Beautiful Monster
Men's Contest

The cup!

Rajendra kissed the top of his lover's head briefly. Returning to his original position as if nothing had happened once Ignacia stared at him.

"Hey what are you doing? What if someone sees it?" Yes who would not see it except those who were in front of the two?

Rajendra turned his head, whispering something into his lover's ear, "in a moment we will pass. People won't want to complain to Counseling Guidance about us" he whispered softly.

The dance children's show was finished and the atmosphere became somewhat silent.

A thunderous sound of applause filled the hall. Rajendra's hand came back down, kept his phone in his pocket and focused only on Ignacia. His hand grips are held together to make sure his lover stays there and is not lost or someone may take him away.

...*****...

"Where is Ignacia?" Kemala asked Nesya. They met by accident near a snack place.

"He's with Rajendra. I left him in the middle of there." Nesya pointed in the direction where she left the couple who were kasmaran earlier.

Kemala nodded in understanding, thanking Nesya then carrying someone beside her in the direction indicated. He had better hurry before losing the existence of Ignacia and Rajendra.

"But I still want to eat his snacks" protested the man who was held by Kemala. His hand that would reach for the sweet cake could only reach the air. Even his hands were still as if he was going to grab a snack when Kemala had already taken him away.

"I want to see Ignacia and Rajendra for a moment. They had never dated, so I was curious" Kemala explained to her boyfriend. Even so, her lover still wanted to be there and eat a snack. He had never tried the sweet food that was there.

"Why should we disturb a new partner who is kasmaran? They might be distracted." This Kemala lover is starting to be good at making excuses. It was hard to leave food.

"What new? They are soon to be dating for five years. We're the new ones."

Kemala's lover covered his mouth with another hand that was not in the girl's hand. He was surprised by what he just heard. Which couple could resist not going both like that? He doesn't know if Kemala is covering up the dating rumors of Ignacia and Rajendra at home.

"But how can we find them in the crowd? Can't we watch extracurricular dance ahead? They'll start soon." Kemala pretended not to hear. After all they were moving faintly, there were still a few seconds to watch.

Kemala stopped, looking at her lover's long-goals. "Why do you think Rananta left his camera to me? He wanted me to photograph the activities our friends were doing. He didn't want to lose the moment. We both don't want to lose the last moment."

...*****...

Greetings given by the teacher. Teachers who give permission and help the committee to make this event happen. There was a session where the teacher got a bouquet of flowers as a thank you for giving permission.

"Good evening," said the teacher of the builder as a closing speech.

Finally the greeting session is over. Time to enjoy the next show. He said there will be a candle-carrying session and a flower as documentation and the last event. The most awaited event by everyone who came.

Still in the same position, Ignacia looked up at the stage. The tall people seemed tired and ended up pulling over to grab a snack. There was an empty spot that allowed Ignacia to look around the stage.

"When are you going home? Shall I give you?" Rajendra asked. There's no way Ignacia could be here late. Her parents wouldn't give her permission if her son came home so late. It is also impossible for this girl to go home alone.

"Until it's done," replied Ignacia without turning her head.

"I asked one of the models. They also don't know when the show is over. If you're tired and sleepy, I'll take you home."

"All right, I get it."

But how can the committee not know the schedule of the end of the event they held? They are important members of the organization. Should have known for sure his schedule. How can I make a list of events if the schedule of the end of the event does not know?

"You still don't want to tell me where you're going to college, Rajendra?" Ignacia's tone sounded different. Despite the noisy surroundings, Rajendra can still hear well.

"Why did you suddenly ask that? Obviously, we're not going from the city, Ignacia. The universities we choose are different, the majors are also very different."

Ignacia clasped her lover's arm with another hand, leaning her head against the man's shoulder. "Aren't you being too mean to me? Soon we won't see each other again. We'll be busy and I'm sure you'll disappear as usual."

"I'll see you when the holidays come, Ignacia. I'll send messages as often as I can. I'm sorry I haven't been able to tell you. I still want to keep it a secret."

"Why do you want to keep it a secret from me? You think I won't understand what you're saying because I'm not from the same department as you?" Ignacia's eyes seemed to look. Ignacia doesn't like it when the people closest to her are hiding something.

Rajendra took Ignacia's hands off hers. Facing at the girl with a sincere smile. "I want to give you the best surprise. Once everything is ready, I'll tell you the truth."

Rajendra's hand was raised. Covering Ignacia's face from the people behind the two stood up. "I didn't mean to upset you. I just want to prepare the best surprise I can give you."

Ignacia was faded with the gaze Rajendra gave her. Finally he could settle those eyes for a few seconds. In the end he could not help but turn his eyes in the other direction. Did Rajendra do it on purpose so Ignacia would no longer ask?

"Hey, look at me" Rajendra directed Ignacia's face to keep looking at him. Ignacia looked back at the dream flashback that made her so embarrassed. "Don't be upset that way. I think I'll have time for college holidays. I'll come to your place, date you again."

"Who's upset? It's up to you i-" Ignacia's sentence was cut off because of Rajendra's sudden act. The lips of the two met briefly. Afterwards Rajendra lowered his hand and left Ignacia's face free.

The girl was embarrassed and in disbelief. How could Rajendra do that in front of so many people? Moreover, it was only slightly covered with his hands, people would know what these lovers were doing.

Rajendra pretends not to know. Sok sang with someone who was on stage and did not think of Ignacia's already crimson face like a boiled crab. His face was hot and his smile was not bad. With her head bowed, Ignacia was extremely nervous..

