Beautiful Monster
End of Day

Ignacia was quite satisfied with her work with Rajendra. The man next to him also felt that if he was reliable greetings helped Ignacia decorate the cake with berries. With the completion of the cake, it means that their class is officially finished. The cakes they bolted could be wrapped and then taken home. Very amusing.

Finished berbesar, a pair of lovers with cakes their work went to one last place. It's late in the afternoon, Rajendra plans to bring Ignacia to dinner. No matter where it is, this man wants to keep it a secret again. Let it be another surprise.

Having brought the cake, Ignacia could not embrace Rajendra. Seeing the distance between the two makes Ignacia want to hug her lover. Moreover, the warm afternoon atmosphere makes him want to get closer to Rajendra. In front of him, Rajendra also felt strange because Ignacia could not hug him as usual.

Stopping at a red light, Ignacia asked if the place they were going to was still far away. The one in front was shaking, it was almost there he said. Ignacia was watching around, she had never come to this side of the city. Even while walking around with Rajendra that time did not seem to pass this path.

Rajendra's motorcycle turned into an office building on the left side of the road. Ignacia was confused. Both entered the parking area. There are quite a lot of people who come to this building even though the effect is rather quiet on the front. Ignacia observed the part of the building visible to her eyes.

"Why are we here?" ask Ignacia. Because of his curiosity, Ignacia had not yet removed the helmet he was using. Coupled with him holding the cake until both hands can not do anything else.

Rajendra, who was anxious to see Ignacia's curious face, moved to remove the girl's helmet and seemed to answer the question asked earlier. Then Ignacia was led into the big building. Once entering the lobby, then seen the activities of the people in it.

There are some people who are talking to someone from behind the information table, the office employees who will then go home, some couples who look new in and out of the building, and the, coupled with the security guards who were pacing doing something while talking to a walkie talkie.

"Our test is on the sixth floor" Rajendra whispered.

The second step approached the elevator that did not fall from the lobby. In less than a minute, the two of them reached their destination. As soon as the elevator doors opened, the two found a passageway with many people entering and exiting again. Ignacia was wondering if they would all go to the place she was going to with Rajendra.

Rajendra takes Ignacia to where the people came from. There, Maya Ignacia was immediately pampered with a warm comfortable view. A rooftop themed restaurant. Just set foot there is like home even though the place is not big. Looks perfect for dinner while chatting.

Coupled with outdoor vibes similar to the garden at home, it feels sure to want to linger. The concept was almost the same as the cafe Ignacia had attended with her nine friends at that time. There are many plants on display in the building barrier.

The sky is getting dimmer makes the hanging lights are tied crosswise making the view of this restaurant even sweeter. With her hand still in hand, Ignacia did not realize that she had now been taken to a table. From here Ignacia could observe around freely.

"Rajendra, this place is beautiful," pleased Ignacia. His eyes became more and more radiant due to the reflection of restaurant lights. Her smile expands perfectly, adding to the beauty of the face that always makes Rajendra fall in love. The package of cookies in Ignacia's hands was taken over by Rajendra. He put it on the table, changed to pull the chair for the girl to sit.

Ignacia, who knew what Rajendra meant, sat down, still with a perfect smile. Ignacia had never thought of a moment like this. He came to a place that suited his personality very well. Quiet, peaceful, comfortable. Perfect composition of girl's favorite.

"Ignacia, we'll leave our cake to the employees first. You don't mind, do you?" Ignacia nodded, letting her lover go. Rajendra's body was no longer visible when he turned to where the cashier's desk was. Obstructed a shelf full of beautiful ornamental plants.

While waiting, the girl pulled out her phone, taking pictures of the surrounding scenery to send to Athira. Maybe his sister could paint a picture for him as a memento. Before Rajendra returns, Ignacia pranks her camera on Rajendra's disappearance. Turn it on in video capture mode to capture Rajendra's path towards her.

Within three minutes, Rajendra finally showed up. Walking towards her lover who was taking a video of herself while smiling idly. "What are you doing?" ask the man and pull up a chair to sit down. The direction of his vision followed Ignacia's motion of keeping her phone in a bag.

The girl placed both elbows on the table, using both hands as a headstool staring at Rajendra. "You know, today you came to me a lot. So I wanted to capture it," to be honest. Ignacia was too honest that her lover could not resist the rarity. It was strange to hear Ignacia's honesty.

...*****...

"Mama, take a look at what you sent me." Athira got up from her seat, showing her phone screen to her mother who was taking water from a gallon. Not to forget he shifted the photo so that his mother could see a total of five photos submitted Ignacia.

"That's a good place. Suitable for those of you who are young. Ask when your brother's coming home." Mama Athira brought a glass of water to the dining table. Sit down comfortably and begin to gulp it down. Athira sat down next to her mother. Type the message as instructed.

Looking at the photos that Athira showed earlier made the mama smile a little. My mother remembered something that started to tell me about the past. When Ignacia was still in elementary school, I wanted to make a greenhouse with lots of plants and put some garden chairs in it to relax.

But because it does not have enough time and a good handyman, in the end the desire is just floating in the head sayng father. Now there is only a garden behind the house near the kitchen. All the plants are Ignacia's father and mother who are looking for themselves without bringing their children to focus.

...*****...

"Rajendra, you have to try it." Ignacia offered a bite of Linguine Carbonara paste that she ordered. Seeing Rajendra taking a bribe from her, Ignacia was twice as happy. In addition to the taste of good food, Rajendra can feel it now.

