Murder In The Old Castle
LXVII. Lost
Ben grunts the sound of cheers, combined with the sound of splashing water falling on the rocks, accompanied by the sound of the splashing of people playing water. The small group was enjoying the fun of chatting under the flow of water that fell from the cliff. Occasionally there were cries of girls who were seduced by the men who were there.
Ben sighed, getting away from the commotion. He wanted to explore the forest around the waterfall. The coldness of the water did not attract attention at all. He is more interested in the lush trees that grow on the side of the river. He entered a rather dark forest. Only a little sunlight can hit the forest floor, because the leaves are so tight.
The more you go inside, the trees get closer together. The bush is getting busier. Ben felt suddenly a desolate atmosphere creeping up. The chirping of birds seemed to disappear, so the sound of the carefree cry of his friends was also not heard anymore. He looked left and right, just a row of trees that seemed to laugh. Ben started to worry, unable to find his way back to the waterfall. There's something more that catches his attention up ahead!
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“Aldo, wait! Don't stay with me!” elina shouted in haste following Aldo's agile steps along the path in the forest.
“Quick, Honey! It'll be noon soon. This forest makes me feel safer than I have to live in that castle,” Aldo said.
“My feet are tired. A lot of mosquitoes bite me. I don't walk in the woods like this. Stop for a moment, I want to take a break!” elina Pinta.
“If we rest, then lost our chance to see the waterfall,” said Aldo.
“Aldo! Waitaminute! You sure our steps are correct?”
Aldo stopped his steps, looking around. There was no sign of a waterfall approaching. Just a tree, but not too close. They could still feel the warmth of the sunlight licking the skin.
“Do you hear the sound of water flow?” ask Aldo.
“You're kidding? All I heard from earlier was the sound of birds chirping, the wind rustling and the rustling of leaves. There's no water flow. Maybe the waterfall is just a delusion!” sigh Elina.
“I don't think it's a fantasy. I smell something really beautiful around here. Suitable for shooting objects. You can sell your photos in the travel magazine,” said Aldo.
“I don't care at all about the photo object. My camera battery is thinning. I think I'd better just go home!” said Elina.
“Go home? We've been halfway over and you're now talking about going home? No, Elin! We have to find that waterfall!” Aldo stepped back down the path.
“You're always stubborn! I am not interested in the waterfall anymore! I want to go home by myself!” Elina won't lose. He reversed his steps, moving away from Aldo in haste.
“Elina, you don't be stupid!” shout Aldo.
“I'm not stupid, Aldo! I'm just tired, wanting to sleep in my room all day! Bye!” elina said with annoyance.
“Elina! You don't know the way home! You can get lost later!” prevent Aldo.
“I know my way home! So don't block me!”
Aldo was infuriated by Elina's stubborn attitude. He had to follow his lover's steps. In his heart he cursed, because women always want to win by themselves.
“You don't have to follow me Aldo! I can go home by myself. I'm serious,” said Elina.
“You seriously know your way home?”
“I'm not a son of TK. Take it easy, I will arrive at the castle safely. Camn it! Sorry, I don't want to interrupt your fun. You better continue the journey to the waterfall alone,” said Elina.
Aldo. He stopped his steps, looking at Elina who had no intention of continuing on.
“Okay, Elina. Take care!” said Aldo.
“Bye, Aldo!”
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Adrianna and Michael rush to the basement to help Tiara, who is confined to the basement. Once again, Adrianna meets Helen who has not finished cooking in the kitchen. The middle-aged woman was surprised to see Adrianna who looked panicked, especially while taking Michael. His premonition said that something happened in the basement.
“What really happened?” ask Helen.
“It's okay,Helen. We have something to finish down there. You don't need to panic.” Michael tried to calm down.
“Did anyone get killed again?” Helen kept asking. He had even forgotten that he was currently slicing potatoes.
Helen instantly fell silent, then raised an eyebrow. He continued slicing potatoes in front of him.
Adrianna hesitated, standing on the window. Michael was already preparing to enter the basement, looking at Adrianna, gesturing for the woman to come inside.
“I really don't want to go in there anymore!” adrianna said hesitantly.
“Tak what Adrianna. At least you can show me the place where Tiara was held, and I'm also looking for the room where Mariah was held,” Michael said.
“Mariah? I didn't see Mariah. We better help Tiara first. I'm worried she's okay.” Adrianna couldn't cover her nervousness.
“Then help me show you the way!”
Despite the hesitation, Adrianna kept coming down the stairs that led underground. He always felt uncomfortable in this place. Arriving at the end of the hallway, he turned to the right aisle. Rooms are lined along the sides. This is what confused Adrianna. Everything looks the same.
“Wait a minute!” Adrianna.
“Why Adrianna?” ask Michael.
“I kind of forgot in the room where Tiara was held. Everything looks the same. I'll call his name. Hopefully he replied,” Adrianna said.
“With one note...”.
“Note? What is it?”
“Tiara is alive!”
Adrianna snorted annoyed. Soon he called Tiara's name many times, unfortunately there is no reason.
“You're sure Tiara was held captive in a room around here?” Michael begins to doubt Adrianna's remarks.
“Of course. He himself told me to seek help, because the room was locked, it seemed to need the help of a man to open it,” explained Adrianna.
Michael paused for a moment. His eyes squeaked, increasing his sense of anxiety. I don't know why he smelled something was wrong. The detective instincts he possessed began to squirm.
“Hopefully Tiara is alive,” murmured Michael.
“Why are you talking like that?” ask Adrianna.
“So, I feel like something is not right. I think the killer is smarter than us. He watched our movements from earlier, then moved Tiara from the creepy room somewhere.”
“Oh, God. Suddenly my feelings are not good. We need to find that room soon! I remember now. I still remember the shape of the door that stood out.”
Adrianna said nervously.
“Many doors are also barred here!”
“I know what it is like! Fast!”
Before long, Adrianna stopped at a barred room in question. Michael stared intently at the steel door he had built.
“You sure?” ask Michaeel.
Adrianna nodded. Michael took action immediately. Adrianna was worried because there was no sound from the room. Is Tiara dead?
“Tiara!” Michael opened the door quickly!
Unfortunately, Michael was disappointed with the effort.
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