Murder In The Old Castle
133. Revenge
News of Dance's death has spread throughout the city. Suddenly Kampung Hitam became a byword. Reno and Dimas, assisted by several other police officers, have arrived at the scene of the crime. They immediately acted quickly, securing the crime scene and sterilizing it from disinterested people. They check the condition around the house, maybe there are important clues there.
The members of Raymond Brothers felt devastated by the death of Tari, especially Badi, Tari's older brother. In his heart he swore to find out for himself who killed his sister to avenge her. At first he suspected that Nayya was the perpetrator of the brutal murder, because it was the girl who was last seen with Tari.
“I don't think he's the killer,” said Raymond, the group's frontman.
“I don't care! That girl caused Dance to die!”
“The girl is unlikely to do such a brutal deed, given her frail condition. There was another person who entered the house and then finished off Dance. I don't know who.”
“I swear, Ray! I swear I'll find whoever killed my sister. I will reply to what he did to my sister!” badi said with full of emotion.
Raymond said nothing. According to him, what Badi will do is only natural. Raymond knew that Badi loved his sister very much, especially they had no other family since childhood. No wonder, the death of Tari gives a crushing blow to Badi.
Raymond Brothers members were questioned by Reno. Raymond briefly recounts the chronology of the incident earlier this afternoon.
“The girl looked scared like she was being chased by someone, but we didn't see who the pursuer was. He was confused and looked weak, so we took the initiative to help. We have sisters, so we can't hurt women. We asked Tari for help to take care of the girl, while we had some business outside. Everything was still fine, until we got word that Tari was killed,” Raymond said.
Reno stroked his chin while looking at Raymond's story. He turned to Dimas who was recording all Raymond's testimony. Reno suspects that the girl Raymond told him was Nayya who was reported missing since yesterday.
“I think the killer went through a translucent back door with a banana garden. Usually the back door is never opened, but it was wide open. They walked along the path in the banana garden, then headed for the highway,” Badi added.
Reno mangosteen. He currently has no shadow whatsoever, as he still needs a lot of evidence to uncover this increasingly bizarre case. Reno is a bit confused, because Dance has absolutely nothing to do with Jenny and Alma. He suspects that the murder of Tari occurred suddenly aka unplanned. The poor woman was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
“We also found blood in the room. Looks like the killer went to the room before leaving the house. We don't know if the killer figure is the girl you helped or someone else.” Dimas also said.
“If I think it must be someone else, sir. The girl we helped her was weak because she was eating less. Dance was brutally murdered. Looks like the perpetrator has to need a lot of energy to do that,” Raymond said.
“Hmm. Anyone could be the perpetrator of the Dance murders. Even you can be the culprit. We're going to look into this case, what's the motive behind this. Is this purely a sudden murder, or is there some other motive. Many possibilities. We will in this case,” Reno said.
After feeling enough, the police ended the investigation around TKP. They returned to the office with some facts and data.
***
The sister breathed a sigh of relief, as the awaited one had arrived. Ferdy appeared with his warm smile. As usual, Adinda was always fascinated to see that charming smile. Ferdy came wearing a checkered long-sleeved shirt with a white inner shirt. A hat adorned his head.
“Tired of waiting, Miss?” said Ferdy.
“Of course, Fer! I almost left this fucking place if I hadn't seen you show up. You are so long!” luh Adinda while putting on a sulking look.
“So how? Are we going to the police station to report everything we saw at the new year's party? If you are sick just rest. We'll report to the police tomorrow. How?”
“I'm okay. We can't delay this. Looks like we should be honest with the police that this plan is entirely Rudi's plan, and we have nothing to do.”
“How about Alex? I just called his phone number, but it was turned off. He seems to be busy and does not want to be disturbed. I think he really wants to wash his hands of this case.”
“We don't have to think about Alex anymore! We're the only ones who come to the police station and report. The faster the better!” said Ferdy.
“City is in a mess right now. Did you hear of the murders in Kampung Hitam? A woman is killed by a stranger. He was stabbed to death several times. Brutal really isn't it?”
“I haven't watched TV yet. News like that made me even more anxious, mending me stop following the news of the murders. This city needs something fun, like a music concert for example. The longer it gets quieter. Huh!” grouse Ferdy.
“Tau no! Lena called me too. Lena says the murder is still related to Jenny and Alma's murder, and Nayya's kidnapping. Because someone saw the white car used by the kidnapper Nayya parked in Kampung Hitam. I became suspicious of Rasty, he used a white car as well.”
“Ah stop! Don't talk about that! Mending we focus on being free from the snares of the law. Let the murder be taken care of by the police. Let's just look behind the scenes. I don't want to get anxious thinking that.”
Adinda nodded. They worry that the day will get darker. Ferdy takes Adinda away from the park to the parking lot. There, Ferdy was ready with his motorcycle. They swarmed down the highway to the police station.
“How's Vera?” ask Adinda.
“Vera? Why are you asking him about him?” Ferdy asked back.
“Just want to know,” said Adinda.
“Not important!”
“You anyway, Fer. Too many girls have a crush on you. Looks like I'll have to back off seeing your closeness to a lot of girls.”
“Gosh! Lah ngak. The girls were just close, nothing serious. Girls are a lot, but looking for the serious is hard. Most of them are not enough with just one man.”
“I'm not so loh!”
“Iya I know kok,” said Ferdy.
They talk while riding a motorcycle. Ferdy's motorbike pierced the slightly crowded highway that afternoon.
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