Murder In The Old Castle
LXXX. A Shot
After acquiring a number of items needed at the medical supply store, Cornellio did not immediately return to the castle. All the chaos in the castle makes him want to spend a little time to drink coffee in a fairly crowded shop on the side of the road. For a long time he did not enjoy the atmosphere of the city so lively. His mind drifted to an age where it still prevailed in the world of authorship. As his work adorns the shelves in the bookstore. It makes the feeling of wanting to write back.
After enjoying coffee, he took the time to stop by a bookstore, down the shelves filled with various types of novels. Many new novel writers have emerged. Even so, he still finds some of his work still perched on a shelf with the label Best Seller. He saw one of the novels he made, still wrapped in plastic. He is proud, his name is still aligned with other writers who write outside the horror genre.
Suddenly he realizes that his position is no longer a suspect in the old castle murder case. His desire to leave the castle was great. Soon, he thought he should leave that place. Unfortunately, he felt somewhat worried. For Ammar is still in sickness. The only person Ammar trusted in the castle was himself. His resolve is round. He must leave the castle!
Her memory floated on the face of the beautiful Adrianna, as well as the soft touch of her lips that landed on her lips this morning. Actually he did not want to leave the young woman, but he did not want to put his life in the castle. He's twice escaped attempted murder, and there's probably no third chance. He just sighed.
“Hopefully you can get out of that castle safely, Adrianna!” Cornellio.
After leaving the bookstore, he met a close friend named Arvan, at a coffee shop.
“You must help me, Van! Later I will hand over all these medical devices to my friend there, and we will go together back to the city,” Cornellio told Arvan while sipping his coffee.
“You mean, I should take my car there?” ask Arvan.
“Yes, take your car to that castle. Because this car I'm using is a borrowed car, so I have to return it. After that I will pack up, and leave the place,” Cornellio said.
“Wait! Why do you look like you are anxious, and want to leave the castle quickly?” asked Arvan curiously.
“Then I get home I'll tell you everything, because it's really weird. I should have asked for help from a doctor or a police officer, but I did not do it because the situation there is very dangerous,”, said Cornellio.
“Dangerous how?” cecar Arvan's.
“It's hard to reveal, Arvan. Very difficult. I'll tell you a story later. We need to get to that castle. This medical device I bought is needed by my friend who is sick there,”, Cornellio said.
“Oke.OK. I'll follow you there. But it's safe for me, right?” ask Arvan.
“Hopefully. We don't need to stay there long. Once I hand over this medical device, I'll pack up and we'll leave. That's it!”
Arvan scrunched his forehead, weighing all the sentences spoken by Cornellio. He wanted to refuse, but the ban was done because Cornellio was his close friend.
Arvan is not a writer, but he is a pretty good illustrator. Cornellio often used his services to design novel covers or to illustrate novels he made.
After all the affairs in the city were settled, the two of them had prepared to head for the castle. Cornellio's hope is to escape from there soon, although for that he must say a huge apology to Ammar who is still in a sick condition, because he was forced to leave him alone.
***
The sound of a firearm's eruption came from the direction of Ammar's room. Michael immediately ran towards there, to see what was happening. He was worried, because Ammar was still in a weak state. It will be very easy to be killed by anyone. He saw the door open, and saw Adrianna had arrived there with a frightened face. Ammar was still on alert, with a pistol in hand.
“Adrianna! What happened!” ask Michael.
“All of you do not come near! No one comes near me!” ammar said in a panic, brandishing a gun.
“Ammar! Cool out! We just want to help you!” Michael tried to convince.
“No! I don't trust you guys. I saw a black-robed shadow sneaking in with a dagger in his hand. Good thing I kept this gun under the pillow, so I could easily reach it. I shot the figure, but because my condition was weak, I couldn't get over it. The black-robed figure easily escaped. And maybe he is one of you!” ammar.
“What's clear it's not me!” sewot Adrianna's.
“Quiet Adrianna! Relax!”
Before long, Helen also came to the place, followed by Elina who had just arrived from the tea garden. They were shocked by the shooting that took place in Ammar's room.
“This house is starting to be unsafe, because the killer began to dare to infiltrate the room. I suggest you always lock the door when you're in the room alone,” Michael suggested.
“I'm scared. I think I should be in someone's room. Adrianna, I can stay in your room, right?” ask Elina.
“It can't be, Elina. But Tiara's already hitchhiking in my room. It seems that after this incident I was afraid to be in the room alone. Maybe together will be safer,” replied Adrianna.
“Now please leave this room. Ammar was still devastated by the incident just now. Let him calm down first.”
Michael left Ammar alone, then closed the door to his room.
“I'll lock his room temporarily. Because his position is very weak at the moment. Helen, if you want to deliver food, then you can ask me for a key. Sorry, I can't trust anyone right now!” michael said firmly.
“We don't trust you either, Michael! Your position is the same as ours, suspect. What if it turns out that you secretly slipped into Ammar's room and finished him off?” Adrianna.
“Gosh! Okay, then I'll hand you this key! Please bring!” Michael begins to get upset with Adrianna's suspicions about him.
“I mean ... I don't want to bring the room key,” Adrianna said.
“What do you want, Adrianna? Why are you so hard? If I sneak in Ammar's room and kill him, then you can blow my head off with a gun. It's for her own good. Please. We have to trust each other on this. Do not suspect each other, because the killer will take advantage of mutual hatred between us.”
“Michael's right, Adrianna. We must unite to stop the killer. Let the key be carried by Michael, and we trust him with everything. Now let's go back to our respective rooms!” take Elina to Adrianna.
Adrianna nodded. It's starting to soften. Michael stared at the departure of the two young women, after locking Ammar's room. He hoped that, with the door locked, Ammar would be safer inside.
***