Rajendra nodded in agreement, it felt really good. Next Rajendra twisted his Classic Aglio Olio paste, asking Ignacia to try it too. Just trying to paste into each other has made Ignacia's positive emotions intensify. "It feels good" he said.

Something then struck Ignacia's head. Wanted to know how Rajendra knew about this place and cooking class. His behavior today does not look like the busy Rajendra that Ignacia is familiar with. She thinks she knows Rajendra about cooking classes. If the matter of romantic places like this maybe Rajendra knows from social media.

Rajendra swallowed the mouthful of his paste first before replying. "I got information from someone. I helped find the idea for our date." Rajendra's inexplicable remarks caught Ignacia's attention.

"Who is that guy? Your buddy?" Rajendra nodded without any intention of answering again. Ignacia wondered who had this good idea. Then there was silence but still with a pleasant atmosphere. Ignacia enjoyed the food as well as Rajendra.

Amid the silence of eating, Rajendra said his regret at not being able to come exactly on their sixth anniversary. Sorry also for not being able to prepare a gift coupon for her lover's birthday because there are so many things she has to do. Today's date Rajendra is due to make up for two special days of Ignacia. So that the girl does not feel excluded.

Rajendra also added that he did not intend to make Ignacia lonely for the past year. There was absolutely no intention to cultivate his own world and give up giving time other than for a short message that very rarely came. Rajendra is really sorry for his actions over the past year.

About education, part-time work, and rest time he can not control. Rajendra promised to send more news if he could hold a mobile phone. If he gets enough time off to use the phone more often, Rajendra will send word and answer all of Ignacia's messages.

Hearing Rajendra's long regrets makes Ignacia feel guilty instead. He should be there to give Rajendra all the support he needs instead of being a burden. It seems that Ignacia's solitude when Rajendra was not around even burdensome to Rajendra's heart.

On the other hand, Ignacia is happy because her lover still thinks of her alone self in a foreign city. It was calming to know that it wasn't just him thinking about Rajendra. This handsome man before him also felt the same way. Even regretting something that wasn't his fault.

Ignacia gently grasped Rajendra's hand on the table using both hands, looking at his beloved man to make sure that he was okay with all his busyness. Ignacia could already accept everything, Ignacia had already changed by now.

"Don't feel guilty, everything will be fine. If we could only meet once or twice each year, I wouldn't mind that. I will wait for you to come, or I will come to you. While waiting for the right meeting time, I'll stay with you."

Ignacia's eyes were hot, her eyes blurred. Immediately the girl raised her head slightly, trying to dispel the strange feeling that had suddenly come. Breathing to return to the original emotion. Ignacia's efforts are still not hard enough. Clear details fell from the corner of his eyes in turn.

"I'm sorry, Rajendra. I'm too happy to lose control." The hand was immediately ended by Ignacia. He picked up a tissue, washed his face of the water he did not want. "I'm sorry, really," she whispered.

Seeing her girl's rapid change in emotions, Rajendra could only fall silent. His heart was wounded to see Ignacia who was around the force holding back her tears from falling. Quickly the water of the sad face changed as before. Ignacia removed the tissue she was using and developed a smile again.

Noticing Rajendra's gaze, Ignacia became nervous. "Why look at me like that? Don't think badly, Rajendra. I'm just too happy because we finally got to meet and talk. I was really just too happy. I'm not sad, I mean it."

"I believe in you. I've always believed in you, Ignacia," Rajendra said quickly. "We'll continue eating and then I'll drive you home."

The atmosphere that was supposed to be warm turned somewhat cold. Ignacia regretted showing unneeded emotional changes. Ignacia should be able to keep it for home, for herself. Rajendra thinks nothing of himself, the girl's mind.

After taking back the cake, the two joined hands to the elevator. Without chat get off and go back to where Rajendra's motorcycle is. The grip of the hand was tightened when the two of them were almost at the parking lot. It's hard for Rajendra to let go of her girl.

"Rajendra, what about the cake? You want to stop by my house for a minute and share it?"

Rajendra stopped his steps. His coincidentally empty hand took over the cake box that Ignacia had brought. He put it on his bike and stared at Ignacia for a moment. The girl felt that her hands in her hands were getting stronger. Coupled with such a hard-to-interpret gaze it made Ignacia somewhat afraid.

A second later, Rajendra pulls his girl's body into his arms. His words at dinner last must have hurt Ignacia. Rajendra wants to apologize, but is afraid to make her girl cry again.

Slowly Ignacia returned Rajendra's embrace. Something inside this man made him feel pain. It was as if the feelings of the two were connected, without speaking, each of them knew that their opponent was not okay. Ignacia blames herself, so does Rajendra.

Rajendra's embrace felt tighter around Ignacia's waist. What painful thing does this man feel? How big of a mistake did Ignacia make? Therefore Ignacia's hand slowly stroked Rajendra's back as gently as possible. Pat him quietly to say that everything will be fine.

"I'm sorry I still can't manage my time, Ignacia. And thank you for not giving up on me" Rajendra whispered in a hoarse voice. A voice that Ignacia had never heard came out of her lover's mouth.

Ignacia tries to let go of Rajendra's embrace, cupping her lover's sad face with both. In the face of the two beads the eyes of the man who lost firmness. "Where might I give up on a man as tough as you, Rajendra? Until I never give up on you."

Ignacia's two hands were slowly pushed aside by Rajendra. This tall man prefers to re-hug Ignacia's body, not even hesitating to put his head on the girl's shoulder. Rajendra saw earnestness in Ignacia's eyes, and he was very grateful for it.

"I'm not going to give up on this relationship. I beg you not to lead me either, Rajendra."