Murder In The Old Castle
146. Heavy Duty
Taps!
Miranti felt a pat on her shoulder. His heart stopped beating. He turned around, found a girl standing behind him laughing.
“Rasty! You surprised me!” miranti.
“Sori .. sori, Mir! You walk like a scared person. Not focused. What are you thinking? You're afraid the police will come to you and ask about Jenny's murder? Don'tbeafraid. If we are not wrong, there is no need to be that scared,” said Rasty.
“Not that anyway. By the way you're here? Where are you from?” ask Miranti.
“I'm again males home. At home, Mama just beat me up. Exit is limited. Can I stop by your house for a minute?” ask Rasty.
“Bby anyhow. But my house there is no good food like in your house!”
“Halah! Ordinary aja. I'm used to playing to your place!”
The two girls walk down the alley to Miranti's house which is not far away. Arriving at Miranti's house, Rasty sat on the terrace while observing the collection of ornamental plants belonging to Miranti's mother. Apparently Miranti's mother was quite painstaking caring for various flowers and ornamental plants in small pots neatly arranged in front of the house.
Meanwhile, Miranti changed clothes. A moment later he came out with a bottle of cold water and a plate of fried bananas that were still warm.
“Can I ask for a sapling of this plant?” rasty asked while holding a red-leaved keladi plant.
“Bby anyhow. But my mother's permission was. He was diligent in taking care of. I don't feel good about getting it for you. Definitely got it, but permission first yes!” answer Miranti.
Rasty smiled happily. He saw Miranti's slightly strange look that afternoon. Almost without a smile, covered with anxiety that is so obvious. Rasty frowned.
“You have a problem, Mir?” rasty began to wonder.
Rasty and Miranti had been friends for a long time, so Rasty understood when Miranti was having problems or was thinking about something quite serious.
“Eh, no kok!” answer Miranti short.
“Do not lie! Your face cannot lie. There must be something you're hiding. Come on, tell me! Who knows if I can help you? We've been friends for a long time" urged Rasty.
Rasty turned to sit on the terrace chair to accompany Miranti who had already sat there. Paras Miranti looks worried. He hesitated to tell about the mysterious message he had just received. To be honest, he was worried that Rasty was the perpetrator of the series of murders that occurred.
“Ras, do you still harbor hatred for Jenny?” ask Miranti later.
Hearing that question, Rasty's forehead wrinkled. He knows the direction of Miranti's conversation.
“Kok you are like that? Why?” ask Rasty a little sewot.
“Oh, it's okay! I just asked,” kilah Miranti.
“Hmm. I know the direction of your question, Mir. Apparently you suspect that I committed the murder of Jenny right? Denger yes, Mir! How many times have I told you, that I do, I hate Jenny because she took Rudi away from me, but I'm not that stupid to kill Jenny!” said Rasty.
“Ma-sorry Rasty, not my intention to accuse you, but ...”
Miranti stopped her sentence. He felt doubtful. Rasty immediately understood what Mairanti was trying to talk about.
“But what? Do you have any proof that I killed Jenny?” insist Rasty.
“That's not what I mean! To be honest I was confused and depressed, Ras! Sometimes I get suspicious of you, I get suspicious of Lena, I get suspicious of you and your sister, Rudi, Alex, and I get suspicious of everything. I can't trust anyone. I felt like the killer was so close, seeing what I was doing. I feel so scared, Ras!” miranti said with a trembling voice.
Rasty let out a breath. He tried to understand what Miranti said. Anyone must be depressed about what is going on. Until now, the perpetrators of the murder are still a mystery, so they have to guess who the real killer is.
“OK, Mir. I understand how you feel.”
“Ras ... “
“Iya, Mir?”
“Will you promise me?”
“If someday I become one of the murder victims, I want you to convey something to .... “ Miranti stopped her sentence.
“To whom, Mir? Tell me! You can trust me. I won't tell anyone!” insist Rasty.
Miranti hesitated. He shook his head, urung conveyed to Rasty, so that the girl was more curious.
“Maybe not now, Rasty. Sorry yes!”
***
Nayya took a few steps back, acting alert. While Gerry stood motionless looking at the newly arrived figure with an angry look.
“You don't remember what I ordered to you? Don't act stupid. You guys understand that! Today you guys are acting stupid!"
The figure said out loud, almost shouting. Nayya was scared. Apparently what they did ignited the flames of anger. Suddenly, the figure threw a gun at Gerry. While he himself held a sharp object. Gerry swiftly caught the gun that the figure threw with a look of astonishment. The figure approached Gerry, then attached the sharp object to Gerry's neck.
“There's a task for you, Ger!” said the figure firmly.
“Tasks? What task?” gerry asked in a trembling voice.
“First, you have to clean up all this mess. This room is so messy and unsightly. You have to clean up all the mess you've made!”
“Let me clean up! You don't have to worry!” Nayya interrupted the conversation.
“Hmm. You guys seem to understand each other, right? Good then!” said the figure while grinning.
“Good. I just skipped the first assignment. I'll be the second job you have to do. The second task is easy, but it can also be difficult. What is clear is that you have to do the job, because if you don't, then I will finish you myself!” said that figure.
Gerry was confused. What task would he be charged with?
“I don't need to do that job!” reject Gerry.
“Then I will kill you. Are you ready?” The figure pressed the sharp object even more strongly against Gerry's neck.
“Do not! Don't kill him!” nayya.
The figure turned its face towards Nayya, grinning.
“Hmm. Why why anyway? Does he seem important to you? I could have killed this guy in front of your eyes right now, but it looks like you're very worried about him.”.
“OK .. okay. I'll do my job from you. Then what is the reward after I finish doing my duty? Will I have freedom?” ask Gerry suddenly.
“Sure. Whynot? If you do that job well. So, you can leave this apartment with a note that you did not report everything you saw to the police. Because I'm gonna make you suffer so much, Ger! Not just you, but your whole family!”
The threat of the figure began to undermine Gerry's courage. He doesn't want to risk anything. He observed the gun thrown at him, holding his breath.
“Say, what tasks should I do?” gerry asked with a trembling voice.
“Promise you will carry out that task well. Promise like a man who always keeps his promises. Are you willing to do that, Ger?” ask that figure again.
“I'll do it!” gerry replied loudly.
“Good. I don't like to be disappointed. This task sounds easy. Your assignment is ...”
The figure stopped his sentence for a moment. The mood became quiet. Gerry waits for orders with concern. Nayya. He was also curious about the task to be assigned to Gerry.
“Your job is ... kill him!” said the figure while pointing towards Nayya.
***