Murder In The Old Castle
LXXII. You Wanna Die or Not?
Maira chose to follow the black figure's steps into the reading room. For a moment he was afraid. However, this reading room left a lump of trauma that was so deep, as he almost died because his neck was snared with a cable. To this day, he still feels pain in his neck. This reading room is like a nightmare. He refused to linger in there. Moreover, that figure was so fast disappearing.
He rushed out of the reading room, almost bumping into someone in the corridor. Hans, suddenly appearing in the corridor anyway, looked at Maira in surprise.
“Why do you look scared?” ask Hans.
“Hans? Did you play the piano in the living room earlier?” ask Maira.
“I did hear that piano clink, then came checking. But I see no one there,” said Hans.
“I thought the piano player was you,” said Maira.
“Not. I wasn't. Of his playing style like me. Or someone who does imitate me playing the piano?” Hans looked astonished.
“Alright, then forget it. I'm back in the room!” maira said, hurrying to leave Hans.
“Wait!”
“Sorry Hans, I'm tired. I just want to take a break after a day at the waterfall.” Maira sighed.
“Yakin don't want to fuck?”
“I don't think so, Hans. Sorry, I have to rest!” reject Maira.
“It looks like there's something else you're hiding. You see anything?” guess Hans.
“Something? Yep. I saw someone sneaking in the reading room, and then he just disappeared. I don't know. It scares me a little. I'll go back to the room and lock the door. Honestly, you scared me, Hans.” Maira.
“You suspect me?” ask Hans.
“For today, yes! You just leave the waterfall without saying goodbye. It worries me. Then I heard you play the piano in the living room, but after I checked you weren't there. Who else is good at playing the piano in this castle besides you? When I was looking for that piano player, you suddenly showed up. Really, this is very suspicious. Sorry, for a while you don't need to be close to me!” maira said firmly.
“Maira! You don't go crazy! I didn't do anything. There's a lot you should be more suspicious of in this castle. Michael, for example. Or Aldo, Adrianna, Tiara or whoever. I'm not good at killing, no need to be overly suspicious of me!” Hans tried to convince Maira.
“Sorry, Hans. For a while please stay away from me!”
Maira immediately walked up to Hans who was still riled up by Maira's attitude. The young lady entered the room, then sat down on the edge of the bed. He was worried that Hans was really the culprit of all this mess.
Suddenly her eyes were pounded on a red lettering on her makeup mirror. It was written with lipstick, clearly read. He shuddered as he read slowly the writing.
YOU WANNA DIE OR NOT?
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Elina and Aldo had just finished tea, when they heard a car enter the castle grounds. Adrianna had returned to her room, complaining of not feeling well. The car engine sounds obvious. Suddenly Elina turned happy.
“It must be Cornellio. He brings the medical tools and medicines you need!” elina.
The two immediately rushed towards the castle grounds to welcome Cornellio's arrival.It turns out, there were two cars that entered the courtyard. One car was driven by Cornellio and another by Arvan, Cornellio's best friend who was asked to bring it back to town. Cornellio got out of the car and handed Aldo two large boxes of medical devices and drugs.
“A lot!” said Aldo.
“This city and castle distance is far away. So I bought a lot of them so as not to go back and forth. With that much equipment, you can open a practice in this castle,” said Cornellio.
“I'm not sure if there are patients who need my services in a place like this,” Aldo said with a smile.
He rushed inside, storing the medical equipment into his room. Elina also had to return to her room to prepare for dinner.
In the front yard, Arvan waited for Cornellio while smoking a cigarette in the car. Actually he objected to picking up Cornellio. The castle looks haunted in his eyes, even he suspects there is no life around here. He saw the castle tower towering tens of meters, looking sinister. The atmosphere around the castle. The crickets began to crackle. Cornellio promised it wouldn't be long, just pack a little. He also said that he would miss the dinner because he wanted to leave the castle immediately.
To reduce boredom, Arvan plays music that is quite random from the car radio. He heard while shaking his head to the left and to the right following the rhythm. While from his mouth incessantly exhaled cigarette smoke, it rolled then disappeared into the gripping night wind. He hopes to get Cornellio out soon.
While inside the castle, Cornellio's arrival was warmly welcomed by Adrianna. Even before entering the room, Adrianna had stopped in the middle room. The oriental-looking woman had a scarf around her neck, having felt unwell since this afternoon.
“You've been gone so long, Cornell,” Adrianna said, staring intently at Cornellio
“Yes, I'm sorry Adrianna. I have a lot to buy in town. I have to make an important decision today,” Cornellio said. He tried to avoid Adrianna's gaze.
“What kind of decision?” ask Adrianna curious.
“I'll leave the castle tonight too. My friend is waiting in front. He's gonna take me back to town. Now I want to pack for a minute,” said Cornellio.
“What? Once you leave me, Cornell. I'm scared here alone. Please don't leave me. Take me away with you!” Adrianna looks agitated.
“I'm sorry, Adrianna. I'm not a suspect anymore. Honestly, this castle makes me almost crazy. At least let me calm down. Later when all the problems here are over, I'll pick you up. I'm sorry once again, Adrianna!” cornellio.
“Cornell! I'm almost crazy here, too. Please! I need someone, Don't stay with me!” pinta Adrianna weld.
Tears almost fell down the cheek. He felt unable to break up with Cornellio.
“I have to go, Adrianna! My friend is waiting. We'll meet again. Don't worry!” Cornellio rubbed Adrianna's cheeks which began to turn red.
Adrianna shakes her head, but Cornellio does not want to linger playing feelings. He pecked Adrianna's forehead quickly, then rushed to leave Adrianna. The woman just stood stunned with a shattered feeling. He had just tasted the sweetness of love, but this time it just burst.
Cornellio was too heavy to leave Adrianna, but he had no other choice. He immediately went into the room to pack the clothes in the closet. His mind was spinning erratically. Feelings tossed. He just wants to stay alive. That's why he had to get out of the castle.
Click!
Suddenly he heard the sound of the door being locked. He turned, looking at the door. A black-robed human figure stood by holding a machete in his hand!
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