Beautiful Monster
Left Alone

"When are we gonna make it?"

Ignacia first wanted to know the plan ahead. People thought about it for a while before answering Ignacia's question. There's a video task coming up. Better finish immediately so that it can be edited and collected immediately.

Lately the task will accumulate more if left with a second item. It should be that the twelfth grade is indeed this busy, but why in the starting line alone is it tiring?

"We'll do it tomorrow. This is just a short video. Do you agree?" The new one looked at his friends, making sure everyone agreed. Ignacia is in it. Tomorrow's Saturday, school's off. They will use a few days off to do the task.

Next, we will talk about the scene that will be done in the video. Fortunately there should only be a few easy scenes and the dialogue can be created by reflex. Not Ignacia's favorite, but it's okay.

Nesya was already waiting for Ignacia at her place to finish the group chat. It just so happened that Nesya and Ignacia were not one group, so each of them could only wait for each other. Nesya was done with her group, now it was just waiting for Ignacia.

"It's over?" Ask Nesya to make sure. Ignacia pulled the chair, nodding in response. "Then come with me to the co-op for a bit. I have to print some paper for OSIS."

Not yet at the cooperative, suddenly there was someone who invited Nesya to talk. If heard from his chat with a friend of Ignacia, it seems to be the son of OSIS. While Ignacia should pull over and not hinder the two to chat. It's okay, just a minute.

"Yes, I'll give it to you later," said Nesya, ending the call, "come to the cooperative," calling Ignacia who was quietly pensive behind him. Resuming steps towards cooperatives.

Upon his return from the cooperative there were still those who invited Nesya to speak. If not Nesya's friend, maybe the OSIS kid wants to convey something. Again and again Ignacia had to pull over so as not to disturb. Try not to make them alert and pretend not to hear anything.

"I'm sorry for making you wait, Ignacia," Nesya said to her friend. And the girl beside him was only able to shake her head and say that she was okay.

...*****...

"Tomorrow my father and mother will go to the brother's house outside the city. You wanna come?" My mother offered. Because yes usually Ignacia refuses and just wants to be at home to relax and read a novel all day. But why is it so coincidental with Ignacia's video take day?

"Tomorrow I have to do the task of making videos with friends. You guys gonna be gone long?" Ignacia folded her sleeves that had come down. No one likes having their sleeves wet while washing dishes.

"Looks like. Your father will not like it if you quickly go home if there is an event to visit your brother's house. Too bad you can't come, Ignacia. This mother's brother just gave birth a week ago."

"Yes, what a pity."

If tomorrow's video is quick, maybe Ignacia will be home alone. Maybe enjoying the day like he used to do is not a bad thing. But out of nowhere, Ignacia wants to spend time with someone.

"What did Rajendra say today?" Her mother asked. There may be interesting things that lovers do that eventually spend time together. But all his mother got was a small ring that could be clearly seen by him.

"Why do you always ask about Rajendra?" Athira suddenly came and interrupted the conversation.

"Because your mama likes the man," Ignacia replied quickly as she dried her hands. "Ma, I'll be in the room doing chores. Don't bother me."

...*****...

As Ignacia had expected. His friends will be late for many reasons. Grinning for no reason so Ignacia wouldn't get angry. Yes of course the girl will just come chuckle and say that it's okay. It was about twenty minutes that he arrived.

The promise was eight in the morning, but video shooting only started at nine. An hour after Ignacia arrived. Hah, really these people have no guilt for coming too late. Fortunately, the video did not take long.

...Rajendra ⁇ ◝ ⁇ ◜...

| Where are you?

Oh tumben once Rajendra sends a message. Short message, but able to rebuild the mood Ignacia who had destroyed because of his friends.

...Rajendra ⁇ ◝ ⁇ ◜...

^^^I was in school |^^^

^^^PPPKn video capture |^^^

| Oh really?

| You're going home?

^^^Yes, but still present near new park |^^^

^^^Why? Something happen? |^^^

| After this I will also go to school

| The task of the MPK chairman awaits

| Do you want something?

| I'll take it for you

^^^You sure? You have a task |^^

| Of course, why not?

| Or will I take you after I'm done at your house?

^^^Other times, Rajendra |^^^

| I'll be here this afternoon

| Be careful on the road, Ignacia

If this is the case, Rajendra will not be rejected. Ignacia kept her phone in the bag and continued her steps towards the parking lot. Near the 11th grade of Mipa 1, Ignacia was able to see the children of OSIS and MPK coming one by one. What do they always talk about to get busy?

But Ignacia didn't see Nesya there.

"Ignacia!" Shouted someone who meant to say hello. Utari with Maharani. They are fit to be brothers. They always look together.

"What are you doing here? Are you doing chores and stuff? Holidays should be cut off because of it."

"Yes, as you might expect. By the way is Nesya not meeting with you today?"

"No. Only a few names mentioned have come. This is not an important meeting either. Maybe we can go home before afternoon."

But before the afternoon it wasn't too long? It's only ten in the morning. "You're coming home, Ignacia? Have you met Rajendra?" Maharani asked.

"Yet. Looks like it'll still be there later. I'll go home first. Have a nice day." Utari looked at her friend who was slowly moving away. There was something he felt when he spoke to Ignacia earlier. The girl looked not okay and her tone sounded limp.

...*****...

Blank.

A word that can describe the state of a house that usually contains six people head to release tired after a long day.

The residents of the house were busy talking and laughing at the house of a distant brother. It seemed that I could not remember Ignacia who was pensively alone at the entrance.

Her mother called during the day. Ask Ignacia to buy food outside or cook it herself. The important thing is not to eat instant food that the father usually keeps for a rainy day. And the choice Ignacia certainly not one of the options that her mother said.

