Murder In The Old Castle
XXXIGV. Music Box's
After putting personal equipment and bags in the room that had been provided by Helen, Elina Agustin went out of the castle, to look around the conditions. The silent atmosphere, and the green scenery that spread out attracted his attention. The desire to take pictures is irresistible. Armed with a DSLR camera, he walked around the side of the castle which is dominated by poorly maintained ornamental plants.
He had taken several pictures of red hibiscus flowers, a black starling bird jumping on the grass looking for insects, and the picture of the castle roof is so artistic. He is still amazed by the design of this old building that he thinks is extraordinary. Not wrong, Anggara Laksono makes this castle as a hiding place from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
While at the same time, dozens of meters high at the top of the castle, Rania was still standing glued to a dark and stuffy attic. His attention was split with something that was spinning and giving off a dynamic tone. A music box, with a doll of ballet dancing girls circling chanting beautiful tones. The music box was simply placed in front of a glass window.
Rania was a little confused. Who put this little music box in the attic? Slowly he approached, then picked it up. A circular music box, with a ballet dancer on it, tinkled at the sound of playing a song. Soon he turned it off. An unpleasant feeling instantly crept up. There's no way this music box is playing itself. That means there's someone else in this attic.
He stood in front of a glass window, looking down ' toward the side garden where Elina Agustin took pictures with the camera. His mind began to run unsettled. There were footsteps behind him. Reflectively, Rania turned around to see who had come. Unfortunately there's no one.
“Who's there?” rania asked as she pointed the flashlight in all directions, and the music box she still held in her left hand.
He tried to sharpen his gaze in all directions, unfortunately only darkness he saw, no one.
Anxiety suddenly disturbed his heart. He was about to go back down, when a black shadow thrust upon him suddenly. The black shadow seemed to just appear from behind a pile of cardboard. The impulse is so strong. Rania was surprised, until the flashlight was thrown. The music box in his hand also fell.
Prahaang!
His body dipped backwards, smashing into the window glass behind him until it broke. No doubt, Rania's body was thrown out the window, plunging from a height of tens of meters in a supine state. Rania tries to reach anything, but she only finds empty air. Nothing can be done except to stop. At first glance flashes the shadow of Yoga's face in his mind. The body of the poor woman landed with a hard impact on the pavement block beside the castle.
“Preaaak!
The harshness of the impact made a very clear sound. Rania's battered head broke apart with blood splashed around her. The young woman died in terrible conditions.
Elina Agustin who was taking pictures around the place was flabbergasted. Rania's body fell right in front of her. This terrible condition left Elina unable to do anything but scream out loud, shocking all the inhabitants of the castle.
“Aaahhh!”
The body of the young woman lay covered in blood on the head, leaving Elina's soul shaken. This was the first time he had seen her in his life. His lips trembled, his entire body also shivering instantly. He just kept quiet, not knowing what to do.
In the not too distant future, all the residents immediately swarmed over to see what had just happened in the side courtyard. Everyone was surprised to see that sight. Aldo Riyanda immediately hugged Elina who was shaken, then closed the young girl's eyes with his hands.
Adrianna suffocated while shutting her mouth, Maira also saw the horrible sight of her heart beating fast. Tiara Laksmi looked nervous, not daring to look at Rania's body. The men also look shocked, even Cornellio throw his face while shaking his head.
Helen came a little late, her face paled to see Rania's body lying with her head crushed!
Ammar and dr. Dwi immediately gestured for no one to approach the scene. Ammar turned his head up, towards the window of the attic trying to find a clue.
“This girl may be depressed with the death of Yoga, He chose to end his life by plunge himself from the attic,” said dr.Dwi.
“Tomorrow I will check if there are any wounds or traces of persecution on his body.”
“Good. Let's first secure this place.”
Rania's tragic death spreads anxiety among the rest of the castle's inhabitants. They were completely shaken by the incident that had just happened. No one spoke, they chose to remain silent in their rooms. Especially Elina, the new resident. New events experienced throughout his life, causing the impression of horror inherent in the brain. He pondered, while Aldo Riyanda tried to calm down.
Tiara Laksmi also chose to stay in the room, lazy to interact with anyone. Men also look so stressed. They gathered in the living room, sitting with empty eyes.
“Today Rania. Who else tomorrow?” murmured Michael.
“I've almost gone crazy with all this. The killers are after us, killing each other. This has to stop. The police investigated for too long. Think, Michael! Think on! This time I really support you!” Cornellio.
“I'm also dead-end Cornellio! It's not as easy as you think. But I'm really sorry about all this. Really am. I should have been able to prevent all this from happening. The murder of Rania is very similar to the fifth murder in my novel. The killer deliberately jumped from the fourth failed murder yesterday. Now we have to be vigilant with the next murder plot!” said Michael.
“Gosh! How could you keep all this from us! You want us all to die here or what? Or maybe, you designed all this!”
Hans could no longer control his emotions. He clutched Michael's neck collar. His eyes reddened, his breathing roar up and down. His brain is starting to stumble.
“Calm down, Hans! Think with a cool head,” Michael said.
Slowly, Hans took off his grip. He slapped his hands against the wall, shouting.
“I don't want to die here! I don't want to!” said Hans.
“Nobody wants to, Hans. Sorry, the show doesn't work here. So be calm. I don't want to trust anyone. Even to myself, I don't want to believe it either. It could be that the power of the devil rules over me, then affects the mind to kill. Because all of this is beyond my reasoning!” said Michael.
“You're right! The killer could be one of us!” cornellio.
“Yes. Don't you trust me, Cornellio. First Anggara was killed, then Karina, Yoga and now Rania. Your turn will also come. We better prepare ourselves. Just lock your room at night, and don't be alone!” murmured Michael in despair.
“You're scaring me even more!” timpal Cornellio's.
“Sorry. But that's a real fact. Not just you, but the entire castle. They were all gripped with fear, waiting for the turn of death. I can assure you, the killer is now laughing - inwardly laughing at our stupidity!”
They all fell silent. Paras turned pale, as death drew nearer, not knowing who would be his next turn.
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