Beautiful Monster
You're with me

The cup!

Rajendra kissed the head of Ignacia briefly. The two sat for a while and laughed together. Music concerts are still going on. Switch to other friendship and love songs that people know. Everyone went back to singing, helping male and female guest stars on stage.

"How can you prepare something like this?" Rajendra asked. Rajendra definitely didn't see around him. Did he not realize that the people around him were also doing what Ignacia was doing?

"This is the idea of the event committee. They allow outsiders to come not without reason. All the invited guests get their own cookies and handwritten letters." Rajendra nodded in understanding. He'll open the mail and eat his muffin later. Now it's time to watch a concert with his beloved.

This music concert is not the end of the show. There are still awarding prizes for the winners of the race that are shown on stage today. At that time, Ignacia asked Danita to come to a field near the library. The other side of the campus that has good plants to take pictures with.

Danita and Bahri are already together with Nesya, so Ignacia and Rajendra should hurry up to feel like they are not waiting for long. Ignacia who led the way, his hand did not forget to take Rajendra to keep following.

Arriving there, Ignacia saw Danita and the others waiting. Of the many people who passed by there, who was chatting with Nesya? The man in the black jacket turned his back on Ignacia and Rajendra.

"Ignacia!" call Danita. The call caught the attention of Nesya, Bahri, and the mysterious man.

Ignacia met the man in the black jacket. His steps stopped, suddenly pecking. How did that man get here? How did he chat so closely with his childhood friend? And why should he be the one who showed up after disappearing somewhere?

"Come," Rajendra. Ignacia's lover gently pulled the girl's hand towards Danita and Bahri.

The man who made Ignacia sick of it smiled faintly as if he had done nothing wrong. His presence here alone was wrong, moreover, he was chatting with Nesya as if he already knew her. Dan-Rajendra doesn't remember who the man in the black jacket is?

The man in the black jacket said hello to Rajendra, are they friends? Then what Ignacia feared happened. Rajendra introduced the man to Ignacia as if it were no big deal. "This is my roommate, his name is Bagas."

Both Ignacia and Bagas just nodded like giving greetings without looking at each other. Ignacia tightens her grip on Rajendra and is taken closer to the safer Danita. Beside the girl there was Nesya who was looking for a concept of a crowded photo.

"Why is that guy here?" Ignacia tried to ask Rajendra as calmly as possible. The one asked only replied that Bagas had business in this city, so he came here the same day. He meant that business was not to meet with Nesya right?

Photo session assisted with Bagas. Nesya asks him to help photograph her with friends. Somewhat cruel indeed because the photograph is not taken with a picture anyway. But it's better not than to ruin the whole picture. If Bagas has to take pictures too, Ignacia should take the picture.

...*****...

Rajendra invites Ignacia to lunch together. The man will be back later in the afternoon, so he wants to make the most of his time with his loved ones before getting back apart. Ignacia never wanted to let go of her grip on Rajendra, even when she was seen grudgingly staring at the street outside the restaurant, Ignacia still wanted to hold the hand of the person next to her.

"You why? You tired?" Rajendra asked. Ignacia looked so limp, who wouldn't worry?

"No, I'm fine. I just want to stay with you. I can hold your hand longer, right?" Ignacia touched her head which suddenly felt dizzy. Maybe he's just hungry, so it's a bit limp.

"You're thinking about Bagas?" Rajendra's words take Ignacia's attention. The girl sharpened her hearing without intending to look. Now his gaze was fixed on the warm hand he was holding. "I knew who he was from the first moment I met him. He's the guy who plays roles with you. He's Cinderella's prince."

"It's okay" Rajendra raised Ignacia's chin to look her in the eye, "i've learned to be more confident all along. I'm sure you'll stay with me even if people from your past come. You don't have to worry about me getting angry anymore."

Even so, seeing Bagas must make Rajendra tortured every day. They are even roommates. Ignacia nodded, she also just wanted to be with Rajendra. There would be no one else in his heart other than the man who was smiling while looking at him.

Ignacia so remember how angry Rajendra every Ignacia practiced drama when Junior High School. An angry face with a fed-up look that always hurt Ignacia every day. Even when the drama ended, Ignacia still felt very guilty. Playing the drama is not wrong. It's just that in the drama Ignacia has to touch other men.

And because of the jealousy of the drama, Rajendra manages to take Ignacia's first kiss.

"Bagas doesn't know if I know that he's your ex. Just let him not know, I'll pretend not to care about his past. You don't have to get involved with him anymore. Youunderstand?" Ignacia nodded obediently. If it had to be, Ignacia would not want to get involved.

If Rajendra can come to terms with Ignacia's past, why does she still explode when she meets Bahri? Is the lover of his friend still hard to forget?

"Should I do the same? Pretending not to know in front of Nesya," Ignacia smiled wryly, "i don't like to talk about that b*d*b*h."

"Sure, you can do it. What is important is that you are comfortable. Then if Nesya wants to talk about Bagas, I don't know if it's possible to evaluate or something. Usually a friend approached by the opposite sex will ask his friend how that person is. Just accept what Nesya will say. I don't feel anything bad."

If only Ignacia could do as Rajendra said. Bagas is already on the Ignacia blacklist. His place was no longer around his increasingly narrow world. Of the many women, why should her best friend?

"Ah she makes me sick. Just watch out if he makes Nesya sad. I'll get him back," exasperated Ignacia.

Finished from the restaurant, now both are walking on crowded streets that are usually where young people hang out. A large alley that has everything like a mall. Full range of shops and restaurants here. The place is already cold coupled with cloud overcast.

