Murder In The Old Castle
206. Producer
The sun has just fallen on the eastern horizon. The crowded city began to squirm. The citizens began to move, starting the day. The weather is clear, with a stretch of cloudless sky, with reddish membranes overwritten by sunlight. Weather like this is perfect for doing activities outside the home. Some city residents take the time to exercise in the morning in the city park or other green open spaces.
In a house in a residential area, the smell of Toraja coffee steaming on the terrace table, coupled with cheese-coated bread and vegetables for breakfast. Dimas took a deep breath welcoming the warm morning. The chirping of the birds on the branch made him even more excited. He crumpled his knit cardigan, then took some vitamins from a small bottle. He downed those vitamin details at once.
His nose still looks red and watery. Since last night he sneezed, and the condition of his body felt not fit. He chose not to go to the office today, to recover his condition. At the very least, heavy thoughts do not overload, so he really feels relaxed without the distractions of work.
A car stopped outside the fence of his house. A gallant man threw a smile at her, then walked into the front yard.
“With you sick Dim. That's why I'm here,” said the man in black glasses.
Dimas smiled. He had not expected that Reno, his co-worker would visit so early. He immediately invited Reno to sit on the terrace chair.
“I'm a little less body, Ren. I don't know, maybe too tired from yesterday's case. You're here to see if I'm really sick or not? I'm really sick,” Dimas said with a laugh.
Reno laughed at that. Yes, actually he did want to see the condition of Dimas. At first he thought that Dimas was pretending to be sick. However, after seeing his condition. Reno can tell that her co-worker is really not feeling well.
“Oya, I heard there was a murder last night?” ask Dimas.
“Yes, that was also one of the reasons I met you today. Daniel Prawira, the famous director was killed in the building of his film studio. So far we are still investigating what the motive and chronological events are. No suspects or witnesses have been interviewed. However, my hunch says this will be a long new case,” Reno explained.
“You mean ... This is some kind of serial murder again?” ask Dimas curiously.
“Yes, I see there are ten people involved in this. They consist of the artist and the film crew. One of them I saw was Laura Carmellita, your favorite artist. These ten men were the last to be with Daniel. I plan to interview them one by one. However, I am still gathering evidence in the field first,” Reno said.
“Wah, hopefully he's not the perpetrator of this murder. Then, you've gathered the evidence?” ask Dimas.
“I've got some physically visible evidence. However, it has not been more detailed. Well, that's why I'm here to ask for your help again. I can't possibly investigate this alone. But, if you are not healthy like this, yes .. maybe I should wait until you are really healthy,” said Reno.
“It looks like an interesting case, Ren. How am I interested in investigating? But wait for me to get better. I'll help you handle this case. Moreover, this involves several artists. Must've been exciting. I hope they are only good at acting in movie scenes, not in real life!”
Dimas said excitedly. Reno just nodded, then he picked up Dimas's coffee and drank it immediately.
“Loh, that's my coffee!” dimas Protest.
“I am very interested in drinking this coffee because of the smell. But wait for you nawarin was not bargained,” said Reno without guilt drinking coffee owned Dimas.
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Now, the film studio where the murder took place has been temporarily shut down as it is still being used for police investigations. Operational activities were redirected to the 8th floor, as there was plenty of free space there.
That morning, Riky tidied up her new workplace. He had a lot to move, especially the accumulated files. Some officers also helped move things. On Reno's orders, they must not touch the items in Daniel's room, as they are still used for investigation purposes.
Suddenly, Riky heard the sound of people nagging in the front room. Inwardly, he wondered who was nagging this early in the morning? He moved forward to see who was coming. It turned out that there was a fat man of Indian ethnicity, bald-headed, well-dressed, who was grumbling in front of Thunder Dirgantara, the writer of the film script. Actually he did not want to interfere in their affairs, but Riky could still hear the scolding. Not only Riky, but everyone who was there could hear him.
“Whatever reason I want this movie project to keep going! Daniel's death does not mean that the film project will stop. I'll find a better director. The sponsor has nothing to lose. We must continue this project immediately! Don't make police investigations a hindrance. Your business being checked by the police is your business. This is his business is a lot of money. If it stops, we all die. This film company will get a bad reputation and be threatened with bankruptcy. Understand you?” said the fiery man, in the presence of Thunder.
The man is Govind Punjabi, the producer of the film being made by Daniel and his friends. Of course, the delay in the screening of the film meant a huge loss to him.
“Iya, Sir. But I don't think we can start in a month or two. Because we prepared everything from the beginning. Finding a new director is not that easy, let alone a good director. They all have their own movie schedules. So I think, we need to delay this project until it is completely mature, so that the quality of the film produced is also good,” Thunder explained.
“You talk like that because you're not out of money! Anyway I don't want to know, I don't want to lose. Later tonight, we'll talk about this. I want all the artists and crew involved to get together. The film should be released at the end of the year towards the new year. The public is already looking forward to this film as it is the second season. Don't be late!”
“I understand, Sir!” replied Thunder.
“Riky where! I want to talk to him. He is the assistant director. He also has to take responsibility for this film. Don't just sit and wait. It's a waste of money if you don't have initiative!”
Riky who heard his name called, immediately appeared. Govind Punjabi still looks riled up, his face still shows anger.
“Iya Sir. Sorry I'm cleaning up inside .... “ Riky says timidly.
“Later tonight prepare a place! We're going to talk about the continuation of this film. If you get pushed back, then I make sure you all will be fired and replaced by new people. Don't think I'm fooling around! If necessary I can also replace the artists involved!”
“Ba-good, Sir. Where do you want to have a meeting?”
“Sewa one of the restaurants in this city, we will hold a meeting at once dinner there!” govid Punjabi's.
Riky had no reason to reject the producer's word, For anyone, the producer was a funder. Without a producer, the film may never have worked. He forgot the messy room, hastening to do as the producer ordered.
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