Beautiful Monster
Unjust

The Flashback

...Peachy...

| Are you busy?

^^^ Of course, there is a novel I am reading |^^^

^^^Tumben once you asked me |^^^

| Let's go out and play

^^^We are not children anymore |^^^

^^^I was also lazy out of the house |^^^

| You have to go out of the house once in a while, Ignacia

| Come to the central park

^^^^I told you I was lazy |^^^

| I will bring many friends to be crowded

| Now Sunday night, hang out occasionally

^^^Should it? But I'm lazy |^^^

^^^There are novels I want to read tonight |^^^

^^^I promised myself |^^

^^^I will read it without interruption |^^^

| Hey I invited friends for you

^^^Do not joke |^^^

| They came because they said you'd come too

| They came because of you

^^^How dare you use me as an excuse |^^^

^^^ Why should I come? |^^^

| Hey hurry up

| Friends I invited have arrived

^^^Ah this base of yours |^^^

| You have to get along with humans too

| Don't just by book, Ignacia

^^^Why should it be in my name, huh? |^^^

| Because we're friends

| Let's just come, Ignacia

^^^Hah but I was lazy |^^^

| I also invited your girlfriends

| At least let's chat with them

| I have an interesting story

^^^Hah alright, you succeeded |^^^

^^^I will come in limamenit |^^^

| Should have been like this since

| I've arrived

^^^Quickly once |^^^

| Go, let's just come

| Tonight the weather is also good

^^^You are there-just |^^^

Ignacia put her phone on the nightstand. Walk towards the closet to pick up a change of clothes. There's no way she's going out of the house in her nightgown. Hoodies and trousers are enough. It's cold tonight, so don't wear short, thin clothes.

"Where are you going?" Athira asked when she saw her brother walking towards the door.

"Garden. Wanna come?" Athira was a bit surprised to hear her brother's answer. For the first time, he wanted to be invited to play at night by his friend. Whoever it was, obviously he managed to get Ignacia away from the book for a while.

"Why go there?"

"Just play around."

"No thanks."

As soon as he arrived, Ignacia immediately saw his neighbors who were already sitting in a circle on one side of the park. Seats made by Mr. RT for residents who want to enjoy the crowds of the park on Sunday night and so on.

There are little kids too. If not cycling, that may be playing ball inside the futsal court. Just play football carelessly. The important thing is to get into the goal and be happy. The park is crowded due to weekend nights.

By the way, it's not just a friend that Bahri invited to the park tonight. Even the underclassmen also known to Ignacia did not escape the invitation. Ignacia knows them all, no problem.

"Sir Ignacia," greet them - the underclassmen - in turn. They are funny when they say hello.

So follow Ignacia in the conversation there. Discussing about separate schools, creepy teachers, food that is crowded with young people, and even random things that they can think of suddenly.

"Hows it? Gathering with real humans isn't too boring, is it?" Rhetorical question.

Bahri pulled down her eyebrows while asking. Ignacia nodded slowly, she started to like the life of playing with her friends like this. Just a little while on Sunday night.

The following week, Ignacia went out again. Of course because of the invitation from Bahri. But there's something different.

...Peachy...

| Want to leave Thai Tea?

| Coincidentally I'll go there

^^^Waw you are very good |^^^

^^^ Yes I want |^^^

Ignacia may be late. Bahri is offline and the message has not been sent to the man's phone. It's okay if Ignacia doesn't get Thai Tea either. He can buy it himself later.

...Rajendra ⁇ ◝ ⁇ ◜ ...

^^^Rajendra, I will go out |^^^

^^^Ke park with my friend |^^^

| Tumben once you go out

| Alright, please enjoy your day

The park is usually crowded. Ignacia's neighbors were sitting there waiting for everyone to start the game. Card game. Ignacia didn't quite understand, so she would just pay attention. While digesting slowly. Honestly, he was confused as to why the people around him were good at playing cards.

"Aren't Ignacia also skimming Thai Tea?" One of the class members asked him. The neighbor whose house was right next to the House of Ignacia. They have not met for a long time. People are busy like this.

