
"Yes, Feby lives in front of your house. He seems to know me too. I thought I was the only one who remembered her."
Rajendra corrected his lover's speech. It seems like everyone in his class used to know Ignacia. Also Feby had seen the form of Ignacia as a student. The girl did not change much after meeting at the restaurant. Feby remembers it. It was a surprise that her lover and neighbor became co-workers.
Ignacia leaned back on the back of the chair. Slowly his hands began to turn off the laptop that had accompanied him from noon. It's time for this precious thing to rest. Ignacia can keep her curious about the book she's reading for tomorrow. "He recognized me right away when we first looked at him. I didn't expect."
"Then you'll be close after this."
"of course. We're associates. I like this girl named Feby a little. He's a good friend. He cares and cares about others." Ignacia's mind immediately floated on Sarah. This must be the reason why Ignacia's parents allowed her son to go and go home to school with this friend. Feby's a good boy, he's not gonna fuck around.
Ignacia moved to her bed. It's late, the plan after chatting with Rajendra he will go straight to sleep. But Rajendra's words seemed to withstand the drowsiness of the girl. "Ignacia, I'd like to say that for the next three months, I won't be able to come to you. There's something important I need to do. Is it okay for you?"
Why is there bad news on a day like this? Rajendra promised to stay active if he wanted to be contacted. His phone will always be on unless it's time to charge. Now what's up? Ignacia was not told what Rajendra would do. All right, Ignacia might be able to survive without a message or a call from this guy. If without meeting, I don't know.
Ignacia will survive. The important thing is still to get news from his lover. "Of course it doesn't matter. After all your business is done, we can meet, right? I must miss you so much." Ignacia glanced at the keychain of her owl on the table. It's good Rajendra said he'll see his girlfriend after everything's done.
Why didn't Rajendra tell Ignacia what she was going to do? Is this man not able to tell now either? Like the race to make the ship, Rajendra initially did not tell. If so, Rajendra would have said the truth to Ignacia. Just wait, everything will be answered.
Ignacia asked Sarah to divert her heavy heart. "Have you met Sarah lately? Feby told me that Sarah's in your town, Rajendra." Ignacia thinks her boyfriend knows about her friend, apparently not. Rajendra doesn't care if Sarah's here. The girl was a nobody to him.
Rajendra sounds cool, managed to develop the face of the girl who originally lost this light. If Rajendra had known who found his keychain, what would he have done? Thank you or just glad the gift from her lover is back in hand?
The days after the call of the night passed like nothing had happened. Busyness in the library makes Ignacia forget if she is waiting for news of her lover. Hearing Rajendra who was indifferent to the news about other women somehow strengthened Ignacia's feelings.
At home, Ignacia can read novels online and continue when the library is off. Or he could watch a movie with Feby on his friend's laptop. He has a lot of movie recommendations to watch. Instead of being busy alone, it is better to be busy. If someone borrowed a book, they would go back to work and relax again.
The two started coming early to clean the shelves. Returns the book before Feby gets home. A month of friends with his girlfriend's neighbors is good too. Ignacia talks more, it feels almost the same as being with Nesya only the difference Feby is still new to her.
"Unfortunately we are not allowed to bring food into the library. If I may, I'd like to buy a snack in the cafeteria." Feby played the bull in his hand. Tired of watching without a snack. The rules are clearly written, it is forbidden to bring and eat any food in the library. Fear can contaminate a place that should not be used to eat this.
Ignacia agreed. They can only eat when they are in the cafeteria in the second break. Food should be spent outside the library. For example, on the front page. Not to forget they are also watching the entrance-just in case someone enters and look for the whereabouts of both.
Just like they do now. Feby invited Ignacia to sit in front of the library while eating. Chewing while looking only at the door. There is little chatter as a dining companion without ruining the focus. Being a library worker is the best.
"Do you think anyone will come after this? We just ate some bribes." Feby whispering. To be honest he was betting if anything would come soon. I don't know just guessing. "Oh I shouldn't have spoken just like that. It's like when we say a hospital feels more lengthened than usual."
Ignacia looked the other way. He realized that some students were walking towards the library. Looks like they're gonna borrow a package book. Ignacia first rose up. He stored his food in plastic and brought it in. Rather than letting it outside. It is better to be stored well and eaten outside later.
The children who came here did not just come to borrow the package book. Some are looking for a novel for their work. Feby and Ignacia had to wait longer until they were done to finish eating the snacks. Both of them like it when there are other people in the library. It does not seem in vain to arrange and clean all bookshelves as well as tables.
The two librarians put their hands on the table. Stare at the busy teenage girls surrounding the shelves. "I was suddenly curious, how many books do you have at home, Ignacia? I see you often read when we're doing nothing." Feby. He was always the one who was curious.
Ignacia didn't count the number of her books. There are many but not that many. Ignacia asked back and the answer was a trinket. Feby doesn't have a single book like a novel in his house. He prefers to read books online rather than physical. If he is physically troubled to clean his books later.
