Beautiful Monster
Strange Situation

"Nesiah," said Ignacia.

The long-haired bound girl ran a little closer to her best friend who had arrived first in front of a clothing store. The plan is today they will look for clothes that will be used for college later. They were asked to prepare their own clothes.

"I came late, sorry. My sisters have to take me to their school for the end of the semester."

"It's okay. I just came too."

The two walked into the store. They show each other the clothes they get, ask for opinions, and try them out in the changing room just in case the size is less big or too big. It will be used for a long time.

After finishing with the shirt, the second thing they did this weekend was to buy some kind of notebook binder to make it easy to refill. If using ordinary books, they were worried that they would wear so much and the notes could not be as neat as they wanted.

"Ignacia," Nesya called out, "look at this keychain. They look funny." Ignacia didn't know if a school supply store like this had key chains as well. It's funny, owl. Attracts Ignacia's attention after being told Nesya.

"You take it?"

"fetched it?" Ignacia Beo.

"You and Rajendra may not be one university, so what if you took these keychains to remember each other? I mean you're probably gonna need a sweet reminder."

"Come," Ignacia hesitated, "Rajendra may not like."

...*****...

The next place is a place to eat. It was Nesya who recommended it because she had seen reviews of this place on social media. He said the noodles in this place are delicious because the noodles are made by themselves and use recipes that have been passed down through generations. Legendary noodles are the term.

While mixing the noodles, Nesya asked, "you guys didn't go on a date? You guys have never dated before. I thought it was because you guys could still meet at school. We're going to graduate next week and become freshmen. I see also you guys haven't seen each other lately."

Ignacia stopped stirring her noodles, preferring to drink a sip of iced tea whose ice cubes could not yet make the ice cold. "Rajendra's busy. He didn't say anything, but I saw he was busy. It's rude to take her away when the rush for her college comes."

There was an understated smile on the corner of Ignacia's lips, "yes even though she knew that we were going to study in a different place and have a long-distance relationship." The water on his face looks sad. But the noodles in front of him made his face water not so visible.

Nesya ate her noodles together with Ignacia. Occasionally glancing between the bowl and his friend alternated. "You guys don't fight, do you? I'm a little worried about your attitude as if you have internal problems."

Ignacia shook her head, not looking at her friend. Just focus on the noodles he was stirring again. "Where we might argue. Even if we fight, we will still look ordinary. At this age of relationships, it's not the fights that keep us away."

"But you guys really didn't fight, did you?"

"Rajendra is busy for his future, Nesya. No need to worry. We're fine."

...*****...

"See you later" Ignacia waved to Nesya who had already drifted away on her bike. He had to hurry home because his grandmother came to the house. Nesya got a phone call from her father a moment ago and hurriedly left.

Ignacia put on a helmet and positioned her motorcycle towards the house. Before starting the motor, the phone vibrates once. Signs if a message is coming in. Having been enjoying her time together with Nesya, Ignacia did not turn on any sound from her phone today.

...Kemalas...

| Ignacia, are you with Rajendra?

Ignacia frowned confusedly. Why can you ask me like that? Wouldn't Kemala be more likely to be with him? They're one class.

...Kemalas...

^^^No, I wasn't with him |^^^

^^^Why ask me that? |^^^

| Because maybe you're with him now

| Rajendra didn't pick up my call

| Today we will discuss something about classes

^^^Have you searched his house? |^^^

^^^Maybe she is at home |^^^

| I've asked Feby

| The car is not at home

| He also saw Rajendra's parents out of the house

How strange. It was impossible for Rajendra to miss something important. He hasn't called Ignacia all day either. Ignacia turns to Rajendra's roomchat. Pressing the call icon and only hearing the tone wait until the call cannot be delivered.

...Kemalas...

^^^ ^^^

^^^Will I call again later |^^^

^^^If I manage to find it |^^^

| Thank you very much, Ignacia

| Sorry to bother you

The phone is put back in the bag. Ignacia was driving her motorcycle thinking about where her boyfriend was going. If her parents leave, does Rajendra come? But it doesn't seem like Rajendra is busy at home.

It didn't take long for Ignacia to get to Rajendra's house. Incidentally, the area of Ignacia and Nesya eating was close to the area of his house. Once there, what Ignacia found was silence. The fence of his house is not locked like someone is guarding his house.

Ignacia knocked doubtfully. I doubt someone will open the door. Afraid that someone will be not Rajendra but someone else. But it's possible that Rajendra was at his house and Feby didn't see it clearly because the door was blocked by a car.

"Rajendra," call Ignacia after knocking. If there is someone in the house, the door will be opened immediately after being knocked and called several times. But this is no guarantee whatsoever. The house is completely empty.

Ignacia took her phone out of the bag. Trying to call Rajendra's phone. There is a sense of worry because even Rajendra's friends can't find him. Luckily his phone was active. But it was just the waiting tone Ignacia had heard from earlier. The call died because the one on the phone did not give a response.

The last kid like Rajendra is usually the one who will look after the house. His first brother already had his own home. His second brother was studying outside the city. I usually go home at the end of the year or during my college vacation. Obviously it's not this month.

"Rajen-" Ignacia heard a faint voice from inside the house. Sounds like Rajendra's cell phone ringtone. Maybe Rajendra's friends are calling. Ignacia stepped carefully. Make sure no one will see it and become suspicious.

It came from inside a room. Most likely Rajendra's room. I don't know if Ignacia's just guessing. Being in someone's house is so disrespectful. But how else? Ignacia was looking for a homeowner who had nowhere to go.

The door opened a little. Ignacia could see something inside. "Do I have to do it?" Ignacia. There's someone at the study table. Sleeping in an uncomfortable position and making him sick when he wakes up.

