Murder In The Old Castle
172. Home Plan

Nayya was bored in the small house in Kampung Hitam. His longing to meet family was already unbearable. In this house, she was the only woman. Therefore, he felt awkward to chat with the men members of The Raymond Brothers. Moreover, they looked miserable, so sometimes Nayya was a bit reluctant to chat with them.

Though Nayya realized that The Raymond Brothers were ordinary humans as well, there was no difference with him. Nayya concluded that behind the black world they lived, it was still stored goodness. The proof, during their stay with them, Nayya was treated well, without being hurt in the slightest. Well, Nayya realized that it is not allowed to see someone from the outer skin only.

Nayya was feeling restless. All he did on a night like this was to ponder in front of the window, thinking about the things that had happened in his life. Everything went so fast as a dream. From a girl who became an idol on campus, to now a girl who was stranded in the middle of nowhere, without anyone knowing her whereabouts. He misses life out there. He secretly longs for the world of popularity that makes his name even more up and coming.

Nayya was so good to go on stage, illuminated by colorful lights, walking around baring off the clothes she was wearing. The stage world was another side of her life, apart from being a student. However, sometimes Nayya felt bored in such a world. He felt empty, as if the people around him were just taking advantage of him.

“Bored huh?”

Suddenly Badi appeared from behind. Nayya was surprised, then turned her body around. He saw Badi standing at the door of the room, looking at himself with pity. Yeah, that guy actually felt sorry for Nayya. He understood, in a house like this must be boring. But Badi thought, that what was done was for the good of Nayya himself.

“I want to go home, Bang,” Ogre Nayya.

Badi nodded slowly as he said,”I know how you feel Nay. You must miss your family. I talked to Raymond about this. You know, he cares a lot about your safety, so he's trying to protect you here. But yesterday I said that you really wanted to meet family. So we have an idea to take you home,” Badi said.

“Serious Bang?”

Nayya's eyes sparkled with joy. His desire to return home was unbearable. He felt how comfortable his bedroom was. He can't wait for those moments.

“Yes, Raymond spoke to me earlier. I'll take you home myself. With one note .... “

“What is it, Bang?”

“Maybe after you take off kangen with family, and make sure that you are fine, you can stay with us again, because we're worried that the killer might have tracked your tracks and waited for you to come home. That's it anyway,” explained Badi.

“Iya Bang. Maybe I'll go home for three days. After that I will give my family understanding that I am safe and fine.I better not tell them the chronological details of the incident so that they do not worry. I'll just say that I'm fine,” said Nayya.

“Alright, tomorrow morning I will take you to your family home,” said Badi.

Hearing that, Nayya was unable to cover up her excitement. He was so happy, he couldn't wait for tomorrow. Eyes twinkling. It feels like a dream, if he can set foot at home.

“Thank you Bang!”

Badi just smiled while nodding. He was also happy to see the overflowing joy of Nayya. Inwardly, he secretly admired Nayya. According to him, the girl did look soft and weak, but she felt that Nayya was quite tough. Actually behind the girl's tenderness was stored a kind of hidden power that could explode at any moment. Badi could feel that.

Even so, Badi did not want to catapult his mind further. He realized who he was. He is not the dream man a woman expects. The work is unclear, and the past is dark. He did not want to fly, then fell to the bottom of the abyss.

***

The chess game between Lena and Ferdy went on quietly. Each of them concentrated on thinking of ways on how to surround their respective kings. Lena fell silent while frowning, while Ferdy sometimes smiled triumphantly. On paper, Ferdy should have succeeded in subverting Lena. Ferdy won the city-level chess competition, although he was not the first champion. While Lena enjoys chess games just because of a hobby. Even so, the girl was also not to be taken lightly.

Dimas and Alex carefully observe the second game, while learning the strategies that can be stolen from the game. It has been an hour more they play, but it is still uncertain who will fall first. Seconds by second passed, each of them as if no one wanted to lose. Dimas considered the two were still equally strong, and had a chance to win.

“Skak!”

Suddenly Lena's voice broke the silence. The girl smiled a threatening smile. Ferdy flinched, not expecting his king's position to be threatened. He wiped the sweat that began to drip on his forehead.

