Beautiful Monster
Call to Come

Ignacia woke up early to pick clothes. Take out a few pairs of clothes to compare. It took a long time for Ignacia to choose if Athira did not come to call her sister breakfast. Rajendra should not be made to wait because Ignacia is difficult to choose clothes. He said Rajendra would also like to talk about something after lunch.

I don't know where to push Ignacia to try to wear a short skirt today. Therefore he prepared a white graphic t-shirt with outer in the form of a white shirt and plaid tennis skirt. Looks like a girl. Ignacia has not worn a skirt in a long time. Maybe Rajendra will like this Ignacia look.

There are several choices of clothes as well as other skirts but it seems Ignacia will choose the first one she thought of. Athira agreed, immediately taking her brother to the dinner table before her mother came calling. His stomach was rumbling to be fed immediately.

"Mama, today I'm going to go meet a friend. I leave in the afternoon and maybe come home a little late. Can you?" Ignacia looked at her mother who was passing the dishes. The girl got closer so she could talk without screaming. Unfortunately the permission Ignacia expected from her mother was heard by her father.

"You're going out again? Who's this time?"

Ignacia was timid to answer her father's question. After meeting Rajendra it was like there was a strange air of that man lately. What if Ignacia comes out a lot? He is no longer a child and a student. Does being an adult also mean having to stay at home like the days before?

"I want to meet a friend. Why why?" The girl did not dare to answer in a loud voice. As much as possible show a natural expression that does not show rejection. On the other side of the table his father stared as if he didn't like it. In his tone did not show any annoyance, only his sentence was very rejecting.

His father did not answer, the man there preferred to hasten breakfast and then go to the backyard. Looks like someone will be busy taking care of the plants again. Some pots and soil have been prepared along with shovels and a small chair for gardening. Maybe noon will be over if his father is working on the backyard.

Several times Ignacia glanced at her father who only saw his back. The focus is split between the dishwasher and the man there. What's wrong with his father? Ignacia thought after meeting Rajendra her father would be more softened and concerned about Ignacia's feelings. Being a good friend like her mother was also Athira.

"I shouldn't have introduced Rajendra yesterday? I made a mistake" Ignacia whispered to her mother. He forgot his father for a moment and focused on washing. While his mother was busy arranging the contents of the refrigerator after finishing cooking earlier.

Her mother said Ignacia wasn't wrong. It is natural to introduce someone to the family, especially if he is an important person. His father who has not been able to accept his son grew up and has his own views in finding a partner. Ignacia doesn't have to worry about her father. It will also improve on its own.

For several hours before meeting Rajendra, Ignacia reluctantly leaves the room. His emotions were unstable as if getting rejection from his father earlier. Ignacia cursed herself for not being able to control her emotions when she was an adult. Being alone might get him back to his good state.

Ignacia took the time just to sit on the bed, staring at the clothes she would use to meet her lover. That indirect rejection really made him uncomfortable. Ignacia was wrong, speculating too high to fall too hard. Even so the promise he made with Rajendra must keep going. My mother gave me permission and that was enough. Ignacia doesn't need her father's approval just to meet Rajendra.

The king of noon managed to return to the throne, brightening up the world that felt too hot for Ignacia. Eating ice cream is a good choice. Luckily yesterday the air conditioning in the cafe worked well. So no one would have thought if the sun had reached the highest throne.

"Mama, I'm saying goodbye." Ignacia immediately went to the front of the house to wait for Rajendra without looking at her father. Her mother had already allowed her, not wanting her son to come home after dinner. That's enough, Ignacia better not keep her lover waiting.

The sound of a motorcycle was heard, a voice very familiar to Ignacia. Soon the girl got up from her seat and walked towards the fence of the house with her helmet. The king had arrived, stopping perfectly in front of Ignacia with the smile that the girl had missed. Her warm voice asking Ignacia to ride did sound different.

Rajendra seems to be excited and excited about something. Ignacia should hear all the stories her lover told her later. There must be something exciting going on. Ignacia patiently waited, but the distance seemed to want to invite Ignacia in a hurry.

"How are you? We met a few days ago but it feels like a long time." Ignacia agreed with the words of her lover. Maybe it's because the longing comes from the heart, not distance or time. And that means someone who is being missed has settled into the heart? Ignacia loved that expression.

"My news is very good. How's yours?" Ignacia placed her chin on Rajendra's shoulder, peeking next to the lover's face in front.

"As you can see I'm very good and very healthy. I am also very happy to meet you. Thank you for taking the time to meet me, Ignacia." Ignacia heard wrong. Shouldn't he be the one to thank Rajendra for coming.

Yesterday's cafe again looks more crowded than ever. It must not be just Ignacia who wants to bring her favorite people here. There are more couples today than there were yesterday. Lucky table in the room with glass ceiling. The air inside is still the same, even the cold weather outside is hot.

Rajendra looks just as amazed as Ignacia did yesterday. Ignacia couldn't get the table that used to be the reservation desk yesterday. The two lost quickly with the couple who were busy chatting there. Only a table is left near a tree that becomes an interesting spot this place. They took their place there before anyone else got it.

The flaming fountain makes a small rainbow at its top. The sunlight penetrated the water grains of the big ivory-white object perfectly. Rajendra was still glued to the surrounding scenery, Ignacia who was already sitting in front of him alone could not distract him. It took a while for Rajendra to be able to stare at her girl.

"The place is good, you guys must be happy to spend a lot of time together here. Thank you for taking me."

