Murder In The Old Castle
217. Chocolat

News of the death of artist Anita Wijaya, although covered up, was still smelled by the media. The sound of sirens at night makes people wonder, what happened? The tranquility of the city is a little disturbed. They were worried that something bad would happen again. The media is directly responding to this. This is evident when Gilda and Wandi arrived at the edge of the highway near the plantation, they had seen two journalists from another TV station. Unfortunately, the two journalists were unable to enter because they were blocked by police who were there.

“See Wan! We're late. There are already two journalists from other TV!”

Gilda pointed at the two male journalists trying to break into the scene. Three police officers were assigned to secure the entrance of the plantation so that people with no interest did not enter carelessly.

“Yes, but it looks like they can't get in, Ma'am!” sahut Wandi's.

“They are less smart journalists. If I go there, I will be allowed in!” said Gilda.

“oya? Let's try, is what Mbak said true!”

Wandi parked the car on the side of the road, then the two got off. Gilda descended in a presumptuous manner, then walked over to the policemen on guard. Wandi stalks behind him, with cameras and equipment for the live broadcast.

Gilda was ready to act in front of the two policemen. He seemed to be in a hurry, like a confused person. While Wandi just followed the young woman's steps, without much to argue. He knows Gilda's nature. Miuda women sometimes look good, but sometimes even when in contact with work.

“Sorry sir, I want to meet Mr. Reno,” Gilda told one of the police officers standing there.

Two other journalists who knew of Gilda's presence, immediately snorted in annoyance. They knew, Gilda would definitely raid their work in unnatural ways. They wanted to know what Gilda would do to that cop.

“Oh this must be Gilda Anwar from Channel-9. Sorry Ma'am, Mr. Reno is on duty, so cannot be found,” said the police officer.

The police are still trying to be polite and professional at work, even though they know Gilda has been known to have a bad reputation in the police. He often looks for news in ways that are not true, such as working with insiders in the police. He had worked with Fani before the policewoman killed Ferdy in the previous case.

“Loh, but we've made an appointment sir. We spoke on the phone ten minutes ago and Mr. Reno said that I was welcome to go directly to the plantation,”, Gilda said.

“Sorry Ma'am, if indeed Mr. Reno said like that, of course he conveyed to us. We can't just enter people without his permission. Sorry Ma'am!” reject the police.

“What the hell, sir. Mr. Reno is waiting there because there is important information that I want to convey to him. Do not let this important info fail to deliver because the fathers make it difficult!” Gilda reasoned.

Although Gilda spoke in an annoyed tone, the policemen remained unmoved. They stay focused on their tasks.

The two journalists from the other television who saw the conversation just smiled sneered. They knew Gilda was running her bullshit to get into the plantation. One of the policemen had the initiative to contact Reno by phone, but of course not responded because Reno was currently busy hunting the perpetrator of the murder.

“Sorry we cannot allow you to enter into the plantation!” the police officer said firmly.

“Oh so yes. Alrighty! Though I am carrying important information that is currently needed by Mr. Reno. But because the fathers forbade me from entering, the info was delayed. See the consequences!” gilda threatened.

Unfortunately the police officers standing there still flinch at Gilda's reasoning. They don't want to risk anything. Gilda seemed upset that she was not allowed in, then moved away. The other two journalists who saw it laughed at Gilda's failure to enter the garden.

***

Reno and two police officers managed to cross the river which turned out to be shallow. Now they enter the area of the forest that is getting closer to the trees. The surroundings were very dark, barely visible. They walked with the help of flashlights, through the thickets. The sound of forest beasts shrieking, rang out in the distance.

“Pak, are you sure that the killer came in here? This forest is huge. It seemed like it would be very difficult to find someone within this vast forest, let alone the dark conditions. Shouldn't we just go back?” said one of the police officers who was exploring. Apparently he's starting to give up.

“No. I'm sure the killer didn't get off the trail, because the terrain of this forest is so difficult, he couldn't get off track. You see this path there are traces of water droplets. Surely the killer managed to cross the river and intend to go to the highway. I'm sure it is!” reno.