“Excellent! You are brilliant!” praise Ferdy.

The attack from the previously unexpected Lena also made Dimas feel surprised. He thinks that Lena is a tactician, and can attack at any time when the opponent is off guard. Well, it looks like a rattlesnake that could have been secretly pecking. At first he was a little doubtful of Lena's ability, but suddenly the girl launched a surprise attack.

Ferdy then smiled as he moved his king position to another piece. The attack from Lena did not make her mentally fall. In fact, he could now understand what Lena was thinking. He just nodded, looking for a gap in order to launch a counterattack.

“Gest movement is good, but it can be fatal, because you might lose your important personnel!”

“Aduh .. “ suddenly Lena muttered.

Lena suddenly changed. Like holding something.

“What's up?” ask Dimas.

“It looks like I have permission to leave the game for a moment. I have to go to the bathroom,” hiss Lena while holding something urgent in her bladder.

“Oh Yes .. Yes. Go ahead. Don't worry, the game is fair. We will wait!” said Dimas.

Ferdy could only smile while shaking his head.

Soon Lena moved from her seat to the bathroom on the first floor. There was actually a bathroom on the second floor, but because the living room was on the first floor, he chose to use the bathroom on the first floor as well. It's a little lazy to go up the stairs.

The first floor bathroom is located behind the kitchen, and faces the backyard. If this night must be a very quiet atmosphere. After all, sometimes the lights in this house sometimes function abnormally. Sometimes the lights are flashing not clear cause, but the lights are still in a new state. Mr. Paiman himself once said that, that the electrical system in this old house is sometimes a bit strange. The lights sometimes die by themselves, and will turn on again a few moments later.

Lena stepped a little quickly through the hallway that connects with the bathroom. It's quiet around this house. He was a little scared, but he tried to be brave.

Arriving in the bathroom where the light was slightly dim, he immediately entered it. The bathroom is also not designed with a large size, there is only a porcelain bathroom tub that has been slightly mossy and of course a dull green plastic dipper. There is no shower. Even the toilet is designed not a sitting toilet, but a squat toilet.

In the bathroom was also uncomfortable, as many mosquitoes buzzed around her ears, and she found two cockroaches near the waterways. Lena felt a little disgusted, but she had to finish her wish at that place.

Tok .. tok .. tok!

Suddenly he heard a knock, but it was not like someone was knocking at the door. The sound of the knocking sounded a bit slow, from the outside of the bathroom. Hearing that, Lena wondered, what sounds out there. Suddenly he felt very tense. He chose to stay in the bathroom, not daring to go out. His heart is beating fast. He doesn't want to end up like Miranti.

The sound of the knocking momentarily stopped for a moment to be heard. Suddenly, Lena had the idea to peek a little out of the door, who made strange noises outside. He opened the bathroom door a little, to see the situation in the bathroom. His feelings are not bad, between fear and anxiety. He hopes to get out of the bathroom alive.

The atmosphere looks quiet out there. It was only dark, but there were also some towering tree shadows exposed to the dim light of the lights. Apparently, the lights in the backyard were indeed flashing suddenly. Lena is getting gripped by fear.

A black shadow stood under the tree!

***

Ferdy waited bored. He glanced at his watch. Lena has been going to the bathroom for a while, but hasn't shown up yet. His uneasiness was read by Dimas, so the policeman became worried as well. The distance of the living room and bathroom is actually not how far, but the atmosphere is quiet, so maybe if there are people who intend to be evil, it will certainly be easy to do.

“It looks like Lena has been in the bathroom too long. You guys wait here. I'll check!”

Dimas immediately acted swiftly. He moved from his seat. Just now standing up, Ferdy also moved up from his seat.

“I'm coming!”

“I too. I don't want to be here by myself!” said Alex.

“You're scared huh?” ledek Ferdy's.

“No, just uncomfortable!” Alex defended himself.

For a moment, the game of chess was forgotten. The chessboard was left open with scattered chess pieces. The three men rushed towards the bathroom behind the house. Dimas hopes that nothing bad happens to Lena.

***