Murder In The Old Castle
202. Cable String
Night glimmers of light, with the radiance of various colored lights. The city felt pulsating, with the activities of its diverse citizens. The sound of music from discotheques scattered throughout the city, combined with the clanking sound of crystal glasses filled with intoxicating clear liquid. Waga city dissolves in euphoria of excitement, unwind after a whole day of activity.
The clock docked to the number eleven night, but life seemed to have just begun. There are still a lot of cars on the road. Likewise the activity in a fifteen-story warehouse in the city center. Some people were busy preparing equipment for filming. The camera and light were being prepared while the artists were being groomed in the dressing room.
“After this scene on rooftop. Tell all the artists involved to get ready!”
Daniel Prawira, a famous director, that night wore a grey suit and matching beret hat. From his mouth steaming cigarette smoke that he has not stopped sucking since this afternoon.
“Good!”
Riky, the assistant director was moved into the dressing room. He looked inside, seeing three female artists and two male artists sitting facing the dressing table, waiting for a turn.
“After this we take, soon yes!” riky's orders.
The young man seemed to be sweating coldly, as he had been getting busy since this morning. As an assistant director, there is a lot to do. Not a single bit of the schedule shifts, because the film plans that are being processed must be aired at the end of the year.
“Shortly, Rik! It's just a little polish!” a young woman with glasses answered.
The woman was slapping powder onto the cheek of one of the artists there seriously. While the beautiful female artist just closed her eyes.
“Kesal really if hunted gini. He said the filming schedule tomorrow, uh .. instead hunted tonight had to run. I think Mr. Daniel likes to change the schedule at will!” lamented Widya, a woman with glasses who served as a make-up artist.
“Yes, the name of the executor should be nurut dong, Wid. Especially if I think I have signed a contract, so inevitably it must be followed by the procedure. But I really like to play in this Mr. Daniel movie. He's a famous director, so I'm okay when I'm offered to join. I usually just shoot soap operas. This is my first movie!”
The reddish-haired beautiful artist smiled happily. Her eyes sparkled looking at the reflection of her face in the makeup mirror. He looks different after getting a polish from Widya. Usually in soap operas that he starred, he was only told to apply makeup at a rate. However, in the process of making this film, all done professionally.
“Mbak Laura is indeed suitable to play the main role in this film. It's beautiful, not arrogant anymore. That's why many fans love!” puji Widya's.
“Thank you yes, Wid!”
Laura Carmellita, was previously known as a soap opera artist striping on television that has a fairly high rating. However, due to his good acting quality, he was immediately attracted by Daniel Prawira. Unmitigated, directly as the main character.
On the other dresser, looked a handsome young artist. His face that resembled a bule, looked seriously glaring at his cellphone layout. He got tired of sitting in that chair.
“Pick Wid! I'm tired of waiting!” his weakness.
Faishal Hadibrata, a film actor who is quite famous for his acting that stole the attention of many women in the country, Some starring films have been successful in the market. It made his name quite soar, so he became the target of many media and other film directors to star in his film.
“This is Mas Faishal! If a guy does make up for a minute!” answer Widya.
“Well, because for a while it must be upfront, not work on the old first. After all he is an ordinary soap opera artist, I should have dong who self-contained. I think Mr. Daniel chose the wrong artist this time!”
Faishal Hadibrata's words sounded hot in Laura's ears. However, he realized that he was indeed a new artist who joined the film project Daniel Prawira. He only fell silent to the ridicule of a top-class artist like Faishal Hadibrata.
Now it's Faishal Hadibrata's turn that requires a little sweep of powder on the face, so as not to look dull. On another dresser, there were several other artists waiting.
Renita Martin, a long-haired artist who usually plays in horror genre films, also contributed to the film directed by Mr. Daniel this time. He was appointed as an antagonist, because Mr. Daniel considered he was suitable for the role. All this time, he always played the lead role. He was a bit disappointed with Mr. Daniel's decision.
Next to him again, Hendry Tobing, a senior actor in his near forties. At that mature age, this man looks handsome and authoritative, not inferior to other male actors whose age is far below him. He looks quiet, and is not too affected by the surrounding conditions. That night, only he was accompanied by the manager and his wife.
Ollan, the manager of Hendry Tobing, a thin man in his twenties, looks a bit woody, with his hair dyed a striking red color. He has opened social media from his mobile phone.
“Denger-denger after filming tonight Mr. Daniel will invite coffee Cafe Victory yes!”
Anita Wijaya, another female artist suddenly made a sound. She was still a dozen years old, but she dressed up like a aunt. He looks more mature than his real age. She brushed her beautiful hair in front of the mirror.
“But can't talk first! Because not everyone is invited. The invitation is limited. The most invited are Ms. Laura, Mas Riky, Mas Faishal, Bang Hendry and his wife, and manager, Mbak Renita, and Mbak Anita,” explained Widya.
“Loh, the Thunder is not invited Wid?” ask Renita.
“Thunder Mask is there? How can I not see today?” answer Widya.
“There, I saw him. He's a script-writer part, time not invited too? He is also an important part of the filmmaking process!” said Renita.
“Wah, don't know either, Ma'am. Mr. Daniel did not say his name. Maybe forgetfulness or what?” widya.
Before long the makeup process was complete. As scheduled, they will shoot on the rooftop floor of the building, because it was a romantic scene when Laura Carmellita was having dinner with the character played by Faishal Hadibrata.
The filming went a bit slow, as Faishal was in a state of lackluster spirits that night. He was scolded by Mr. Daniel, so the filming process needs to be repeated.
“Please dong focus! Focus up! That mimic is loh! Suppose you love this Rinjani character very much. Love him with all your heart. Bring him into your soul. This is just a plate mimic! You are good. There should be no need to be directed like this!”
Mr. Daniel nagged. Faishal was silent to the scolding in front of the crew and other artists, although he was very hurt.
The filming took about two hours to complete. The clock is closing at two in the morning. All the artists and crew were tired, so some went home first. They tidied up the remains of the shoot and packed up.
“Who are you going home with, Laura?” asked Hendry Tobing who knew Laura was packing.
“Eh, Bang Hen. I ... I'm home alone, Bang!” laura said with a smile.
“Let's have coffee sometime with me huh!” hendry said as he glanced at his busy wife.
The man wished his wife didn't know what he was doing. Laura just smiled, not daring to say so. Anyway, he has to be professional.
Suddenly, Riky was shocked into the studio room that still had several artists and crew.
“Gawat ..tour!” he said with a breath.
“Why, Rik?” ask Faishal.
“Pak Daniel ... “
“Why with Mr Daniel?”
“Dia .. she died. Someone snared his neck with a cable near the bathroom. I suspected I was going to the toilet, but it was closed. After I opened .. it turned out .... “
All aghast. The only ones left in the studio building were Laura, Faishal, Hendry and his wife and manager, Widya, Renita, Anita, and Guntur, the story writer who turned out to be busy in his room.
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