Murder In The Old Castle
389. Last Day in the Old Castle

Morning began to greet the castle and its surroundings. Warm sunlight breaks through the leaves, through the glass windows, forcing the residents to immediately begin morning activities. Last night, was a very tiring and long night for the residents, after a series of shocking events occurred. Now at the beginning of a warm day, when the dew is still reluctant to move from the grass, the residents have started their respective activities, trying to forget the dark events that occurred last night.

Since before sunrise, Mariah had been impatient to leave the old castle. He had packed all his clothes and equipment in large suitcases. He even took a shower in the early hours of the morning. The look is so beautiful, with natural and simple makeup, wearing a bright color blouse and a wide hat. It looked very different that morning. He stood agitated, pacing back and forth while waiting for the others on the front porch.

"You're ready to go, apparently" said Ammar, who still enjoys his morning coffee, breathing the oxygen-rich air.

"There's nothing good left in this castle, Ammar. Everyone must think the same as me. Let all the bad memories of this castle be buried forever. I hope no one else visits this cursed place" said Mariah.

"Okay, I'll be ready in 15 minutes, waiting for Dimas and Reno. Besides, the other residents are still not ready. In fact I think they haven't even gotten out of bed. There's no need to rush Mariah too much. There's nothing to worry about anymore. The culprit is already locked down there. We enjoyed the last day in this castle with great joy" said Ammar.

Mariah smiled a little. Anyway, he felt restless. He wants to get out of this shit place soon. Meanwhile, the other residents were apparently also preparing in their respective rooms. They were packing up, about to leave the castle this morning as well.

Edwin and Rosita, the only couple still complete besides Mariah and Ammar, had started out of the room with their luggage. Their parasites looked bright, as if trying to forget all the darkness that happened in this castle before. They headed straight for the front porch, while waiting for the others.

"You know what my plan is after this, Ros?" edwin asked Rosita, as he walked down the corridor to the front porch.

"What?" ask Rosita.

"Of course it's a holiday. We will vacation to a quiet place and away from all the noise. But not to a place like this fucking castle. I want to feel the waves and the white sand, maybe like the Maldives or a quieter place" Edwin said.

"I'll go wherever you take me, Ed!"

Both of them walked away feeling happy. In the dining room, they meet Lily and Maya who also seem to be ready with their luggage. They had been prepared to leave the castle carrying a prolonged nightmare.

"You look beautiful this morning" Rosita said to her two friends.

Lily and Maya smiled brightly. They both did look beautiful that morning, unlike usual, as if celebrating a day of freedom from the shackles of evil lust that had been haunting.

"Oya, where's Stella? He didn't join you?" ask Rosita again.

"I think he's still getting ready in his room. Maybe it'll catch up soon" Lily replied.

Rosita is just a mangosteen. Before long, they stepped together towards the front porch, joining Ammar and Mariah who had already been waiting there. While in the front yard, Juned was preparing the cars that were about to be used to return to the city.

In another room, Niken was combing her hair in front of the dresser, while Dimas waited behind her impatiently. The policewoman seemed to be recovering from everything she experienced. His parasites looked fresher, even he polished his face with a rather thick makeup, other than ordinary.

"I think I'm going to die in this castle" said Niken, putting lipstick on her lips.

"Your story's not over yet, Niken. You're lucky Juned can save you. Especially because of that, Jeremy was stabbed to death by Nadine. You should be grateful to someone like Juned, whose rank is far below yours. Not even harm him. You must take responsibility for everything you have ever done" said Dimas, crossing his arms in front of his chest.

"What have I done? I don't know what you're saying!"

Niken put lipstick on the dresser, while looking away at Dimas. The handsome-faced policeman approached Niken, then grabbed Niken's hand, rubbed it gently, then pulled something out of his pocket.

Click!

A handcuff shackled Niken's hand, so the policewoman was shocked by what Dimas did to her. He thought Dimas was joking.

"What the fuck is this, Dimas? Are you fantasizing wildly?" niken said with a seductive smile.

Dimas smiled back, but he shook his head quickly and said, "Don't expect more, Niken. Don't pretend to be stupid. Now you must take responsibility for the evil deeds you have done to Ramdhan. All the evidence that incriminates you we have been able to cover, and of course you can not avoid. So there is no need to talk much, just follow the legal process, so that your sentence does not get heavier. How's it?"

"God! You don't be reckless! What did I do to Ramdhan?" ask Niken with a huff.

"Later, I'll explain it at the police station during the investigation. In the meantime, prepare yourself well for the trial. I remind you, the punishment for premeditated murder is severe, so maybe you should mentally prepare from now on" Dimas said.

"So Ramdhan is dead? You don't carelessly Dimas! I can sue you for this!" shouting Niken.

"Later to prove at the trial who's reckless, Niken. Now I'll pack your things and we'll leave the castle soon. We wait for the other residents to leave first. However, I still maintain your pride as a law enforcer. I don't want to see them see you out in handcuffs" Dimas said.

"This is not true at all. You're wrong!" elak Niken while trying to remove the handcuffs that shackle his hands.

"Later we'll show you Niken's proof. Never mind, mending you shut up and don't move much. We'll be going ahead soon, waiting for Reno first" Dimas said.