The police officer no longer denied. They continue their journey down the path that divides the forest. The weather was cloudy, with occasional flashes of lightning. They hope it doesn't rain tonight.

“Wait!”

Suddenly Reno picked up something lying on the path. A pack of Silver King chocolate bars and a plastic bottle of mineral water. The chocolate bag looks new. He scrunched his forehead. The same packet of chocolate was found in the cottage where Anita's body was found.

He was getting more excited to continue the steps towards the road. The path was in the form of a slightly muddy ground, so their shoes became dirty. There are also traces of other shoes, although not so clearly printed on the ground. Reno was convinced that they were in the right direction. The killer must be looking for a way out of the woods as fast as possible.

***

Rianti Tobing entered the house carefully, then placed the groceries on the living room chair, so as not to wake her husband. The house is so quiet and quiet. Usually her husband is sleeping at this hour. She went to her dark bedroom, but she was surprised that she did not see her husband in bed.

His mood instantly turned unpleasant. She was upset and immediately thought negatively of her husband. Her more than ten-year marriage to Henry Tobing was a charade, as her husband was secretly watching other younger women. Until now they have not been gifted children, making the household atmosphere more bland.

Rianti saw an unspent chocolate bar on the living room table in front of the TV. The chocolate is half-living, so the rest are covered by ants. He sighed.

“Bad habits,” murmured.

He picked up the rest of the chocolate and threw it in the trash. Rianti intends to contact Ollan. Maybe she knows where her husband is. However, she had not had time to call Ollan, from the living room appeared the figure of her husband who was still wearing the same clothes that were worn at dinner last.

Henry Tobing was very surprised to see his wife who turned out to be in the middle room. He also thought his wife was asleep, but he had just arrived.

“Where have you been this time just coming home?” ask Rianti full of investigation.

“Eh, I .. I was invited to drink coffee with my friend,” replied Henry short.

“Drink coffee? Until early morning like this? Not much of a reason, Hen. I'm tired of hearing your making up excuses. Don't you think I'm a stupid woman who doesn't know what you're doing out there!” cecar Rianti's.

“Eh, you do not carelessly yes! I really do drink coffee. If you don't believe, just ask Ollan. Ollan didn't come, but he knew which cafe I was in. Anyway, where are you coming home at this time?” Henry asked back.

“Kan I told you that I was shopping for necessities. Ew! If you do not believe see the groceries I put in the living room chair. You think it's easy to find shuttles on a night like this. I waited almost two hours to be responded by an online motorcycle taxi. Sometimes you have to feel for yourself how difficult it is without a car!” Rianti.

“Oke .. okay whatever! But I don't like you always spying on me, and you always follow me wherever I go!” henry protest.

“Because I never believed you, Hen! Not once. Ten more years of marriage is like a joke, because I know you're flirting with the other woman behind me. You used to have a relationship with Renita Martin, and you guys desperately hid it, but I always knew! Now you look at Laura Carmellita. You think I don't know?” Rianti.

He could no longer stifle his emotions. He poured out all the anger that was overflowing in his heart. Tears started to flow down her cheeks.

“Ah, stop! I am tired of arguing with you. Your words are completely unreasonable and unwarranted. Your jealousy is outrageous. I'm not your pet you can easily put a chain around my neck. It's up to you! I'm tired!”

Henry also began to get emotional. His tone began to explode. A moment later, he stepped out of the house again, slamming the front door.

“Henry! Wait ... Where are you going. Henry!”

“I'm tired in this house Rianti. I'm tired!”

“Where are you going?”

“Tot know where you're going! Don't follow me!”

“Henry, I'm coming! You can't stay on my own. I'm coming!”

Rianti intended to follow her husband, but the man did not comment on Rianti's remarks. He started the car, then drove the car out of the yard and went missing. Rianti grew angry, but could do nothing. He was angry and disappointed when he saw the car coming out of his yard.

Suddenly, his phone shook. Who called early today? He did not want to lift it, because the mood was chaotic. She was just the name of the caller Renita Martin. He ignored the call, entering the house again.

***