His stature looks like Rajendra. And as Ignacia opened the door slowly, she saw clearly the tired face. That's right Rajendra. So he's been sleeping here and not hearing the calls that friends and Ignacia's been making since?

The girl breathed a sigh of relief. Now the steps do not need to be careful because there is Rajendra who guards the house and is now sleeping soundly on his study table.

"Rajendra, people are looking for you. But you're here, sleeping in this position."

Ignacia patted Rajendra's shoulder gently, trying to wake him up. Meanwhile, calls keep coming to Rajendra's phone. Maybe Ignacia should tell them that Rajendra will contact them soon after this. Be Rajendra's cell phone taken to pick up a call apparently from Kemala's.

"Rajendra!" The screams at the end of the call. He must have been upset that Rajendra did not immediately answer for something that seemed urgent. Ignacia immediately distanced the phone that had been next to her ear for a moment. Kemala's voice was too loud for him.

"We've been waiting for you since! Why are you missing so huh?! Where are you actually so busy?!"

"In the meantime" Ignacia's bewildering voice was at the end of the call. "I found Rajendra. I'll have him call you after this, okay? Rajendra has a little obstacle. Please wait a minute, Kemala."

"Ig-Ignacia, what are you doing there?"

"Rajendra will call you soon, Kemala."

Ignacia turned off the call before answering. The important thing is that Rajendra will contact Kemala and the people who are waiting for him. Rajendra's phone calmed down afterwards. I took care of them like that.

...*****...

"You're calling who exactly? Why did you mention Ignacia? Where's Rajendra? What about the plan we've prepared?" A tall man nagged. Since then he had been waiting for Kemala to scold Rajendra who did not immediately appear.

"Ignacia has found Rajendra. He said he'd call us later. Now we just wait." Kemala kept his phone and stepped aside. He was just as surprised as the friends who heard him mention Rajendra's lover's name earlier.

...*****...

Ignacia was still trying to wake the sleeping ones. Shaking it softly without any intention of making him surprised. But Rajendra was surprised that Ignacia could suddenly be in his room. Wake up the exhausted one after doing some kind of activity.

"Rajendra," call Ignacia patiently. This guy is hard to wake up. More than Athira on Sunday morning.

"Rajendra, let's get up."

Even so Ignacia still tried. He has an appointment with Kemala. About five minutes to wake up, Rajendra was interrupted. His eyes were not yet open, but his body had already reacted and would soon wake up. His body was sitting, his neck must have hurt.

"Rajendra," call Ignacia for the umpteenth time.

"Whoah!" Rajendra almost fell out of his chair in surprise. Ignacia was in her room, staring worriedly and trying to wake her up. If this is a dream, Rajendra should not feel any pain in his back right?

Obviously this is not a dream.

"What are you doing here?" Panic Rajendra. Now the sleepiness is gone.

"Sorry I entered without permission. Kemala. He called and asked if I was with you. I called, you didn't answer. So I'm looking here and- I'm sorry I was so presumptuous to come in here. I-I'll be gone soon."

Ignacia stopped her steps as soon as she was about to leave Rajendra's room. His hand was restrained by Rajendra who held him back from leaving. The man said nothing and immediately got up. Still with his hand holding Ignacia's arm, he walked over.

"You just came" whispered Rajendra. The man put his head on the girl's shoulder, "sorry for making you come all the way here."

The situation is getting weird. It's been strange since Ignacia entered secretly into people's homes and woke up the owner of the house who was asleep in the room. Then Rajendra made it even more strange and awkward. It's certainly not right to do. Rajendra is behind him now.

"Hey, your friends are waiting. You better get ready quickly. Can I take you guys?" Ignacia changed the originally silent atmosphere. His words woke Rajendra from his comfortable position.

"No, I'll be leaving in a minute. I don't want to trouble you any more."

...*****...

"You're finally coming." He was no longer able to get angry. He was filled with a lot of emotions. If it wasn't for Rajendra, Kemala would have left alone with her lover by now. But let it be. Her boyfriend stopped by and is now on the other side of the store.

"Where have you been? He said we should order a bouquet of flowers together. I'm keeping the stock for you here." The friend who was with Kemala had left because of an affair. Kemala alone with two examples of flower bouquets next door.

"You owe me a lot today."

Graduation is next Sunday. So what people bring now is a voucher to take flowers on the order on Day H. They agreed to use fresh flowers because the day was really special. Without this voucher, they will not be able to bring flowers according to the selected example.

Kemala is still nagging, so Rajendra will listen with his indifference so as not to have problems with his lover's close friend. It is also wrong to fall asleep when doing something. Luckily Ignacia had not seen him on the table.

"Why order two? To Ignacia too?" The conversation was sidetracked when Rajendra would reach for the two bouquets. Kemala. But I did not get an answer from the one being asked. "I called Ignacia because you're missing" he added.

"Yes, I know. Thank you for keeping these two stocks for me. Sorry to bother you, Kemala. See you soon."

When approaching the motorcycle, Rajendra can see Kemala's lover who finally appears and invites his lover to go somewhere together. "It looks like I'm interrupting their date" Rajendra murmured. His hands stretched out to grab the helmet. With a memory that suddenly appeared.

"Where is Ignacia going today?" Not usually the girl will dress neatly if just looking for her. If that was the case, Ignacia would have had an important purpose with someone. Rajendra saw the things Ignacia was carrying on her motorcycle. "Who did he go with? What's alone?"

...*****...

"Ignacia thank you for your help."

"It's okay. I happened to be outside the house at the time."

Ignacia had a small picnic with her nine friends. As a celebration of their success, they get the best grades to get a university invitation letter. This time was used to gather before going to different universities.

"How did you get Rajendra's phone today?" Kemala. "I'm surprised to hear your voice."

"Take that magic trick, Kemala."