Beautiful Monster
Saturday Night

"Let's take me home" Rajendra said with a smile.

"Wouldn't you go straight to group work? Fearful that friends are waiting. You better not disappoint them."

Ignacia was only afraid that Rajendra would get angry with friends and they did not like Ignacia for holding this man to work. Although on the other hand Ignacia will greatly appreciate Rajendra's intention to drive him home.

"It's okay. They'll be late than me. What if we buy ice cream too? I want to spend more time with you. Can you?"

"Then not today, Rajendra. You can't put off such responsibility. We'll do it tomorrow night, how?"

Rajendra agreed without much thought. What matters is that there's a date with Ignacia in the near future. "I'll keep you home. You can't refuse. What if something happens to your uncomfortable clothes?"

How can it be resisted if Rajendra forces her. Ignacia cannot go home because Rajendra insists on delivering. It must not be just because Ignacia wears a kebaya. Maybe there's another reason? But from his speech and behavior, Rajendra has no other reason.

Both of them walked to the parking lot. Rajendra seemed very eager to hold the hand of Ignacia who was in the middle of the stretch, but unfortunately both are still in the school area. There could be a big problem later.

"Well, I'm tired" complains Ignacia.

"Jalan is just relax. I will adjust my steps with you. So you don't have to rush."

"If you're too relaxed, you'll be late for group work. You know for yourself if I don't like to disturb your school in any way. Not everyone has free time, so you should appreciate making deals with others."

Ignacia was still at her speed. Rajendra finally decides to hold her girl for a while. "Hey I don't feel rushed. It's just a small group job. I'm here to make it easy for you, don't feel burdened."

In a split second, Ignacia felt like she was completely in love with Rajendra's soft tone. "But you better not be late." Quickly he neutralized his thoughts and walked back. Leaving Rajendra still stopped in his place.

"Yes well."

...*****...

Going up to the back seat is a bit difficult if you use a kebaya. Ignacia had been thinking about it since walking out of the classroom. Until now he has not found an elegant way and certainly works. It would be a shame to keep trying but failing.

"Hand me." Rajendra offered his arms. His hands could not be removed because to hold his motorcycle in place.

Ignacia did as she was asked. In the end he managed to climb in one try. "Thank you" he said.

"It's nothing. So we're leaving now?"

The streets were not so crowded as today Ignacia still follows the bimsus and ends up returning home late in the afternoon. Not too late in the afternoon actually because it is not time for people to go home from work. All that looks is just the High School kids who happen to be coming home at the same hour.

"Ignacia, why don't you hold on to me?" Rajendra asked with a slight shout. If it spoke in a normal voice, Ignacia would not hear it.

"I've been holding on." But Ignacia was more focused on her uncomfortable legs sitting on her side.

"Holding it like this." Rajendra pulled one of Ignacia's hands around the driver's waist. Makes the one behind feel awkward. "Sitting on your side is hard, but it's best to hold on properly."

"It's not because you're in mode?" Ignacia looked at him from the rearview mirror. It looks like Rajendra is chuckling because his plan was discovered. But Ignacia doesn't mind holding this position.

"I'm just making sure you don't fall."

Just the reason he.

...*****...

"Let's stop by for a second. There's no way I'm gonna ask you to go right away, right?" Ignacia opened the fence, leaving her motorcycle Rajendra was using parked inside. The weather wasn't so hot, so Ignacia didn't have to bother putting her bike in the garage. Only in the terrace.

No need to knock on the door. Ignacia carries the keys to the house and her three younger siblings are still at school. They'll be home in an hour. So Ignacia can enjoy the solitude once Rajendra goes to her friend's house later.

"Sit down, I'll change for a while. After that I'll make you a drink."

Rajendra said he waited in the living room and played his phone. There are several messages from his friend asking if Rajendra is still with Ignacia or not. Usual. Her friends might do something while waiting for Rajendra to date.

Five minutes later Ignacia returned. Already in casual clothes and go towards the kitchen. Rajendra put his phone on the couch, followed the owner like a kitten.

