Murder In The Old Castle
204. Actual News
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Reno's phone that he put on the table beside the bed shook. The policeman opened his eyes for a moment, looking at the digital clock on the same table. The digital clock was flashing at 02:43 a.m. Reno got up, then sat down on the edge of the bed. He saw the figure of the woman lying next to him was sound asleep. He sighed.
Actually, he didn't want to pick up the phone call. He just wanted to rest for a moment. The energy has been drained since the student murder case that occurred a month ago. At the very least, he wants a vacation to a lonely beach or mountain, away from the crowds, with Silvia, the woman he loves. He turned back to Silvia. The woman was still drowning in her dreams.
In the end, he picked up a phone call coming from the police. The sound of picket officers there is not so clear. Reno moved out of the room, so that the conversation did not disturb Silvia who was asleep.
“ Good night. Sorry, sir interrupted his break!” said the picket officer across.
“What's up?” asked Reno while yawning.
He went to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, and poured a glass of water. Before long, he took his place in a high chair in his home minibar.
“We just got a report from a security of a Kalea Cinema film production house. According to them, there has been a murder case there, sir!” said the picket officer.
“Homicide? Is there no Dimas or who can replace me to investigate?” ask Reno.
“We have contacted Mr. Dimas, but he said Mr. Dimas is not feeling well tonight, so I contacted Mr.” the officer said.
“Oh, so. Alright. First send some officers to secure the location there, later I will follow within 30 minutes!”
“Good, Sir!”
The conversation was interrupted. Reno put the phone on the table, thinking. Why did he not pretend to be sick like Dimas so that he could be relieved of this duty? He knew that Dimas was only pretending to be sick, because the night before they had had a coffee together at a Cafe. He really needs a vacation. He was inexhaustible, why did this murderous event seem endless?
“Task call?”
Suddenly a sweet young woman stood in the doorway of the kitchen. She was wearing a batik sleeping kimono, looking very pretty and seductive.
“Oh, Silvia. I didn't know you were awake. Yes ... There was a call from the police that .... “
“There's been another murder, right?” cut Silvia.
Reno nodded. He looked at the young woman deeply. He has a bit of disappointment that covers up. Reno is actually feeling bad, but he is also unable to abandon his obligations as a law enforcer.
“Go .... “ Silvia murmur.
“I promise after this will take time off, and we will vacation on a deserted island, Silvia. Only the two of us are there,” Reno said.
“Save your promise, Ren. You better finish your job well. Usually promises will simply evaporate. You better focus first with your work,” said Silvia flat.
“I'm sorry .... “
“I understand. No need to apologize. Now get ready. They need you. I'm fine,” said Silvia while smiling bitterly.
When this happened, Reno felt guilty. However, what power of obligation awaits out there. He approached Silvia, then he clasped in his arms. One kiss landed on the woman's forehead. The young woman smiled as she looked at her husband deeply.
“I love you .... “
“Go!” whispered Silvia.
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“I want to pee .... “
Renita said, as she continued to pacing in the front room. Anita who was sitting while playing mobile phone, glanced at the tall, straight-haired woman.
“You want to accompany Mbak?” anita Tawal.
“We can't go to the toilet. Is there anywhere else to pee?” ask Renita.
“It looks like on every floor there is a toilet. Just go to the 14th floor. I also happen to want to wash my face! Sleepy from just waiting,” continued Laura who was also agitated.
Before they decided to go to the toilet, suddenly came several people in police uniforms, along with the security of the building. They immediately acted swiftly, installing police lines and checking the area around the toilet where the body of Daniel Prawira was found.
Renita uncovers plans to go to the toilet. The activity in the building caught his attention. A police officer told them to gather in one room to facilitate the examination. They are collected in a rather spacious central room to accommodate everything there.
Their hearts were pounding, as it was certain that the police would interrogate them one by one. However, it seems that the interrogation did not begin today, given the quite grueling conditions, so they needed a break. After all, the police at that time were still downstream checking all the rooms. Not only the toilet, but almost all the rooms on the fifteenth floor, some of which photographed the condition of Daniel Prawira's body, before the famous director was evacuated and autopsied.
In an instant, the news of Daniel Prawira's death was also smelled by the media. On the ground floor of the building, several journalists from various television stations gathered to cover. Of course, the police barred them from entering because the investigation process was still being carried out.
Among the media, of course, do not miss a beautiful journalist who is always hungry for popularity. Gilda Anwar with Wandi, came a little late to the location so she had to jostle to just take pictures. Gilda threw her eyes away, hoping to meet Dimas to gain access to the building.
“Sorry yes, today there is no interview session. The case is still closed to the public. There will be an official statement session from the police, so you wait. Even if there is news circulating, we do not guarantee and of course it does not come from the police,” explained one of the police who was there.
While the camera shots appear to be lined up towards his face. The microphone also forced the policeman to speak.
“Is it true that the victim was Daniel Prawira, the famous director, sir? Can you tell me his last condition at this time?” asked a male journalist while shoving a microphone in front of the police mouth.
“Sorry yes, we can not give any description. There will be an official statement and you can ask. We are still waiting for Mr. Reno to investigate this case,” the police said.
Gilda who participated in the crowd whispered to Wandi,”Tumben Dimas does not come?”
Wandi just shrugged his shoulders. Apparently the man was pushed from the right and left by other journalists. They are scrambling to get the latest news about the death of Daniel Prawira.
“Interested it feels like I broke through into,” said Gilda slowly.
“We better wait for the official description from the police, Ma'am!” wandi.
“So not exclusive dong! Yesterday I lost important news, now I don't want to escape. I should be able to get this news,” Gilda said.
“Lah, not yesterday I have loved the video recording in the isolation house, Ma'am? Has it been running too?”
“That's stale news, Wandi! I want more actual news. Your video was released a week after the case was uncovered. It is no longer real!”
“So how dong, Mbak?”
“Ntar, I'm looking for a way to get into the building!”
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