Beautiful Monster
Older Sister

"If you eat, wash your own dishes, Ignacia. As a form of thanks for the food."

Ignacia thanked Rajendra's mother for inviting him to come. All the food was good and Ignacia really stabbed him. Her boyfriend's mother also thanked her for coming. Once again a red tinge appeared on Ignacia's cheek. His white face slowly turned red. Was he too happy to control his face?

As per Kemala's advice, Ignacia would wash her dirty dishes. Counting as an umpteenth way to attract the parents of the lover. Not yet Ignacia helped clear the table, Rajendra's sister had already called him. Take your guests to the living room to talk.

Confused by Ignacia, Rajendra comes to convince her to follow her sister. He said his family liked Ignacia so much that they didn't have to do the dishes themselves. Ignacia felt bad, felt disrespectful. On the other hand Amira insisted on being able to quickly chat with Ignacia.

"You better be with Amira. You're our guest. Rajendra, you also accompany Ignacia. Let your mother and sister-in-law take care of the rest. Thank you for helping clean up the table, Ignacia." Ignacia is getting worse. Feeling troubled by the family he just met. Amira who was waiting at the kitchen door is now approaching Ignacia, bringing in the girl with a little coercion.

After Ignacia's departure, Rajendra's mother still keeps her smile. Amira was like a brother to Ignacia. Her overdue treatment wants to familiarly change the atmosphere of the house from many years ago. For the first time the first child was also excited towards others.

Qabil looked at his wife who had gone with Ignacia and Rajendra behind him. "I wonder why Amira is so excited. He's not usually like that. Is it because of her sister's boyfriend?" Some of the washed dishes he put in place. Do not forget to restore other cutlery that has been washed.

Her mother did not answer, her curiosity was the same as that of the first daughter-in-law. It's good that Amira is more excited. His relationship with Rajendra might be able to heal soon if he approached Ignacia like that. The faucet was turned off, all the dishes were clean, just waiting for Qabil to keep it. The mother wiped her wet hands and passed.

At other times, Ignacia wanted to say something to Rajendra, only that his tongue suddenly faded. Apologize because maybe he was not good when he visited. There was something on her lover's face that Ignacia could not understand. The water on his face was completely different from when he brought Ignacia away from the kitchen. His footsteps also looked rather heavy although they were fast.

"Rajendra, are you okay?" The question escaped the girl's lips by accident. Attract the attention of the man who held her gently.

Luckily Rajendra did not hear the small voice that Ignacia had made earlier. His focus is divided on something he does not want to share with his girlfriend. Quickly Ignacia shook her head, saying that her lover seemed to have heard wrong. Ignacia better not be talking.

In the living room, Rajendra's brother was already waiting impatiently. Maaz was left to play on the porch with his own ball so his mother could meet her sister's guests. Amira let Ignacia sit next to her. It seems to turn awkward when Rajendra sits next to her lover. Ignacia was in the middle of the brothers.

It wasn't until five minutes that Maaz came to his uncle, "Om Rajendra accompanied me to play." Older hands were pulled around, wanting to be taken out of the house. Rajendra could not resist let alone Ignacia being next to him. He would not follow the request of his nephew. Previously Rajendra asked Ignacia for permission to come out, leave the lover to the brother through an eye code.

Amina puts her attention on Ignacia, wanting to know how Ignacia met Rajendra first. It just so happens that his sister is not around. "So can I ask you about your past? Rajendra has never brought a girl home." There was a strange smile teasing from Amira. His eyes looked very curious.

Ignacia will not unpack all the past of both. It's only a matter of them being in second grade in Junior High and then dating until now. Amira nods her head in understanding, apparently her sister is experiencing love of location. Looking at the face of Ignacia who he thought was very beautiful where maybe Rajendra could let go of the opportunity to approach him.

The conversation continues with other stories. Build a brief closeness at the first meeting. Most of Ignacia just answered and Amira asked. For example, the cake that Ignacia brought was made at what time and how could Ignacia make it so good? Amira secretly picks up a small piece of the cake before Ignacia and the others appear.

"I've been -"

"Just use a relaxed language with me." Amira cut Ignacia's speech off quickly. Freeze Ignacia's body for a moment. How not? A woman a few years older than him was talking casually.

"I made a cake for Rajendra at the beginning of his birthday. I advanced her tang so as not to disturb Rajendra's busyness at that time." Ignacia's memory returned that day. Her first cake was well received by her lover. He also got a sweet little present at the time.

Ignacia's eyes were no longer able to return Amira's gaze. His memories in the past were afraid of being exposed. Ignacia's decision brought a different reaction when it was accepted by Amira. The expression Amira got was like a girl who felt sad about something. It may have something to do with his last explanation of Rajendra's birthday cake.

"Rajendra treated you well?" Amira makes eye contact again with her younger one. "I understand every relationship must have their own quarrel. Besides Rajendra never yells at you or hurts you? Don't hurt each other?"

"Of course not. We often argue first, now everything is more in control. Why did Amira ask that?" The woman in front of Ignacia shook her head. Something is clearly being hidden. "Rajendra is the best man I've ever met, brother. It might be too much if I say, Rajendra is perfect for me."

Amira smiled faintly, the young man in love is indeed like this. I don't know how long he's been dating the girl in front of him. What is clear is that if a girl has talked about her lover asked positive things with the same energy, Ignacia is honest. Complicated indeed, only Amira could use that way.

"Rajendra is a hard worker?" Now it was Amira's turn to cut off eye contact. "Before I got married, Rajendra was very happy when taking part in a race or activity at his school. At that time he was still in elementary school, his ability even got recognition from the school and recommended to a junior high school outside the city in order to follow the acceleration program."

