Beautiful Monster
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"Ignacia!"

Just entering school, he was excited. Being at home for four days keeps Nesya refreshed despite having to do many tasks at home. Not to mention the tests that began to be held to welcome PTS. Nesya's radiant face seemed to not show that her days at home were that bad.

"I brought you some good news!"

His steps began to approach Ignacia's table. The owner of the table kept his phone and focused on listening to the good news that Nesya brought. The girl could not keep her smile before starting the story. His heart was so happy that it was hard to speak.

"Take your breath before you speak" Ignacia suggested to her best friend.

"Alright," there was a pause of a few seconds before Nesya started talking.

"So before I got sick, I went out of town. You know, a cold area is a great place to enjoy a weekend. I didn't go alone. A friend went with me. We passed a bookshop branch you liked.

"That sounds great. I haven't been to an out-of-town bookstore in a long time" Ignacia chimed in.

"But that's not special. I saw a large banner in front of the bookstore. He said-" Nesya smiled again, "there will be a book signing event for your favorite author at the beginning of next month!"

Nesya raised her hands high so happy.

Ignacia shut her mouth in disbelief. His eyes almost made perfect and he smiled very wide. Does this mean Ignacia can go one step further in helping her beloved author to further develop?

Wow this is a good opportunity! His favorite writer has never held an event other than on the other side of the island. The fans and the bookstore are bigger there. What made the female author move to open it on this side of the island? But still good news!

Why is Nesya happy? Wasn't Nesya not too interested in books? He prefers comics to books. Especially if the book is a genre of drama life that has a little conflict. Nesya prefers action.

"I'm happy because in this way you can get a signature from your idol writer, Ignacia. Well, I'm proud to be able to tell you this. I can't wait to see you get a signature from someone you idolize so much. You're very lucky."

Nesya patted Ignacia on the shoulder proudly, "hopefully you get an amazing opportunity."

Ignacia's facial water instantly changed, remembering something. Early next month is Rajendra's birthday which he already celebrated with the concerned early. It has been a long time to avoid unwanted things.

Getting Rajendra to go together might be fun. On the other hand, considering Rajendra received the call when they were dating really made Ignacia sick of it.

"You coming with me? We can take a walk after the show's over." The girl offered Nesya.

"I'm sorry, but I can't go with you. That date is the day that the new OSIS and MPK managers do ldks. And seniors like me will be her role models. I'm sorry, Ignacia," is Nesya. His spirit dropped because it gave bad news.

That means Rajendra won't be able to come? He said the man would be his role model.

"What time is it?"

"You can check it out on the website of the bookstore. There are all the things you want to know."

Ignacia opens the phone. Looking for the show he really wanted to go to.

Book Signing by Cream Writers

Day/Date: ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜

Time: At 08.00-⬜⬜⬜

Venue: Aleyda Bookstore Hall

Oh yes, maybe Athira has time and can accompany him. Being bribed with drawing tools will definitely make him willing to go anywhere.

...*****...

The first thing Ignacia had to do before taking her sister along was to ask her parents for permission.

Just need detailed information on what he will do, go with anyone, transport to leave and go home, he said, then the most important thing is what time he will leave and arrive at the station to go home.

Ignacia recorded it all, reading it in front of her parents for approval. Go by train at six in the morning, go home at six in the afternoon. The route would be to go to the bookstore that was the main destination, go to the place to eat in the middle of the day, and maybe buy something.

With her ready, Ignacia plans to invite Athira if her sister doesn't mind. The boy had not yet returned home from a snack trip with his two younger siblings.

Ignacia's father thought about it for a moment. His first son had never traveled alone. I'm afraid something's happened. Especially bringing Athira. The boy went out more often than his brother, but going alone to a distant place was not a good thing.

Her two daughters were too precious to be left out of the house together. Moreover, the city they were going to visit was not close. Trains can be dangerous for them. Hah, giving this decision to her daughter is really difficult. It's harder than deciding on a dinner menu.

His father did not want to give permission, but pity his son.

My mom was confused as to what to say. Wanting to say no, Ignacia deserves the once-in-a-lifetime freedom to go alone before her busy days at school. Going home in the afternoon will not feel if the mood is good after getting his idol signature.

"We'll decide later" broke up the father who thought long enough. The middle-aged man got up close to the refrigerator and picked up a cold drink to take to the backyard. I don't know what the purpose is. But Ignacia hopes that her father will give her the decision she wants.

"Ma," whined Ignacia while looking at her mother expectantly.

"Going alone is not easy, Ignacia," apparently there is advice Ignacia should hear. "If you go alone, you should keep your phone on to contact us. Don't keep playing the phone so there's no crime."

"I know all that," Ignacia's response was lazy.

"You've never been out alone. What if something happens to you and Athira? You should be fine because you are already growing up. But mom and dad are still hard pressed to let you go unattended. Don't expect too much, do you?"

"All right, I get it."

Then when can Ignacia go and get a signature like this? If she goes with the whole family, chances are she could be late because she still has to take care of her two young sisters.

The bad news is, the father had to go to work for seven hours that day. Weekends, but still have to work. Ignacia did not understand the reason, which was obvious, her father could not deliver.

It would be, yes, so. The choice is just Ignacia going or not.

"Just relax, everything is not dangerous food. Free from MSG and flavorings. But dominant chocolate." Athira hurriedly explained as if she knew what her mother would say when she saw her children carrying snacks.

"Athira, let's talk for a while," Ignacia asked before her sister sat down next to her.

