The Murder of the Beloved
Chapter 40

Johan was very happy with the results obtained. He told Dinda when he picked her up at school. "But Dinda must not be optimistic first, because she does not know what the woman will say later."

Dinda. He was also happy, not only because of the results obtained but because of the spirit and seriousness that his father showed. That means his father did not just promise empty just to please his heart. "Other times if you're busy, you better not push yourself to pick me up. If you want to meet it easy, Dad," he said.

Dinda's proposal did relieve Johan's feelings. In the early days since Bram's departure from Dinda's house, she felt Dinda was aloof and withdrawn, both from her and from Della and Bustaman. Dinda still practices kung fu, but in her own home. The three of them concluded that Dinda's attitude was caused by disappointment. Something worth understanding. But what they were worried about was that Dinda was disappointed with them, because they thought they were not helping the maximum. Bram has left without leaving a trace. While they could do nothing to the man. Dinda also seemed not to want to be entertained for long, especially if only words are realized. Dinda looks tough, no need to be entertained. That change alone signifies something is going wrong. In that case they agreed to remain ordinary to Dinda. If Dinda withdraws, then they should not do the same. Johan was quite aware, that Dinda was waiting for the realization of her promise. Now, the results have been seen.

"By the way, do you want to come with me to see that woman named Frida?"

Dinda jerks. His face showed enthusiasm. "Can Yah?" yells.

"Of course I can. While I talk to him, you can observe and learn."

"Then, I better go all the way, Dad? I don't think I'm with Dad. The promise is bus-halte, right?"

"Good idea."

There are various reasons why Johan proposed it. In addition to wanting to prove his seriousness, that he is not just making or making things up, he also wants to raise the spirit of Dinda. There is still one other driving factor. He believes in the sharpness of Dinda's instincts!

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Frida works as a teller at the bank. Together with some of his fellow tellers, he occupies the front post, dealing with customers or prospective customers. So like his colleagues Frida has an attractive face, unsightly. Some banks attach great importance to that one requirement. Physical beauty can be an attraction. Such things are most sought in the midst of intense competition between banks.

At the beginning after a phone conversation with Johan he was happy and interested by the sensation of adventure that will be lived. What kind of man was his voice pleasant and his tone sympathetic? Seen her? Rich then? But the next moment, after he pondered back appeared a feeling of unease. Lilis Kurniati is dead. What to ask an ex-husband. Why didn't he just ask Bram?

Frida becomes more agitated when she suddenly remembers Indira, another ex-wife of Bram, before Lilis. Didn't Indira also die from an accident? The difference with now, when no one was wondering to him. He's getting goosebumps. So to calm his feelings he quickly called Bram as soon as he got free time. His feeling became calmer as soon as he recognized the voice of Bram who welcomed his greeting.

"Mas Bram, there was a man who claimed to be Lilis' ex-husband wanted to talk to me. I promise to see him for a while, when I get home from work. I wonder what?"

"You ask what? Oh, how do I know. Didn't you ask at the time?"

"She said it wasn't good to talk on the phone. But he said it didn't take long. Quarter an hour at the most."

"Where's promise? In your office?"

"Can't you ask to step down, like tomorrow?"

"Well, where can. I don't know where to call that guy. Why the hell? Do you think it's important?" Frida couldn't hide her suspicions.

"It's not. I don't know what to ask."

"However. Why didn't he just call you?"

"Well, Frid. Don't you ever give her my phone number, okay? He can't know. In short, let me explain to you. That's the only thing I ask you so much."

Frida frowned. Did he feel the tone of threat in Bram's voice? He shrugged his shoulders. "alright. As long as it's none of my business, I don't want to get dizzy."

"Well, so new good. Never interfere in anyone's problems Frid. So I keep that promise. Now listen carefully. I guess I guessed what I wanted to ask you. I'll tell you, the best answer you'll have to give her later. Look at..."

Frida. Bram's words were short but he was grieved afterwards. "Hey, listen or not Frid!" bram's call surprised him.

"Oh yeah. Of course listen. You don't have to yell that."

"Sori. But you understand, do you? Keep in mind. If you help people, you can't be half. Must complete. So I'll be at your place in a minute to ask you about the outcome of your meeting?"

"alright. I'll help you completely, ma'am. Don'worry. But the commission's dong."

"Presents."

After the conversation, Frida was grumpy for a while. Then he shrugged his shoulders again. What does he care about strange things or beyond reasonableness? As Bram said, times have helped it must be completed. Shouldn't people walk backwards? Especially now that sustenance is back in front of the eyes. It is impossible that the blessing is rejected. Living on a salary alone is a pain. And talking, let alone fussing, about morals is hypocritical.

The thought made his spirit rise again. Life is actually fun. She is beautiful, has a respectable job despite her small salary and is not so difficult to earn any extra money. Yes, she did not have a husband but it was not her fault because she did not want that one. For him, the husband is only a hindrance and restraint, a prosecutor and a regulator, and will always ask for a share if he gets sustenance. Having a husband means having a boss at home. But it is enough for employers in the office. He wants to be the master of himself.

With a cheerful face he stepped towards the bus stop. Just disappeared his anxiety. He will help Bram completely and that will be Bram's business and responsibility as well. But what kind of man will he meet?

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