Beautiful Monster
Invitation of Ignacia

Unlike the previous meeting that was usually planned by Rananta. Now Ignacia wants to meet up with her friends before the semester break ends. It just so happens that all his friends have the opportunity to return to their hometown just to chat and eat. Since Ignacia loves ice cream, these ten friends gather at Ignacia's favorite ice cream shop with Rajendra first.

When stepping foot upstairs, the atmosphere there seemed to attack Ignacia with all the memories of their togetherness first. This place is the place most Ignacia knows, so he wants to be here even though it feels sickening. It just so happened that Ignacia booked a place on this floor when the employee break was over. The shop was still quiet and quiet.

The table is in the corner by the window, the most convenient place to chat. In addition to its bright place, it also carries its own aura. Sunlight will not enter because it does not lead to sunset or sunrise. "So here I am. Remember the old days we enjoyed a cold snack together."

"Ignacia," a voice blew away Ignacia's own focus. A girl with one middle braided hair was smiling towards Ignacia. The distinctive face seemed to never age at the age of a long two-headed it showed a very happy face. "I'm glad you brought you here. The menu looks good."

Rananta was taken sitting at one of the tables. "I wonder why you brought us here today. It just so happens that I also want to meet the others. My busyness is a bit sickening." The girl stared out the window at a glance, along with that came another person who was about to join her second table.

Utari came carrying something from both hands. "I'm happy and I want to give you something. I hope you like it." The girl took out two boxes containing her homemade cookies. It was given to the two people in front of him. "You guys have to spend it because I made it with great difficulty."

The three chatted, sharing the stories that had passed with each other. After a few minutes, the other friends joined. Ignacia smiled in satisfaction, everyone came as she wished. Talking to them will make them feel better. Especially with soft ice cream, everything becomes more perfect.

After everything that happened after the last meeting, now the discussion of ten friends here becomes more serious. Work and plan ahead. Examples such as Rananta who aspires to have a home in his regional city or Dianti who wants to find a new job that makes more money.

Ignacia heard that Utari wanted to start a cake and painting business with her parents who continued to complain about not having a busy life after retirement. Ignacia also wanted to do something for her parents who had recently retired. So that they can still be active in old age.

It doesn't feel like they're adults now. Many people have talked about their parents. Activities that can make them happy and interesting tourist attractions that can make a place to relax together are they looking for. Mountains and waterfalls may be good, but it feels a bit risky if you are with those who are old.

"Nobody wants to get married?" Widia's question caught the attention of her friends. How not? Most of them still enjoy being single, enjoying the day where they can spend time for themselves as much as possible after getting out of the busyness from morning. Moreover, they do not feel there are good men who match their individual personalities.

Kemala put a mouthful of umpteenth into his mouth before responding to his friend's question. "You're the one who got married first. I'll come and eat the buffet you've prepared." Kemala spoke lightly. "My girlfriend and I haven't talked about marriage so far. You still want to collect a lot of dollars to get married."

The cost of the wedding is not small. Kemala intends to use his own money for all his needs, helping his lover who also has to work hard. Hanasta looked at her friends in silence, wanting to talk but somewhat embarrassed to confess. Rananta then helps so that the friend can convey something.

"There's a guy who proposed to me last week." His friends stared in surprise. How can Hanasta who never talked about men even get a proposal from someone. "He's my dad's friend. I met him a few times and then he proposed to me. I didn't know him yet so I said to postpone his proposal until an unspecified time."

Suddenly getting an offer from someone else must have been a shock. Especially he who suffered. Hanasta knew men were kind, polite, and friendly. "I want to ask you if what I'm doing is right or excessive. I felt ... less, so I postponed it without giving a clear deadline. Maybe you can give me some advice too."

Maybe a month is not too long. After all, if this man is serious and not just because of the good relationship between him, he can wait for anything for the sake of the person he is applying for. Too long time can also make the applicant impatient or even desperate. "It's okay, if you're sure, just do it." Dianti.

The conversation became more diverse only after Hanasta gave the news. Meanwhile, the show's owner, Ignacia, just shut up and looked at her friends. Not knowing why, Utari saw that her friend looked nervous. Rather than just shut up and stare at the others chatting, he took the initiative to start a conversation.

"How is your relationship with Rajendra?" Because the others are still talking about men, Utari asked similar questions. Just as a fad because they did not talk about anything after the other friends came. "Your relationship is fine as usual? Or is there some good news lately?"

Ignacia gave a pause before answering. Worried to tell about the relationship that ran aground with Rajendra or not. Ignacia was unable to say it herself. The tip of his lips was pulled upwards making a smile that meant everything. "Okay, I don't understand. I don't think I can talk about it right now."

The reply made Utari worried. Questions were asked, all worried if Ignacia was hiding something painful on her own. It's not unusual for Ignacia to cover up her relationship with Rajendra like this. The girl could tell anything without fear of the problem spreading if she was with these nine friends.

"I'll answer you when I'm ready."

"Ignacia already has plans to get married? You're the one with the longest relationship with men." Thanks to Widia, many pairs of curious eyes stared at the long-haired girl. Makes the stared at gasp. "You haven't heard about your special relationship with Rajendra. How is your relationship going?"

