Murder In The Old Castle
LX. A Small House on The Prairie
The silver color car driven by Detective Reno Atmaja drove towards the suburbs that are still far from the crowd. On the left-right there is a stretch of grass and teak forest that began to molt. The atmosphere is so calm and beautiful. Some cows are deliberately left in the pasture, along with a number of goats. Next to Reno, Dimas was observing the directional assistance provided by the phone app. For over an hour they drove down the forest, but all they saw were small houses made of wood.
“Is our destination correct?” ask Reno Atmaja.
“Tak is wrong again. We need to drive another twenty-five minutes, then we will soon find the author's house,” Dimas replied as he continued to squint.
“I think that writer has taken one step right. Dai tried to disappear from the hustle and bustle of the world by staying away in a quiet place like this,” said Reno.
“But I don't think that's the reason. The house was occupied by the author's mother. He grew up around here, until then buying a new apartment in town. I think we can ask about the short history of his family, including the author's twin brother.” Dimas.
Drrrt .. drrrt .. drrrt!
Suddenly Reno's phone rang. While driving, he raised the call lazily.
“Sorry Honey, I'm on a duty call out of town. We'll talk about it after this. I'm sorry, but I promise I'll call you back as soon as this is over!” Reno immediately turned off the phone, and put the relapse on the dashboard. His face suddenly looked chaotic, like something he was thinking about.
“Silvia?” guess Dimas.
“Yes. Silvians. Lately he's been calling, asking about wedding plans. You know, Dimas. I was busy with everything around me. Looks like I'm gonna have to postpone the wedding until next year. Unfortunately, Silvia could not accept that yet. He kept pressing, until I sometimes felt depressed because of this!” lamented Reno.
“Sabarlah! Women need certainty. Maybe he's worried about you cheating on him or running into another woman's arms. Women naturally have that kind of feeling. I'm sorry if my opinion is wrong. I broke up with Fanny a year ago, and I'm single. But I enjoy my solitude,” Dimas said.
“You mean I'm having an affair? My only affair is these murder cases. During the day I poured energy for these cases so that my reputation was lifted in the eyes of the leader. But what do I get?” reno Dengus.
“That's why you have to be patient, friend! Never mind. Let's focus on this issue first. I'm sure you can crack it.” Dimas tried to respond so that Reno's feelings were calmer.
“See! That's the house we're looking for!”
Moments later, Dimas pointed to a simple concrete house, with a spacious courtyard planted with mustard vegetables. The house went inside, flanked by large trees. In front of the house there is a bamboo fence painted in white. Meanwhile, a middle-aged woman appeared to be drying clothes in the side yard, while staring at the car that began to enter the courtyard.
“I think we've arrived,” said Dimas.
“You sure this house we're headed to?” ask Reno.
“Takdoubt!”
“Good. Let's unload some facts from this house!”
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“You know him?” ask Antony to Hans.
“Of course. He lives in the same castle as me. But I don't understand why he could crash in this place. I don't know, I thought he was in the castle. Apparently he left secretly last night. Let's just get him back to the castle. Will he get good care there?”
“No need! Going back to town will disrupt your camping. Let's take it to the castle. We can handle this,” Hans replied.
Ben did not dare to argue anymore, as did the other youths.
Hans acted quickly. He knew Ammar was lying helplessly in the grass. He ordered the young men to immediately take their places. They will try to lift Ammar's body with a rope carried by Hans.
Fortunately, Antony understood the rigors, because he had been an active scout member during school. His hands were so deftly knotted, that it was a kind of bond that allowed him to transport someone injured.
“You're brilliant, Antony! Why did you never tell me that all this time it was smart to make such a knot?” puji Ringo's.
“I don't have to tell that. Make what? I only practiced the knowledge I had gained during school. It's not just the science of conquering girls. This is a life skill that you need to know too!” antony said as he finished his final knot.
“Luckily there are boy scouts among us!” muttered Hans.
Once all was ready, Ammar's body was tied in such a way. Slowly, his body was raised upwards. All shoulder to shoulder so that in the not too long, Ammar's body has risen to the top. Soon he was laid to the middle seat, with his head held by Hans. The back seat is occupied by Ben, Ringo and Melly. Antony is side by side with Sonya, immediately fleeing the car towards the castle, fearing that Ammar's life is beyond help.
“Luckily you found him, because otherwise it is not impossible he will rot down there!” hans.
“We also did not expect there to be a car mired in the ravine there. It's a miracle he's alive,” Antony said.
“You want to know one thing? This is a police officer investigating a case. So later you do not have to worry when camping around the castle. If there's anything, you guys just go to the castle. I heard that the back of the castle is a beautiful sight, but rarely do humans stop there. You know the myths circulating in that place?” said Hans.
“Stop! Stopit! Don't try to scare us! We don't believe that!” ringo said with a laugh.
“If it's a serial killer, you believe it?” hans fishing line.
“Hahaha! Where there's a serial killer in a peaceful tea garden like this. There may be an illegitimate couple hiding behind the bushes to commit adultery!” ringo Random.
“If you guys are facts about the castle, of course you will undo the intention of going camping,” sneer Hans.
“What's wrong with that old castle? I went in there and saw a very interesting architecture. I'm very curious about what's inside. Can we after camping visit? Let's just say, some kind of study tour. I want to pose in front of an exotic building like that. But before that, you have to sign the novel I brought.”, Sonya said with a bright smile.
“No problem, Sonya! What if we were alone? There is something more beautiful than the castle. You said there was a waterfall hidden behind the castle. Why don't we explore?” hans Tawar.
“The waterfall is under the hill, behind the forest. My brother was there. So actually under the tea hill, there's a forest. If we go inside, we'll find the waterfall. Do not imagine a big waterfall like Niagara, but only water falls on the rocks But the water is clear and the atmosphere is calm, so we can take a bath there!” bright Antony.
“I can't wait to shower there!” melly said happily.
“Hmm. Stay alert. Serial killers will be stalking you!” Hans smiled in surprise.
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