The River House

13. Upper room

The shout from Tia made everyone shocked. They're scattering out of the house, figuring out what really happened. Bayu was at the very back of the line, as he was in the kitchen when the scream was heard.

When Bayu reached the front yard, it appeared that Tia was sitting on the ground. Next to him was a person standing holding a shiny machete. It is not clear the figure of the person because the atmosphere is quite dark.

"Hey!" Bayu shouted while running over.

After a short distance, it was clear that the person holding the machete was Mr. Mardoyo. His face looked violent and fierce.

"What's this?" Bayu asked for an explanation. Galang and Denis also approached.

"Ah, it was a coyote sir," Mr. Mardoyo explained.

"Tia, you're okay, right?" Bayu turned to ask Tia. The round-faced woman was still very frightened. Her body was shaking violently.

"Mell! Ellie! Come here, take Tia back home!" The roar shouted an order.

Ellie and Mella run and immediately help Tia to stand up. They hugged Tia and invited her into the house.

"There are indeed some stray coyotes. So it is not recommended to walk out of the house when night falls," said Mr. Mardoyo.

"I hope that Mr and Miss will all enter the house immediately. Your safety is all my responsibility" Mr. Mardoyo smiled at a glance.

All according to them, they immediately went back into the house. Bayu was once again at the very back. Before closing the door he noticed Mr. Mardoyo who was still standing in the courtyard of the house. The man looked at Bayu, and nodded slowly. I don't know what that means. Bayu's hunch says the housekeeper is a dangerous person and should be supervised. 

"Tia, you're okay, right?" Ellie asked attentively. Tia nodded slowly. Now they are sitting on the living room couch.

"This incident reminds me of our first activity in the drama excul first," said Hendra. His face looks sad.

Tia looked down. He remembered his mischief during High School. His fear was now enveloped in a feeling of guilt.

Thirteen years ago, the High School period when the first activities of drama excrement were carried out. A stray dog came from nowhere into the schoolyard. Unbeknownst to the teacher and the security guard, Yodi locked the stray dog in the back shed next to the drama room.

Whether the idea came from where, Yodi and Tia conspired to prank Zainul. The skinny teenager was called Tia to head for the warehouse. Tia says she needs Zainul's help. It turned out that when he arrived at the warehouse Zainul was even locked with a wild dog that barked ferociously. 

Tia remembered that afternoon. Zainul came home smelly. His pants are full of urine. He was so scared of being cooped up with a stray dog that he wet his pants.

"I'm sorry" said Tia bowed. Ellie who was nearby tried to calm down. He rubbed Tia's back gently.

"It's not time to talk about the past" Galang said as he stared intently at Hendra.

"Now is the time to make a choice, whether we go home tomorrow morning, or wait another 2 days? If I really plan to go home tomorrow" Galang shifted the subject.

"Given this area of the house turned out to be quite dangerous."

"I choose here, wait another 2 days," Iva replied confidently.

"I'm the same, too" Mella replied.

"I honestly wait to be shared Zainul's limited edition book anyway. So, I chose to stay" Ellie smiled.

"Well, me too" Hendra said.

"Hmm hmm, me too," continued Denis.

"I went along" Norita continued, also followed by Bayu. 

Meanwhile, Dipta was still holding his chin. He seems to think.

"Alright, you and I will go home tomorrow first" said Dipta. He looked at Galang seriously. Galang nodded in understanding.

"Wiihh, sure you don't need 200 million?" Iva.

"Shut up! My wife is pregnant, I can't leave her alone for too long" Dipta reasoned.

"Wiihh, now a Standby husband. Alert looking for victims. .ha ha ha," Iva still continues to make fun of. Dipta lazy responding.

Mak Ijah emerged from the kitchen, he bowed for a while in front of his guests.

"The room is ready, sir and Miss. Room is located upstairs. There are 12 pieces. Sorry the room may be small and cramped, there is only one mattress and one small plastic cabinet. The only large and spacious room belonged only to Mr. Zainul. I hope everyone can keep from being too noisy in their rooms. Mr. Zainul did not like the sound of noise that interfered with his rest. Please understand," Mak Ijah shared the room key.

After getting the room key, XI IPA 5 alumni were simultaneously walking to the top floor, carrying their bags and luggage respectively.

Up on the top floor, it turns out the building is not too magnificent. It can even be said to be simple when compared to the living room. There are 12 rooms lined up, and 1 large room with two door leaves full of carving art. Maybe that's the room or the room of Zainul Rich Man.

In order from the very end of the room occupied Ellie, then next to her Mella, Iva, Tia, and Norita. Then after Norita's room, there were two empty rooms that were locked. Next to the locked room was the room occupied by the men. In order Dipta, Hendra, Denis, Galang, and the closest end to the room of the host is the room Bayu.

Everyone immediately went into their rooms, except Bayu who was still at home standing in front of the door of his room. He watched the house. Looking from the crack under the door, the room lights were on. It's likely that Zainul is in there and knows what he's doing.

Bayu approached the door of Zainul's room. Sayup sayup heard a foreign song, an old song that holds a mystery story. A song called 'Gloomy Sunday' ran in the room.

Bayu retreated slowly, he chose to immediately enter into his room. And it is true what Mak Ijah said earlier. This room is narrow and a little stuffy. Probably due to the minimal ventilation.

Bayu put down his bag, then he laid down his body. He's still thinking about Yodi's situation. His little heart said something bad had befallen the curly-haired man.

"May you be well Yod," muttered Bayu alone.

Somehow, Bayu's blue eyes started to feel heavy. Drowsiness begins to come, and slowly the tense nerve nerves begin to loosen. The body feels a sensation of relaxation and calm, until finally Bayu can not resist drowsiness. He fell asleep very fast.

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