Beautiful Monster
As I wish

The happy day is still not over even though the wedding of the two has been completed. Ignacia was freed from a beautiful dress that made her shoulders feel cold. Rajendra also no longer wears a suit that makes him look more dashing. Even without the suit, Rajendra's charisma for Ignacia was clear.

Now the two were sitting in the room looking at the window with the curtains open. The star-spotted sky looks beautiful alongside the Goddess of the night. Is the moon so bright that this room can light up dimly? Or is it just Ignacia's feeling that the little details in this place mean so much?

"You want to open the gift that the invited guest gave you?" People don't come empty handed. Some give gifts that are believed to be useful for newlyweds. Ignacia nodded, following Rajendra to bring the boxes and parcels that were in the living room. They are too many to carry on their own.

Back in the room, the lights were turned on to make it easier to see the contents of the gift. Both of them sat next to the items they had been carrying. Many give gifts in the form of daily items such as sheets, photo albums, Tumbler, and so forth. Not a few also give a bouquet of flowers or a bouquet of snacks such as graduation.

"Ignacia, look at this." There is a book that looks like an album in Rajendra's hands. But the large photo album is more unique, there are several pieces of paper connected to the cover. "You wanna open it together?" Rajendra brought his seat closer to his wife. Both of them opened the album cover, feeling amazed page by page.

There are many photos of Ignacia together as well as Rajendra taken secretly. Ignacia looked at Rajendra full of question marks. It seems Ignacia's friends have nothing to do with all the photos that fill this album. Especially in the photo on the first page. It's a picture of Ignacia with Rajendra at the bookstore. The day they both meet Rajendra's friends accidentally.

The girl asked Rajendra. Does he know the photos here. For a while Rajendra seemed to think for a while. It is apparently true of Ignacia's guess. This gift from Rajendra's friends at High School, they take a photo secretly but Rajendra manages to figure it out first. Therefore Rajendra pose here as he has adjusted.

There's a card tucked in the last page. They congratulated her on her second marriage and wished her many best wishes for their future life. They also apologized for interrupting the dating of Ignacia and Rajendra. Ignacia doesn't know if they still remember that. Rajendra's friends are reliable friends.

"Do you want to eat something?" Ignacia turned to her, "I can make something or order food." His hands were still busy opening another gift. Arrange them well so that they can be laid out later. Several times he was active while staring at Rajendra who was still loyal to the photo album earlier.

"What if we just go out? So we don't have to clean the dishes after."

Ignacia thought her husband was tired, because his face did not show any appetite to go back out. Resting for about two hours is indeed something that is necessary. I don't know why Rajendra joined here after waking up. "You want to eat out? Then I'll drive." Ignacia will rise but be preceded by Rajendra.

He might let Ignacia drive. Their first night was supposed to make Rajendra a pleasant one. Hurry up the man picked up the jacket and turned on the motorcycle. Ignacia was still wearing a helmet when the bike was out of the house. The tired face that Ignacia saw changed the spirit of the struggle.

"Oh yeah I want to take a jacket for a minute." The night was cold, so Ignacia went back inside again to pick up the forgotten jacket. When he got to the doorway, Rajendra was still waiting patiently. He was greeted by a neighbor who was passing by. Her husband smiled, responded as warmly as possible and then there was a ruckus in the conversation between the two.

Ignacia's jacket was well worn, now she walked up to Rajendra who had been left alone. "Do you know our next door neighbor? He said his son is about the same age as us and will also be married soon." The butterflies flew in Ignacia's stomach. What did her husband say? Our home? Ignacia was unable to hold back a smile, her heart beating faster due to happiness.

Ignacia's hands were coiled around her husband's waist. Don't forget to give an ear to hear Rajendra's story. The two were talking about the family at the wedding. He said Qabil continued to tease Rajendra for looking tense during the event. Qabil also found Rajendra staring at Ignacia for a long time.

As she was discussing her brother, Ignacia chimed in on a woman named Riris. The woman whose face and name are similar to someone she met with Danita is also Nesya. Rajendra starts to slow down, stopping at a red light. "Siris also said the same thing. He said he seemed to know your name but I don't know where. Maybe you really know each other, Ignacia."

Maybe because wearing make-up is difficult to recognize. The makeup is not so thick, but for those who see it will look different. Because it is not often met by knowing the face well. If it was indeed Brother Riris whom Ignacia knew, Ignacia should have greeted more kindly. Danita and Nesya must have been happy to meet Riris' sister in this unexpected place.

"Want to have ice cream after dinner?" They stopped near a shop. The design looked calmer than the tavern they used to go to. Sounds interesting. Letting go of a long courtship on the first night as a husband and wife with ice cream seems like a pleasant nostalgia. "We stopped by after we ate."

Finding a home outside the city is interesting. Rajendra works for a train station in an overseas city, automatically Ignacia will also be taken to a new home there. Ignacia did not try to force her husband to move to her cooler regional city. Being in a city that Rajendra already knew first made Ignacia protected. Rajendra already knows the ins and outs.

On the job, Ignacia gave up her status as a Librarian who is often mentioned Nesya and only focus on the work of Proofreader who began to develop. There began to be many manuscripts sent and Ignacia's income continued to grow. Sometimes he wondered if he could one day become an editor at a book printing press. Maybe someday even get to meet Miss Cream once again.

