Murder In The Old Castle
239. The Failed Effort
Niken is still watching Renita's movements are filming. He judged that the actress could not act optimally, because there was something he thought. Many times he had to undergo repeated shooting, because he could not focus. This made the director angry. The director who was still young seemed annoyed.
"I'd better go home and rest. I'm a little unwell today, so I can't be at my maximum. Sorry yes," Renita told all the crew who served there.
"You should be more focused and professional. If this shoot is delayed again, then the production costs will swell, and the producer can be angry because of you" the director was upset.
"Yes, but what do you want? My mind is in a mess today, so I beg you to be able to postpone the shooting today. Tomorrow I promise it will be better. Let me call the producer later if this is an excuse. I really can not be maximal, even the fall of my acting will be ugly if forced," said Renita.
"It's up to you! Break it! We pack the filming equipment! Our actress is flinching again!"
The young director looked annoyed, then left Renita just like that. The young actress could do nothing. He then picked up the bag on the chair, then walked away from the set without intending to let anyone know. His mind suddenly became confused. His head feels throbbing.
Niken who knew about it, immediately approached Renita who was walking away. Of course, Renita did not press Niken who half ran after him. Even Renita sped up, trying to avoid Niken.
"Renita wait!"
Niken half-screamed, so Renita was forced to stop her steps. He turned around, looking at Niken. He had never met the policewoman, so he was rather astonished.
"Sorry, Mom, if you ask for a photo or signature next time. I'm not feeling well anymore" Renita said.
He thought that Niken was one of the fans who asked for autographs, because sometimes it happens on the set. Sometimes there are those who wait until the end of filming to ask for an autograph.
"Oh no .. no. I no longer asked for autographs or photos. There's something important I want to talk to you about. Can we talk?" ask Niken.
"What is important? You who? If you want to sell cosmetics sorry I don't have time!" ketus Renita's.
Niken shook her head, then pulled out her police card, showing Renita. The young actress looked shocked because she was dealing with a police officer. As he remembered, he had never done anything against the law. Of course this surprised him a little.
"Sorry ... What's my fault?" ask Renita.
"Can we talk? But I don't think it's here" Niken said.
"We're just talking in my car!" said Renita.
Niken agreed with Renita's invitation. Both of them immediately stepped into Renita's car parked on a special land reserved for parking the vehicle. They sat in the front of the car, looking at the not-so-crowded road that day.
"I don't have much time, Mom. I want to go home soon because my head is dizzy" Renita said.
"OK, but before I tell you, I hope you think positively of me first. You probably won't believe my words. But my job is to remind you" Niken said.
"Just go ahead, Mom. What's the matter exactly?"
"So, a few days ago, Mr. Reno, one of the police officers who was in charge of Daniel Prawira's case, got a package with a murder threat that essentially, that the next target for murder was you. Well, for that I am obliged to protect you. We ask that you be vigilant and not be alone. If necessary, if allowed, I will accompany you at home tonight. Because in the murder threat it was mentioned that you will be killed today," Niken said.
Hearing that, not Renita was afraid, but instead laughed as if mocking. He shook his head.
"What joke is this? Someone wants to kill me? And I have to believe that I'm currently being stalked by someone who wants to kill me, right? Mom, my life is nothing special. There is no advantage whatsoever in killing me. So I guess ... yeah! Sorry, I don't believe that!" renita.
"Wait, Mom! Did the threatening letter say it was clear that my name would be the next murder victim?"
"Of course not, Renita! Excuse me. I say your name. But we learned from earlier cases, like Daniel, Anita, and Ollan. They all received similar death threats before being killed. We don't want this to happen to you. You can't ignore that!" toilet Niken.
"OK .. okay. I thank you for your effort to remind me. But I'm sorry, ma'am. Right now I have a lot of thoughts, and I don't want to add to this headache. So I hope not to bother me. I can protect myself. Please get out of the car, because there's something I have to work on. Sorry, I don't trust the police. If anyone wants to kill me, I'll hire a bodyguard. I trust them more than the police!" renita said in a sharp tone.
"As a cop, I'm obligated to protect you even if you don't believe me!"
"OK, please! But right now I have to leave because there is an appointment with someone. If you want to protect me, go ahead!"
Niken was annoyed by Renita's words, it even crossed his mind that this Renita was killed instead of making a fuss. But he tried to be patient. He decided to get out of the car, then follow Renita's car from a certain distance.
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After circling the house is quite luxurious, Reno and Dimas intend to see the condition in the house. They knocked on the door, and a teenage girl opened it. The girl looked surprised to see the presence of two foreign men in her house. He himself was a little embarrassed because he only wore shorts on his knees and his hair was covered in a towel, because he was about to take a bath.
"Oh, sorry. What's up, huh?" asked the young girl in surprise.
"Sorry, Deck. We are from the police, actually we want to see the conditions in the house. This is Renita Martin's house, right?" reno.
"Oh yes, sir. This is my sister's house, Renita Martin, my sister Rani. If I may know, what is it, sir, who wants to check the house? Was my brother involved in a drug case or what? As far as I know my brother is a good person, don't use this. Maybe misunderstand, sir," said Rani timidly.
"Not. Not drugs and anything. We just want to look at the security systems in this house, just to make sure that you're safe" Reno said.
"Oh, don't worry, sir. We are safe. There's nothing here. So you just calm down. Renita's sister has installed an anti-maling alarm. So if an unknown person moves, the alarm will sound. So sorry, I can't let you in. Renita's sister forbids to let anyone else in as long as she's not home, so I'm sorry, sir!" said Rani.
"Hmm, we're cops. time doesn't believe us?" Dimas spoke up.
"I don't believe it, sir. But sister Renita's message is so, so I just obey. I'm so sorry, sir!"
"Okay .. okay, it's okay not to come in. We were a little relieved when you said earlier that in this house there is an alarm system that can sound when someone enters the house. But in any case, vigilance is important. This is my number, please call if there is anything," Reno said, handing Rani a business card.
The little smiling girl received a business card from Reno. The two policemen then say goodbye, leaving Renita Martin's residence. Rani watches over their departure from the glass window. He looked back at Reno's business card, then sneered, muttering, "Cop sucks! Tell me to find a project!"
He threw Reno's business card into the trash.
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