The smell of food adorned the desks of these two officers. They do their job well without complaining. Snacks can wait even though later it does not feel crisp anymore. The important thing is that no student feels disappointed after visiting here. There were more new faces due to the duties of the teachers. The task of reading dsn identifies a novel as such.
Time passes so fast. Now it's time for lunch. Feby quickly did his job and went home. He needs food to restore his spirit. "See you next week, Ignacia. Be careful when you get home." His partner put on his shoes and then left.
Five minutes later, Nesya arrived with Farhan. The man joined the two girls for lunch for the first time. Their table will definitely feel more crowded with new members. Nesya was waiting by the door, "There's a smell of food here. If you forget, you can't eat any food here."
"We don't eat it inside. There were some students who visited when we had a snack. So we take the food in and eat it out again." Truly one who obeys the rules. Though Nesya initially only wanted to tease her friend. Finished cleaning the table, Ignacia came out carrying her backpack.
With Farhan, Ignacia did not feel excluded. This man is good at putting himself as a friend so there is no awkwardness or anything. It is very different from him when there is Rajendra and Nesya at the same time. Maybe Ignacia should feel more relaxed like Farhan. Now they feel like old friends.
He had heard about the strange story of Ignacia and her lover. About those who accidentally met again in High School until now in the same workplace. Farhan didn't know the world was that narrow. "I've never felt that before, so it seemed exciting in my eyes. Meet someone we once met in a different place."
In the evening Ignacia tells Rajendra what happened today. About Feby's speech that became reality also Farhan who joined for the first time. Rajendra was comforted by the surprise that came to her lover. He had no interesting stories, so he was happy to be able to listen to the stories from Ignacia.
For the first month Ignacia had no complaints. His communication with Rajendra is going better than ever. Her boyfriend has free time for her every night. Messages sent in the morning will be answered at lunch. There are voice and video calls every few days if you are bored of texting.
By the second month, Ignacia's relationship with Feby was like an ordinary friend. The two share many things such as funny stories and even strange dreams that came last night. Meanwhile, Farhan also joined several times to eat with his girlfriend and his new friend. Not often, at least once in two weeks.
His relationship with Rajendra is also going well. In the first two weeks, Rajendra had some interesting stories when leaving and coming home from a place such as a minimarket and a place to eat. It's not just Ignacia who share everyday life. Rajendra's voice that continues to be heard increasingly feels opium for this lover.
"I really want to see you now, Rajendra." Ignacia complained a little. Two months ago they had not met at all. At the end of the call, Rajendra asks her lover to be patient. Rajendra will definitely come to Ignacia when the circumstances allow. "What is there so you can't keep your word? What are you doing really?"
Ignacia felt a little riled up. What if Rajendra fails to see him because of something he does not know? Breaking promises because of circumstances is not something Ignacia likes. Especially if Rajendra has made an appointment. The girl tried to calm herself. He should not be emotional just because of the words of his lover.
"I'm sorry I still can't tell you. Once everything's done, I'll tell you the truth." That's what Ignacia's been waiting for. Tidaj nothing, just one month away and the wait will pay off. "Please wait a minute, Ignacia. I'll meet you at home. Or do you want to meet me here?"
The second offer sounds interesting. Ignacia would think about it first while looking for a way to get permission on her parents. That night's call nothing felt awkward. Not like the nights that followed. Rajendra becomes busier and harder to contact if it's not night. Her lover's world must be busy.
This girl is not worried about the situation of her lover who is difficult to contact. The relationship between the two has been very long. Rajendra is unlikely to cover up a secret that Ignacia should know. "We'll just wait for what happens. Be patient, "Ignacia murmured to herself.
It's been almost three months at last. In two weeks, the two can meet. Ignacia is happy that Athira will also be home the day before she will meet Rajendra. Ignacia wanted her hair to look more special so that her lover would just stare at her beauty. Athira did not mind. After all, his hands are still skilled at styling his sister's hair.
Two weeks changed a week. Right at the weekend tomorrow, Ignacia could run towards Rajendra and hug her beloved man. The high face and body of his lover was eagerly awaited by Ignacia. He was even looking for suitable clothes. This time he will wear brown clothes as usual to make Rajendra captivated.
That night Rajendra said he was tired, so he could only call for a minute. Her lover's voice can heal a tired heart, but Rajendra's body needs rest. Ignacia doesn't mind, the important thing is that they meet and Rajendra agrees. Ignacia volunteered to meet her lover in the city. There may be other good ice cream shops they can visit.
A notification goes to Ignacia's phone when the call is still connected. Rajendra resigns, he'll sleep now. So Ignacia can check what the same new entry to his phone in a form of email. "Good night, good sleep" Ignacia said before turning off the call.
This email succeeded in making Ignacia develop a wide smile accompanied by a flowery heart. His promise to his father was fulfilled. It was not in vain that he studied at university and so did the senior Proofreaders. There is a request to check the manuscript to be published by an author from an online platform.
Ignacia had to tell Rajendra this when she met. Counting as a topic they could discuss together. Ignacia couldn't wait to do this side job well. The girl goes to bed fast. He had to discuss with the user of this first service.