The Murder of the Beloved

Chapter 66

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"Father! Can you get me now?" he said without being able to hide the emotional vibrations.

"Hey, calm down Dinda. What's up?"

"Pick it up, Dad. I'm moving into dad's house now."

"OKAY. I'll be right there to pick you up."

After putting down the phone plane Dinda ran telling Bi Imah to pack up immediately. The two of them ran back and forth to fix the items to be brought. Bi Imah did not have time to wonder because Dinda's attitude scared her. Dinda acts like a man whose house is threatened by fire.

When Johan finally came with Irene, the two were astonished. Dinda's face is still reddish while Bi Imah is still busy fixing this. On the floor were suitcases, large bags, and piles. If you hadn't seen Dinda's face, Irene would have been blown away. But the expression Dinda showed made both of them worried. The intention expressed by Dinda over the phone earlier sounded so sudden. Already often persuaded but Dinda just keep buying time. Now I want to be alone in a hasty way. Such a thing must have a reason.

"Hey, you don't have to bring everything in right now, do you?" ask Johan. "Tomorrow can still be transported. Now all that matters is you two."

"Yes, dad was right. It didn't occur to me. Like if I could, I'd like to take this house with me too." Dinda acknowledged.

"Think not?" Johan asked in wonder. "What is Dinda?"

While Johan was talking to Dinda, Irene invited Bi Iman to inspect the house once again. Do not let the stove is left still on or the power tools are still connected to the flow. After feeling sure of everything they return to the front room where Johan and Dinda are. Dinda is calmer now. He returned some not so necessary items into his room, so that their departure was not too noticeable to the neighbors, especially by Leli's mother. Tomorrow he can go back to pick up another item.

As Dinda busied herself, Johan told Irene what they had just talked about. "He's usually not that sweet, Ren. Is it because of the danger?"

"Maybe it's my instinct" whispered Irene.

"Yes. Maybe so," Johan agreed. "But don't talk about it in the car, Ren. Bi Imah better not know."

They left after turning on the porch lights. No neighbors saw their departure. Of course they have often seen Dinda go with her father, but usually Bi Imah never participated.

Along the way, Dinda doesn't talk much. He knew it was best not to talk about it in front of Bi Imah. But his attitude was completely under control. In silence he thinks a lot. There was shame and also wonder why he was so sweet. Scared of him for Bram? While living with him, he never felt that fear. A fear that makes him want to run for shelter in a hurry that eliminates his ability to think. Now he is sheltered. His mind was no longer on itself. He remembered Bagas and his tant. There was no other way for him than to wait for news from Bagas tomorrow. He did not want to try calling Bagas again to hear Bram's voice. Maybe Bram stayed there. He hopes Bagas calls him tonight. Bagas already knows, if he is not at home he must be at his father's house.

But that night there was no call from Bagas.

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That night he stayed at Maya's. At dinner, Bagas accompanied them. Many times he observed the behavior of Bagas and Maya, as he had done since the last two days, namely since his meeting with Bu Leli. But he found no difference in their attitude towards him. Mediocre, as before. Though he believed Dinda had instigated Bagas and told him all the ugliness about him. He was confused and it was difficult to conclude anything definitive. Could Bagas and Maya not be instigated and trust him completely?

If so, he should feel lucky. But he's not sure yet. If selfless trust is given by someone like Lilis, whom he considers less intelligent and lazy to think, then he will not feel surprised. Even so, people like Lilis will show behavioral abnormalities, even most likely driven to ask the truth of the issue they hear. Especially if the experienced are people like Maya and Bagas. It has been proven that Bagas has conducted an investigation about him. So it is impossible if the results of the investigation he has obtained are even silenced or considered the wind.

So, what exactly are their plans? He became agitated himself. Then with great difficulty trying to cover up. It seemed that he had succeeded because the two people were unaware of his anxiety. They were busy talking about various events that were the topic at that time.he wiped occasionally and acted more as a listener so that you could all be observers.

After eating Bagas went up to the attic to go to his room, where he spent most of his time at home. So Bram took advantage of that time to observe Maya. For the umpteenth time he concluded, there was nothing unusual or changed in Maya behavior. But he could no longer stand to silence or conclude alone.

"It's easy for Bagas to convey to you the results of his recent investigation?" ask, as gently as possible.

"What investigation?" Maya asked in a surprised manner.

Bram studied Maya expression. If that's not fairness, of course Maya is very good at theatrics. "Regarding my past" Bram said, hiding his emotions.

"Oh," Maya looks shocked. His forehead wrinkled. "Did he do that? Let me ask you." Maya stands up to catch up to Bagas to his room. But Bram pulled her back to sit down.

"It's okay. No, May. He will be offended. So he didn't or hasn't delivered anything yet?"

Maya shakes. "I want to ask him directly. Why did he do it and what was the result."

"Wouldn't do it, May. Wait until he delivers it himself. There are two possible reasons why he hasn't told me. First, he considers it unnecessary. Second, he waited for the right moment."

"But you make me want to know."

"Let me tell you. You wanna hear?"

"Oh, of course. Come on tell me."

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to be continued 😂

Sorry haven't been able to consistent update.

I hope it's over soon, 'cause the others are coming.