Mothers

23 Streets Both

Renata returns home escorted by Herlina, Nina and Candra to her new apartment. Herlina was very happy that Renata could accept her gift.

"Let's stay here comfortably, honey. If you need anything, you can call Grandma" said Herlina while stroking Renata's hair.

"Yes, Grandma. Thank you for helping me. I'll visit Grandma if Grandma's not busy." Renata smiled cheerfully at Herlina as well as Nina.

"Thank you, Auntie. Renata won't forget Auntie's kindness."

Nina felt overwhelmed. During this time Renata always looked at him full of hate and considered himself to be a pestle in this family. But Nina's sincerity was never in vain. Now he enjoys the fruits of his patience.

"You can also contact Aunt Renata. Don't hesitate." replied Nina with a smile. Only the silent Candra did not know what to say. He felt awkward and Renata himself did not try to notice the existence of Candra who was right behind Herlina.

"We go home first. You rest." Herlina let Renata in by pressing the passcode first. Herlina would only go home if Renata had entered her apartment.

On the way home, Herlina again discussed work with Secretary Kim. They enter the same elevator and Candra does not stay away from Herlina in a moment. When it reached the lobby of the apartment, Herlina and Secretary Kim were still busy with her work talks and Candrapun pulled Nina away from Herlina.

"Do you have no money, Nina? Can't I borrow your money?" candra asked half a whisper. Nina didn't know what to answer. But all she knew was that if Nina interfered with Herlina's decision, Herlina would abuse her.

"Sorry, Candra. Your mother asked me not to interfere. You just solve your problems with your mother so you can get your money back." replied Nina.

Candra started to rise in blood. He was about to beat up Nina, but this was not a good place to start.

"Your wife never thanked me!" said Candra then followed Herlina who was far ahead. I don't know how to deal with Candra. If his wish is not achieved, he is among those who will curse out.

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Mahendra is back to researching the Kinanti case. He thinks it might happen to Kinanti. If indeed Kinanti has multiple personality disease and the other side shows a desire to hurt himself, he will definitely hurt in areas that can be reached by him such as hands, feet or hair. In the most commonly treated cases, it is rare for a woman to commit suicide by injuring her own face. But there were some bruises on Kinanti's face.

Mahendra saw another photo of Kinanti while still in the TKP. And if what the forensic doctor said was true, there was a cable wound around his neck, it was unlikely that Kinanti had committed suicide using a hanging cloth. But surprisingly, there are no suspected cables in Renata's house other than hairdryer cables and ironing cables.

Mahendra thought back and looked back at the video obtained from Renata's house. If someone deliberately put the camera between the picture frames, it could not be this much because it did not have time to install the camera in a place where the location is generally only known by Kinanti. Moreover, Kinanti rarely went out of the house. But suspecting Nina was also no longer able, because clearly in the video he only helped Kinanti when the disease recurred.

Is it possible that Kinanti herself installed this camera? Because he knows that the changes are always drastic and can be a benchmark when Kinanti is still in a stable state or not. Mahendra is still figuring that out. The key could be Nina.

Mahendra looked again at the next video where Candra came shouting at him. It was as if Kinanti did not accept Nina's presence and Candra was furious.

Mahendra watched the video over and over again. But there is still something strange about the video. It was as if the video had its duration cut off. Usually after people come and enter a house, he will always come back and go again through the door. Mahendra just realized, this video was cut and there is still a continuation. Mahendra again suspects that there is still one camera left on Renata. But yesterday he had unpacked all the picture frames from Renata's house and it was clear that he only got six cameras. Is possible....

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Starting today Renata will focus on her education as Herlina requests her. He did not want to disappoint Herlina. He was very grateful to facilitate Renata with facilities that are quite luxurious. Which most teenagers may not be able to get at this time.

While preparing to go to college, Renata's door rang a bell. He immediately saw from the radio camera located next to the entrance and found Mahendra who had come early in the morning.

"That's the morning" said Renata, opening the door for Mahendra.

Mahendra went in without any welcome. It looks disrespectful, but it's not the first time Mahendra is like this.

"You haven't tidied up your stuff?" tanya Mahendra looked at the pile of cardboard and picture frames in the corner of the room.

"Yet. Haven't gotten. I'm still too tired. I just took the clothes and my college book. What's the matter early in the morning coming here?" asked Renata who was starting to be curious. Maybe Mahendra got the latest information about the Kinanti case.

Mahendra sat on the living room sofa and patted the sofa for Renata to sit on.

"Sit. There's something I want to talk about."

"I'm going to college. Just short yes. Don't be long." then Renata sat down next to Mahendra and was ready to hear what he wanted to talk about.

"Did you have something in your old house that was clean, you didn't find anything suspicious anymore?" ask Mahendra.

"No. You were there too and we found a camera that turned out to be attached to a picture frame." Renata began to scrunch his forehead. There seems to be something wrong if Mahendra asks suspiciously like this.

"I don't think there's one more camera I haven't seen."

"Where? I've checked and there are no more cameras" Renata said.

Then both are silent. See a pile of picture frames that are still not displayed on the table or wall.

Yep. There are still cameras left behind and the frame has never been dismantled. 10R photo frame where there are photos of Kinanti, Renata and Candra.

Renata and Mahendra both stared at the frame and opened the paper covering it. Renata looked at every corner of the photo.

Yep. There is another camera in the Renata family photo. The camera is not hidden in the upper or lower corners. But the camera was attached between Candra's eyes. If you don't pay close attention to it, you won't be able to find the camera.

"Isn't this a camera?" ask Renata. Mahendra immediately unpacked the photo and got his camera.