Ignacia circulated the view, this place was similar to the streets that normally exist inside the spring novel. Streets with flowers in large pots of pink Begonia flowers along the way add to the beauty. If you are abroad, surely cherry blossoms are visible.

"Wait a minute." Rajendra takes his hand off Ignacia's, leaving the girl in front of a flower shop. Ignacia is confused to see Rajendra entering the store in the dominant color of pastel colors.

"Do you buy flowers?"

Ignacia's facial water instantly returned radiant. Who wouldn't be happy if all of a sudden your loved one gave you a bouquet of flowers that represented love, charm, and sensitivity? In fact, this pink daisy is the symbol of Venus, the goddess of love.

"This as a congratulation is already a good director and thanks for the muffins and letters. I'll open it on the train later."

Ignacia receives a beautiful bouquet that Rajendra thrusts, hugged her short who is smiling wrongly. He gave the flowers but he was also wrong. Look at those unfocused eyes. Ignacia became anxious herself.

The cup!

Ignacia tiptoed slightly to kiss her lover on the cheek, "thank you very much, Rajendra," he said without breaking Rajendra's eye contact. Rajendra's face became slightly flushed because of it. Even he was scratching his nape that did not itch unconsciously.

The afternoon is over. Ignacia escorts Rajendra to the station with a bouquet of daisies. The two sat on a bench to wait for the upcoming train for about twenty minutes. There was still time for a short chat while waiting. Not to forget Ignacia held her lover's hand again.

There was a strange feeling suddenly coming towards Ignacia. Similar to the feeling of being left alone and knowing Rajendra went somewhere far away. The feeling of loneliness suddenly came out of nowhere. All day long Ignacia has met her beloved.

"Ignacia, maybe next semester I can't always be there for you. But I'll send you as much message as I can. If there's anything you need, just tell me. I'll give you, but from far away." How does Ignacia feel about Rajendra's honesty this afternoon?

Ignacia nodded in understanding. He doesn't mind if Rajendra should always be busy. There was already nothing Ignacia feared. Rajendra alone can make peace with Ignacia's past. Then Ignacia also had to make peace with her own feelings. Just trust Rajendra.

"It's okay. The important thing is that you stay with me" replied Ignacia.

Even so, Ignacia never likes to feel alone. Of the many activities, Ignacia dislikes being left out the most. Although busy, feelings of loneliness can come. How can Ignacia let Rajendra do what he wants? Reading books? Hopefully the stock doesn't run out soon.

"Thank you for understanding." Rajendra smiled, putting away the hairdresser who was blocking her from seeing this beautiful face that she would miss. "I promise you, we'll have quality time every anniversary. I'll give you a special day every year."

"No need to promise. If we can, we'll meet. No need to make promises."

The train came on schedule, Ignacia followed up to the allowed limit. After that, the grip of both hands had to end. Rajendra stood before Ignacia, saying that he would send word upon arrival at the boarding house.

Rajendra said goodbye. Waving hands while smiling brightly for a happy farewell. It'sit's okay. They can meet at an unspecified time. They will celebrate their 6th anniversary. The long-haired girl returned a wave of her lover's hand, smiling too.

Ignacia continued to stare at Rajendra's slowly disappearing back. As soon as the man got into the car, Ignacia's view was blocked. Ignacia remained there, standing at the barrier until Rajendra's train sped away.

"We meet again at the next opportunity yes," he said.

...*****...

Rajendra can see Ignacia still standing on the barrier, the beautiful girl does not even leave until Rajendra is completely gone. He makes himself feel the warmth of love. Make it solid if Ignacia is indeed the person she covets.

Then Rajendra has to try really hard, right?

Rajendra gets a message from Bagas. He said Bagas was on his way home from another station. I don't know what purpose he's sending that plain message. Bagas even told Rajendra that tomorrow the two will have to work harder to get back on leave today. Rajendra knows that.

A sweet scent called out to Rajendra. Oh yes, muffins and letters from Ignacia have not been opened. Should Rajendra open it now? He was very curious but afraid of misbehavior because he was still with Ignacia all day.

Chocolate flavored muffins with choco chips. The taste Rajendra always liked in addition to ice cream. It tastes good, sweet, its choco chips carry another sensation that makes it even more palatable. Especially with the addition of a layer of sugar on it. The organizers of the event were very good at choosing good muffins.

A small letter from Ignacia. Rajendra put a little bitten muffin on the table on the train. Open a small pastel pink envelope and pull out a piece of paper with an adorable motif. The Ignacian Style.

I own you day and night, Rajendra.

"Owls? Meaning Love?" Rajendra could barely understand what her girl was trying to convey. Above the inscription is a picture of a small owl made with a single line. Isn't Ignacia more creative? Or is he confused as to how to express his feelings?

"Is that what you like about owls?" Rajendra mutters. Staring at the keychain of the bag he placed next to the muffin. "Should I win another owl doll for you next time?"

Rajendra took his phone from the bag. Intending to take pictures of letters and muffins giving her girl to keep. "Day and Night, um?" Rajendra chuckles a little. Luckily the car he was riding in was quite quiet. So he could be satisfied with the wrong behavior in his chair.

The view outside the train is getting darker. Rajendra hopes his girlfriend returns home safely. Maybe Rajendra should just call him to make sure. The calm that was around Ignacia as the call went on explained everything. "You're in the dorm, right?"

"How do you know?" Confused by the girl. He just said hello.

"Have you forgotten that you've dated a great man like me? Don't forget dinner, Ignacia."