Murder In The Old Castle
315. Presumptions
For a moment, Jeremy was confused not knowing what to do. In front of him he saw Nadine in a state of unconsciousness, with a slightly torn shirt. The rest of the body looks dirty, affixed with thorns and dry leaves. He couldn't just let that woman go. He should immediately seek help. Soon he stepped out of the cottage.
However, just a few steps away, he heard a raucous voice behind him.
"To .. please!"
Jeremy threw a backward glance. He saw Nadine's figure move slightly, but the woman did not look at him. Jeremy disengaged his intention, coming back to Nadine who looked weak. He held Nadine's back.
"Nadine .. Are you okay?" ask Jeremy quickly.
Nadine did not answer. Nadine's eyes opened slowly, but her mouth was locked. It seemed like he was about to say something, but his mouth was tightly clenched. Jeremy must act immediately, so that Nadine immediately gets help. There were no blankets or anything around.
"You're patient here first, Nadine. I'll get you some help!" said Jeremy.
However, Nadine shook her head in fear, as if afraid of being left behind.
"Ja-don't stay in a-me. In-he's here" whispered Nadine weakly.
"Him? She who? Who did this to you?"
Nadine just shook her head, she said nothing. Suddenly, the door of the cottage opened, someone entered the cottage, surprised to see Jeremy and Nadine who were inside. Jeremy looked away, looking at who had just entered the cottage.
"Jer? What are you doing here? That who?"
Jeremy heard a voice greeting him. He clearly knew that voice. However, why would he suddenly be able to appear here? Wasn't he in the waterfall?
"Style? How come you're suddenly here?" ask Jeremy.
"Yes, I was waiting for you not to come. I told you not to stay long, I was scared, so I looked for you here. Who is that, Jer?" ask the person who turned out to be Stella.
Stella wasn't waiting for Jeremy's answer. He pushed his body forward to see the figure lying on the floor. The parasite was surprised to see the figure of Nadine there. Nadine looks scared to see the presence of Stella. The parasites turned anxious.
"You ..." said Nadine.
"It's Nadine! Don't talk about anything first. We'll get help for you. Mmm, Jer you go back to the waterfall. Let me take care of Nadine here. He can't be left alone here. Hurry along!"
Stella immediately takes over Jeremy's position. He tried to hold Nadine who was still lying weak. Stella's eyes hint at Jeremy leaving immediately. Jeremy had no other choice. He immediately took the step of leaving the cottage he had to seek help for Nadine.
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Lily sped up the steps towards the waterfall followed by another group. Rosita and Edwin followed behind him, with Farrel, Aditya, and Ramdhan. According to Reno's instructions, they must immediately pick up Stella and Jeremy who are in the waterfall, because Reno believes that the waterfall area is not safe.
"Fear all the plans today. Failed it!" grumbled Lily with a huffed-up face.
"Patience is Ly, it is not possible condition. Who would have thought Lidya was killed? Who would have thought Nadine was missing? A neat plan can be messy, but we have to be able to accept that" Farrel suggested.
"Bodo ah! You know it! I've been planning this reunion of ours for years, and now that neatly arranged plan is suddenly shattered in plain sight. Who is not disappointed? You have to understand that!"
Farrel. And so do the others. They realized that Lily at that time was still overwhelmed with emotions, surely what was spoken from her mouth was still filled with annoyance. Responding to Lily who was still in such a state, was definitely not the best solution. They just shut up, trying not to be provoked by Lily's grunt.
Before long, they reached the waterfall area. The sound of water roaring, falling onto the rocks, flowing into the clear river splitting the forest. For a moment, the members of the entourage were amazed by the beauty of the waterfall. The atmosphere was so shahdu, until they forgot that they were now faced with a strange problem.
"Where are your friends?" tanya Ramdhan broke the silence.
They only realized, if they were currently going to pick up Jeremy and Stella who had gone first in the waterfall. But they found no one there. Lily looked around, there was no sign of them.
"Where are they? Didn't they come here first?" said Rosita.
"So I told them not to go anywhere, it just disappeared. Just make it a hassle!" Rosita grumbled.
"Where are they?" anxious Farrel.
"Quiet ... calm down! You don't have to panic. Looks like they're coming back here. Maybe we should wait a while here. Maybe they're taking a short walk to the woods or something. We better wait a minute" Ramdhan said.
They're nodding. For a moment, they try to unravel the tension while waiting for Jeremy, Stella, and Maya. Rosita and Lily chose to go into the water and soak their legs, while the men sat on the rocks scattered on the river bank.
"My feeling is not good. The oath!" adiyta murmured to Edwin who was sitting next to her.
"Not good, Dit?" ask Edwin.
"I feel like this reunion was designed in advance, to take us all down. Lidya's rapid death, and Nadine's disappearance. After this what? I feel like something's wrong here. There may be grudges when we go to school, and unresolved" Aditya said.
"You suspect Lily's behind all this?" ask Edwin.
"Maybe. Doesn't he own this show? He also insisted on taking to the waterfall, even though my wife had just been killed. Isn't that a little outrageous? I feel like there's something evil behind all this" Aditya murmured.
"May it be just your feelings. I hope Nadine is found safe, as are Jeremy, Stella, and Maya" Edwin said.
Suddenly, from the direction of the forest was seen the figure of Jeremy who ran closer to the direction of the waterfall. He looked tired, with sweat pouring down. His breath was like something he was trying to say. Ramdhan immediately responded. He approached Jeremy.
"What's wrong?" ask Ramdhan.
"We ... we .. must immediately help Nadine!" jeremy said with a breath.
The men on the river side also approached. They immediately followed Jeremy, curious about what story he was carrying. While Rosita and Lily are still in the water, not so with the arrival of Jeremy.
"Nadine? Did you meet her?" ask Ramdhan.
"Yes .. yes. There!"
Jeremy pointed in the direction of the forest without saying anything more. He felt tired, so lazy to have to explain one by one. All the eyes of the man who heard it were immediately turned towards the dark forest. They wonder what Jeremy actually found in there.
"Okay, let me find it. You guys stand guard here!" ramdhan's orders.
"Wait on! Let us come!" edwin said as he turned towards Aditya.
"Let me wait here. You guys just look for them!" farrel.
"I also came to show Nadine's place" Jeremy continued.
Ramdhan thought for a moment, then nodded. The four of them immediately went into the forest, to look for Nadine, just like the information Jeremy provided.
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