Murder In The Old Castle
273. Old Photos
After breakfast, Reno meets Gilda and Wandi who are restrained at the front gate, because Mr. Paiman does not allow entry. Gilda looked agitated. He wanted to get into the isolation house immediately, while Wandi was taking pictures of the atmosphere around the isolation house that looked silent. Gilda looked delighted to see the arrival of the policeman.
"We meet again, Mr. Reno," Gilda said with a big smile, but Reno ignored her.
"What are you doing here, Gilda? Didn't you know this isolation area is a limited area, no one should come closer let alone enter here" said Reno firmly.
"Okay, Mr. Reno is still wearing it again. Surely I'm not here without reason dong sir. I'm here to cover the headlines that have been going viral lately. The murder of artists. It would be a spectacular title. Can I come in? I've already known it in it. If necessary, please let me stay with them. Last night, sir," woo Gilda.
"Not a second will I let you in here, Gilda. Excuse me. You have indeed participated in isolation cases before, but your presence is not helpful but troublesome. You haven't snapped tied up in a barn? Fortunately you were not finished. What if this time the perpetrator of the murder is more sadistic than you think? You want to take the risk?" ask Reno.
Gilda thought for a moment. Indeed, in his previous isolation many unexpected events had befallen him. Fortunately, he was still found safe. However, his ambitious soul forced himself to keep trying to get the news, no matter what.
"I'm ready to take any risk, sir. I'm sure it's safe, sir!" said Gilda lightly.
"You can't underestimate like that, Gilda. You don't know what you're dealing with yet. Let alone you, even my life is threatened. Again, I assure you, you cannot enter into the house of isolation. Whatever the reason! Now go, and don't come near this house again!" reno toilet.
Gilda fell silent. His passion for news dimmed instantly, but not Gilda if just give up. He was still trying to negotiate with the police.
"OK, okay. But may my dong ask a little about this case. Later I promise, will not spread the location of this isolation place to the public. Can you sir?" rayu Gilda's.
"Oh, are you threatening to spread this isolation location to the public? If that happens, then I don't hesitate to throw you in jail for spreading police secrets! I don't want to negotiate with you, Gilda. Go!" expel Reno.
Gilda's guts sagged as well, but she kept looking for an opening for Reno to speak out about the case. He was still standing outside the fence, while Wandi stepped aside while taking pictures around the site. Pia chose not to interfere, because he already knew what kind of character Gilda. So, he chose the safe path.
"Yes, sir, sorry. I will leave after this. So who's the one who's following this isolation program?" ask Gilda.
"I'm sorry, for whoever is in this house we also keep it a secret and you have no right to know. I won't answer that question" Reno replied firmly.
"But the public deserves to know sir!" force Gilda.
Reno was anxious with Gilda's constant pushy attitude. He just sighed, then he turned around to return home. There was no point in facing Gilda who kept going mad like that. Gilda also looks riled up, because Reno just left her. He can only hide in the heart.
"Wandi! Vandi!" call Gilda.
"Eh, yes, Ma'am!"
Wandi hurriedly approached. If Gilda has acted like that, it means her mood is not good. That is, Wandi must be prepared with scolding and unreasonable orders from Gilda. Unfortunately, he also cannot refuse.
"Anyway, I should be able to enter this house!" said Gilda.
"But Mbak .... "
"No but-but, Wandi. I said how!"
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Dimas goes on an investigation into a super-magnificent house owned by Daniel Prawira. The man lived alone in his palace-like home. When Dimas there, the house was closed. Its front fence was towering, as if it would allow no one to access it. Dimas rang the bell near the fence, hoping someone would open the door.
Many times he pressed the bell, until the giant gate opened. A middle-aged man in a tadpole opened the gate with a puzzled look. It seems he was confused to see the arrival of Dimas in the house.
Dimas is actually lazy to explain who he is every time he meets people. He simply handed the identity card to the man, without saying a word. The man immediately allowed Dimas to enter, but still he felt confused, because he had to do what.
"Who's father in this house?" asked Dimas while glancing around the super magnificent house.
The terrace of the house is supported by two giant pillars, and in the garden there is a fountain with a decoration of ancient Greek-style statues. Really, this old European-style house must be worth tens of billions. He also saw three luxury cars parked in a super spacious garage.
"I am alone, sir. Since Mr. Daniel passed away, I have been assigned by Jessica Prawira's mother to take care of the house. I see," said the middle-aged father.
Dimas just nodded. He walked inside the house, while the middle-aged man followed behind. He had heard from Reno, about the name Jesicca Prawira, the younger brother of Daniel Prawira.
"Oh, what's your name?" ask Dimas.
"I Husin Sir. Usually called Mang Husin," replied the father.
"So this is Mang Husin. I'm here to investigate a murder case related to Mr. Daniel. Maybe there's something in Mr. Daniel's stuff that we missed checking. Can I go in and check the house?" ask Dimas.
"Oh, please, sir! I also can't refuse to take care of the police. Do you want me to make coffee or what?"
"No need to bother, Mang! Thank you!"
Finished making small talk, Dimas immediately carried out his duties. He entered the big house like a palace. The living room is so spacious, not many trinkets, just large paintings and expensive jars neatly arranged and artistic. Dimas was confused where to start. In the room in all the furniture looked classy and expensive. He saw a large circular staircase connecting to the second floor.
"Where's Mr. Daniel's room?" ask Dimas.
"On the second floor, let me drop off!" said Mang Husin.
Dimas delivered to a room room that is also roomy, many times the size of his bedroom. The room was so elegant, with expensive furniture. There is a wardrobe with four doors attached to the wall, as well as a dresser belonging to women. Nothing looks weird there. Dimas had seen photos of Daniel with his late wife. It seems, they are quite happy even though they are not blessed with offspring.
Then Dimas switched to a workspace adjacent to the master bedroom. This workspace is also quite spacious, arranged like an office, looks clean and neat. Many books and notes are laid out in large glass cabinets. Dimas checked all the contents of the drawers and cabinets, hoping to find important clues that can be used as a key to solving this case.
In the drawer of a work desk made of wood twisted, he found a photo of Anita Wijaya as a teenager there. He scrunched his forehead. Did Daniel Prawira know Anita since she was a teenager? There are also many photos of Daniel with other artists. Some of them were photographed with Renita, Rianti, Henry, Ollan, and even Laura.
Dimas opened up documents that might contain data about the wealthy director. He even saw Daniel Prawira's marriage certificate. Nothing is awkward. However, he was a bit surprised to see a photo that he thought was strange. In the photo, Daniel is seen in a place that is not foreign, namely a room whose interior as he had seen. Daniel was seen bare-chested, sleeping under a blanket, and covering his face with both hands, as if refusing to be photographed.
"I know this room .... "
Dimas muttering. His mind went straight to moving quickly to look further at what was really going on behind this strange story.
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