Both had trouble choosing dinner. Along the way after the ice cream shop there were a lot of street vendors and places to eat that sell a variety of good food. It took two trips back and forth to choose. That's an impossible process to resist. They had eaten rice this lunch, so let's just say now it's okay to eat refined carbohydrates this one.

Ignacia has a desire to bring her book collection to a new home, bringing an idle shelf in her room as well so there is no need to bring a new one. Besides books also the shelf will not be used by his family at home. Unfortunately Rajendra did not think so. Ignacia needs a new shelf in the house for the other books she buys. There is no way this wife is not interested in adding to the collection.

The habit of waiting by reading no longer applies. Only Ignacia wants to add a collection under the pretext that her children will also like to read and enrich the variety of languages with books from the mother. Think of it as an inheritance that is not timeless eaten up. If only her children needed books for entertainment, Ignacia could give them hers.

"You won't know the value of a book if you don't try to read its contents, Rajendra." Why would Ignacia even be able to read a thick book in such a short time other than to kill time? The story that is summarized in a book of literary works managed to sweep away anyone who read it. Eliminate feelings of depression and depression with the story is still typical Miss Cream.

Rajendra nodded his head, assuming he agreed with his wife. "You must be very happy when our children will be able to read. I'm sure you'll show off all your book collection." Ignacia chuckled at the words of her husband. It seems like a visit to Grandma's house, where her books are located, could be a very pleasant one for Ignacia.

Before making that future visit so special, Ignacia had to get her kids to love books first. By the way Ignacia was not aware that the two had just discussed the matter of heredity. Hopefully, from whatever children they will get in this marriage, there are those who can accompany their father or mother to do hobbies. At least have the same interest in something.

As planned, the two went to an ice cream shop. For this one plan both lose quickly. This place is so crowded with children and families, especially lovers and friends who want to spend a weekend night. Ignacia felt that this place would not be a comfortable place to talk.

There is a minimarket near the store. Buying ice cream is the same size. The two decided to go home, eat dessert snacks while sitting around in the front yard. Unfortunately the night became increasingly windy. Rajendra almost suggested that they postpone eating ice cream if Ignacia did not sit first in the living room, overlooking a large window overlooking a small garden next to the house. Rajendra could not resist that look in the eye.

His words choked, Ignacia had already taken a comfortable position first. Pat him an empty spot on the side, "Sit down, Rajendra." If rejected, the beaming face of his beloved wife can wear off. Rajendra had just complied. He approached Ignacia after hanging his jacket on the spot where it had been prepared, next to where Ignacia had also laid his jacket.

"Now everything is complete" Ignacia spoke. Makes Rajendra curious and look over. "We always enjoy ice cream on every date. Either in the city of birth or in a remote place. Now, being able to enjoy ice cream again felt like it was back in those days. When we were teenagers and we started growing up together."

A sweet smile was impeccably imprinted on the beautiful face of Ignacia. His eyes looked brighter than the light crumbs around the Night Goddess. Rajendra smiled, misbehaved and happy to be one. The man positioned himself, replying to his wife's eye contact until Ignacia herself decided.

Small conversations keep coming up over time. It did not take long, about fifteen minutes while conversing, ice cream both only left the container and spoon. Ignacia likes this position. Sitting in a comfortable place, deserted from distractions, and most importantly he does not need to think about the time to go home and must part with Rajendra. They both have the same place to go now.

Isn't this moment so sweet? Warm and comfortable. Even the ice cream on the table still leaves a soft sensation that captivates the heart. Much different from the outside. This house seems to be transformed into a warm wooden cottage equipped with a fireplace. Ignacia leaned her head against Rajendra's shoulder, feeling an increasingly friendly warmth as she felt something coiling around her waist.

"Thank you for waiting for me, Ignacia." A brief kiss landed on the top of Ignacia's head. "Thank you for all your patience, understanding and effort. I'm lucky to know you, I'm lucky to get you to this point." Rajendra brings Ignacia's body deeper into the fold.

Ignacia looked up, looking at her husband. His hand slowly stretched out to stroke Rajendra's cheek. Ignacia will keep this scene in memory, forever. The way Rajendra hugged him and rubbed his cheek into Ignacia's newly arrived hands. This long-haired girl smiled, fireworks bursting into her chest so happy.

"Of course I'll keep waiting for you, Rajendra. Because you are my best gift."

Slowly Ignacia releases Rajendra's arms, twisting her body to fit better into her husband's chest. Rajendra also did the same, changing this cuddling position to be more comfortable. He rested his body on the arm of the sofa, so Ignacia could be on top of him. Ignacia could clearly hear Rajendra's heartbeat.

Moments later Ignacia again tried to break away, she stared at Rajendra's firm bead of eyes which now focused only on her. Ignacia gave a brief kiss on her husband's lips, "Thank you for making us have the same place to go." Rajendra then smiled, not forgetting to return the kiss that Ignacia had given.

Ignacia will pull up what she says Rajendra is a beautiful monster. This man is healing all the wounds that have ever stopped. Rajendra is beautiful, only the monster Ignacia once saw will soon disappear. There will be no more books piled up, waiting to be read. There will be no more mixed emotions in the wait all night.

"Everything is to my liking. No more monsters will hurt me. There's only I'm going home to the same place with the little present I've always been waiting for."