Still with Rajendra observing around, Ignacia hesitated whether to ask about her lover's opinion after being introduced to her parents. Not yet Ignacia opened her mouth to ask, her attention was diverted to the order that a waitress was taking to her second table. The pleasant aroma that smelled from a bowl of Laksa asked Ignacia to eat it immediately.

"Why look at me?"

The one being asked shook his head softly, "Nothing, just want to." Rajendra's hand moved to grab the spoon next to the bowl to eat immediately. Before the first bribe, Rajendra asks when Ignacia should go home. The plan he prepared could change if he had two or three hours left. Lucky her mom asked Ignacia to come home before dinner. There's still plenty of time to be together.

A few moments later Rajendra spoke again. Intrigued by Ignacia's father's response after getting to know her. Apparently not only their hearts are the same for each other, the curiosity is also almost similar. Only the questionable side is a little different.

Ignacia answered through her own point of view. His father did not discuss Rajendra in the slightest, yes just a small question at lunch after graduation. Ignacia also addressed her father's change of concern and problems this morning. His father behaved differently, as if some sort of emotion had been accidentally emitted.

Rajendra considers the last information Ignacia conveyed earlier was the girl's father was curious about the lover of his first child. Or vice versa, Ignacia's father felt threatened because his son was close to a man. Rajendra shook his head strongly, getting rid of bad thoughts. Let's just say Ignacia's father agrees with the two.

Honestly, Rajendra was relieved after being introduced to Ignacia's father. The courage Rajendra gathered might work. The cowardly attitude of bringing Ignacia on a secret date will soon be over. Rajendra had been expecting his girl's father's permission for a long time.

Speaking of introductions, Ignacia asked a question about something that made her curious as well. How does Rajendra feel about that? Rajendra certainly feels nervous, gathering courage is not something easy. Even so it still feels fun.

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An ice cream flavored vanilla Rajendra thrust on his lover, slowly he threw himself on the garden chair. Staring at the happy face of Ignacia beside him. Just vanilla ice cream, why does Ignacia seem so happy? "Thank you for bringing it for me, Rajendra."

"Of course, no problem."

Silent. Ignacia was busy eating ice cream while staring at the scenery around the top of the hill. Rajendra was equally calm, chocolate ice cream in hand while his eyes did not stop glancing at Ignacia. The day had begun to afternoon, there was not much time left to say important things.

Several clouds were shrouding the sky, the air was not as hot as before. It looks like it's going to rain too. Several times Rajendra breathed softly, looking for him to speak. "Did you remember when I asked you what you thought if I introduced you to my father and mother, Ignacia?"

Ignacia nodded. Maybe I forgot about that. He secretly guesses whether Rajendra will invite him to come to his house in the near future. If true, Ignacia would have been nervous about not seeing Rajendra's mother for a long time. During high school graduation Rajendra is not seen carrying his mother. Maybe her mother was somewhere she couldn't meet Ignacia.

"If I take you to my house the day after tomorrow, do you mind?" The girl urung ate the feed of umpteenth lakss that she had prepared. He's not hallucinating, is he? What Ignacia heard earlier wasn't some of her dreams that she had just thought of herself, was it?

Rajendra talked about this with his parents last night. They're happy if Ignacia comes and has dinner tomorrow. His mother will prepare a special meal. Rajendra's older brother is reportedly also going out with his mother's friend's daughter. Rajendra called it a first date. There will only be Rajendra's father and mother later.

Without a second thought Ignacia immediately agreed. He will prepare himself well so as not to disappoint Rajendra and his parents. Before that Ignacia asked Rajendra to help her perform well tomorrow. It's the first time Ignacia is going to visit Rajendra's house, so this girl is nervous.

What clothes were appropriate, what hair should be tied or not, what kind of friendly attitude Ignacia had to show, everything was still a mystery. Ignacia needs someone to learn about a host. Maybe there's something Ignacia knows isn't quite as good as Rajendra's parents.

A smile expands on Rajendra's face, looking timid yet happy. Rajendra can't wait to introduce his favorite girl to his parents at home. Ignacia lingered at Rajendra who ate ice cream without looking back at her. Her male face slowly began to blush like it was holding in shame. His mind may be so full of something that he doesn't realize the other side of his ice cream cone is melting.

"Rajendra, the ice cream melted." Ignacia had to remind the young man beside her. Two pieces of tissue Ignacia gave to her lover to clean the hands that had been exposed to ice cream stains. Even the cold temperatures could not distract Rajendra. By the way Rajendra daydreams a lot and looks strange today. "Are you thinking a lot, Rajendra?"

The man beside her nodded. Continuing the activity of eating ice cream so that it no longer melts. Something cold like Rajendra's cheek. The tissue that was still clean was used directly to wipe, but apparently the cold was not melted ice cream. The drizzle began to descend, the two of them had to immediately find a shelter.

Rajendra quickly took Ignacia's hand to descend the mountain. There is no shelter here because the concept is open air containing plants and comfortable seating. The only way to avoid the increasingly heavy rain is to run towards the shophouse on the other side of the hill.

Luck sided with a pair of lovers who were running with ice cream in hand. Penetrating its drizzle that somehow will actually become rain. Some people also shady. They gave a little reproach so that the two could join standing in front of the closed shophouse. In a few seconds the rain finally came.

It was cold, but Ignacia did not want to ignore the ice cream. The girl could still eat hers when the people around were busy avoiding the cries of the universe. Beside her, Rajendra also eats a cone of ice cream that is almost gone. Ignacia approached one step to Rajendra's side, leaning on his beloved man's arm.