.

For no apparent reason Ignacia felt she could see what Rajendra was trying to do and vice versa. They have good eyesight for each other. Just as great as an owl. There are times when they also see each other without having to move their bodies especially when making voice and video calls.

Then another reason Ignacia chose the owl was because every time Ignacia wore brown-colored clothing, Rajendra would look at her differently. So the animal that fits what he expects is the owl. And also because Rajendra likes chocolate, ice cream and chocolate cake. So it seems Ignacia is also one of her lover's favorites.

"Even if you don't wear brown, you're still my favorite" Rajendra whispered.

Somehow Ignacia could make the background so unexpected. The girl turned her gaze to Rajendra. It was not clear the face of her lover but Ignacia could see a smile there. "You like her?" Rajendra fixed his sitting position, returning Ignacia's gaze which looked straight at his eyes.

Where Rajendra may not like. The owl has been heard to represent their relationship lately. Rajendra felt filled with energy again when with Ignacia, they could see each other despite the distance separating. Everything fits, Rajendra nods with a big smile. Whatever Ignacia said and thought, Rajendra must have loved it.

"Then do you know what I mean by giving a strawberry emoticon to my contacts on your phone?" Rajendra shook his head in response. To be honest, Ignacia was just a fad because when the red color on strawberries looks more striking than others. "It's kind of giving color to my name to make it shine more than other contacts."

Looking back, Ignacia once felt awkward and scared when she was with Rajendra. Just like people when they first feel the stove is still sour. Then at another time, Ignacia was calm and happy with Rajendra by her side. Like he tried another strawberry that tastes so sweet.

"Then my contact name on your phone is there a special marker too, Ignacia?" Rajendra had never seen the tiger emoticons Ignacia had given him. Rajendra chuckles at the funny-looking name of his contact. "I give you this because you're similar to a cat but bigger and dashing. You are taller and braver than me."

It needs to be corrected if Ignacia doesn't need to look gallant. Being a sweet girl who keeps liking her is more than enough. Rajendra embraces his girl's shoulder, today feels many times pleasant. Hearing Ignacia's explanation could somehow be as good as this for her perception. What they do and give has meaning.

"Now I wonder why you said I shouldn't leave you. Besides the fact that I'll never leave you." It took Ignacia a while to answer her lover's question. He doesn't know how to start and how to convey it so Rajendra understands. "If you can't explain now it's okay. Next time you can tell me."

Naturally, Ignacia would pick the right word later.

It was not yet afternoon, there was a city forest they could visit to relax. Rajendra wanted to talk more, there was also something Ignacia wanted to convey. His heart has been beating faster since thinking about how Rajendra reacted. Will her lover be as happy as when she gets her first job.

Ignacia's hands were on her lover's arms, walking around without paying attention to the road ahead. According to him, relying on Rajendra alone is enough so he can see around more freely. Some time ago Rajendra had a chance to exercise here. He thinks this place is suitable for both to enjoy. That's why Rajendra brought his girlfriend here.

The fresh air around here will disturb Ignacia back fresh and forget the bad events a moment ago. A gentle breeze greeted, giving a hint of calm to the girl whose hair had been left untouched. This city alone was already synonymous with Rajendra to him, now there was a calmness caused by his wind.

On a park bench they both sat. Look at the rows of trees and people passing by. Rajendra said the more afternoon, the more crowded this place will be. Especially if it's the weekend. The lights of the city forest will light up, it will not appear dark at all. Dim, dimly beautiful. People will not miss the time to rest themselves.

Ignacia rests her head on Rajendra's shoulder. He stared in the direction where his girlfriend was glued. There's nothing they're talking about. There was only a lot of breath and warmth that flowed from the grasp of the hand. Ignacia was glad she had a lot of time to spend with her lover.

"You like her?" Rajendra asked, "Sit around without doing anything. After this I'll take you to dinner, take it easy." Rajendra doesn't want to hear if his girl is hungry after going to an unwanted place. He wanted answers other than that.

The girl smiled slightly, "Which I might not like. Let's just say the meeting with Feby and Sarah was just an absurd imagination. My world is not that narrow despite the fact that it is. I like that we're together even if we don't do anything like this. What we're doing is more than enough."

This moment should go according to Rajendra's wishes. If only the call from Feby and who's calling the girl isn't there at the moment. Ignacia fixed her sitting position, she let go hand in hand with her lover to reach for the phone in the bag. Rajendra glanced at the phone with a dislike look.