Niken can't be cut out at all. He wanted to argue, but he was confused as to what to say. He could only remain silent, unable to dodge anymore. Soon, Reno enters Niken's room. Reno gestured for Dimas to get ready immediately. They were also about to leave the castle that morning as well, waiting for everything to be ready.

While on the front porch the castle residents have begun to busy putting everything in the car, assisted by Juned. Stella had also joined the group, but she was more silent. On the other hand, Maya looks restless, floated a look to and fro, because she did not see Ryan's whereabouts.

"Where's Ryan?" lily whispered to Maya, putting her suitcase in the trunk of the car.

Maya can only shake. Since last night, he hasn't seen Ryan's whereabouts. He was worried that if Ryan had left the castle first, however, it was obviously impossible since the car was still in a complete state, just like when they first arrived at the castle. There was no way Ryan would leave the castle on foot.

Krieet!

Ryan opened the door of the room, finding in the darkness, Nadine's figure slumped in a weakened state, without a sound. His condition is very chaotic and miserable. Ryan knew Nadine was still alive, because she could still raise her head when she saw Ryan's presence.

"To-help me Ryan. Please. I suffered a lot here. Please help me," asked Nadine in a weak voice barely audible.

Ryan felt sorry to see Nadine's condition like that. He looked weak, and from his wound was still pouring blackish blood. He thought Nadine might soon be dead. He just sighed, holding back the pity that was building up in his chest.

"I'll help you, Nadine. I will help you escape this suffering" whispered Ryan.

"Really? Ryan .... "

Nadine looked delighted to hear Ryan's words. The man immediately sat crouching, hugging the joyful-looking Nadine. Nadine smiled happily, hugging Ryan tightly. Ryan just kept quiet while breathing out. From his pocket, Ryan pulled out a kitchen knife, then sadly stuck the knife into Nadine's chest and stomach many times.

Jem!

Jem!

Ryan muttered, "Rest in peace, Nadine!"

"You .... "

Nadine didn't expect Ryan to stab her like that. He just widened his eyes, holding his blood-soaked stomach. Shortly after, he collapsed onto the floor, with his eyes open. His life was floating then and there. Rya stood up, wiping the kitchen knife with a piece of handkerchief to remove the traces of blood stuck. Before he left, he closed Nadine's widened eyes, then stepped out of the room, closed the door, leaving Nadine's body lying in the stuffy, cold room.

***

Motorcades began to come out one by one from the castle, leaving behind a magnificent building that housed those dark stories. The cars are ready to head for the city, start a new story, hoarding the story they went through inside the castle. They were relieved, in the end they were free from all the nightmares that occurred.

In the rear motorcade, there was a car Dimas and Reno, who were carrying Niken who was still in handcuffs. They are also relieved that in the end, they were able to solve this case well, even though some innocent lives were lost to it.

"Lost one of my duties after this" said Dimas, who was sitting next to Reno, who was driving.

"Hmmm, what is it?" ask Reno.

"Prisons Gilda Anwar! I've prepared charges against him for spreading fake news and defamation. If the reporter we let hang around, then he will continue to make us bother, and continue to broadcast false news," said Dimas.

"Hmm, good idea. But I'm a little suspicious. You're willing to do that to Gilda?" ask Reno.

"Why not?" replied Dimas with a laugh.

Reno smiled at Dimas's reply. The car rolled towards the city, following other cars that had first driven at medium speed.

***

A month after the horrific incident, media outlets began covering the murder at the two-volume old castle. Officially, the police gave a press conference in front of reporters in the hall of the police station. Reno, the deputy police officer, gave a detailed account of the incident at the castle, but he did not tell the truth when reporters searched with questions about the suspect's whereabouts.

"We can inform you that the suspect is dead, and we were unable to find his body because he chose to jump from the waterfall, after we managed to shoot him. His body had washed away in the swiftness of the river, or it might have smashed into the rocks, so we could not evacuate. That's all we can say!"

However, the reporters were not satisfied with that answer. They kept asking questions. Reno doesn't care anymore. He got off the podium, went straight into the office. He went into his room, took a glass of water and downed it to the toilet.

Before long, Dimas appeared with a big smile, telling me, "I've been to Channel 9 to look for Gilda's whereabouts. He was fired from the station a few weeks ago. I tried to call her by private number, but none of Gilda's numbers were active, Even I went to her residence, it was also empty. Maybe he left town."

"Good, Dim. Never mind, forget Gilda. Let him live his new life. Let him reap the fruits of all his past mistakes" Reno said.

Dimas nodded. What Reno said was right. It is better to focus on what is now. The murder case in the old castle has been officially closed, and they plan to take some time off to recover the mind from the spate of labor-consuming cases, and rob them of their personal lives. At present, they hope the city will be safe again, no more severe cases of strange that they will face.

***

 THE END

Notepad.

Respect and a huge thank you to the friends who have followed the novel Murder in the Old Castle from beginning to end. It has not been nearly 400 episodes. Thank you for all the support, criticism and advice. I decided to take a break from this case hehe. Maybe if it continues, it will be continued with a different title. Hopefully in the near future the novel Murder in the Old Castle can be enjoyed in print. In the name of the author, please apologize if there is an error. Thank you for being together, I exist because of you. Love you all!

Greetings, greetings,

Jo Whylant's.