"Yes, but it looks like Bahri didn't see my message."

"It's okay, I told Bahri if you came."

Oh this girl with a sweet smile is so nice. As knows if Ignacia likes processed drinks made from a mixture of black tea, anise, cardamom, sugar, orange blossoms, and milk it.

And Bahri came with a girl friend who was also their neighbor. Apparently Bahri uses a motorcycle of his friend. That guy's fucking. He has his own motorcycle. He said to save on gasoline.

"Oh yes, this is yours. I didn't know which one you liked, so I bought the original."

Ignacia accepted it with pleasure. The original is delicious without any mixture. Ignacia took some money out of her hoodie pocket, but Bahri refused. He said he wanted to buy Ignacia.

"I cheated, why didn't I buy it too?" The protest of a younger classmate who had been chatting with Ignacia. Bahri looked at him sharply, panted, and was not out of thought.

"You asked me to buy, why should I give it to you for free? I didn't buy it with your bike anyway," upset Bahri then chose a seat next to Ignacia.

"Bas with you," he still mumbled at a younger girl.

"Did Bahri really like Ignacia? Bahri's sister was kind to him," teased the younger girl friend earlier. Bahri was ready to take off the mountain sandals she was using, with an annoyed look fixed on the two.

"Thank you for the drink" whispered Ignacia after the situation was silent.

Bahri just nodded, focusing on the phone. The goal tonight is not to chat a lot, but to enjoy an easier network around the park. Do not know why the network in their respective homes so not as fast here.

Ignacia opened her social media, taking photos to upload. Just a simple pose with a drink given Bahri earlier. The photo had no caption, but Bahri tucked a short message asking if Ignacia might want to leave Thai Tea on him.

"Are you a kid? Just posting a photo on social media" Bahri said. Ignacia cuek only, after all he did this just to get inner satisfaction. The mood is good, want to share photos of his activities only.

...Rajendra ⁇ ◝ ⁇ ◜...

| Message from who is it?

^^^Temanku, Bahri |^^^

| Why did he send a message?

^^^She asked me if I wanted Thai Tea or not |^^^

| You bought Thai Tea by him?

| The drink? Really?

| And you agree?

^^^^Certainly |^^^

| Got damn

"How are you doing with your girlfriend, Ignacia?" Bahri asked with her focus still on her phone. Maybe he was busy sending messages to his girlfriend. For a moment Ignacia did not think of the sort of swearing Rajendra had sent.

"We're doing fine. But sometimes there's some petty quarrels because of other men." Ignacia explained, staring around to divert the uncomfortable feeling. He's never discussed this with anyone. Of course because no one asked. Nanda could only help and observe. He doesn't know much.

"Fighting is common among couples. If you don't fight, there may be something wrong with your relationship." Ignacia nodded in understanding hearing Bahri's words. There are always misunderstandings and small things that lovers fuss about at the beginning of the relationship.

"What quarrels have recently taken place?" Bahri asked as if he was teasing Ignacia.

"There was a male friend who approached me, Rajendra was angry. Not to me, but I don't know why we had a fight. Not long, but yes I'm still confused. Why are we fighting for something I didn't do?" Ignacia looked at the night sky, there might be an answer up there.

"It seems Rajendra is the type of person who gets jealous easily if 'his' is disturbed by others."

"Yes, that's it. I hang out with classmates only she kind of doesn't like. There are other men who are very good to female friends. It just so happens that we do group work together, but different groups. We took a picture with the man. It wasn't just me and that guy. But Rajendra was angry. He's confusing me."

"You have no experience." Bahri put her phone on the table, switching on the newly opened macha drink. "But after being with Rajendra, you'll get a lot of experience about dating."

"Huh, facing men is difficult, Bahri. By the way what about your lover the other day? He sends you pictures often."

The conversation turned to Bahri's life. Ignacia enjoyed her cold drink well, glancing at Bahri who was getting ready to start the story.

But Bahri hasn't started a chat yet, Ignacia's phone is shaking. Signs if a message is coming in. From Rajendra.

"Reply first. It looks like Rajendra might need something from you," Bahri interrupted lightly. He seemed to understand the most about the love affair.