His appetite has not yet come. He thought it would come later.

But until the afternoon his appetite had not yet come. The girl was swept away in another world that was in the physical book. Even so cool, he did not notice the old knock on the front door. Even though he himself was in the living room and only accompanied by a book was also a cup of tea that was cold.

"Ignacia, are you home?"

After being called several times, the owner finally put down his novel and got up to open the door. Rajendra's upset face was obvious, the man had been there about ten minutes ago but Ignacia didn't notice it at all.

"I'm sorry. I was -" Ignacia's sentence was cut because Rajendra's one hand was now on top of his head. Take it slowly with a very soothing eye. No more heart beating too fast and as if out of place.

Ignacia was comfortable. Very inconvenient.

"Mama said you were lazy to eat. I bought you food. Why don't you have a taste for food? Is there something bothering you?"

Ignacia's gaze suddenly turned faint. There was dew in his eyes. Immediately he rubbed his eyes so as not to be caught Rajendra. But the action certainly looks very clear to make the lover worried.

"Hey why are you sad? You can tell me if anyone bothers you. Why?"

Ignacia did not listen to Rajendra's question. Unknowingly she took one step forward and hugged Rajendra's tall body before her. Ignacia wasn't crying, she just needed something to vent feelings she didn't know what her name was.

Rajendra would ask again, but Ignacia who hugged him tightly seemed to be a sign that this girl did not know what was going on. Maybe he's scared.

In return the girl's embrace, placed her head on Ignacia's head. Rajendra's hand slowly patted the girl's back, calming her down.

"My family went out of town to meet a newly born brother. I had to be home alone because I had a video assignment. I usually like the quiet situation at home. But now I don't like it."

Rajendra smiled slightly at the corner of his lips. In his peck the top of Ignacia's head was brief. "Yet your family will come soon, Ignacia. Eat before your father gets angry. I bought food that wasn't spicy. Tastes good. Spend it all."

"Mama made me look like a child."

Ignacia hid her face so Rajendra could not see her face starting to heat up. Her mother will ask Rajendra for help if anything happens. Ignacia will have an appetite if she meets Rajendra.

Rajendra let go of his embrace slowly, "now go in and eat. I'm going home." Not to forget Rajendra cupped Ignacia's reddish face with both hands. Gave a brief kiss on Ignacia's sweet lips.

"Please promise me to spend it."

"If you go home, I'll be alone again." Spoiled Ignacia while holding her lover's hand. Since when did this girl start acting spoiled?

"Yet your family will come soon, Ignacia. Your father better not know if you haven't eaten. And better not see me here." Ignacia's hand was still holding Rajendra's hand when the man was about to return home. It was hard to let her man go.

"Ignacia, see you on Monday" said Rajendra before leaving. Inevitably Ignacia would let go of his grasp.

"I don't like being left alone" Ignacia whispered.

...*****...

"Nesya today did not enter," a class secretary told Ignacia.

He said his close friend was sick after traveling far away. He may be exhausted and need time to recover. Be that day Ignacia did not have any conversations other than those related to the lessons with her friends.

Who could understand Ignacia other than her friend? Today became very heavy.

...Rajendra ⁇ ◝ ⁇ ◜...

^^^Today Nesya did not enter, she was sick |^^^

Ignacia just sent me a message. Not expecting a quick reply. The reward was now rarely present, so Ignacia had to get used to it. At least he could complain a little to his lover.

School days just pass by. Ignacia felt very empty without the presence of the people she knew. And during that time Rajendra did not once reply to his message. That busy man came yesterday to bring him lunch.

The MPK workaholic.

"Maybe he is lazy to address my grievances" muttered Ignacia. He prefers to sleep on the table while waiting for the final lesson hour. Looks like the teacher of this last hour didn't come. Teacher busy. Yes, that is the way teachers are.

"Ignacia" disturbs someone in front of her. A friend who talks a lot and speaks out loud. That call made Ignacia wake up. He pointed outside the class. It was directed at someone Ignacia had been waiting for in return since morning.

Rajendra was talking to the head of the Ignacia class who was a member of MPK. Rajendra who is in serious fashion looks handsome. The look in his eyes that showed decisiveness made Ignacia fall in love. But why should his perfect man be so busy?

"Disregarding your lover's message is not a good thing, Mr. Chairman. Even though it's busy, can't you spare to retaliate?" Inner Ignacia.

Finished talking to the class leader, Rajendra looked straight at Ignacia. The man already knew of Ignacia's whereabouts and gazes before? Ignacia raised her hand, waving her hand slowly to say hello. Rajendra did the same. Before finally someone came to him and the two went in a direction.

"I was always left alone" complains Ignacia.

...*****...

"Why haven't you come home yet?"

Rajendra steps into Ignacia's classroom. Look at the sleeping girl on her desk. Class is empty. Leave those who are still wandering around the classroom. "Ignacia, have you been asleep since? You better sleep at home."

"You're at home, you want to be at school, I'm still going to be alone. Why should I choose a place to sleep?" Apparently Ignacia wasn't really sleeping. Rajendra sat down next to her lover, asking her to come home soon.

"Today you're going to have a job at school?" Ignacia stared expectantly so Rajendra could go home with her. But unfortunately it can't happen. Rajendra still has to do something at school until the end of the night. Maybe he will be home by six in the afternoon, he said.

"Let me drive to the parking lot" Rajendra asked, offering his hand. His intention to join hands. The teachers have gone home anyway. Remaining extracurricular children and other organizations overtime.

"I think I know why I don't like being left alone" said Ignacia. "Because if someone comes to me, I'd wish they'd stay longer with me. I look pathetic."

Ignacia stared at Rajendra's hand. "But after I touch you, you'll leave me alone." Honestly without changing the direction of view.