The Murder of the Beloved
Chapter 74

Arman comes with a forensic team. While Arman asks Maya for information, his team immediately works to examine the body and collect evidence. Bustaman accompanies them to give an opinion as a doctor.

Even though it still looks pale and has red eyes. Maya is calmer and in control. He told me all his experiences since he woke up in the morning.

"So it's customary for you to change your food and drink?" ask Arman.

"Yes, sir. But only when there's a chance and I suspect."

"When did you do that?"

"Since meeting Dinda and hearing her story about her mother."

"Have you ever known Dinda and her mother?" arman asked as he looked at Johan and Dinda alternately.

"Let me tell you the story, sir." Johan offered. He tells the story of introducing him to Bagas and then to Maya. Bagas allowed everything.

"Why are you investigating Mr Bram? Was it Ma'am Maya?" ask Arman to Bagas.

"I was told to check whether Om Bram's confession to his past was true. Aunty doesn't want to be lied to. He has often been approached by men who turned out to be just smart talking. It turns out that the story given by Bram has a point. He was widowed twice and both of his ex-wives died. So Aunt thinks he's an honest man for not covering up that fact. Unfortunately after they got married I just heard the shocking story of Dinda. Already late. Then the only way is to ask Auntie to be careful."

"Then you believe in Dinda's theory of Bram."

"Yes. I believe."

"How can you immediately trust a story from someone you just met?"

"I heard not only from Dinda but also from Mr. Johan. Dinda's story may be emotional, but I see the truth of a child who is so loving and eager to stand up for her mother. It was clear that he was more sensitive and more in-depth about his problems than an outsider who only fussed about concrete evidence. I'm sticking to that sir. I also love Aunt who is like a mother to me. I don't want to lose like Dinda lost. It would be foolish if I didn't benefit from that lesson." Bagas explained with a sentimental attitude. Her eyes are red and watery.

Arman pondered for a moment. Then he nodded. "Yes. Dramatic as hell, isn't it? So if it wasn't Bram who was the victim, it would be Maya."

"Sure," said several voices at once. Maya was silent. His mind was like it was not in place.

"Is Mom Maya driven by instinct or just following the time habit of exchanging the two cups?" ask Arman.

Maya was a little surprised by the question. Dinda's clap has her shoulder returning her to reality. Arman has to repeat the question. "Let's see if it's worth mentioning instinct or not. The drink that Bram made was exactly the drink that Dinda's mother drank before she died. I just became afraid. Didn't I see the manufacturing process?"

"Have you noticed his reaction to drinking?"

"Yes. But the first gulp didn't show any reaction, until I didn't notice."

"You drink too?"

"Yes. A little bit like my habit. Bram eats it fast. Drink that too. That's why he finished his drink. Maybe there's no abnormality."

"He doesn't look suspicious?"

"It doesn't look."

"Given that the cup is supposed to be for you, it means that he has the intention of poisoning, then what was his attitude at that time? Does he force or persuade you to drink quickly?"

"Forcing the hell no. Unremarkable. Maybe he'll quickly finish his drink so I can follow in his footsteps."

"Unfortunately you're just the two of you. No one else can substantiate your testimony."

"Jenjamin with what?" asked Arman a little cynical.

"Faith sir."

"But such is not in our rules Dinda. For us all it takes is witnesses and real evidence."

"If Aunt Maya didn't do that then what is now a corpse is her. Not Bram's." rich emotional Dinda.

"Crashstt... Dinda. Don't be," whispered Johan.

Della calms Dinda down by patting her thighs.

'I'm willing to be arrested sir. I was the cause of her death" Maya said.

Arman stunned. He considered Maya's speech as a bold attitude. He sympathizes. But for officers, sympathy should only be kept in the heart.

"If Ms. Maya wants to be made a suspect, we're willing to vouch for her, sir, to have her detained outside" Johan said.

"Lho, who should be a suspect is Bram. Aunt Maya's time?" Dinda denied.

"Why is that?" ask Arman.

"That poison was put into Bram's. Aunt Maya just changed the cup. Auntie doesn't know what it is. When he must openly ask Bram, "Hey, is there no poison?" That's impossible, sir."

"The dead can't be suspects, Dinda."

"But it also should not be arbitrary to point to a living person, sir," said Dinda boldly.

Arman's head bobble. "Paradly Dinda. The examination is still in process."

A forensic officer approached. "Report, Sir. We found this in his pants pocket." He showed me a small plastic bag containing white powder. "We don't know what it is yet. Still to be examined in the lab, sir."

"Have. They will be taken."

After the forensics officer walked away, Dinda suddenly said. "Why don't you just check out this house, sir? Who knows Frida's body is kept here."

Arman stunned. Johan quickly recalls the case of Frida's disappearance following his theory and conjecture. Without saying anything, Arman quickly stepped towards the backyard. Johan followed behind him. Bagas and Dinda.

In the back yard Arman looked around. Brow wrinkled. Then his gaze turned to Dinda. Look at them fighting. Arman looked at the gaze that contained a insistence but also a plea. For a moment he was overwhelmed with astonishment. This kid seems so sure. Suddenly he realized that there was really no risk to be borne if the excavation did not produce anything. The owner of the house is dead. There must be Maya as the heir. But Maya certainly won't mind. If the excavation is successful, it can alleviate the current Maya case.

"alright. I'll try to get the warrant "

Dinda laughed happily. So did Johan beaming. "Hopefully there's a bright spot from Frida. It's been too long."

"Please don't tell Auntie now" Bagas asked. "Pity hasn't lost its shock."

Arman gave his guarantee.

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