This moment was very good, though. They haven't talked much because of the calls and different atmosphere. Ignacia was still sitting next to him while answering the phone. So Rajendra can still hold the other hand of Ignacia who is free. He is not interested in his girlfriend's conversation. Rajendra needs to recover energy with a touch of Ignacia.

Rajendra got rid of the hair that prevented him from looking at Ignacia's face. The girl seemed excited by the chat that was on that short call. Her face looked so much prettier that Rajendra could not stop looking. And also Ignacia does not mind if her hair is slightly kept behind the ears.

"Oh really? That would be fun. But wouldn't it be too crowded if we went together? Yeah, you know that place is far from here." Ignacia's words just caught Rajendra's attention. His ears were sharpened to listen to his lover. Where's the girl going? Then what he called the word 'we' means by whom?

Afterwards Ignacia chuckles, unaware of Rajendra's gaze at all. He said they'll talk about it later. Ignacia did not delay to say if she was dating and did not want any interference. His words make Rajendra reflexively hug him from the side. That was what he wanted. Ignacia refocused on him. According to the previous plan.

The one in the hug was of course a bit surprised but also happy. Rajendra put his head on his lover's shoulder. "Hey why are you suddenly hugging me? Is something going on?" Rajendra. Still with his face hidden behind Ignacia's neck. The girl will return the hug she receives. He needs a charger too.

Ignacia has something to tell you. About that call that just finished. Danita invites Ignacia and Rajendra to take a vacation to the beach that the three had visited during college first. Just like the last message. He misses his friends and wants to meet. It took a long time for Danita to reply to the messages of her two friends because she was busy volunteering.

"When do you have free time, Rajendra? I want you to come too. It's uncomfortable to be alone among a couple who are kasmaran." Ignacia is unlikely to also come alone while the others bring their respective partners. He will disturb people if they feel they need friends.

Too bad Rajendra can't answer for sure. The beach that Ignacia came to with her two friends was also far away. They need at least a night or two there to really enjoy the holidays. "I'll tell you when I can meet your friends. It's okay, right? I can't take heart off anymore."

Of course it's okay. It's just a vacation anyway. Everyone had to wait until the others could join. Rajendra asks to confirm if this invitation is related to a threesome date. From the story of Ignacia, he mentions Danita and a couple who are kasmaran. And of course that's what Ignacia meant.

Rajendra dislikes dating Danita and her partner, and now has to be with Nesya and Farhan. He also could not resist if this was Ignacia's wish. Her daughter had waited three months for her. He deserves a word of agreement from the man he is waiting for. Ignacia could be disappointed if Rajendra could not accompany her to meet her two friends.

For a while Ignacia turned off her phone so that no one would interfere with her quality time with Rajendra. Nesya had also been in the chat just now. He will also check the schedule and find a good time for all of them to take a vacation. Maybe the new school year is the right time. There are long holidays and free time. Or at the end of the year where there is a holiday before the year changes.

Ignacia loosened her arms, trying to make eye contact with Rajendra. This man probably will not understand what he means about Proofreader, so as much as Ignacia can he explained simply. "And I got a job from someone who would hire my services." Ignacia smiled happily. Finally there was time to tell her boyfriend.

The man in front of him was happier. Her boyfriend managed to become a busy girl. After working in the school library now he will become as a script editor. "You seem to be busier than I am, Ignacia. But good for you. You can use your hobby for work. But remember to keep your eyes healthy."

Now nothing was in Ignacia's heart. Their dinner went well without any distractions. The journey to the station and the waiting times of the train are nothing exhausting. Along the way hand in hand, chatting, or just a fad of looking at each other.

Rajendra has a responsibility to get Ignacia home safely. He did not bring a motorcycle, so they stopped the taxi to go home. Ignacia had already refused several times but Rajendra did not want to heed. It's late, they spend too long until Rajendra is worried about anything happening if he doesn't deliver.

"Come in, I'll wait until you come in." Rajendra stood before Ignacia. Still with a taxi waiting behind this tall man. Ignacia still stood silently before Rajendra. There was something he was thinking about and did not know when he would carry out his plan. "Why are you silent? Come inside. It's late."

Ignacia took one step closer to Rajendra. His feet tiptoed to reach something higher. Rajendra could feel a brief kiss on his lips along with the night wind blowing slowly. In addition to misbehavior, Rajendra is worried that someone else is watching.

"Thank you for driving me home, Rajendra. Call me when you get home." Another kiss Ignacia sematka on Rajendra's cold cheek. Then he turned around into the house. It's good that no one sees it from inside the house. No curtains were seen.