Athira's room was the place they chose. Athira also keeps his snacks to himself. It must be well kept so that Rafka and Arvin do not find and spend it.

Ignacia began to explain the book signing event to Athira. Her sister listened carefully even though she was still busy arranging her snacks in the closet. At first he nodded. But upon hearing the date her brother mentioned, she became disappointed.

"I'm sorry about before, brother. I really want to go with you to get a book signature. Unfortunately, I had a show that day. My friends and I were planning to do a painting together as a memento before one of my friends moved in."

Athira looked at her brother, hoping that her brother would understand. But Ignacia was already disappointed.

"My friend will move out of town to follow her college sister. Her father was no longer there, so her mother wanted to make sure her children were okay. He's our best friend, so we have to make something that will keep him remembering us" Athira said.

"No problem. I get it."

What would Ignacia do? Rajendra obviously can't, Nesya too. Athira has another appointment. Most of his close friends have their own agenda. Go with her mom? Yasudah. Than not to go, right? It's a pity that Nesya can only tell you something without Ignacia coming.

Ignacia hurried out of the room, came to her mother who was still chatting coolly with her two sisters. Usual. They will tell their mother many things to go everywhere. Ignacia's appearance attracted the attention of her three family members until the story stopped.

"Mama is coming. Later to the station delivered father and return home as well. Let me buy the train tickets."

"Mama?" Confused mom. "Mama can't leave the house alone either. Getting out without a dad is hard."

"It's okay. Just once. I want to get the signature of my favorite author. Just once I wanted to meet someone whose story I read every day, Ma. This time, let's go with me." Ignacia linked her hands together, pleading for her request to be accepted.

"Sister, mom can't."

"Mama, just once."

"Where are you going?" Arvin interrupted, looking at his brother and mother in turn. But the two did not respond and were still stuck in each other's minds.

...*****...

Two days passed. Ignacia was still determined to take her mother along. The bears of his mother's times showed doubt, but it could not deter Ignacia from hoping. His father knew that Ignacia was planning to take his mother away as a travel companion.

Then his father wouldn't mind.

The decision is in the hands of his mother.

Then on a quiet night, her mother came to Ignacia's room with Fitbar. "Mama bought a lot. Maybe you'd rather this than the dominant chocolate food." There was a strange aura when her mother came with many snacks for Ignacia.

"Mama still refuses?" Ask Ignacia to the point. The beginning of the month is coming soon. Ignacia needs certainty.

His mother smiled faintly, still standing on the door leaf. For the next second his steps began to approach. "Who said you'd refuse?" His mother's words interpreted many things. Ignacia immediately gave a sign to her book, got up and approached her mother to make sure.

"Mama wants to go with me to the show, right?" It was like being in the clouds. Seeing her mother nod, Ignacia multiplied her happy times. Reflexes hugged her happy mother, even she seemed to be jumping around like a child who ended up getting ice cream.

Ignacia loosened her embrace, taking a step back while smiling very happily. The day will be really good next month. "Then I'll book a ticket home and away. I'll plan everything. Wow I'm so happy! Thank you Ma!"

"Just like this, are you happy?"

"of course. Because I'll be able to enjoy my time together with my mom, and get my favorite author's autograph. I'm so impatient!"

Mama Ignacia closed the door behind her. Preventing her husband from accidentally hearing his special conversation with the first princess. "Have you told Rajendra you were going out of town? Why don't you just go with Rajendra?" Mother whispered.

Ignacia's mood dropped a little by hearing her mother's question. It feels lazy to discuss, but now his position is being asked. "Rajendra is the MPK chairman, Ma. Soon they will invite ldks for new members of OSIS and MPK. Rajendra seems to be a busy committee."

"Rajendra told you that?"

Ignacia shook her head, to be honest if she heard this from Nesya. The only person who can give him information about Rajendra is uncensored. But yes there will still be something to hide if it is very private.

"Should ask first if Rajendra could or could not. Do you know when ldksnya will be implemented? Maybe the schedule didn't collide." The two now sat on the side of Ignacia's bed. The atmosphere became rather cold.

"Rajendra kept it a secret." There was a disappointed tone from Ignacia.

Her mother patted her son's shoulder. It's best not to talk about Rajendra for a while. His son is not someone who is easily disappointed in others. So there must be a reasonable reason for Ignacia to be so disappointed with the man she liked.

"That means mama has to get up early so we can leave at six in the morning, Ignacia. We have to arrange everything to be perfect. Don't forget that you are not responsible for making the day enjoyable. We'll live it together. Youunderstand?"

"All right, I'll work it out. But let me take care of everything."

"Yes okay. But mom wants to take part, too."

"Mama just accompany me. Mama made me get permission from my father to leave" there was a small smile on Ignacia's face. "Huh, I'm still happy that mom finally accepted my invitation."

"Yes, mom will make sure you're okay too."

Athira knocked on the door, looking for her mother to ask her something. Due to questions from her second child, the mother rose up to leave Ignacia's room to meet the needs of the second child. Ignacia remained with a happy smile. Athira had not left at the time.

"Can durian just collapse?" Athira asked with a probing look. "Mama accepted my sister's invitation to go out of town for a book signing?"

"of course. It'll be the first time I've spent all day with my mom." Athira looked at her brother enviously. He also wanted to have such a day with his parents.

"Good luck with your date, sister."

"You too good luck with the plan for your friend, Athira. Don't forget to take good care of your paint. Don't be so wasteful."

"Yes, I'll remember that important information."