The Murder of the Beloved
Chapter 71

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Sunday morning Bagas kept his promise to Dinda. He came with some disks. Dinda is no longer awkward to use a computer because it has received additional lessons in school, but of course it is still far from proficient. Bagas gave him a new understanding of many things that could be done with the tool. Dinda was excited.

After lunch with Johan's family, Bagas parted ways. He will come back the following Sunday. All day long there was almost no conversation about Bram. Bagas also did not offend Aunt Maya in the conversation. So Dinda and her father concluded, there is no new development on this issue. They don't want to be fussy by constantly repeating the same thing. If there is any development, Bagas will tell. Even by phone is enough.

But Dinda, who learned a new lesson that incited her, was treated with curiosity. His attention and thought were distracted. Irene told Johan that the right was very healthy for Dinda. It is not good for a person, let alone a young person, to keep thinking intensely about evil and abomination. So Johan must also reduce his own desires. Of course, he also has his own busyness in the form of daily work in his workshop. But there were times when the problem appeared to disturb his mind.

Several times he deliberately passed the Bram house in the Menteng area, as well as the Maya house. But never coincidentally managed to see its inhabitants. Either the house is empty or the occupants are inside. When passing through Bram's house he remembered the theory that Dinda had put forward. The most common place to hide a corpse is a self-owned house that is occupied by itself as well. If the theory was a reality, could Maya sleep comfortably there? But Maya didn't tell me about the unnatural disturbance during Bram's stay at the house. And Bram himself, can he live comfortably in his home alone, at a time when he hasn't married Maya! Of course, with steel

Thoughts continue to pique his feelings. He often remembered Frida. Several times the woman appeared in her dreams. "Didn't you want to meet me?" I asked Frida. Finally, on the following Sunday he looked for an opportunity when Dinda was not in the room to present to Bagas.

Bagas seemed surprised to hear the new topic, he was stunned for a moment before saying quietly, so as not to be heard by Dinda. "But Aunt Maya never told me about something weird in that house, Om. Only once the most disturbing is the carcass of rats on the first day he was there. But he felt he could understand, because the house was not maintained. Since accompanying the house, there were no more similar incidents. So, is that what Dinda thought?"

"It's not conjecture, it's theory, Gas."

"But that's a reasonable theory, Om."

"You better not be offending the matter in front of Dinda, because I asked her not to talk about it with you."

"Why Om?"

"I'm afraid you're gonna tell the interviewer that he's freaking out and Bram's smelling something unnatural."

Bagas. "Yes. Right too. I'm not going to tell you about it, Om. But I'll look for an opportunity to research that place."

"You've never been there?"

"Already, Om. At that time I helped Auntie bring some stuff. But of course I didn't have time to observe the backyard because it doesn't have any prejudice."

"certain. I understand."

"I'll try to get in there. Hardly, the gate can only be opened by Om Bram's remote control. Perhaps I will arrange a scheme to invite Aunt to cooperate without her having to know what her purpose is. Lately Om Bram is out of town."

"But you have to be careful."

"Surely Om."

"But if the one who teaches is not Bagas, he is not necessarily that serious" commented Irene.

"A good and interesting teacher will produce good students as well. I always looked at his face at that moment. Dinda looked happy and excited. Similarly, if there is no Bagas beside him. He remains diligent and diligent in learning by himself."

Irene smiled. "It seems Bagas thinks of him as an immature child. The treatment is like a sister. But Dinda is not like that."

"Has he opened his heart to you?"

"No. I only noticed his gaze and attitude towards Bagas. So radiant and soft. Though Bi Imah said, Dinda is fierce to a guy."

"Ah, let's see the development of their relationship. I feel safe with Bagas myself. He's a nice guy who will take good care of Dinda anyway. Moreover, our relationship with him is unique, right?"

Because of the feeling of security, it also eats on the third Sunday since the routine event. Johan no longer felt heavy hearted to leave Dinda and Bagas together with Bi Imah. He went to recreation with Irene with a calm feeling. But he did not forget to tell Bi Imah to occasionally peek at the activities of the two men.

It turned out that after they came home in the afternoon, Bi Imah did not say anything. He just thumbs up. That's a satisfying answer.

Then Dinda reported, "Kata Bagas, om Bram and Aunt Maya seem to be getting more friendly. Om Bram's attitude is always attentive, very attentive."

Johan frowned. "Oh yeah? Wasn't he reminded to be careful? Such an attitude can destroy people. Just like your mother used to be, Dinda."

"Don't worry, Dad. According to Bagas, Aunt Maya was always on the lookout. Surely he is not able to reply to an attitude of attentiveness with a cold or suspicious attitude. Bram could've guessed ugly."

"Rubber too. But how could he possibly be on constant alert? At some point he could have been caught off guard. His name is also husband and wife, especially if friendly."

"Said Bagas, whenever Bram brought food to be eaten together, then Aunt always looking for an opportunity to secretly change their plates."

Johan and Irene laughed. "Oh, very clever of him," commented Irene. "But how long can he last like that?"

"According to Bagas, Aunt Maya wanted to find concrete evidence first whether Om Bram really wanted to kill him or not. Alleged or suspected just makes him curious without certainty."

"Okay, certainty?" Irene half exclaimed. "How does that certainty look?"

"He wanted to catch wet and also obtain evidence. He said, do not let my experience repeat. Yeah, she's a brave woman, isn't she?" praise Dinda.

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