Beautiful Monster
Next Plan

Ignacia leaned against her mother, still in a sitting position while her mother stood to the side. The girl's body is like she's sick. His face began to pale, his energy carried by the wind from outside the kitchen. Her husband managed to make her son very tense.

Ignacia was happy to bring Rajendra to his father so that the father could understand if his son was now an adult. It is natural to already like the opposite sex, especially he is a man who he calls a good man. Rajendra also has the guts to face the father of her lover for the first time after several years of dating.

Couldn't his father cultivate the atmosphere so as not to grieve for Ignacia? Or perhaps Ignacia was timid and unprepared to get such questions from her father? Whatever it is, Ignacia is afraid to meet Rajendra now. His father's question lingered in his head.

"Dad not mad at you, Ignacia. I just want to make sure Rajendra gets married to you one day. You know, every father has a very special feeling for his daughter. Not like a boy. I want the best. Because I don't know Rajendra very well, so I'm asking you."

Ignacia fixed her sitting position, looking into her mother's eyes. This colorless face looks perfect. "I'm sure Rajendra will marry me one day. He's not the kind of guy who's been playing around. I dare not answer, father as if to corner me."

If you remember, his father used to make Ignacia afraid when eating apples. Now red guava juice. What is his father's relationship with these fruits? Mama Ignacia pulls up the chair, closer to her daughter. He said it was okay to ask when they planned to get married. Just a plan, no need for careful action first.

"No, I'll let Rajendra tell you about marriage first. Now we have to focus on the future. Rajendra hasn't said anything about his school graduation." Ignacia left the kitchen, already reluctant to drink fresh juice made by her father. "I want to read a book in my room." Her mother was left alone.

Ignacia's book is over, everything she has read while waiting for Rajendra. The girl dropped down on the bed, glanced at her phone for a moment. Does Ignacia have to make a job application letter now? Nesya suggested that Ignacia immediately make it so as not to be first to others. Ignacia sat down, picked up the laptop on the study table and started working.

There used to be the task of making letters like this in high school. Ignacia just needs to open the book back and make it better. I hope he gets into this school soon. Struggling with university assignments, Ignacia now targets junior high school. When can Ignacia tell Rajendra about this? Maybe at the next meeting.

In the evening Ignacia ate late. He found an interesting book online after making a job application letter. He spent a lot of time sitting in front of his laptop. He only rested his eyes when he had to go perform the afternoon ritual. After that, look back at the screen, press the button to turn the page.

The sound of knocking made Ignacia turn her head quickly. Rafka called for dinner. Hurry the girl to charge the laptop before leaving. Ignacia doesn't eat much. His mind kept returning to the story. It had been about a hundred pages that Ignacia had spent up to this mealtime. If he continues until night, maybe half the book can be finished in a short time.

Ignacia put her phone in a state of light both the data and the notification sound that came in. There has been no message from Rajendra since Ignacia found the book. So the effect is not busy alone to deliberately not respond to news from the lover. Remembering Rajendra in the past was difficult. Even Ignacia had to read many books in order to forget the message she was waiting for.

This long haired girl is back to how she was. He has decided to only discuss marriage if Rajendra starts it. There was no fear because of his father's question. His fear was much reduced. Rajendra will definitely discuss it, Ignacia is very confident.

Before returning to the room after eating, Ignacia approached the refrigerator. He took a glass of juice that was still left to accompany reading. I hope his father doesn't bother Ignacia anymore with creepy questions. Ignacia felt she had no power to discuss marriage at a time like this.

"Don't stare too long at the laptop, "mama Ignacia rebuked. The woman knew what was holding her child in the room long enough. From the flaw of the door that was not closed perfectly, his mother could see Ignacia reading something. Long as his mother stood there, no one could distract his son. Except Rafka's knock.

By the way Ignacia wants to know how the boy knows if all he sees is his brother and Rajendra. Ignacia went to her sister's room first. Both were playing Lego when he arrived. Both ignored Ignacia's existence. Focus on making cars that they say they will compete.

"You really saw me in front of the ice cream shop?" His two sisters turned their heads, Rafka nodded afterwards. Arvin then turned to his other brother, quietly listening while continuing to look at both sides. "How do you know it was me and Rajendra? How can you remember that? You don't know what I was wearing either."

"To recognize the big brother was very easy. Brother never binds hair other than if there is Kak Athira. Then if Rajendra's sister I remember because .. I don't know I just suddenly remembered that brother." Rafka is back playing with his leg. Show off his big car that's almost finished. It makes the youngest feel jealous.

Ignacia would not be angry at her sister. His father's question proves that the father still remembers Rajendra. And I can see why Ignacia introduced a male friend to him. His father was so attentive that he asked that question. Rajendra would mind if Ignacia asked first?

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"So what did you guys do?" Rajendra smiled slightly as his mother asked. This woman can't wait for her son's dating story. Even though it was boring, her mother would still be happy. "What kind of ice cream are you eating this time? For years you've been eating ice cream every time you meet." His mother even memorized the habit of dating these two young people.

Rajendra told me a little bit of what he did with Ignacia. Today's date won't be forgotten. Especially after getting a small gift from her lover back. Rajendra was grateful Ignacia was not angry or disappointed. Rajendra doesn't stop by to control his emotions. His heart is too happy.

