Murder In The Old Castle
283. Morning Investigation
Residents of the isolation house had gathered in the front room, waiting for police to ask questions about the shocking incident yesterday. Unfortunately, at that time Dimas did not come because he had to return to the city because he would check the condition of Niken who was still lying sick. In addition, he will also ensure the condition of Widya, Rani and Faishal in the hospital. Reno and Ammar will be conducting an investigation into Widya this morning.
The residents already occupy the seats provided, waiting with anxious looks, but there is also a relaxed look. Reno and Ammar enter the front porch, with a number of notes and a stack of files. They will record things that need to be recorded, and match things that are related. The two policemen sat facing the residents, putting on a serious face.
"We will ask for confirmation of your whereabouts for two hours before the incident Widya committed suicide, or precisely after lunch. As we all know, yesterday afternoon Widya we found almost killed by suicide. But it may not be suicide either. There is someone who conditions it like suicide. To that end, the slightest information is important to us."
Reno opened the conversation in a serious tone. All the residents listened carefully. Their parasites are a little tense. While Ammar stared at their gestures, judging their unconscious body language did. He is very sure, the movements can not lie, can even reflect the honesty of someone.
"Maybe it starts with you, Riky!" show Reno.
Riky was stunned to hear her name called the first time. He did not expect at all. He improved his way of sitting, then took a breath.
"I ... I rest in my room while reading a book. After that I took a shower and went downstairs to prepare for the afternoon walk. Everything is going normally" Riky replied timidly.
"Reading books? I didn't know you liked to read?" ask Reno.
"I brought some books on motivation and self-development. How to increase self-confidence in front of others" said Riky.
"Do you have a problem with self-confidence?" cecar Reno's.
Riky flirted, he felt nervous when asked such a question. He could only be silent not answering. Reno no longer continued with the question, turning to another question.
"How is your relationship with Widya? Is it close enough?"
"Yes, we're pretty close. We're good friends. Widya often helps me get work done, and she also often tells me about personal things" said Riky.
"Did you know Widya likes you?"
"Nope-no. I don't think Widya likes me. We are familiar, but I think only friends" said Riky.
"You're wrong, Riky! She likes you. We found Widya's diary in her room, and almost every day she wrote down her feelings for you. I don't know if you're insensitive or intentionally ignoring it. Obviously, Widya likes you," Reno said.
"Oh .... "
Riky said nothing more, but his face seemed unhappy when discussing the matter. He could only be silent, not giving any statement. Reno then turned her gaze towards Thunder.
"What about you, Thunder?" ask Reno.
"I was in the room at the time. There were no witnesses, but I was typing on my laptop. I purposely brought him in because there was a movie script I had to finish. It was only in the late afternoon that I came down to prepare for the road. I see below still quiet, I came first time. Only then did I see the others join in, and Riky was the last to join in" Guntur said.
"Nothing suspicious? Or maybe Widya told you something?"
"I'm also pretty close to Widya. Before he decided to end his life, he once told Riky about his joy, and the financial problems that strangled him. However, I never thought that it triggered him to act recklessly," Guntur said with a sad face.
"Do you like Widya?"
"What does he know about you?" search Reno.
"Oh, there's nothing! Yeah, just little secrets that don't matter. I think it's common in friendships. We used to drink three coffees and talk about each other's lives. I think it's a very normal thing" Thunder stuttered, trying to smile.
Reno was bearded, while Ammar stared intently at Thunder's eyes, as if scraping for the truth behind it. Ammar felt that there was something hidden behind those eyes. Thunder did not dare to look back at Ammar. He started to get nervous, trying to get down.
"Your friendship is quite unique. It's interesting when a woman befriends two mysterious men like you. Widya, a woman who is closed, and maybe just with you guys she is quite open. I don't know. All of this will be answered at the end" Reno said.
"But I think Widya likes Riky, almost everyone knows, because it is often a gossip among artists. It's just that Riky is less sensitive, or pretends not to know. I think everyone present here also knows that Widya likes Riky," Guntur continued while looking towards everyone present at the venue.
Reno was just a mangosteen, then wrote something down in his notes.
"Now I'm turning to Laura Carmellita, an up-and-coming artist. There are a lot of fans out there adoring you. Of course it's an amazing achievement in your career. I see your relationship with Widya is quite close. Is that true?" reno asked as he turned to look at Laura Carmellita.
The beautiful woman smiled, trying to behave as sweetly as possible in front of them. His prestige as an artist with a good reputation must be maintained.
"Actually me and Widya rarely meet because of busyness, but last I met him yesterday, we still chatted very well. Yes, I admit that I visited him in his room. I saw something unusual, he was a little anxious and scared. However, I did not think that he would end his life. This makes me very concerned. We do talk sometimes, but I think Widya is a little closed to me. I feel like there's something to hide" Laura said.
"You're just chatting in Widya's room?" ask Reno.
"Yes, we were just chatting and I invited him to go for a walk, even though he was a little reluctant. I thought he was sick, because I saw that he was not as cheerful as usual. In the end he came down with me, before hearing the cry of Bu Mar from the kitchen" Widya explained.
"after that? Did you see Widya again?"
"No, Sir! It was my last encounter with Widya. After lunch, I was in the kitchen to help wash the dirty dishes, because Ms. Mariyati still had a headache from the punch of the frying pan. So I took the initiative to wash the dishes in the kitchen, until late afternoon, then I prepared to go up to the room to prepare for the afternoon walk," Widya said.
"Did anyone know you were washing dishes in the kitchen, Laura?" ask Reno again.
"Of course not, because the house is quiet. But if only the plates could speak, of course he would justify my story. You can see the plates are clean, even though Bu Mar is having a headache. Can be asked later to Miss Mar," continued Laura.
"Okay, Laura. We'll check it later" Reno said.
Laura breathed a sigh of relief, smiling. From the corner of his eyes he could see Rianti who looked annoyed. Maybe she wants something bad about her. Laura doesn't care about that. Inwardly, he felt satisfied that he could answer all the questions of Reno quite well. He tried to raise his head slightly haughtily, smiling triumphantly.
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