Beautiful Monster
So Mature

The Flashback

Athira who happened to wake up early in the morning found her parents clutched together and pulled out a table to the backyard. His intentions that want to take a drink dsn urung prefer to ask what they are doing. Not usually they will take out the table if only for gardening.

"Dad wants to make a little picnic. We've all had some tough days, so we better have some fun here" replied the father, still carrying a table with his wife. The table is placed in the middle of a mat that has been held before.

His father asked Athira to wake his two younger siblings while his father would pick up a balloon. At first Athira was confused why he had to buy all balloons. When going to take cold water in the refrigerator, then he realized the reason. He just remembered that his brother's birthday celebration had not been done. Maybe it was his father's intention.

Mama Ignacia told Athira that her father had told his wife last night if he wanted to make a picnic. Really a few hours before the plan is realized. Early in the morning his father went to a store that sold sausages that he thought were delicious and learned how to make burnt sauce.

"I wonder why you suddenly made such a plan. When we were planning a vacation to the beach for Ignacia's sister at that time, I planned it all the way." His mother also did not know, could not answer the curiosity of his second child.

"Sir Ignacia will definitely be very happy. I want to record that moment later," Athira said. When else would she record her brother at a surprise party? He did not want to forget to capture a moment like the last time he handed over a booklet.

Her mother chuckled, "You're going to record your brother just waking up?" Athira was following tekekeh, her mother was right too. But his brother is usually beautiful when he just woke up.

All the families are prepared, hiding in the warehouse where gardening equipment is stored after finishing arranging the table. For some reason, his father put a bluetooth speaker behind a tree, playing classical music. Each carries a balloon that his father carries plus a pooper party for himself and Athira. Mama Ignacia was too afraid to operate it.

They waited for Ignacia to wake up for almost an hour. The cake is issued once Athira gives her brother's code is up. He peeked out from behind the door of his brother's room that was not closed perfectly. As fast as lightning he and his mother put down the cake and returned to the hiding place.

Arvin and Rafka are tired of standing up. I wanted to sit down but was forbidden by his father because it could ruin the plan. And then came the code from Athira. Everyone get ready for action.

Flashback Off

Ignacia was nervous about being escorted to the station by her entire family. Father and mother willing to wake up early to be able to deliver their first child when last night had worked until home about half-time two in the morning. Then his three younger siblings want to take him before leaving school. It still feels like the main character for Ignacia.

"Wait for the train inside so that it's not too late. Have you made sure there's nothing left?" Ignacia shook her head in response to her father. Immediately he opened the car door, got out of there and then symbolized the hand before entering the station.

Everyone was still staring at the direction where Ignacia had gone materials after disappearing among the crowd of visitors. It felt like what they were doing had paid off after seeing the smile of him going to the station. Their efforts to preserve Ignacia's emotions from stress paid off. Ignacia's light steps answered him clearly.

"I want to try the atmosphere of watching a light genre film after the sun sinks. You know, when the sky was still shining, the sun was back to where it was." Athira turned to look at his father who was behind the wheel. "Maybe as the next holiday input."

Athira's idea isn't bad. Then his father had to set up a projector that could be pointed at a plain wall. Borrow from neighbors if there are any. Next think about what movies will be watched with all family members. Which can make Arvin also Rafka not bother.

...*****...

Arriving at the town where Ignacia had to study, the long-haired girl paused for a while near a station post. He got a message from his mother to send word if it had arrived safely. Upon arriving at Ignacia's dormitory, he was also asked to send word as soon as possible.

To make sure Ignacia arrived safely, he meant.

Ignacia hurriedly kept her phone before walking towards the nearest stop. Ah Ignacia should also buy snacks for the dormitory so as not to go out again. Ignacia stopped by the minimarket not far from the stop. Hopefully he won't miss the bus.

"Oi!" yell someone out to who.

Ignacia certainly did not turn her head, definitely not she who was being summoned. The step remains directed at the minimarket that is almost close. Then the sound of a quick step approached Ignacia, someone patted her on the back. Auto Ignacia turned her head and wanted to shake the person's hand. Dare to touch her.

"You just got back?" Ask the man, "You called but not before."

"You know my name, why did you call me that?" Ignacia stepped out of the person she had just met. It was a coincidence to meet him around here. The person who said hello to Ignacia entered the minimarket, trailing behind the girl. "What are you doing here? You live near here?"

"Yes, my boarding house is not far from here. Just for information, at that time Danita asked me to pick up your lover because I live near here. Howwasyourjourney?" Bahri picked up the shopping cart just like Ignacia did. Looks like you're going to buy a lot of stuff, too.

"As usual. Axe you're back here?" Ignacia went to the snack rack while Bahri was on the shelf behind her. The two chatted with a given focus on searching for each other's items. Just a small talk to keep a friend that has been covered with dust for a long time.

Bahri turned to go where the cold drinks were. "Ignacia, don't you want to drink Thai Tea packaging? It says buy two free one." Ignacia's head was seen nodding. But he adds if he wants Bahri to buy him. His intention was to joke, to tease his friend only.

"Bahri, I have to catch the bus. See you soon." Ignacia immediately paid at the cashier before the bus she was waiting for came. If left behind, Ignacia would have to wait a long time for the next schedule. Bahri who will pay sees Ignacia already out minimarket with shopping bags.

The stop looked full, as a result Ignacia stood beside the stop seat. The bus arrived three minutes after Ignacia waited to check her groceries. He intended to wait for everyone to board first before he. Hence someone managed to stop him and thrust out something.

