The River House

XXIII. Preliminary Conclusions

The cold morning air in the middle of the forest did feel like bone-piercing, slashing skin. But the sensation of tightness and shivering felt by people who are in the new house Anggun more caused by the persona of the Bayu police is so intimidating.

Bayu spread his gaze to everyone in front of him. For Bayu they are all suspects who keep a rotten heart despite trying to wear a fragrance on the outside.

"I continue the question," said Bayu sighing.

"So, who exactly gave the idea of serving the favorite chicken lodho Erfan? If not the chicken lodho menu, for example in the form of soto, Erfan could not eat without a spoon, right?" Bayu sets his sights on Mak Surti the maid. Mak Surti immediately wavered, fear making him silent for a moment.

"Anu Pak police, about the menu of cooking has become a habit in this family what I have to cook it is usually anu Pak, usually it is written on paper taped to the refrigerator door Mr. police," Mak Surti replied nervously. Bayu scrunched his forehead, digesting Mak Surti's slightly telepathic explanation.

"Meaning, you don't know who asked you to cook Lodho's chicken?" Bayu asked Mak Surti again.

"Don't know the police, sir" Mak Surti replied, shaking his head quickly.

"Mother Anggun, as the host could it be you who wrote the menu of cooked lodho chicken Mak Surti?" Now Bayu turned to Anggun.

"I didn't have any special requests yesterday. Because I was also busy with my friends walking around the river, "Anggun replied slowly.

"Hmmm, interesting. So, anyone can write a food menu request. Anyone who knows the customs of the family of Anggun Mother," Bayu mangosteen mangosteen.

"Is the writing of the menu that you have to cook still there? We can identify who wrote it instead" Bayu looked back at Mak Surti.

"I'm sorry, Officer, every afternoon my garbage burns. Including the writing of the menu," Mr. Nyoto interrupted. The old man was seen biting his lower lip. There was something he was trying to cover up.

"really?" Bayu noticed Mr. Nyoto's gigat.

"True Mr. police," Mr. Nyoto replied quickly. A wisp of sweat began to drip down his forehead.

"OK," Bayu smiled wryly.

"We move on to the next question," Bayu sighed again.

"Based on the information from Mr. Erwin who I asked last night, he said almost everyone who knew Erfan did not like his war. There are only 4 people who do not know Erfan, namely Bu Rofida and Vivi, as well as Mr. Nyoto and Mak Surti. Is that right Mr Nyoto, Mak Surti?" Bayu confirmed his sitting position. Mr. Nyoto and Mak Surti compactly nodded.

"Then, Miss Rofida and Vivi, don't you know Mr Erfan?" Bayu turned to ask Anggun's in-laws and sister-in-law.

"True sir," Miss Rofida replied quickly. Vivi was silent. The girl looked down with her feet constantly moving to the floor. It was clear Vivi was riled up and upset.

"Miss Vivi? Look me in the eye and answer me honestly. Does Miss really not know Mr Erfan at all?" Bayu asked with a sharp gaze towards Ferry Lawanto's younger brother.

"Vivi? Dong replied, why are you?" Miss Rofida asked in astonishment.

"I. .I actually knew Erfan," said Vivi after taking a deep breath.

Everyone looked at Vivi. Ask questions in each other's minds. How can? Recognize where? While Ferry Lawanto looks very unhappy with the information from his sister. Bayu smiled with satisfaction.

"Vivi? You haven't told my mom about this!" Bu Rofida glared in annoyance.

"Yes because it doesn't matter to Buukk either," Vivi whined.

"I once took a photo class, and one of his mentors was Kak Erfan who died of poisoning" explained Vivi.

"Please answer with details Miss Vivi. You don't want me to suspect? Tell us the truth," Bayu urged. He knew, what Vivi said was just the surface.

"OK, fine. So, I used to love Erfan. I have fans with him. Older more mature, looks experienced," said Vivi, her hands busy mer*mas the tip of her own shirt.

"Continue?" Bayu did not give Vivi time to take a break in the story.

"I gave him chocolate, bought it. Even I once asked for money with Mas Ferry for reasons for my study costs. I actually used the money to buy Erfan a new camera. However, after everything I gave, after I washed and chased after her, she rejected me. He said he and I were better suited as sisters. But I heard behind me, she mocked me, saying that I was not beautiful for her perfect self. He's a trash man!" Vivi's reddened face held back anger. Never did he expect to tell such a shameful and hurtful thing about himself in front of so many people.

"You're vengeful?" Bayu squinted his eyeballs.

"certain. Frankly, in a small heart, I'm glad the man died. But I could have sworn it wasn't me who gave him the poison. I didn't know she was coming to this house either. I don't know, if it turns out that the man is so crazy with my sick brother-in-law," replied Vivi ketus.

"Shut your mouth that's Vivi!" Bentak Ferry arrived.

"Ah no Mas, do not be too pamper it Mbak Anggun. I wonder why everyone is so interested in your wife, do not actually out there your wife likes to spread charm and play fire Mas!" Denied Vivi while glaring. Don't want to lose fiercely to his brother.

"Bad!" Ferry was really angry, his hands clenched tightly.

"It's enough Nduk, Le! You're brothers, don't fight in front of so many people like this, it's embarrassing" Ms. Rofida was seen holding back tears.

"Already Mas, patient," said Anggun while holding tightly Ferry's hand. She kissed the back of her husband's hand. Ferry finally softened, his heart withered before Anggun.

"Wahh, interesting," Bayu suddenly clapped his hands. Everyone looked at Bayu.

"Everyone seems to be keeping secrets. It could be that among all the people who are here, they are lying. But in the meantime, based on your evidence and testimony as witnesses, Erfan's death is most likely a suicide. Since the poison only stuck to both of her palms, there was nowhere else," Bayu smiled.

"Huh? Why are you asking us if your conclusions are like that, police officer?" Vita stood up to protest.

"I'm looking for a motive, I need to hear everything about the victim from your point of view. After all, this was only a temporary conclusion, a preliminary conclusion. It could be that later will change, brother Vita or others could at any time be a suspect. There are two missing people who have not returned to date. Miss Andevi and Mr. Ali. Maybe they had something to do with it, maybe, right?" Bayu chuckles.

"For the time being the examination process is complete, the men are asked to help move Erfan's suit from the dining room" Bayu continued.

"Maybe we can move it to the house next door. Toh Erwin, Pak Nyoto and Mak Surti also live in this house," Ferry advised.

"Good idea. For a long time a house with a dead body, also not good for mental condition," Bayu chimed in, a sneer at a glance appeared between the rows of white teeth.

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