Ignacia again rested her head on Rajendra's shoulder. The difference this time was that his head was still down. Wanted to hide his strange expression from the world. "What are you doing Rajendra? You're being brave tonight" he growled.

Laughter is heard from Rajendra's mouth. Who could sing while laughing other than the man who dared to kiss someone in front of these people? His hand reached over to Ignacia's shoulder, giving her the strength to get her back to her normal attitude.

"Ignacia," the call made the two turn their heads. Directly staring into the camera lens that had been directed at them since when. "Let's make a pose together so that it can be printed," Kemala's command that carries the camera.

Rajendra took over. Positioning Ignacia by raising her face while still embracing her soft shoulders. Don't forget the pose with Rajendra's usual thumb that Ignacia dislikes when taking pictures. Of the many poses, why the thumb?

"I'm fine. I'm strong." Ignacia positioned herself well. It was enough that his soul was shaken by Rajendra's bold actions before the crowd. "Let's take as many photos as possible and send them to me later, okay?"

...*****...

"Oh that's Ignacia." Kemala finally found his friend's whereabouts after passing through many crowds. Not too dense indeed, but there are still many people. Kemala's lover looked tired of following wherever this narrow-eyed girl went. But yeah how else?

The cup!

Kemala accidentally sees Rajendra kissing the top of Ignacia's head. Make the person look directly behind the body and choose to stay in place. He is not the one who is kissed, but the one who is ashamed of him.

"We came at an inopportune time. Now what should we do?"

"What does it mean that it's not right?" Kemala's lover is certainly confused. He does not remember Ignacia's face even though Kemala occasionally introduced his friends through photos together. He was confused like a fool.

"That's it. We'll come later."

Kemala and his lover came again after a long interval. But when he returns, he gets a surprise romantic activity between Rajendra and Ignacia.

"Why should Rajendra do that to Ignacia? Look at him until he loses his life like that" muttered Kemala.

"Huh?" On the other hand his lover was confused by what Kemala was using. "What did you say?" Toughened his voice because the crowd on stage is getting rampant.

Kemala did not answer. He steeled his resolve in order to take Ignacia's moment with her lover. Hopefully, Rananta is not disappointed with the photos. He still has Aruna and Dianti to photograph. They haven't been seen yet, so Kemala went looking for Ignacia first.

He took a lot of pictures and then left. Letting those lovers return to their lives. Ignacia tried to smile and act as if there was nothing because of Kemala's arrival. Make the eyes slender feel strange and embarrassed for knowing the reason.

...*****...

"Malan!" Kemala. His hand once again took the lover to meet his friend. If Rananta, Kemala's lover already knows. They had just met before the show began. "I finished my job well. I've taken pictures of friends."

"That's great. I'll send the results to each of you later. Oh yeah, is Ignacia with Rajendra? I haven't seen them at all." Rananta spoke while taking back the camera offered by Kemala.

"Trust me, you won't want to see them right now. Better meet after your heart is strong." Kemala permission to resign and return to his night with the lover. Leaving Rananta who was confused by his words just now.

"What can Ignacia and Rajendra do? I just wasn't sure they were actually dating at Rajendra's house that day" Rananta murmured.

Rananta's classmates called out, taking him back to the crowd. Rananta immediately kept the camera and left the snack room. Don't forget to bring a little snack in his hand before actually leaving.

...*****...

The more the night the show just gets better. There were guest stars invited without a single student as the organizers agreed to make it like a surprise. A man who looks familiar. From the first look, Ignacia felt like she had seen that person before. I don't know when and where. Ignacia doesn't remember.

People are rushing to the stage. Approaching him in order to see the face of the man of about twenty years was closer. Ignacia got a photo of the man from Rananta using her camera. Admit it if the man is quite handsome like a foreigner.

But not Ignacian taste. He was not so interested.

There is Rajendra now. Ignacia certainly doesn't want any trouble. Although there was nothing, Ignacia would also not take a closer look as she did not want to get close to the crowd.

"Hello everyone," said the man on stage. He's quite friendly. And it looks like people know him. They shouted the name of the young man happily as if he was his idol. Maybe an artist? Ignacia was not very involved in the activities of the artists.

Rajendra nudged Ignacia's arm. "You don't want to give cheers too?" Rajendra kept staring at her lover's face to see the reaction. But Ignacia just stared uninterestedly on stage. He nodded slowly in response. Rajendra was quite satisfied with that.

"But it seems like I've seen that guy somewhere. Have we seen him?"

Rajendra thought for a moment. It seemed like he had never seen the man. "Maybe you just feel Dejavu, Ignacia. You don't go out if not with me. So I'll know. But when you go to a book signing event, you're not with me. Did you see him outside the city?"

I don't know. Ignacia was not sure.

"Not coming to the stage?" Nesya. There was a woman unknown to Ignacia beside the glasses girl. Someone who both wears glasses like Nesya. Ignacia shook her head in response. Didn't say the man looked familiar.

"What about you, Nesya?" Rajendra.

"I heard if that man calmed down the first champion at a contest in this city." Nesya.

"Contest in town?" Beo Ignacia while looking at her friend. But Nesya's gaze was only on someone who was still making small preparations on the stage.

"Said it's in the mall you used to go to, Ignacia. I also heard that he often covers a lot of artist songs from home and abroad."

Ignacia felt increasingly familiar when she heard the intro of the song to be performed.

"We got it started in the worst way,"

"Just by the way you looked at me,"

"Goddamn, it was a spectacle,"

"We look fuckin' incredible now,"

Ignacia seemed to remember something.

"Oh he's the guy we saw at the contest that day, Rajendra! The man who sang Car Crash!" Now Ignacia remembered it.