Murder In The Old Castle
XIV: Men's Secret
Half-run the five men left the plantation area. They could not see the thrilling sight. Even Aldo Riyanda, a prospective doctor who used to struggle with surgery also felt nauseous. They stopped at the edge of a paved highway, under a row of evergreen trees that grew haughtily soaring.
“I repeatedly see the inside of human body. But this time it's too horrible!” hiss Aldo.
“I think I'm gonna puke. What kind of psychopath would do that to Karina? Yesterday afternoon we were still talking in the reading room. I can't believe she ended up this way.” With a breath Cornellio leaned against a large tree.
“Then how is this? Do we have to tell the others?” ask Hans.
“Do not! Karina's death is our secret here. Do not let the women there know this, because it will cause panic and fear. We better keep Karina's death a secret. I want to check her body, but I can't!” said Michael. The parasite is still paled.
“Aren't you used to write a case about mutilation like this, Michael?” ask Aldo.
“I write by imagination only, Aldo. Not looking directly in front of the eyes. Karina's death really took me a hit. Seeing stomach contents unravel is not a good thing for me. Karina is a beautiful, smart and kind woman. Somehow he was finished off in such a sadistic manner!” said Michael.
“You think the culprit is the same one who killed Mr Anggara?” tanya Yoga began to open her voice. From then on the young man was silent, dissolving in his mind.
“We cannot conclude too early. I don't know if this has anything to do with Mr. Anggara's murder, given the different location of the murder. Karina was murdered in the middle of a deserted tea plantation. Anybody can do that. The killing technique is different. Karina was killed in a more sadistic way!” said Michael.
“Karina can't be killed from outside. No one else is around this place!” knot Yoga.
“That we will talk about later. Now let's go back to the castle. Remember that! Act as if nothing has happened. If anyone asks, you answer that you did not find Karina. That's it!” Michael gave us a clue.
All the signs agree.
The castle was already visible from where they stood. The magnificent and creepy old building is time-consuming. I don't know who had the mind to build a castle in the middle of a vast estate far from this civilization.
***
Maira opened her eyes slowly. The dizzy feeling that settled on the head had already slowly disappeared. The room feels empty. He got up, leaned on the end of the bed. He took a deep breath, trying to remember what happened last night. In his memory is only a party full of alcohol and the thump of music.
To recover his consciousness, he went to the bathroom to refresh himself. The shadow of his face was reflected from the mirror in the sink. Maira saw the image of herself that was so messy, with a wry hair and a slightly pale face.
After being satisfied in the mirror, he took off all his clothes, then stood naked under the shower, letting a splash of water flutter his beautiful body. Boredom is so disturbing, that it makes him want to run away from all the madness that occurs.
After the bath, she was ready with neat makeup, out of the room along the contents of the castle that was still quiet. He can't find anyone there.
Tumben. Where are these residents?
The only one she managed to meet was Helen who was cooking in the kitchen. Maira approached, taking a glass of water from the refrigerator.
“Where are they all, Helen?” ask Maira.
“The men were looking for Karina in the tea garden while the women were chatting in the back gazebo. You just woke up?” helen asked while slicing potatoes.
“Iya Helen, my head feels heavy. But it's better now. You said earlier that the men were looking for Karina. Where is he?”
“Karina disappeared since yesterday. Some say he went to the tea garden. That's why men are looking for her,” Helen said.
“Disappeared?”
Before long, there were sounds of footsteps beside the castle. The men have arrived from the tea garden. Their faces looked tense, despite trying to hide the terrible thing that was experienced. No one is talking. They choose to lock their mouths.
“Where are you from?” greet Maira.
“From the tea garden ...,” replied Hans short.
“Helen says you're looking for Karina. Did you guys meet him?” ask Maira again.
“I also.”
Michael's words were soon followed by others. They immediately returned to their respective rooms, except Yoga who had to go back to work.
“Kok they just left without any explanation?” lamented Maira.
***
The women had finished gossiping, releasing the tension by chatting away the mild issues that were happening all around. About the latest branded bags that have skyrocketed in price, about the color of lipstick that is trendy, and various kinds of trinkets of the female world.
Of course, it is connected to the most popular topic, namely men!
“According to you who is the most handsome among those writers?” Adrianna Chen throws in a question.
“Entahlah. I can't judge a man in a short time. Nothing has interested me physically. Hans teases me repeatedly, but he's a real playboy. He does that to every woman he likes.” Tiara expressed her opinion.
“I chatted yesterday with Cornellio. I think he's an interesting guy. I could see the charisma in his eyes. He's smart too. I think I'm starting to like it,” Adrianna said.
“oya? That's great!”
“If you are Rania? Did you have a previous girlfriend?” ask Adrianna.
Rania who was drinking orange juice suddenly choked. He shook fast.
“I don't have a boyfriend!” quickly answer.
From the direction of the kitchen, Maira approached the women at a quick pace. All are silent. Maira's seductive appearance as usual seemed to freeze the atmosphere. He stared at the other women who were enjoying the day in the gazebo.
“How are you doing, Maira?” hello Adrianna.
“Lumayan. At least I'm ready to party for the second time!” sunging Maira's.
“We were just about to disband, because we've been chatting from earlier. The day is near noon and we will rest for a while in the room,” continued Adrianna.
“You don't like my presence?” Maira's tone of voice began to rise.
“Eh, not so Maira. We were really going. But if you want to stay here, we'll be with you for a while. Actually the topic of conversation is also finished,” Adrianna said.
Tiara and Rania were silent, having no desire to speak. They let Adrianna overcome Maira alone.
“I'm not interested here! You guys ruined my mood today!” gusar Maira's.
He walked out of the gazebo, back into the house.
“Don't mind him! After all my novel sales turnover is way above her!” adrianna said with a laugh.
“Oya, how are you doing Karina?” ask Tiara.
“The men have not returned like it. Soon they may bring news,” Adrianna replied.
“Hopeful good news.” Tiara sighed.
***