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Part 56 Abhimanyu Maheswara

As far as the eye can see there is only a stretch of white sand that widens. Make them like a tapestry of nature that captivates the eyes of many people.

Among the vast sand of the beach, there was only a man sitting alone. Bending both legs to make the knees become the backrest of the pedestal of both hands. His eyes were straight ahead, but his mind kept glaring. Recollecting the memory of being with his two dear parents. It was Abhimanyu.

Arya and Nayla died about 3 years ago. They had an accident while driving a car after returning home from their cafe. The doctor's verdict said Arya and Nayla had a heart attack from a violent collision.

Abhimanyu lived a kara. Occasionally Gio, Nayla's best friend often comes to visit. They've been pretty close, even since Abi was a kid. Gio has taught Abi to shoot since Abi was 12 years old. Abi is now an adult. He grew up to be a strong and independent young man. All thanks to the upbringing of Arya, as if already have a hunch that his age will not be long. Abi even has a character like Arya. Cold and squeaky. But soft-hearted like Nayla. Very nice combination. He is the heir of both his parents. This is where the story begins.

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Abi locked his house. Sitting on the terrace, looking back at the building that had been since childhood into a place that he called "home". But since the death of his parents, Abi felt a void inside the building. She always misses Nayla's cooking, and remembers her casual chat with Arya in the tv room. Discuss all their activities throughout the day. He no longer found it there.

The car has arrived. Gio appeared with black glasses shone on his nose.

"Bi? Ready already?" his screams were still faithful in the car, only taking his head out of the window.

Abi. Breathe in deeply. Move and carry a bag that contains several pieces of clothing. Just a few steps he left the terrace, Abi again stopped. Take it once more. Weight. But he can't be there any longer. His life must go. Whenever he was there, he always felt his life stop. Because the memories of togetherness with his parents will continue to spin like a black disk owned by his father. Of course, he will feel sad every second. Even every item and corner of this house has been fused together with the three of them. And now there is only one Abi.

"Let's go, Pa, Ma. Pray Abi. One day Abi will definitely go home," muttered the tall cheeked man, staring at the house he considered to be still inhabited.

The distance of the village where Abi lived was indeed quite far from the city he was going to with Gio. The forest began to appear as long as the eye could see. Silent, dark, soothing. Even Abi could inhale the scent of the pine tree as it opened the window beside him.

"Ready?" gio asked, taking a quick glance towards the young man whom he had already considered his own son.

Abi looked indifferent. Not looking at Gio who deliberately opened the conversation because the atmosphere was a bit stiff since they left. Gio realizes that Abi loves his homeland very much. Comfortable just by sitting on the terrace of his house or between the grains of beach sand like his own yard. Their house located on the beach makes Abi very united with the sea. Abi is an excellent diver in his village.

"Uncle ... is there I can still see the sea?"

Gio did not answer. He was looking for the most appropriate sentence for this answer. Abi really likes the sea.

"of course. You don't know if there is a beach. Well, although not as beautiful as the beach in this village."

Abi nodded. Enjoy the atmosphere outside the window.

Deep in Gio's mind, he remembers the only beach in town. With a crowded atmosphere, crowded and garbage that almost exists along the coastline. For him as long as he can take Abi away from home alone is good enough. Gio could definitely find something interesting for Abi later.

"Later you stay in the apartment have Vishnu. That place he left a long time ago. After marriage, they moved abroad. That's why Vishnu told me to take you to the city. To be able to work as a barista in his cafe. You should buy me lunch, Abi. I recommend you because your coffee is very tasty, even the most delicious I have ever tasted," said Gio enthusiastically.

"But, Uncle ...," Abi said, hesitating. There was a little thought when he heard he would stay in the apartment owned by Vishnu.

"Vishnu said so. So you just shut up! Even if you don't live in Vishnu's apartment, I'll buy you an apartment. You know, your uncle's money is a lot."

Abi squeaking. He knows how his uncle is this. Even when her parents were still alive, Nayla was very chatty if Gio was visiting their house. Gio is very big mouth and sucks. But he was the best friend of his parents who were closest to him.

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The multi-storey buildings begin to dominate Abi's view. It's clucking in the heart. Admired and amazed. Because this was the first time Abhimanyu had set foot into the city. Ever since he was a child, he had never been to the city. Arya always forbade if Abi forced her to come to the city. Though Arya often come back and forth to the city for cafe or. Even though the black demon terror was over, Arya still frequented her comrades in the city. Adi, God, Eagle, or Reza. But every Abi asked to come to the city of Arya always forbid. "It's dangerous there." Only that sentence was spoken from Arya's mouth.

But now, Abi will actually live there.

"Until," said Gio, breaking Abi's daydream. Abi looked around. A slightly dark basement with rows of cars in some corners.

"Where are we, Uncle?"

"Apartments. Put your stuff first. We just went to the cafe."

Gio exited the car followed by Abi. There was only a big bag belonging to Abi that he brought. Abi deliberately only brought a few pieces of clothing that he liked, the rest he stayed at home.

Gio led the way first. Enter the door in the corner of the basement that will lead to this apartment. Elevator door opens. Get some people out of it. They seem to be apartment residents who will do their respective activities.

As Abi was about to get into the elevator, he stopped. His sense of smell was disturbed due to the smell of carnation that was passing through just now. He turned to the crowd of people. Which started disappearing in the basement and definitely headed for each other's cars.

"Any," murmured Abi.

"Hey, young man. Not going in? Or do you want to try going up to your room with the stairs? It doesn't seem like a good idea because your room is located on the 35th floor" explained Gio who was preparing to press the elevator button.