"Rajendra, you want dumplings? My mom bought it yesterday. Just need to warm it up. You want? Then what do you want to drink? Cold drink?" Ignacia did not even look at her lover for being too busy preparing what the man wanted.

"I won't refuse if it's from you" Rajendra replied making Ignacia smile.

While waiting for his dumplings to be warmed, Rajendra prepared his own drink with Ignacia's approval. Yes Rajendra who wants to make it himself so that the homeowner does not need to do many things.

Seeing Rajendra do something is Ignacia's favorite. He could freely look at his lover who was putting ice cubes into a glass teapot and put syrup in it. Unfortunately this pleasant sight should end as soon as the drink is ready.

"Why stare like that?" Rajendra asked.

"It's okay. Just want to."

Rajendra smiled slightly, feeling awkward as he continued to be stared intensely by Ignacia who was sitting across the table. Either because Rajendra has not been stared at for so long by her lover or just because she is with her loved ones.

"Is there something you want to say?" Rajendra asked not to look awkward. Now he pulled up a chair, sitting right in front of Ignacia. "Why do you keep looking at me like that? Do I look different? You're embarrassing me."

Ignacia shook her head, "you look handsome. That's why I just want to look at you."

Rajendra chuckled, smiling as he returned the gaze Ignacia had given him there. "It's usually you who avoid eye contact with me the most. Now you constantly want to look at me? You've been braver, Ignacia. Congratulations on your progress."

"You're right. Thank you." Thank you."

"Oh yeah, where do you want to go for a date tomorrow? Maybe there's a place you want to go?"

...*****...

Some say if the fireworks can form text, letters, and also numbers. A rare sight that Ignacia had never seen before.

Without being present in the city square, people who live near the square can see the fireworks later. The size of the explosion was large enough to be seen from a distance. If it is not blocked by buildings and other tall buildings.

With the lollipop in hand, Ignacia remained silent as she stared around. The square which he known as a place to relax many people is now increasingly crowded. Especially with the food stands that make this place look different. It will be difficult to clean this place after the show is over.

In the middle of the crowd, Rajendra did not forget to take his lover so as not to separate. This place is crowded and may be vulnerable because it can be visited by anyone. It is the king who must look after the girl he has brought out of the house. Mama Ignacia leaves her daughter to Rajendra.

Occasionally Ignacia looked at her own hand held by Rajendra. There was a sense of security and protection when Rajendra took her. The man was not looking at her, but it was obvious that she wanted to make sure everything was okay.

Initially Rajendra took Ignacia without trying to tighten his grip. After a while Rajendra continued to try to tighten his grip on Ignacia. As if to convey that, 'you'll be fine if you keep walking with me, if you stay with me'.

Rajendra's hand is a little too big for Ignacia. Several times the girl changed the position of her hand to keep it fit. Of course with his lover. Even Ignacia intends to hold only one of Rajendra's fingers. The important thing is that the two are not separate.

But Rajendra certainly did not let and positioned his hand to fit Ignacia. Ignacia's fear of grip slipped away as she walked onto the more crowded street. Moreover, the concentration of Ignacia sometimes go carried away by the wind if in the crowd.

The show starts at eight p.m. Now there is still time to go around and buy snacks. Of the many spicy, savory, and delicious snacks, Ignacia actually chose a small lollipop. It was Rajendra who asked him to buy it.

Ignacia was too adamant to buy it herself at first. Seeing Rajendra want to do something makes Ignacia relented.

They are looking for a good place to watch the show. There was a comfortable spot under one of the trees with good lighting in the square. Even sitting down, Rajendra still did not want to let go of his grasp from Ignacia. To make the girl feel strange herself.

"You're still afraid I'm gonna disappear?" Ignacia's question makes Rajendra let go of his grasp. Now he's opening his phone like he's replying to someone's message.

"What time are we going home? Your mom sent a message." Rajendra shows his message to Ignacia. Makes the girl snort. Even though the show has not started yet, why have you discussed the return hour?

