Secrets of Lakefront House
CHAPTER 68. TRUTH REVEALED

“You can't talk to him. He died last week,” he said satisfied, checking his manicure.

"I understand. How convenient it is for you right now because that lawyer is dead.” The hero stood up and his gaze moved momentarily to the mirror. “You know that what you did by not reporting the incident was an act of crime." The hero took his seat again.

"really?" Arlina asked, after saying her words she shed tears by pretending to be innocent. "Oh no, Detective, I don't know.”

Arsyanendra let out a low growl from another room. The man inexhaustibly cursed his foolish wife.

“My husband said everything will be fine. We live our lives as we always do and no one knows. She said no one would care if Mariana lost.”

Arsyanendra punched his fist into the window, causing Wira and Arlina to both jump from their seats. “He who wrestled with Mariana that night—that woman fell and hit her head! I want to pay Mariana to get her out of this town and stop bothering me. It was — it was all, he did not agree that I gave money to mariana. He killed Mariana!"

Then Arsyanendra turned towards the door and shot out. Jonathan and the lawyers ran after him. Jilena witnesses Arsyanendra break into the interrogation room and lunges at his wife.  "That's all a lie. That's you! You're the one who pushed Mariana and killed her. I agreed to bury him to protect you!”

Jonathan and Arsyanendra's lawyers pull him away while Detective Wira is thrown from his seat and rushes around the table approaching Arlina. "Are you okay?"

"Yes.yes I'm fine." Arlina's hand moved up her chest.

"Then please stand up." The hero put a hand on his arm and helped him to stand up. “Arlina Arsyanendra, You are under arrest because you were found guilty as the main culprit in the death of Mariana.”

"What's? But i-" said Arlina in a voice trembling in surprise. The woman did not think at all that she would be trapped and would account for all her past deeds.

The hero handcuffed her as the woman's face was shocked then her facial expression changed crying pretending to be frightened to be pitied. Jonathan nodded at the senior detective and then pulled the handcuffs from his pocket. “Arsyanendra, put your hands behind your back. You're under arrest for being found guilty in the death of Mariana.”

Jilena continued to watch quietly as two uniformed officers walked in to take the couple away. At the sight of the officers, a pale expression adorned Arsyanendra's usually haughty and arrogant face. Jilena had never seen him look so small and lose.

All this time Jilena only knew him as a powerful giant, a man who always got whatever he wanted, the man never cared about anyone who got hurt. For Jilena the roar of victory was very sweet. Now the girl could see the arrogant face that had once insulted her now looked helpless. One of the lawyers approached Jonathan.

"Who are these eyewitnesses?" ask Arsyanendra

An officer holding Arysanendra's arm was about to take him out, but Arsyanendra shook his head to hear Jonathan's answer about the man who had been a witness to his crime. Jonathan grinned. “Personal lawyer family Arsyanendra.” Then her attention briefly flashed towards the two-way mirror and Jilena caught her gaze. He gestured for the officers to escort the two out of the room, he and Wira trailing behind them. A moment later the door of the observation room opened and Jonathan stepped in.

"It's okay," Jonathan said with a wide grin, "I want to feel that kiss every time.”

He moved closer and a mischievous smile tickled his lips. "How about tomorrow night. Is that possible?”

...*...

Instead of going on a date as planned, Jilena and Jonathan join in the family celebration of a barbecue party held in the pool at her aunt's house. Aunt Dewi has heard all about Jilena who helped solve the mystery of Mariana's death and asked the townspeople to share the responsibility of imposing punishment on the perpetrators for the crime.

Dewi announces to Jilena, Sarah, and Ramira that she wants to throw a party to celebrate the success of the case. The goddess invited some prominent people in the small town. Everyone came in, brought food, decorations, and invited guests. Jilena gives an invitation to Jonathan and Vino, and Ramira invites Keenan and his son. Sarah comes alone, claiming that she is happy only with her family.

The girls arrived early to prepare everything before the other guests arrived. The house was a family gathering place and Jilena loved it. Making party preparations at the last minute, they gathered around the kitchen cutting up fruits and vegetables and putting them on a large crystal tray.

"How did you get Arsyanendra to confess?" The Goddess asked. Jilena's back is stiffening. Should he dare to tell them what his father recognized for what he had done? No. gabe. What's the point now? With Arsyanendra pleading guilty and implicating his wife, the DVD will never be exposed to the public. He is confident he will never discuss it in a newspaper article about Arsyanendra and Arlina's confession and the punishment they will receive later.

“I have some incriminating evidence that I gave to the police. A package from someone who sent it to me.” replied Jilena without telling her the truth.

"What's that?" Sarah asked.

"Who gave it to you?" Ramira's in. Jilena glanced at the two of them, then went back to cutting her vegetables.

"Oh, miss, you know I'll never reveal my source." They both groaned but let him go. They knew him well enough to know that there was no point in urging Jilena to talk. Jilena won't change her mind. A glimpse of the clock shows nearly six o'clock, along with the doorbell ringing, warning them of the arrival of their first guest.

"I'll welcome her," Jilena offered herself, released her hand and rushed to the door. He opens it, hoping to see Jonathan and Vino.

"Hello, Miss Jilena." It was Wira, standing in front of her wearing shorts, slippers, and a Hawaiian-printed shirt, holding a colorful wreath. “Am I early? I don't see too many cars in front.”

“Wira? “Uh...oh, no, you're not too early. Come inside." He turned and took her back to the kitchen. "Our first guest has arrived," he announced to the others, wondering who invited him. Jonathan maybe?