Murder In The Old Castle
287. A Message to Ollan
Afternoon greet again, with a cloud that spread evenly throughout the sky. The wind blows stronger, blowing dust and dry leaves. Residents of the isolation house who had gathered on the front porch while drinking tea, decided to enter their respective rooms or activities in the house. However, in their hearts stored a sense of anxiety, because some events prove that the room is not the safest place. Someone who has evil intentions can infiltrate and do unexpected things.
After the incident that befell Widya, the female residents became anxious. What was left was only Laura and Rianti. They had no match for each other, as if they were waging a cold war. Even to climb into the room, they had to wait for each other, who had to ride wait first. In the end, Laura who had to give up. she rushed up the stairs, without caring about Rianti who was still below.
While the men intend to play billiards in the living room, while Ollan decided to return to the room. Inside the billiard room, Ammar was sitting in a lounge chair while enjoying tea. He is a fan of billiard games as well, but at the moment conditions are still not very possible.
"If only I were as healthy as you are, I would join forces, and prove that I am a great billiard player!" ammar.
The men had no doubt about Ammar's ability. They felt challenged by Ammar's remarks, so they were happy to allow Ammar to be a fair judge in the small billiards game they title, to kill boredom. They were preparing for the game, as the air outside grew colder. The wind roared unfriendly, so Ms. Mariyati had to close the windows. Some of the leaves dried up to enter the house because of the wind.
In another part, Ollan also immediately entered the room. He was not interested in playing billiards. He was more interested in lying down while opening up magazines about cosmetics and beauty. He wants to explore a magazine that contains a catalog of the most popular cosmetic products in the year. However, before he laid himself on the bed, he saw a white envelope on the floor. It looks like someone put the envelope into the room through a hole under the door. Ollan was curious, what's in that envelope?
Ollan immediately picked up the envelope. It contained a small piece of paper containing handwriting that was a little messy because it was written carelessly. The stationery used was definitely not a pencil or a ballpoint pen as usual, but it seemed like the writing was written using an eyebrow pencil.
Welcome, Ollan! Our business is not finished. Let's finish tonight!
The deg!
Ollan's chest immediately thumped loudly after reading the contents of the paper. He realized that his life was not really safe at this time, because the killer still wanted his death. He immediately went to the door and locked it. Then he stepped slowly towards the bed, looking under the bottom, in case someone slipped there. Fortunately, under the bed is safe. He also checked the parts of the room, it turned out that all was safe.
He grabbed the phone from his pocket. Of all the residents in the isolation house, only he was the only one allowed to carry a cell phone, while others were not allowed. He called Reno immediately. He hopes that the police will secure him immediately.
A call from Ollan was immediately responded by Reno who was in his room. He immediately headed to Ollan's room to find out what had really happened. Ollan looks panicked. He handed the paper to Reno.
"I found it inside the envelope under the door" Ollan said.
"Calm Ollan, you don't have to panic. We'll protect you tonight. You don't have to panic!"
Reno tries to calm Ollan down who is unable to cover up her fear. Unfortunately, Ollan was still unable to dispel his anxiety. He shook fast.
"I don't want to be here, sir! Just take me home!" force Ollan.
"I-I mean you, I'll be bait?"
"You don't panic Ollan. I'll guarantee your safety. You won't do anything, because I've prepared a plan. But you don't tell anyone. For the time being you remain in the room locked, and do not allow anyone to enter but me. I'm gonna come over here to monitor you. Okay well? Never go out and never leave the room! I'll take you to dinner later. You don't have to worry!" message Reno.
"I'm .. I'm traumatized by what happened in the villa yesterday, sir!"
"The conditions are different Ollan. In the villa yesterday you were completely alone with no one to look after you. Here, there's me and some other cops. Only a person with high guts will be foolish and reckless. So you don't have to worry. Even if the message is just a trap, the important thing is that you are safe. We'll raise our vigilance tonight!"
Reno tried to convince Ollan who was still feeling anxious. In the end, he nodded slowly. He was trying to entrust everything to Reno.
"So what's the plan, sir?" ask Ollan.
"Look Ollan, I don't know if the message you're getting is serious or just a bluff. Clearly, anticipation must be kept. Well, after this we'll swap rooms, but don't ever tell anyone. We do it secretly, without anyone knowing. I won't even tell Ammar, Mr. Paiman, or anyone else. It's both of us's secrets. Tonight, you sleep in my room and I'll sleep here. Even so, you have to stay alert there. Do not let your guard down and do not open the door, for any reason. You gotit?" firmly Reno.
Ollan just nodded. But he was worried the plan was leaked. If only the killer knew he was swapping rooms, then the plan would have been futile. The killer will hunt him down in Reno's room. Of course the conditions will be more dangerous, because Reno's room is not strictly guarded.
"I know you still have doubts, Lan. If you're still in doubt let me have a cop accompany you in the room. But don't you fuck her up!" cananda Reno's.
"Ah, this Father!" Ollan looked manyun hearing the joke.
"Okay, so it's technical. I'll sleep in your bed, pretend to use a blanket. I won't lock the door, so I'll lure the killer in. I'll really ambush him when he starts to get closer. As for you, there is no need to do anything, just be careful. Or do you need a gun or something for self-protection?" ask Reno.
"Ah, Mr. Reno just fucked! I'm afraid to hold a gun. I usually have lipstick on, sir!"
Reno laughed at Ollan's words. He doesn't want to argue anymore. After convincing Ollan, he exited Ollan's room. Before going out, of course he checked the situation carefully, lest anyone see him enter the room of the wooden man. When he felt safe, he stepped out of Ollan's room.
The plan, Ollan will be moved to his room before dinner, when the other residents are still in their respective rooms. He hopes that the plan can work tonight, and not leak to other residents.
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