Just now Utari was about to close the conversation seeing Ignacia who had no spirit explaining. But now the same question comes up again. Again Utari's round eyes were far away on Ignacia. He wondered how Ignacia could answer that in a relationship that was usually fine.

Before replying, Ignacia took out something that she had been keeping secretly. Surprisingly no one was aware of the existence of the few small transparent bags that Ignacia had kept in the first place. Maybe because the place is in the corner and hidden behind the chair. Ignacia must rise to give her nine friends this sweet parcel. Contains a piece of cloth with a unique color.

The parcels began to open one by one. His friends were whispering about the part of the fabric that was brown satin. Not the usual color they choose for clothes but it clearly fits in the skin of each. While others were still busy looking at the cloth, there was someone who found the paper in the folds. The paper fell to the floor as the bandaged cloth was lifted from the package.

"Oh yeah, that paper I made specially for you guys."

It looks like the outside has made the inventor of the paper shut his mouth. Hanasta looked at her friend in disbelief, she clearly knew what this thin object was. Next seeing such a puzzling reaction, others tried to search around for similar objects. Then another object that Ignacia accidentally put in her friend's package was also found.

Now it's Aruna's turn, the inventor of the small maroon red box. Ignacia's hand slowly grabbed the box that Aruna was observing as she said, "Sorry this is mine. Rajendra gave this away on vacation yesterday. He said, if I accept this, our relationship will officially end."

Silent. All pairs of eyes on the long table he places with friends just focus on his activities. The long-haired girl seemed to calmly speak and act. All of which provided a vague code that everyone could understand in the end.

A circular object with a small sparkling decoration in the box is now perfectly attached to the left ring finger of Ignacia. The finger is considered to be the most suitable place because it is believed to have a direct connection with the heart through the veins of the amoris or the "vein of love." Ignacia smiled happily, her gaze turning blurry thanks to the accumulated tears.

"Friends, we did it."

Ignacia was unable to hold back her crying when she saw her friends standing up to give her a hug. Ignacia had already managed to find someone who could take care of her. There will no longer be a novel as an impingement. The time for waiting is endless. Ignacia wouldn't be a nerd eating paper for the sake of her little heart. Now there will be Rajendra who will make herself queen like the main character of all the stories Ignacia reads.

"Congratulations to you both." Haru's friends bring curiosity to other visitors who witness. When viewed from the parcels as well as the paper on the table, they had already gathered themselves what happened. Moreover, some of those who are looking for the center of attention continue to show happiness and congratulations.

It wasn't just Ignacia who was crying happily. His friends looked teary-eyed and held back something he did not want to get out. "Why not just say it? I thought something bad happened to you." Utari hit his friend's arm slowly, venting frustration because he had thought things through. His heart was already filled with fret but it turned out that everything was wrong.

Maharani took off his glasses to wipe the water that would come down to his cheeks. Dianti and Aruna were unable to hold a big smile. And next to her Hanasta, Rananta, and Widia were still shocked by what had happened just now. Then there was Kemala and Indri who stared from the side, giving the most sincere spirit ever.

"We will all come to your show with the cloth you have given us, Ignacia. If we can, we'll be on the spot, helping you get ready." Wasn't Kemala's speech sweet enough? In fact, he offered to help even though Ignacia had clearly designed everything.

Hearing such a statement, Ignacia grew even happier. Indri passes a box of tissues so Ignacia can wipe her already wet face. "You're so sweet, I can't stop crying." Ignacia had tried to hold back her cries, but instead her tears were flowing more and more.

The tense weeks are over. Now it's time to walk forward, pick up a well-ordered future. Step up to the level that everyone in this relationship has been waiting for. Ignacia repeatedly smiled as her tears dried up.

"I wonder how Rajendra proposed to you. In all, what he did to express his feelings for you was quite-arousing adrenaline." Rananta immediately remembered the events that happened many years ago. Rananta smiled when he saw Ignacia chuckling softly.

The girl confessed that Rajendra's ability to express feelings was amazingly great. Even Ignacia cried and became very messed up. I don't know where the idea came from and how Rajendra could make such a drama. Rajendra has not given any explanation but has made Ignacia very injured.

"I'll tell you later. Now let it be a secret so you keep thinking about me."

Ignacia silently smiled remembering Rajendra's words that afternoon. If you remember, everything you say is necessary. Rajendra must be tired of hiding when he will take Ignacia out. After this they do not need to be afraid if they want to spend time together. So this is what Rajendra meant to wait for a little while longer. The result of his waiting has come now.

"Because I want to stop being a coward that can only keep you waiting."

Rajendra is not a coward. He's the best man who ever came into Ignacia's life after an unpleasant time in junior high school. It's unbelievable. They have now become ten years together as lovers. Rajendra dares to make a relationship with a girl he just met. Dare to take Ignacia out and get on good terms with Ignacia's mom.

Not all men can do the same. And there was nothing Ignacia wanted to be in that position with a man who was not Rajendra. Even though it had been ten years, his heart was still gray on that man. Ignacia was sure she could still hold her heart in the years that followed without feeling tired.

"This is what I want. I have to fight."