The Murder of the Beloved

Chapter 42

"What do you think, Dind?" johan asked after they were in the car.

"He lied Well" said Dinda in a determined tone.

"Which part?"

"All the conversations are lies. If mom really likes to gamble, it is impossible to take her along. Same brother himself never said, time to invite others who are also known Aunt Della. Moreover, Frida admitted herself that her salary is small. Before she admits it, it's impossible that you don't know. People who go home on the bus are certainly not much money, right? Another case if Frida looks great, use a luxury car for example. And the back of it is also suspicious. Maybe he thought something bad about the mother's fall."

"Yes. I think so too. I agree with you. In fact he got nervous when pressed and how happy he was when the bus came."

"Maybe he's plotting with Om Bram, Dad. So he was taught first."

Johan was surprised by Dinda's presupposition far enough away. "Ah, did it get there, Dind?" said doubtful. "What is your instinct to say that?"

Dinda laughs. His father doesn't joke he feels tickled. "Dad's dad's funny. It has nothing to do with the isnting. I use rational methods. That instinct works better if we hang out and observe for longer. So it takes time, dong. Where maybe so seeing can feel. That's paranormal? Moreover, I see it sideways."

Johan laughed too. "Say Aunt Della, your instincts are sharp."

"Besides instinct, one must use reason also Well. Now I've come to rely on instinct to act. It's been proven that I made a mistake in the face of Om Bram."

"Yes, stop. That's not to be regretted anymore."

"No Dad. Just talking about it."

"alright. We go back to that problem. You said he was probably conspiring with Om Bram, how's that?" Johan wants to know Dinda's way of thinking.

Dinda was pleased that her father had not been harassing her thoughts. They can talk like adults. "First, he introduced mom to Om Bram. Second, he knows the family situation and the financial condition of the mother. Not just from the balance of the mother in the bank, but maybe the mother herself told. Third, the problem of unreasonable gambling. Mother's time invites him, if the mother really likes to gamble. So, if it wasn't Om Bram, where might he have said that."

"Well, that's a good thought.' complimented Johan. "If the thought is true, it must have been prepared in advance."

"Of course Well," said Dinda eagerly. "He could've called Om Bram after he promised me. Then the Bram told him this. Maybe Bram predicted that we would investigate him. And the first person we go to is definitely the one who introduced mom to her."

"Yes, that makes sense, Din. So we have to suspect Frida."

"Surely Well."

Dinda's assertiveness touched Johan's feelings. How can Dinda be so sure of something that is still a mere estimate? Such a belief is real

it is also a bad risk if it is not true. But until then he could still accept Dinda's opinion, even admiring her as well. His opinion is very rational. Was it due to the positive influence of the books he read? He was secretly grateful that during his separation from Dinda he always gave her special money to buy books every month. Dinda once complained to him that her mother did not want to often buy her the book she liked for useless reasons. His mother would rather buy him a dress than a book.

"I have an idea, Dad. That's if you don't mind."

"Oh no. Just say it."

"Why don't you pretend to seduce her?"

Johan's surprised. To him, that was a crazy idea. But he tried not to show his feelings. "Tell me first, what's the purpose?"

"It's obvious dong. To pick up the truth."

"I saw his eyes on Dad. He seems to like dad. And frankly, this dad is pretty good-looking."

"Well, is that a dreadful compliment to an end or a sincere compliment?"

"Pftfptfpt ha-ha-ha daddy!' dinda cried while laughing.

Johan laughed too. Then he said seriously, "I can get to Aunty, Din!"

"Of course yeah. If we don't come out straight with him. He should know dong too. Aunt Irene knew all the problems. Better get him to discuss too. Who knows if he has a brilliant idea."

"The idea is dangerous, Dind. What if you get entangled by that woman?"

Dinda looked at her father with a glare. He suddenly remembered the affair his father had committed while still his mother's husband. Do all these people resist temptation?

"Hey, why are you looking at me like that?" ask Johan in shock.

"What did you mean by that talk?"

"Oh that. I'm just kidding, all right."

"Tante Irene is good, Dad. Don't betray him, will you?"

Johan was shocked again. "What the hell are you talking about Din? Is this your instinct?"

"Not Yeah. Just a request," said Dinda seriously.

"Don't worry, Dinda. I don't want to repeat the same mistake. I was just kidding."

"I believe, Dad. Even though I don't know Frida yet, I'm sure Aunt Irene is far more qualified than she is. Is Dad offended?"

"Not offended, but a little embarrassed."

"Pore Well."

Johan reached out a hand that was greeted with a firm grasp by Dinda. "From now on we tell each other the problems. How's Dind?"

"OK Yeah. As the beginning of our openness, I want you to know that I didn't mean to interfere in your personal affairs. Who knows you're secretly worried about that. But I want you to be happy. If you're not happy then you can lose you just like you. If people are not happy to be visited by zombies, like Bram, then he is easily deceived. I still have people who love me, like Om Bus and Aunt Della, but they're not my parents."

Suddenly Johan's eyes became wet. If only he was not driving, he would have embraced Dinda to unite his feelings unfortunately. It turns out that the child has a human side as well, which is to have a fear of losing and the needs of others. Though initially Dinda arouses a sense of reluctance and confusion because it appears independent and mature. Johan was happy because he was needed. Only now did he feel that he not only "discovered" Dinda but understood her. Maybe not completely, but for the most part to eliminate the foreign taste.

"Thank Dind. Your words are amazing. I promise I won't betray Irene. But what if he's the one who left me?"

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to be continued 😂