Murder In The Old Castle
150. Escape
The boar was still staring at Arland with a gaze full of fury, as his calmness was piqued. Arland was more alert in case the beast advanced. Arland prepared the weapons. Sure enough, the boar suddenly ran towards him. In a panic, Arland immediately fired a gun at the boar.
Dooorr!
The gunshot was apparently quite effective even though it did not hit the target. The boar suddenly turned around, blurred into the forest, disappearing among the bushes that grew lush.
While the sound of gunfire also surprised Badi who was waiting near the road. He recalled Arland's message, that one shot indicates he was in danger. Soon Badi took quick steps to catch up with Arland into the forest.
“Arland! The arland! Are you okay?” yell Badi.
Badi continued to walk through the forest worried that something bad was happening to Arland. At the time, Arland was doing well. Just feeling a little surprised by the sudden appearance of the boar.
“Badi! I'm right here! I'm fine!” arland replied, upon hearing the call from Badi.
Apparently what Badi did, following Arland into the forest was a fatal mistake. Unexpectedly, since then the mysterious figure they were chasing apparently hid not far from the road, behind the thick grass of bushes, so it was invisible if not carefully observed.
The figure immediately came out from the hiding place while smiling singly.
“Stupid basis!”
He stepped about to enter his car, but before he entered, he approached the motor that was stalking him from earlier. With a sly smile he deliberately smeared the motorcycle tire.
“Mampus you!”
As soon as it was done, he rushed in the car preparing to escape from there. However, apparently Badi and Arland have arrived at that place.
“Hei! Don't run away you!” yell Badi.
The two of them immediately approached the motorcycle to chase the car. Unfortunately, they were very surprised to see the condition of the flat motorcycle tire.
“Sial!” arland Ogat.
The passenger of the white car laughed with satisfaction, as he passed Badi and Arland who could not do anything. The car immediately drove away from the forest towards the city.
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Vera, the pharmacy guard girl glared at the sales notes scattered on her desk. He glanced at his watch. It's almost four o'clock, but Ferdy hasn't been seen yet. This afternoon, he had permission to have lunch, but by late afternoon he had not been seen.
Five minutes later, Ferdy was seen rushing into the pharmacy. He glanced at Vera who was getting upset.
“Where are you going, Fer? I was waiting for no friends. Fortunately the pharmacy was quiet. If many customers I will be overwhelmed,” said Vera a little sewot.
“Apologies Vera! I had finished lunch before going to the pharmacy, but the power of my motorbike was dead, so I could not walk. I have to push first into the workshop to fix. Understand, old motor. I can't afford to buy new ones. Sorry yes Ver!”
Vera did not answer. His face looks upset. After a while, he handed Ferdy a brown envelope.
“What is this?” ask Ferdy.
“Ne don't know either. But from the letterhead, it seems from the police,” replied Vera.
“Police?”
Ferdy was curious about the letter he had just received. Without wasting any time, he immediately opened up to find out the contents. Apparently the letter was a summons for isolation addressed to him. Ferdy read carefully. He realizes that he must fulfill the call, because otherwise the police will immediately establish as a suspect in the murder of Jenny and Alma.
“Seriously very. What the hell is it?” Vera Tegur.
“Isolation? Where?”
“Entahlah. The police told us to gather first at the police station before leaving together to the place of isolation. I hope the place is fun enough. If the place is not comfortable it will make you not feel at home,” said Ferdy.
“Until how long anyway?” ask Vera again.
“Ngot certain as well anyway. Surely until the perpetrator of the serial murder is caught,” Ferdy replied.
Vera nodded, not intending to ask again. Quietly, he put his liking on his co-worker. Unfortunately he was disappointed because he had caught Ferdy eating dinner with Adinda. In Vera's eyes, Ferdy's figure looked perfect and charming. During this time, Ferdy accompanied his days, because they worked in the same pharmacy, and often served at the same time.
Ferdy tidied up his desk, sipping the sweet tea he had made from this morning when a young woman entered the pharmacy with a sweet smile. Ferdy immediately recognized the young woman. Who does not know Gilda Anwar, the most popular criminal news reporter from Channel-9? It's just that he was somewhat astonished by Gilda's arrival to his pharmacy. It was impossible for him to shop at this place. There must be a certain purpose.
“Ferdy? You know me, right?” greet Gilda while throwing a smile.
“Who doesn't?” ferdy replied in a cold tone.
The presence of Gilda in the pharmacy also made Vera curious. He often saw the young woman only on the television screen. Unexpectedly, now the beautiful reporter was inside the pharmacy where he worked. He's coming closer.
“Wah, Sister Gilda Anwar?” greet Vera friendly.
“Iya I am Gilda Anwar, there is a little business with Ferdy,” Gilda said.
“Oh, please .. please!”
Vera went back in to do her job, not intending to interfere. While Ferdy felt awkward about the presence of the woman. He pretended to tidy up the files on the table.
“You're busy, Fer?” ask Gilda.
“Iya actually. What's up?” asked Ferdy who was uncomfortable with Gilda's presence.
“Oh, sorry. Maybe I came at a less than appropriate time. Don't worry, I won't be here long. Actually there is an important thing I want to talk to you about,”, Gilda said while looking at the drug shelves next to the pharmacy.
“What problems?” ask Ferdy.
“Cronological murder of Jenny. If you don't mind. I heard you were there when the girl died. During this time the community felt confused with the facts that actually happened. Maybe you can give clarification,” said Gilda.
“Nothing to talk about!” reject Ferdy firmly.
“The public deserves to know what really happened, Fer. According to reliable sources, you have also given a confession to the police about the actual incident. Maybe with your description, will help the community to be more wasapda.”
Ferdy paused for a moment to hear Gilda's words.
“How do I deliver it?” ask Ferdy.
“We invite you tonight to guest star in a talk show on television. There you can tell me what you know. Your appearance on television will attract the attention of the public, because you are handsome. And of course we didn't invite you for free. There is a reward worthy of you. Hows it? You accept this offer?” tawar Gilda's.
Ferdy is considering the good and bad if he appears in the show hosted by Gilda Anwar. Not only interested in the rewards offered, but maybe the community must know the real condition. Ferdy sighed, before he finally nodded.
“Alright, I will come to the television studio later tonight,” Ferdy said.
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