Murder In The Old Castle
148. Pursuit
The figure received the package that had just been given to him with a questionable feeling. He then decides to leave Gerry and Nayya in the apartment. Before leaving, he told them.
“I have other business today. Don't act and make a fuss. Tonight there is no extra bed for you, because you have burned it, so you have to sleep on the floor or wherever it is, I don't care. I'll be back tomorrow morning with food. No dinner for you today. So make it a habit to hang on an empty stomach!”
Gerry and Nayya actually feel very happy when the figure leaves, although they realize the condition of the apartment is very unfit after the chaos last afternoon. The apartment looks messy and messy. The smoke was still slightly concentrated, while the remains of the burnt items were still scattered.
“I will clean this apartment,” said Nayya after the figure actually left.
“No need, Nay! Make what? Leave it! This is not our apartment. We better get a place to rest for us tonight. I'll sleep downstairs, while you can use the sofa,” Gerry said.
“You slept downstairs? But the floor is cold. Nay! Just wear the couch. I also did not sleep. I can't sleep in this condition" Nayya said.
“Ngak ... no! You should rest. Don't let you get sick. We have to survive, no matter what happens, do not lose to that demon-human!” said Gerry.
“But you ...”
“I'm okay. I also used to sleep on the floor. Just chill! Don't think too much about me,” said Gerry.
Nayya nodded. He thought that Gerry was so good to him. Actually he also heard that Alma, Gerry's lover was also killed some time ago. He felt sorry for the man. He wanted to ask further about Alma's murder, but the intention was undone because maybe Gerry would feel uncomfortable.
“I until now still inexhaustible, Nay!” gerry said as he sat on the sofa.
“What's on your mind?” ask Nayya.
“I did not expect that the perpetrators of all these crimes were people I knew. This is totally insane! I saw another figure in him. It was like a demonic figure penetrating into his body. Did you see his eyes? Revengeful, right? I feel like I'm not the real one!” said Gerry.
“I also did not expect Ger. I know him too. I don't think he's like the guy I knew before. He seemed to be transformed into a sadistic figure who had no heart. Until now I still remember when he killed the woman in Kampung Hitam. It's like a nightmare. The woman tried to protect me, but she was unfortunate. That demon human finished him off without mercy!”
“You know, Nay! I really wanted to fight back and even kill him with my own hands. I don't know why my little heart refused to do that. If I kill him, then how different am I from him?”
“Ger, I think it was the wrong thought. Our present position cannot choose, nor should we use the heart. The choice is only two. Kill or be killed! I'm also someone who doesn't like to hurt others. Even killing ants I can't bear it. But this time, if only there was a chance, then I would kill that demon human with my own hands!” furious Nayya.
Gerry sighed. Maybe what Nayya said has a point. Their current position is being squeezed. It was not impossible that the figure would kill at any time. They should act more tactically, and ignore any feelings that may arise.
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Inside the cardboard box was a photograph of a smiling woman and a handwritten piece of paper. He looked at the woman's photo carefully, trying to remember the woman in the photo. It was as if he had seen the woman's face, but had somewhat forgotten where.
Then he turned to a piece of paper written in handwriting. He read it slowly.
“This is a photo of Dewi Utari. Before you killed her, she was a very kind and loving woman. Unfortunately, it must end tragically because of your actions. I'm sending you this photo so you can remember the crimes you've committed against my sister. Don't you think I'll shut up. I swear in the name of God, I will avenge my brother's death. Lives are returned with life. Don't you think I don't know who you are, because my men roam the city a lot. No one can save you. I deliberately didn't involve the police, because I wanted to finish you off with my own hands! So please set your own date of death!”
The figure read the writing with a beating heart. He became agitated, lest anyone know of his existence. He looks around. Many people go in and out of clothing stores, while the road conditions are also quite crowded. His mind is not calm. Lest he be stalked.
Soon he started the car, was about to leave the place.
Braaak!
Suddenly, he felt someone breaking through the back side glass. He looked back, finding two male figures with a rogue look outside the car. The figure's mind was in a frenzy, lest this was the man who sent the mysterious package to him. Or is this the sister of the woman he killed the other day?
“Down!” the command of the man in the face of the rogue.
The figure tried to calm down, then immediately stepped on the gas pedal of the car. He was about to run away immediately, lazy to deal with the two men with the unfriendly look. Seeing that the gelagat will run away, the two men immediately jumped towards the motorcycle parked not far behind the car.
The white car drove quite fast splitting the road, while the motorcycle behind it also spurred its speed in order to continue trailing the white car. From the rearview mirror, the figure could see that he was being trailed by a motorcycle driven by two men sangar earlier.
“Sial!” objurgation.
He immediately directed the car towards the outskirts of the city to be more free and not trapped by the traffic crowd. Unfortunately, a few hundred meters ahead, the traffic lights change color red which means all vehicles have to stop. The figure was worried. There is no time to stop. He broke through the red light recklessly, so almost his car collided with another car that happened to be driving. The passenger of the car could only cuss when he was almost hit by a white car.
White cars continue to drive towards the outskirts of the city, precisely the direction of the city forest that is rarely crossed by vehicles. The motorbike behind him also continued to follow, like not wanting to lose track.
“Job! I have to outwit them!” muttered that figure.
He turned the car into a footpath that was still a rocky soil into a lush forest. He thought that he should get out of the car and hide in the forest, waiting for a safe situation.
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