Murder In The Old Castle
262. Secret Messages
The news of the murder seems to be irrevocable. As usual, the news spread, it went viral uncontrollably, like a fire burning dry leaves. The news is again quite surprising to the audience, even though the victim is not from among celebrities. However, the public knows Melani is the lover of Faishal, the famous actor. Apparently, the lovers were already targeted by the killer, although in the end only one became a victim.
Regarding the location of the murder, the pale yellow Villa became a public talk. The villa was listed twice as the location of the murder, although the first murder was a failure. Henry Tobing was again questioned about this incident. The actor was called, but he was busy looking for Ollan who suddenly disappeared from his home. Forced to come to the police station, he immediately met Reno in his room, while Rianti came ten minutes later.
They sat in front of Reno, listening intently to Reno's account of the chronology of the events that took place last night. Husband and wife listening, sitting a little far apart. At first glance, they do not look like married couples, because they keep their distance from each other.
"So did you know that this Faishal-Melani couple will be staying at your villa?" ask Reno.
"Yes, of course, the night before Faishal did call me if he wanted to borrow the villa. I think rather than the villa there is no occupying and caring, yes go ahead. They just need to prepare daily needs. Faishal said that he would wear the villa maybe only three days.I said why not one week at a time, it turns out Faishal has work to do as well. So yes it is. We met briefly to hand over the keys to the villa, after which I did not meet with them again."
Henry gave an explanation, after which turned his head towards Rianti. His wife only heard the husband's testimony with mangosteen.
"If Rianti knew the villa would be used by Faishal?" ask Reno.
"Yes, I know Sir. But not from Henry, many other artists know, because Melani told one of her friends, who happened to be friends with us. Last night we were preparing a prayer for Renita, so they knew Faishal and Melani would be staying at the villa. But I really do not care, sir, because I was busy that night preparing a prayer together. So, the news of Faishal's murder and his girlfriend in the villa was frankly shocking" Rianti said.
"Did Bang Henry ever tell anyone else that Faishal and Melani were in that villa?" ask Reno.
"Not really, sir. I was somewhere else that night, coffeeing with friends. I didn't even think about Faishal. It was not at all unexpected that Faishal was killed in that place. It's so horrible. It looks like the villa should be closed, lest anyone else occupy it" Henry said.
"alright. Since the case is serious and involves many parties, I decided to isolate you all. For the place and time I will inform the following, but certainly in the not too long period. If you have a work schedule, please immediately complete or communicate. This step we need to take in anticipation of casualties again" Reno said.
Henry and Rianti looked uneasy at Reno's words. Henry had already contracted several projects and TV shows, so he had to rearrange his schedule. In fact, on the one hand he was also confused because Ollan disappeared again. He had already contacted Ollan, but this time could not connect. While Rianti also felt uncomfortable, because he was also involved in many activities outside such as fundraising or charity events with other artists. If isolated, many schedules automatically fail without his presence. Rianti is known to be active in various artistic activities, although not an artist.
"We know you have a lot of activity, but with this isolation you will soon know who is really behind this ongoing case. If you object, then we will judge your objection as a rejection. Usually, rejection is accompanied by a reason. Hopefully your reasons make sense if you reject this isolation program" Reno said.
"We will do that, sir" Henry said, turning to Rianti. The woman just nodded while looking down.
After an interview with Henry-Rianti's partner, Reno again examined plastic bottles found floating in bathtubs, where Melani's body was found. The bottle even still looks splattered with blood. Slowly he opened the lid, to take out a piece of paper that he believed contained a new puzzle. Really, she felt uncomfortable reading this riddle. He then shook his head, put the paper back in the bottle and closed it again.
"Let Dimas solve this puzzle" he murmured.
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"I want to meet Melani!" faishal said as he sat on the sofa.
"I'm sorry, temporarily can't, sir. Your condition is still not ready to meet him. So we recommend that you calm down and recuperate first. We want Mr. Faishal to remain in the apartment, as it may be that conditions outside are less secure" a police officer said.
"So when can I meet Melani?" faishal.
"We haven't confirmed it yet, sir. Please rest and don't think much about Melani" the police said.
Faishal. He still could not accept the police's words. How could he not think of Melani? The young woman was carrying her child, and soon she would marry him. There's no way he's being indifferent to Melani. In his mind now shadowed Melani's face. She was worried that something bad was happening to Melani. He was very sorry for all the harsh treatment he had done to Melani.
The policeman returned all the personal belongings of Faishal and Melani left in the villa. Faishal looked at all those things with a feeling of sadness, as all evoked memories. Really, he just wanted to have fun, but did not expect that everything would have to end in a nightmare like this.
She saw Melani's pink teddy bear. I think he wants to cry. Then he saw a ring that he had given Melani before. Even Melani hasn't worn the ring, and she's dead. Faishal's eyes glazed over. He kissed the ring.
"Where are you Mel. Over where? I miss you" Faishal murmured.
Suddenly he heard a loud cell phone. He immediately looked for his cell phone which he put on the table. He did not want to receive messages from anyone, but he continued to read them. It was from an unknown number. A short message he read.
"Do you want to meet Melani? I can show you how."
That is how the message sounds. Faishal scrunched his forehead. Who sent this message. He immediately replied to the message.
"Yes, I want to meet Melani. Please help me how can I meet Melani?"
"The trick is, you have to die first, to find your lover to rot in hell!"
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