...Rajendra ⁇ ◝ ⁇ ◜...

| Where are you going huh?

^^^What's wrong? |^^^

^^^I have permission if I will go out |^^^

^^^ Then why if Bahri bought me a drink? |^^^

^^^We are just friends, he is my neighbor also |^^^

| You can buy it yourself

^^^Why are you this cold? |^^^

^^^What's wrong? |^^^

| Do not trouble others

| If you want, just buy it yourself

^^^I got the offer earlier |^^^

^^^^ There is no reason to reject it |^^^

| Just ask me

| Don't be to him

| Want me to buy it?

| I'll deliver now

^^^No, thank you |^^^

| Why not?

| Bahri earlier can buy it for you

| Why is it different from me?

^^^Cause, this is just a drink |^^^

| Then you chose him over me?

Ah this is Ignacia's fault for wanting to revive her social media accounts. He should have kept quiet while enjoying the rest of the weekend. He shouldn't have shared Bahri's message. Everything's fault. Ignacia makes Rajendra angry and looks very dislike.

...Rajendra ⁇ ◝ ⁇ ◜...

^^^That's not what I mean, Rajendra |^^

| Then what do you mean?

^^^Bahri only offers herself |^^^

^^^He only bought drinks |^^^

^^^It was a trivial thing |^^^

Ignacia breathed out a frenzied breath. Ah, this is really his fault for already provoking the anger of Rajendra. How does he know if Rajendra hates his friend only sometimes buy him a drink.

"What's up?" Bahri asked.

"I started the war because you gave me a drink." There was a wry smile on Ignacia's face. In the usual fights, Rajendra has never been this angry. "Why are your people so creepy, Bahri? The drinking thing just got this angry. I don't think it out."

...Rajendra ⁇ ◝ ⁇ ◜...

| You are still in the park?

| I'll be here any minute

Ignacia rounded her eyes in disbelief, "Rajendra will be here any minute!" The panic. This girl really can't think of anything. His mind was empty for a moment.

Bahri looked at Ignacia at a glance, unable to say anything. The girl next to him could cry if he was too tired with his lover's attitude. Bahri turned her eyes to her friends who were in other areas, they didn't know anything. And it's better to stay that way.

"Take your girlfriend here, Ignacia. You need good communication if you want to fight. Don't get carried away by emotions when talking to him. I don't know what kind of man Rajendra is, but maybe I'm wrong here."

Bahri got up with Ignacia's drink. "You might as well not be seen carrying this. I'll give it to Athira, I'll ask her to keep it for you. I'll go, see you. Call me if there's a problem."

Ignacia just kept quiet, staring at Bahri's departure with her many remaining drinks.

Don't forget Bahri asked his friends to move to another place. The reason is only so that Ignacia can be alone in a fairly crowded place. But the night, the children in this park will begin to decrease.

"A place like this is suitable for a fight?" Ignacia. His hands began to cool, his heartbeat uncontrollable.

Rajendra's arrival feels very cold for Ignacia. Ignacia just looked down. He twirled his fingers because he was nervous. He knew that tonight Rajendra could have given him a lot of sarcasm.

"I don't like it when someone bullies someone I like, Ignacia." Rajendra opened his voice, his hand slowly moving to grasp Ignacia's hand. But the girl shook her head, whispering if this place should not be where the two touched each other.

"I'm sorry I scared you. But I did this to take care of you. I don't want anyone to make you fall in love but me."

"I'm not the kind of person who falls in love easily. You don't know that?" Ignacia finally made her voice. "You're mad at me just for the drink, Rajendra. How could anyone possibly fall in love with just that."

"You still don't understand, Ignacia?" Rajendra's tone turned very cold. "What do you think is common when a man buys a drink for a girl friend? Do you think a male friend will be able to survive being friends with a female?"

"What's wrong?" Ignacia.

"No friendship between a man and a woman goes without any feelings, Ignacia."

"Aren't you overreacting?"

"Can you just stay away from that man, Ignacia? Do it for me to be your lover. If not, do it to keep yourself from falling in love with other men."

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