The mother smiled. In addition to being happy to be his son's most comfortable friend to tell stories, until now Rajendra still wants to discuss personal things with him. The woman in Rajendra's presence sipped her glass of warm tea, still with a gaze that pointed at her youngest child. Look at the face that doesn't want to look back at her mother's eyes.

His mother managed to make Rajendra shy. His misguided smile became more and more apparent. There's only two in the kitchen tonight. Dad and Gafar had already welcomed the night with snoring. So this child and mother can freely tell stories without fear of anyone listening.

"Mom take it easy, I'm a real man. But I don't think I can talk about it with Ignacia too soon. Before that I want to see if Ignacia is ready as well. To prevent things that are not-no." Rajendra sipped his mother's tea. From behind the glass he saw his mother nod. This woman knows what Rajendra means. To go to a more serious level must also pay attention to others.

Whatever it is, her mother hopes Rajendra succeeds with her plan. Hopefully there is no difficulty after the ups and downs that his son faces. Rajendra deserves a brighter future than anyone. For a moment the room became quiet. Each is struggling with a different mind.

"By the way, ma'am," Rajendra said softly after a few minutes, "I've said everything I want to say to Mom every time we chat. Is it still not able to make Mom do the same? For example, if you give Ignacia's number to Amira."

Rajendra's gaze turned strange. There is an intention to look further through the bead of the mother's eye. The woman before him was nervous, confused as to how her son could tell. There was no one he told except Amira. At the request of her first child, the mother said nothing to Rajendra. "Why do you think that?"

Rajendra already knew everything from Gafar as well as Ignacia himself. His girlfriend's number is not just any Rajendra share with his family. Only on her mother was a for show when she was still sitting on the Junior High School bench. Who else can share that important number with someone else?

"Why did you hide it from me? Ignacia is my special person, ma'am. Don't I need to know if the number can be stored on someone else's phone?" Rajendra leaned back on the back of the chair, still staring so hard that the stares became nervous. Rajendra may be overdone about this phone number. It's just that Rajendra doesn't want anything bad to happen to his lover because his prized number reaches someone else.

Silent, her mother was confused as to what to answer. When it comes to Amira, her daughter can be disappointed that her mother broke her promise. Then if you lie, Rajendra could just stop being open to him. The only way to solve this is to apologize. Her mother had no intention of keeping it a secret, only after her affairs were done, everything would be in order.

The younger one let out a long breath, "I told you to keep Ignacia away from the older brother. I don't like that woman very much. Mother knows the reason, right? Last time you made Ignacia away from you. Though my goal is to bring you two closer." Rajendra was upset, his gaze he turned around.

The hope is that Ignacia will not be disturbed again by women whose status is the first child of this family. It's been quite an unpleasant scene Rajendra witnessed during the time the woman lived here. Just think about it Rajendra is fed up. He was not the vindictive type, only that if danger could be shunned, he would run as far as possible and would never return.

"Can't you make up with your brother, Rajendra? You are brothers. If mom and dad are getting older, you three should work together to take care of us. Aren't you always happy to make mom and dad proud?" This woman tried to touch her son's hand on the table. Makes the one in touch feel a little withered.

Every child loves their parents with all their heart. Making proud of both humans who are destined to be his parents must be a very desirable thing. Rajendra can bring everything to both his parents especially his mother. Rajendra had gotten what he wanted with hard work, and it was all just for his mother. But not by being close to that brash woman.

Inside the room, Rajendra thinks of his mother's begging face. Every parent would love to see their children get along and take care of each other. Her mother's request was not so heavy, but it had a huge impact on Rajendra's heart. That woman will just ruin everything. His parents' plans for a meeting with Ignacia alone could be broken, let alone future plans. Rajendra is not ready.

Rajendra glanced at his cell phone, thinking of contacting Ignacia. Maybe the girl can make him a little calmer. The night is not so late anyway. Ignacia may still be awake. The phone then opened his girlfriend's chat room. The call was directly connected without a long wait.

"Rajendra, is everything okay? Why are you calling these nights? Something happen?" Rajendra had not even said anything but Ignacia seemed to know everything. Her lover's worries bring warmth to Rajendra. He had nothing to worry about while still hearing Ignacia's voice.

"I can't sleep thinking of you. I'm so glad we could meet today." Rajendra's lying. There was no way she could tell her secret to her mother. "What are you doing now? Am I interrupting your night, Ignacia?"

The girl confessed that she was still reading a book online. He promised to stop reading after the chapter was finished. Ignacia could read the last few sentences while chatting. He'd better stop and get ready for bed. "That story is great. I like it."

"How many pages have you spent?" Rajendra is convinced that his girl cannot read at the beginning of the chapter. Especially if the story is interesting. Once he heard the word 'about half a book', Rajendra really believed. "You must be tired, now clean the laptop and go to bed. Your eyes must be tired."

Of course Rajendra is right. Besides being tired of staring at the laptop, Ignacia was also tired of her father's questions that were still ringing. That night these lovers both had a hard night without saying it to each other. Ignacia must wait for her lover while Rajendra has a desire to grant her mother a simple request.

"Rajendra, I want us to chat until we fall asleep."

"Sure, let's do that. I don't mind."