"The boy was eager to accept it, achieve his dreams quickly and get the best grades of the class. I used to remember Rajendra crying because he got this good news from his principal. It was just a week later that his wish was gone. He felt less capable and finally gave up the opportunity."

"I now understand why his heart suddenly moved to retreat and give others a chance. Maybe he did feel less capable, and it was fortunate that he met you in the second year of junior high school. There's got to be some good in all the decisions, right?"

Amira will uncover secrets Rajendra has never revealed to anyone. Amira returns home for the first time after marriage. Before entering, Amira had seen Rajendra chatting with his mother at the guest house. The usual scenery, always Rajendra and his mother. The position that Amira wanted so much from childhood.

A conversation about a girl Rajendra likes and an event that makes the two together wear the same traditional clothes. Amira could not forget that day. For a long time he had not seen Rajendra smile that sincerely in front of his mother. His eyes showed a happy feeling.

"Then in High School he became the chairman of MPK. I just heard about it from my mom, I can't visit anymore. I heard Rajendra is very busy being the chairman. How did you feel then, Ignacia?" Ignacia was still staring at Amira. The woman was still paying attention to those outside. Ignacia could not answer, it felt annoyed to remember those times.

Amira spoke again because she did not get an answer. His gaze returned to Ignacia while smiling meaningfully. "If Rajendra is so busy with his world without being able to share his time with you, you should blame me." The last word Amira spoke sounded faint as if it was storing something heavy.

The voice behind Ignacia distracted these two chatting women. Rajendra's mother came with a tray containing several pieces of cake placed on several small plates. Coupled with a man whose face is similar to Rajendra's. Ignacia was sure that it was her lover's sister and then immediately rose.

The mother's tray is hurriedly taken over by Amira so that Ignacia can soon get acquainted with other family members. Gafar smiled stiffly, immediately returning the handshake that the girl before him. "It's nice to meet you. Have a chat with my mom, I'll go back. See you soon." The introduction happened so short.

Rajendra finally appeared, he whispered if his eyelids twitched. This man does not know if his sister Surau told me a lot about him. By joining Rajendra here, Ignacia has a friend to consider the answer to her mother's question.

Amira's energy may have run out, now there is a friendly smile left without a sound. Regarding the story that Amira told earlier, Ignacia still did not know what it meant. Especially for the last phrase before the attention of the two disturbed Maaz also joined them, so several times Amira only noticed her son so as not to ruffle the cake.

"You must pay attention to the time when you meet, Ignacia. Don't stay too long and on time."

On the way home, Ignacia felt tired. For the first time, he talked and talked to others throughout his life. His energy drained so that he could only lean on his lover's back. Rajendra thanked Ignacia for coming and behaving as well as possible. Rajendra appreciated it.

Of course, there is no reason to refuse.

"By the way I want to know what Amira's sister told you before I came in. You guys seem to be chatting a lot." Rajendra turned his head slightly, checking the soundless state of Ignacia. "My brother doesn't talk like that, does he? I saw the atmosphere when it came in a bit differently."

Ignacia still did not answer. The hand that was coiled around Rajendra's waist started to get tighter and tighter. Some are trying to restore energy with the help of her lover. Because of the dress, Ignacia so sit on the side of the seat. Ignacia looked up for a moment, observing Rajendra's face from the side. Slowly his energy returned.

"If you feel uncomfortable because there are so many people, I'm sorry. I don't know if my sister's visiting. Mom also said that brother came without notice." Rajendra stops his motorcycle on the side of the road, changing the rearview mirror so he can see his girlfriend's face behind him. "I'm sorry if it makes you tired like this."

The girl let go of her arms, stared at the rearview mirror that reflected Rajendra's handsome face. Who is tired of talking to Amira? Ignacia had gotten used to all the noise after living for years with her three younger siblings. That's not why Ignacia's exhausted.

It was nice to have an older sister even though it wasn't so familiar. The story Amira tells Ignacia seems to show a different approach. During this time he only chatted with friends or Athira. I don't know when was the last time I had a conversation with someone older like that.

"Don't apologize" Ignacia put her chin on Rajendra's shoulder, "I'm glad to be able to come and chat with your family. Don't feel guilty. After all, every meeting with brothers will always have a moment to chat long, right? Consider it a practice now."

Ignacia managed to gather half the energy. He held his lover tighter. It was already night, preferably both of them did not linger on the road. Rajendra also had guests from far away. He should go home soon and reunite with his family.

Rajendra's motorbike is back on the road, coming in the dense flow of vehicles. Silence, no talk. Ignacia enjoyed the moment with her lover while the one she was hugging thought of something else. Something that was not included in his plan today was felt to be a little disturbing. Therefore Rajendra did not have much time to accompany Ignacia chatting with her mother.

What Rajendra is waiting for is his girlfriend's chat with the first woman Rajendra has loved in his entire life. But how else? Ignacia said she was happy to see Amira. Rajendra regrets not being able to maximize his time with his girlfriend, accompanying her and helping her get closer to the family.

Arriving in front of the girl's house, Ignacia did not immediately enter after removing her helmet. "You've been working hard all this time, Rajendra. Thank you for all your hard work." One more addition, a brief kiss Ignacia gave on the cold cheeks of her lover. He looked at that face for a few seconds. "I'm glad we've been able to maintain the relationship to date."

"I'm happy today, because of you."

Rajendra does not want to lose, he prepares his prize also for Ignacia. It's just that this one's a little different from the present.