Abi who had returned to his consciousness then entered. His mind is still glaring. The smell he smelled was strange. Really typical fresh blood. But those people were not injured like him. Such is the debate between Abi's mind and heart. Which made his attitude easily guessed by Gio.

"Why?"

"Egh, it's okay, uncle," Abi replied nervously.

"Sound the young. Don't ever lie to me. I've lived longer than you. Especially this is a city. Where I live. So tell me whatever's stuck in your mind. Understood?"

"Good, Uncle."

"Not a serious thing, Uncle. It's just a little strange," said Abi who finally spoke up.

"You mean?"

"When the men came out of the elevator, I smelled the smell of fresh blood. It's kind of weird. Because at first glance I saw none of them get hurt. Did uncle see them get hurt earlier?"

Gio immediately frowned. "You ranting?"

The question got a quick nod from Abi. At the same time the elevator door opened. A few people outside who were about to get into the elevator made Abi and Gio get out immediately. They arrived at the 35th floor.

Gio stopped in a room 3300. Pressing the door security code until the door opens. "Lake in."

This room is quite big. It was almost as big as Abi's house. The furniture is expensive and luxurious. The lounge is equipped with a flat screen tv attached to the middle wall of the room. There was a long sofa in front of him as well as a soft-looking fur carpet. Turn left and there is a kitchen. Refrigerators are still full of food. Gio opened it and picked up a can of beer from inside. "Vishnu is very understanding" muttered Gio with his trademark smrik. He looked at the young man who had been busy watching every room.

"Bi. That's your room," point Gio to a closed room at the other end. Abi looked over and nodded. He immediately carried his black bag and immediately entered the room that would become his room.

"Bi! I went to my room, yeah. It's right next door. Room 3302. If there's anything you just go there. And one more thing, consider it your own home. Vishnu will not return to this place. Believe it." Gio immediately left Abi's room and returned to his room.

Silent.

Abi put the bag on the floor. Sit on the edge of the large bed in the middle of the room. There's a computer in the corner.  He noticed every detail of the room that used to belong to Vishnu. There was one thing he had discovered since entering this place. Camera CCTV. In every corner of the room there are CCTV cameras. Even at the entrance.

Abi is interested in this. He did understand very well how the past of both his parents with Gio and the others. Computer turned on. He is also good at using computers like his father. He immediately entered into the folder of Vishnu's recordings. Many recordings from handycam about all activities of Nayla and Vishnu. Even a memory of Arya proposing to Nayla was there.

Abi pulled both corners of her lips. A row of white teeth appears behind her thin lips. He does not realize that he is smiling even though his eyes are also teary. He could still see the faces of his parents. His mother's smile and father's face.

Abi looked at the other folder. He knew the camera above him was still working. For hours Abi was engrossed in seeing various recordings. The recording was and is now turning to the recording that was in the apartment recently.

Abi's mind was still disturbed at his memory earlier. It's uncomfortable to remember that.

Until he's on one last tape. Someone was standing at the door of his room. Rouse suspiction. He wears black clothes with a mask on his face. Sticking around and successfully logging in with security code easily. The man who was also wearing a black hat was seen walking leisurely. Go inside and even get a can of beer from the refrigerator. His face was not clearly visible from the computer. He is definitely not Gio. Due to Gio's large tall stature, it was out of sync with the man's body. He has a thin and tall body. Blonde's hair. The man looked like he was looking for something. Every corner of the room did not escape his sight. Until the moment he was in this room, his head looked up. Staring at the CCTV camera that is still firmly attached there. He lifted a little hat and blinked one eye. Then leave.

That's the last recording on this computer. That happened yesterday. Abi immediately walked out of the room towards Gio's room.

"Why the hell? I just wanted to close my eyes. You just interrupt!" gerutu Gio who remained obedient was pulled by Abi, returning to Vishnu's room.

"Who is he, uncle?" point Gio at the last tape he replayed.

Gio sat down in the front seat of the computer and became interested.

"Who is he? Bizarrely. Is it .. black demon? Ah, no way," muttered Gio who immediately grabbed his own hair.

"What is he looking for here, uncle?"

Gio looked at the young man in front of him. Screaming and immediately grabbing the device from inside his pants pocket.

"Lang!" Gio went out and got into a serious chat. Abi was still standing where he stood. He realized that the situation was now quite precarious. Saw his uncle who was riled up and called out black demon. Foes of his father and mother.

"Does the black demon still exist?" The question he was asking from his own mouth and only his mind was guessing and discussing inside his head.

Gio appeared with a serious look. "Let's go!"

"Where?"

"Eagle's House!"

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The car is fast. Through the streets that are raining. Gio was quieter. It was different from the trip this morning. While Abhimanyu still enjoyed the scenery beside him. He was aghast when he saw among the human crowd at the zebra cross. Almost 10 people were holding umbrellas each, preparing to cross. Just as their car stopped at a red light. The men began to cross at a rapid pace. But one of them made Abi's eyes perfectly round.

'What is that?' he murmured in the heart. He immediately looked at Gio who seemed to be unaware of what Abi was seeing.

"Uncle, that's ...," pointed Abi at the figure he saw.

Gio looked over with a confused face. "What?"

"That!" point at Abi with trembling hands.

"Why? You've never seen a bunch of raining humans in the middle of the road? What's wrong?"

Finally Abi was silent. That means Gio doesn't see what Abi sees. That figure is terrible. Having a face similar to****** with large, salty canine teeth. His feet and hands are 6 fingers. Webbed like a frog. His body slightly curved forward. His head has horns with feathers on almost all parts of his body.

'What creature was that?'