The Murder of the Beloved
Chapter 28

"Yes. I have also heard the complaint. That kid is excited, right? Looks smart. But also emotional. Alright. We'll just discuss the things he calls awkward. You are a doctor. So our discussion will be good. First, he said his mother dropped the cup while drinking from the fact that in the trash can there were broken cups and wet wipes while the floor was dry. That makes sense and also explains the presence of a wound on the victim's finger. But how could he not see for himself? It is possible that the cup fell not while the victim was drinking, but the nudity of his own hands when on the table. In addition, if the victim is in pain, it is impossible that he can bother cleaning the floor. He must not care anymore. He just chose to sleep. Second, the maid saw the victim's path was unstable while walking towards the stairs. Maybe he was sleepy. Sorry, the victim likes to sleep. So, if indeed he was in pain he must have been screaming before he appeared. Then the theory of the screams of the victims before the fall is also less can be used as a reason for suspicion. Of course he screamed before he fell, because he expected to fall when he lost his balance. Well, that's from my point of view. What do you think, sir?"

Bustaman pondered for a moment. He assumed the officer's conclusion would be. Then he forced him to justify. In my heart there was a feeling of guilt towards Dinda.

"So I've heard Mr. Bram's testimony. He tells of the disharmony of his relationship with his stepson who never liked him from the beginning he married the victim. According to Mr. Bram, the boy always suspected whatever he was doing. Do you think it's possible that the child is paranoid?"

Bustaman shook his head loudly. "No sir. I'm sure of it. Dinda's a smart girl beyond her age. He loved his mother very much. Maybe his attitude is a bit exaggerated. I'm sure he's not paranoid. He always wanted to protect his mother."

"Well, you admit to yourself that the child is indeed excessive. After all, it seems that he not only wants to protect his mother, but also wants to catch his stepfather as a criminal"

Bustaman. He did not like Dinda being given such an image. "I know Dinda better, sir. Did Mr Bram say that? And is it Mr Bram who opposed the autopsy, sir?" Bustaman could guess.

"Rubber. He said his wife once said that if he died he would want to be cremated so as not to bother. If autopsied, wouldn't the organs be separated from the rest of his body, which was cremated? Moreover, the organs taken for examination are quite a lot. It's the same as lying. Some were cremated, some entered the jar. Oh, I'm sorry Sir. But I speak the truth, don't I? I can understand what Bram did. So how's your advice?"

"All that effort is just to give a child satisfaction, sir?"

"Yes, of course. But is Mr Bram not entitled as well? He was the victim's husband. When compared to the old eyes, the value of both must be the same."

"But there is no harm in carrying out all that effort, because we bear the pack."

"You forgot the doctor. Not only are you worried, but we are too. It is the right of a married husband whether a case smells criminal or not. If from the results of a careful examination, where you also have a share, we conclude that the case is a pure accident, then no need for an autopsy request."

"I think the autopsy results could have led to more conclusions, sir."

The officer looked at Bustaman with an annoyed look. But he acted restraint. If you force the desire will be thought of as not-not. Then he remembered quickly. "The stuff that the girl gave me I sent to the lab, sir. The result will be immediately obtained. So, can we make a compromise to please all parties to act efficiently?"

"How is that, sir?" Bustaman doesn't understand.

"Look. If the lab results of the items are negative, then it is not necessary to have the body autopsied. But if it is positive, in the sense that it contains toxic ingredients, then of course autopsy becomes a must. What do you think?"

Bustaman thought for a moment. Suddenly he felt the burden of his responsibility towards Dinda becoming heavier. He did not want to disappoint Dinda and really wanted to help her with all his heart. "I need a consultation with my nephew first, sir. The problem is that I am a deputy. I'm here soon again."

"alright. But soon, sir? The body could not wait long. And if you can, bring the girl here. Let me hear it myself from the person concerned."

Fortunately, the road was not too jammed, so Bustaman could quickly return to the police station by bringing Dinda with him. Along the way he explained the conversation with the officer to save time.

"Could it be Om Bram who persuaded the cop, Om?"

"Well, we don't think about it, Din. I think he did not dare to persuade or coerce because in doing so he could be suspected. At best he put forward reasonable and acceptable reasons for the officer. In the officer's eyes, you and Bram look different because of age."

"So I was considered a child" said Dinda exasperatedly.

"Rubber. Therefore, you should not look emotional in front of him. Be calm and mature."

"Yes,Om. I will try" said Dinda obediently.

"Well. Use this little time to think, How are you going to answer that request."

"I already know the answer, Om."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yes. I'm willing to follow his request on condition that mom's not cremated."

Bustaman was surprised to hear Dinda's reply. Dinda is really smart. It was clear to him the motivation behind the decision. As long as the body has not been cremated, there is still an open opportunity and the possibility of Om Bram insisting on his wishes. "What if he insists on saying, that the mother during life expressed wanting to be cremated if she died?"

"Surely he's the only one who said that. Where's witness? My mom never said that. Also to Aunt Della and dad. So if he's insistent, we'd better be united against him. The hell of a million who ask could lose Om."

Bustaman is optimistic.

In front of the officer who claimed to be named Arman with the rank of Lentan One Police, Dinda stated his stance. With a sweet and petite face, impressed by his delicacy, but appeared calm and smooth talk and full of logic, Dinda managed to arouse the sympathy of Lettu Arman.

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