Murder In The Old Castle
164. Evacuations
Mantari knocked on the sky, emitting a golden light to all corners of the city. The atmosphere is still a little quiet, not many residents started the activity. Some are even still coiled in their blankets. After taking care of everything, Dimas drove the car a little hastily towards the isolation house. Some police officers he invited to participate to investigate the crime scene. An ambulance was also trailing in the back, complete with paramedics.
Unfortunately, the small motorcade was also followed by an uninvited guest. Dimas saw from the rearview mirror, a white van with the words Channel-9, following the rear end.
“Jeez, Gilda!” muttered.
For a moment he hesitated to continue the journey, thinking that the news of this murder was covered by the media. He thought it was possible that this news would cause public excitement and create opinions in the community. The place of isolation will be known to the media, so that the investigation process becomes unsterilized. It was not impossible, the place would be visited by many disinterested people. Considering it all, forced to pull the car to the side of the road. Apparently, several cars that followed also pulled over.
A police officer who was behind his car got down and approached.
“Why stop? Any problems?” ask the cop.
“Ben, it seems we can not continue if the media car is stalking us,” muttered Dimas while gesturing to the van that came to a stop in the rear row.
The policeman, Beni, turned to the white van, and found a young girl getting out of the car. He walked closer to the police.
“Why stop, Sir? We are ready to cover the news this morning!” said Gilda.
“Sorry yes, Gilda. We will not continue our journey. The case is closed, and no media has been given permission to cover. It's for the common good. So, I recommend turning your car around and going back to the city. We'll give you a press release and you'll be free to wonder. But, not for live coverage of the scene,” Dimas explained.
“Loh, can't be so dong, sir. We journalists deserve information and facts that we will broadcast to the public. I can't stop us from covering. Sorry, I will continue my work as a professional journalist!” said Gilda.
Dimas snorting. He was lazy to argue with this young woman, especially in the presence of some other police. His reputation as a police officer could fall. Immediately he pulled out Gilda's hand, leaving the other police to talk more privately.
“You don't make trouble huh Gilda! You understand dong, this case will turn fatal if you cover it. The place of isolation is a police secret and no one outside can cover it. Later I promise to give you exclusive news, but not on the scene!” said Dimas.
“But ... but this is important, Dimas. I have to cover the incident directly from the scene! You should understand me too. This is my job!" force Gilda.
“No Gilda! If you are still reckless, then I do not hesitate to ask the police to secure you. It has to do with police secrets, so you don't have the right to cover as well as you do!”
“You want to catch me? Go ahead! Let the people of this city know more about the depravity of police performance. Blocking journalists from getting news would be very negative news for the police. So it's up to you. How?” tawar Gilda's.
“Gilda! You...!” Dimas was feeling anxious.
He almost lost his patience, but was put down. He was at a loss for words to face this woman. Seeing his position in the wind, Gilda smiled triumphantly.
“Oke, okay Dimas. I don't want to put you in trouble. Don't worry, I'll go all this way. There is only one condition. I want a special interview with you on my show next week. In the show, you have to provide accurate information that no other television has ever known. Easy enough, right?” tawar Gilda's.
“I don't care, Gilda! Do whatever you like!”
Gilda smiled, then with confident steps she walked towards the white van. In the car, Wandi was waiting behind the wheel.
“How To Mbak?” ask Wandi.
“We're back, Wan!”
“Cockback? Don't we want to cover exciting news?”
“Don't worry, Wan. I got a decent replacement. This investigation is closed and we are not allowed to cover. Already, we're back!” toilet Gilda.
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Morning also greeted the deserted isolation house. No one is aware of the bad things that happened. Lena and Adinda wait for breakfast by sitting on the front porch while breathing the cool and clean morning air.
“I passed by in front of his room, but it still seems to be locked. Kukuktuk no one said either. Probably still sleeping,” replied Lena.
“It's been almost eight hours and a half while still sleeping?” My sister was doubtful.
“Tak you! Besides, I also do not have a sleep schedule Miranti. Are you getting bored here? If I'm honest, yes! Just the first day in this house, how quiet is it? If at home, early in the morning gini there is aja passing. Porridgeer, gripper, what is it ...”
Adinda just sighed. Looking at him in the distance, a small group of people who were walking a bit hastily entered the courtyard. He poked Lena's arm.
“Len ... who are they? How are there some police and paramedics? What's up?” ask Adinda curious.
“Ne don't know either! Maybe his friends Mr Reno times!” answer Lena.
“Iya I know. There are paramedics of all. Does anyone hurt?”
“Kan Miranti's leg hurt yesterday. Miranti will have to be treated or it will have to be treated more seriously. No know!”
Suddenly, my feelings were not calm. Dimas and the newly arrived group just entered, regardless of the existence of Lena and Adinda on the terrace. Their paras looked serious, like something was happening. Adinda looked curiously, then looked at Lena.
“Do you see that, Len? They are very serious. Lest anything serious happen,” Adinda said anxiously.
“Ah! I'm again males thinking!”
Adinda felt riled up with Lena who was pretentious indifferent. He left the girl alone, then went into the house. He saw that the group was talking to Reno with a slight whisper. Adinda feels bad for stealing hear. He just glanced and stole a glance, while thinking about all the possibilities that happened. Lena said that maybe the paramedics came to treat Miranti's leg. However, Adinda doubted that. Like there's something more serious.
“Woe!” Suddenly Ferdy was shocked from behind.
“Eh, you're ngagetin. You see them? What the hell is it? How strange it looks,” whispered Adinda.
Ferdy caught a glimpse of the police and paramedics, but he just shook his head.
“I don't know anything. What's wrong?” ask Ferdy.
“It looks like something happened to Miranti deh!”
“Kan is indeed Miranti's leg hurts, Din.”
“I don't think it's just that. My feeling is that something wrong happened to him. I haven't seen Miranti since morning. I hope he's okay,” murmured Adinda.
“Iya, hope he is okay,” Ferdy added.
The arrival of some people in the isolation house attracted the attention of other residents. Everything looks rushed. Before long, Adinda saw two paramedics lift a stretcher with a figure covered in white cloth out of Miranti's room.
“Gosh! Is that Miranti?” muttered Adinda.
“Miranti? Jeez!” Ferdy who was standing next to Adinda also looked surprised.
Before long the other residents also knew that something terrible had happened last night. Miranti's body was carried out to the ambulance. A panic-stricken roar enveloped for an instant. The murder threat is not a figment. One victim has fallen. They don't want to be next.
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