Droplets of Night Creatures

287. Mukhlis Spirit

Aruna was staring at the spirit of Mukhlis who suddenly appeared out of nowhere. His presence surprised Aruna to make him sculpt for a while.

But Aruna immediately advanced towards Kautsar when the spirit of Mukhlis seemed to want to enter it.

" Don't bother him.." said Aruna while blocking Mukhlis' spirit.

" Can you see me...?" ask the spirit of Mukhlis in amazement.

" yes. Just tell me what you want but don't try to get into it." Aruna said.

" Why ?. He's my friend..," said Mukhlis' spirit.

" But she's my husband and I don't allow you to possess her" Aruna said.

" There's something I have to say and I need a mediator to tell you everything. Can you help me...?" ask the spirit of Mukhlis.

" God willing. Just tell me all your complaints..," said Aruna.

" I died after a great pain in my stomach. I don't know why. But my neighbor told me earlier that a woman came into my house when I went to work. I suspect he did something in my house. Surprisingly I didn't see anything missing inside the house. Before dying I was still trying to contact the Kautsar, but unfortunately he didn't receive a phone call from me. I want to know why he won't respond to my phone. Though at that time I really need his help..," said Mukhlis' spirit while looking down.

Aruna took a long breath. He understood that Mukhlis' spirit was curious as to who the woman was and what she was doing inside her house. Mukhlis was also curious as to why the Kautsar ignored him.

" Is there no one else you can count on to help you at that time ?. Why should it be my husband you're calling...?" ask Aruna.

" Because I'm sure the Kautsar will be here soon if asked. He is a good person and sincere in making friends. All this time I knew her like that..," said the spirit of Mukhlis quickly to make Aruna smile to hear the praise for her husband.

" Because he did not respond to your call let alone come to help you..," said Aruna who is possessed by the spirit of Mukhlis.

" right. I was disappointed and kept asking why. I also wonder who the woman who entered my house is. I'm sure he's intent on hurting me, but what's my fault. Why did he do that and I want to know what the purpose of his action is..," said Mukhlis.

" Why don't you try to contact Gladys. Who is Gladys really...?" ask Aruna.

" He's my friend. The only girlfriend I have. He is kind and I like him..," said Mukhlis' spirit shyly.

" If Gladys is your friend, what about Dita...?" ask Aruna.

" You know Dita too...?" ask Mukhlis' spirit not to believe it.

" Not long ago he passed by here and I had asked him some of the same things he had.", said Aruna.

" Oh that..," said the spirit of Mukhlis reluctantly to make Aruna frown.

" You don't seem to like Dita. Is my guess right...?" ask Aruna.

" Mmm.., Yes. He's just the grandson of the contract owner. I don't know how close to him, especially close to him." said Mukhlis' spirit.

" But Dita said you guys were close.", said Aruna confused.

" It was just his feeling. But I have nothing to do with Dita. I'm not easy to get a girl. The only woman I'm close to is Gladys. Unfortunately Gladys never knew I liked him. She actually married another man who I knew would only hurt her.

" Do you know if Gladys claims to marry you the day after tomorrow. She invited my husband and his friend to attend the wedding...?" ask Aruna.

" Oh yeah. So Gladys did that ?. He finally accepted my proposal. Unfortunately he was late because he accepted me when I was dead." said Mukhlis' spirit with a wry smile.

" And arranged a wedding with you alone." said Aruna.

" Yes, it is a pity..," said the spirit of Mukhlis.

" It's actually a goal the three of us came here to find out why Gladys invited us to come to your wedding reception. And you clearly died. But hearing your explanation earlier I understand a little what Gladys's purpose was to do..," said Aruna.

" You'll know later. Now can you take us inside that house...?" ask Aruna.

" could. Come follow me.." invite the spirit of Mukhlis.

Aruna nodded. She grabbed her husband by the hand and took him to the house now occupied by Gladys. Reyhan was seen following the couple from behind.

Apparently Gladys had known of the arrival of the three of them since a while ago. He was seen standing up to welcome them to the doorway of the house. This surprised Aruna a little. But when he saw the smiling spirit of Mukhlis, he calmed down.

" Assalamualaikum.., "greet Aruna.

" Alaikumsalam. Let's please come in...," said Gladys kindly.

" Thank you..," said Aruna, Kautsar and Reyhan together.

Gladys was sitting on the big sofa. Then he asked his younger brother to make treats for his three guests. The younger brother nodded and entered the house to fulfill Gladys' request.

" I'm sorry that we're disturbing, " said Reyhan.

" Gapap. Honestly, I've been waiting for your arrival for a few days. I thought you guys weren't coming. But I'm sorry, who's this beautiful mother...?" gladys asked as he looked at Aruna.

" This is my wife, her name is Aruna..," said Kautsar quickly as he gently clasped Aruna's shoulder.

" Yes wife. So Mas Kautsar was married," Gladys said more like a mutter but was heard clearly by his three guests.

Reyhan who did not like the attitude of Gladys immediately interrupted quickly.

" Oh, straight away, Dys. What does Lo ngundang Kita mean to Lo same Mukhlis wedding. You realize that Mukhlis is dead. Or maybe Lo no longer halu ya...?" cecar Reyhan was impatient.

" Patience dong Mas Reyhan. Have a drink first huh..," Gladys said with a smile.

" Don't have to talk. Buruan said or We leave now..," Reyhan threatened while staring at Gladys fixedly.

" okay. I did invite You deliberately because I got a clue through a dream that You would help me uncover the Death of Mas Mukhlis.", said Gladys with a serious face.

" Revealing Mukhlis's Death. Didn't he die of illness ?. What to reveal. Strange base..," Reyhan said annoyedly.

" I can't believe Mas Mukhlis died of illness !. The day before, he proposed to me. He was healthy at that time. How could he suddenly die after proposing to me. Doesn't make sense...!" gladys said loudly while shedding tears.

Gladys' attitude surprised Reyhan but not Aruna and Kautsar. Both of them seemed calm because they knew what was going on.

" Death is God's business. No human can control it. Don't forget it.." Reyhan said.

" But Mas Mukhlis might not leave me after promising me many things right...?" gladys asked in between his sobs.

" When I can't comment much. But judging from your attitude, you suspect someone. If it is, why don't you report to the police anyway," Reyhan said.

" It's too late..," said Gladys.

" What's late...?" ask Reyhan.

" I know Mas Mukhlis died unnaturally after a month of his death. I don't want to go to the police because I don't want to disturb the grave. I can't bear to squirm his body in tinkering to find evidence. But I also want the person responsible for Mas Mukhlis' death to be dragged to prison or at least the citizens know the ugliness.

Reyhan looked at Aruna and Kautsar who were staring at him.

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