"Until the show is over."

"All right." Rajendra typed something in there and then put it back in the bag. "But maybe we should go home at nine, Ignacia. Your mom might be worried. Dad too. They can be mad at you later."

"But I still want to be with you longer. Why rush home?" Ignacia said she didn't like it.

Rajendra turned his head, "yes I'm sorry. I'll take you home once you're satisfied here. But we can't go home too late, okay?"

Rajendra smiled as Ignacia placed her head on his shoulder. A sign that the girl agrees with what she says. Still with the lollipop in her mouth, Ignacia did not speak. Even looking at Rajendra is not wanted. The man feared that he would persuade her to go home sooner.

In addition to the fireworks show, there is also an impromptu concert that will be enlivened by the performances of the guest stars. Ignacia doesn't really know them, but Rajendra does. The concert had just begun, while waiting for the show. Luckily the place the two were in did not hinder to look at the stage.

Tucked some love words in the song that Rajendra sung along with the male vocalist on stage there. Ignacia looked up, looking straight at Rajendra. It doesn't even seem like Ignacia is blinking.

Not because of the song, not because of Rajendra's voice. But Ignacia just wanted to see how this man sang without feeling awkward in front of her. In some verses, Rajendra sang it to Ignacia.

Feeling uncomfortable, Ignacia fixed her sitting position still with a gaze fixed on Rajendra. Just like at his house yesterday, Rajendra felt awkward because he continued to get stares. Moreover, the girl looked very different tonight. Ignacia looked even prettier with the bandana in her head.

Ignacia is too focused and interested in Rajendra's face to not listen to the lyrics of the song properly. His attire grew even bigger when Rajendra was still singing and smiling at him. It also carried a sweet smile on Ignacia's face.

"Is there anything you want to ask?" Rajendra looks carried away feeling now, "is there something you want to say?

Ignacia shook her head, still continuing her activities staring at Rajendra. It's even more intense. Not only that, Rajendra felt that his lover's face was getting closer. The code is on, but Rajendra tries hard to pretend he doesn't know. He also set himself up not to look.

The distance between the two eroded slowly, stopping at the point where Ignacia could get very close to her lover. Rajendra still pretends not to know, still with his mouth singing the song of the two vocalists.

There is a condition where Rajendra turns a little and meets Ignacia. But of course quickly severed his contact by Rajendra. He looks so awkward. And just now he was holding Ignacia freely.

The cup!

One brief kiss was obtained by Rajendra's cheek to stop him who had been busy singing.

Ignacia immediately pulled her face, pretended to refocus, stared at the stage, and still ate the lollipop in her hand. Ignacia could see Rajendra's slightly flushed face with a smile that meant nothing.

"Why?" Ignacia asked without feeling guilty. From his face alone it was obvious if he felt he was doing nothing.

"You ask why? You're this" Rajendra took Ignacia into his arms. Because the position of the two who are on the back makes Rajendra not hesitate to embrace Ignacia. The two chuckle, with Rajendra's arms around Ignacia's slender waist until now in the girl leaning against Rajendra's field chest.

"So you keep looking at me to kiss my cheek? Why are you so brave, Ignacia?"

"Because you look handsome." Ignacia is not lying.

"Indeed I don't usually look handsome?" Rajendra held back his smile.

"I like you tonight. More than usual."

"You don't like me usually?"

"Hey what is that question?" Ignacia looked up, looking at Rajendra's head above her, "i've always liked you. But today you look even more handsome and I love it. I want to mark you."

Rajendra was no longer able to hold his smile. Ignacia's long, plain-sounding speech left her at a loss for what to react to. Rajendra prefers to keep her face hidden.

Ignacia tries to escape Rajendra's embrace. Make both look. "Then can we go home later that night?" Ignacia's question came along with the start of the town's fireworks show. The two are still in touch with the background of the anniversary of the beloved city.

Rajendra chuckled, "it's important today we go home, Ignacia."

Ignacia smiled then set her sights on the fireworks that adorned the horizon.