"You just take the free," said Bahri briefly and then sauntered away past the stop.

Ignacia hurriedly boarded as the bus was about to depart. He did not even say thank you to his friend. Maybe Ignacia will send a message when she gets to the dorm. Does Bahri not understand his jokes? Ignacia leaned against a pole near the bus exit, inserting Bahri's Thai Tea into her groceries.

...*****...

The busy day on campus is back. Ignacia was lucky because she struggled with stacking tasks, self-presentation and groups, and many other sickening tasks. He was lucky to be able to get it all done and succeed in every course. His busyness also keeps him from crying even though Rajendra is not around.

What's less fortunate is he?

Like tonight, for example. Ignacia is making a video call with Nesya, accompanied by Danita who is doing chores together. Ignacia's neighbor came from loneliness in her dorm. Need friends to do a task together. The two were so busy that they could not meet Nesya. Be this call made because it is equally lonely.

"I could never breathe a sigh of relief if there was this much duty. What if we go eat good food at the end of the month? As a self reward." Ignacia agreed with Nesya's idea. Danita also agreed, on the condition that no tasks needed to be completed that day.

"You know, because of doing many tasks like this, I want to vacation to a faraway place. I want to graduate quickly, get a job, then take a vacation." With her eyes closed Danita conveyed her imagination. Vacationing is something that is needed by people who have a lot of work. Students are one of them too.

Because Danita, the next discussion so discuss the desire after all future dependents are achieved. Ignacia wants to read books all day without feeling guilty, getting autographs for other books sounds good too. While Nesya she wants to take a walk with her brother to a fun place.

The night is getting late. The evening chat should end soon because tomorrow there is still morning class. Ignacia tidied up her desk and laptop before going to the bathroom to perform the ritual before going to bed. While carrying the toothbrush out of the bathroom, Ignacia checks if Rajendra sends a message.

...Rajendra ⁇ ◝ ⁇ ◜...

^^^I will do the task with Danita |^^^

^^^Maybe it will take a lot of time |^^^

^^^We chat tomorrow |^^^

^^^If you have time |^^^

Ignacia is not lucky. Rajendra may still be on his way home from the restaurant or busy working on something. Another possibility might be that Rajendra had gone to sleep without opening his phone. The good guys have been trying so hard all this time. He deserves a rest.

Just now Ignacia was intending to put her phone back on the nightstand. The screen of his phone died along with an incoming message from Rajendra's contact. As a result Ignacia had to slide the lock screen to see what Rajendra was sending.

...Rajendra ⁇ ◝ ⁇ ◜...

| I just finished my job

| Now you are done?

| What if tomorrow we make a call?

^^^Yes, we chat tomorrow |^^^

^^^We must be tired after a busy day |^^^

^^^I also want to rest immediately |^^^

Ignacia smiled happily. At least she can read Rajendra's last message before going to bed. Ignacia is more in control. Maybe just because his emotions are stable and feel fine. May Ignacia not act childishly again in the future so that Rajendra does not regret anything.

Ignacia's calm feeling made her quickly touch the end of the month date. Time to spend time with his two close friends. The original plan was just to look for good food as dinner. But since it was already the end of the month, the three decided to shop as well. Filling empty stock in their respective residences.

Their dinner was interspersed with lots of chatter. Danita brings a funny story from her friend who is different majors, Nesya tells about a comic that she just read, while Ignacia says that she wants to buy some novels to read when she is free.

One chat topic took a lot of time until the three took about two hours to eat and chat. Not to mention when shopping looking for items that are promo first to save on expenses. They returned home late at night and almost missed the bus.

Ignacia plays her phone while keeping Danita's head leaned on her shoulder. His friend ran out of social battery until very sleepy. It just so happened that the road to the house was jammed because of a broken truck. The journey home will be a little long.

A call appeared filling the screen of Ignacia's phone. A call from someone he never expected. Immediately Ignacia lifted the call, bringing the screen closer to the right ear so as not to disturb Danita's sleep. "What's calling me?" Ignacia asked without further ado.

"Woman with you? I can't call him, he said you guys went together." Bahri sounded worried. Ignacia hopes to get the same attention from Rajendra when she can't be reached. But still, Bahri is much different from Rajendra.

"He's with me" Ignacia answered briefly. "When you call me, I have something to tell you. For your advice at that time, thank you for telling me. About adult relationships."

"Something happened? What else is going on with your relationship?"

"I'm glad I'm not dependent on Rajendra. I'm not sad when he's busy with his world. I thought that after my relationship grew up, things got easier. If Rajendra hadn't contacted me, I wouldn't have looked for him and focused on myself. Do you think it's excessive?"

There was a long break from Bahri's side. "I guess so. Hey I got a trick for you. If Rajendra contacts you, give a good response, a warm and pleasant one. That way Rajendra will be interested in continuing to contact you because he feels his presence means something to you."

"How did you know?"

"That's what Danita does all the time. I like to send him messages first because it always gets a positive response. Even when I'm busy, Danita will still welcome me well. Try it, it'll work."

Bahri's advice sounds interesting. If successful, Rajendra could have contacted him more often. Ignacia smiled just thinking about it. "You're the best. I'll have Danita call you when I get to the dorm. He's asleep on my shoulder now."

"Thank you, Ignacia. I'll buy Thai Tea again next time."

"Hey you're so mean. You interpreted my kindness with Thai Tea. But it's okay. Buy me a lot." Ignacia chuckled at Bahri's cynical reaction. The call ended there. Ignacia must focus on not passing the stop for her and Danita goes down.