Wulan In Night Wound
Chapter 15 Betrayed
I arrived at Polsek after thirty minutes of driving. Ryo and Lisa are in the waiting room, waiting to make a statement. Shortly after, Mr. Broto also sat in the waiting room. While waiting, I was astonished at the attitude of Ryo and Lisa. No one dared to look at me or at least ask me. We waited in silence.
One o'clock past, a cop called me and Ryo to get into the investigation room. In the room there is a long table and several chairs. There were two policemen in it. One is in charge of investigating, while the other is in charge of recording every statement issued. The recording device has also been prepared and ?under "on" conditions".The police carried out normal procedures against Ryo starting from asking for his name, age and others.
"According to sister Wulan, she was taken forcibly by the perpetrators and Ryo's brother was at the scene. Is that really so?" police began cross-examination.
"I don't think it's like that, sir. Wulan got into Deni's car voluntarily", replied Ryo.
Like being struck by lightning in broad daylight, I was surprised to hear Ryo's answer. My face paled from the feeling of shock. My reflexes squealed, "Ryo, what do you mean?! You must be kidding, right?!"
"Please calm down, Sister Wulan", the policeman warned me. Then continued his words to Ryo, "Please continue, Brother Ryo."
Ryo recounts the events of that night with his version. Not much different from the version that I told you about, but inside it was impressive that I wasn't kidnapped but I got into the car without coercion.
I couldn't speak as long as I listened to Ryo's statement. My body is so limp. My heart throbbed pain betrayed by the person I trusted, the person I loved.
The police end the investigation session with Ryo, then proceed with Lisa. When Lisa entered the room, I looked at Lisa expectantly but it was as if Lisa did not want to see me. I recalled their strange attitude in the waiting room, suddenly my feeling said that Lisa's statement would not benefit me. And sure enough, Lisa said something similar to Ryo. Lisa also added that in school many men liked me and I was always "friendly" to all of them. The friendly word on Lisa's statement impresses that I love playing with a lot of men.
My throat is choking, my eyes are heating up. I can't talk.
Yeah, God. My pal? My lover? In my heart I questioned God, refusing to believe what I heard.
Next up is Mr. Broto's turn. "I found Wulan sitting by the side of the road. It was raining hard. All I saw was that his clothes were already collapsed and drenched. There were some bruises on his cheeks. I think he was robbed. Then Mr. Wulan asked me to be delivered to the hospital" said Mr. Broto explained.
There's not much to tell Mr. Broto, because that's the way he is. Mr. Broto's statement I can't count on. My only hope is the results of the visa and the testimony of an expert witness. But my hope was dashed when I heard a knock on the door.
Tok. Chequek.
A policewoman entered the room. The police whispered to the police who were doing a cross-examination. Shortly thereafter, the policewoman resigned.
"So, Sister Wulan. The doctor who did the visa to you was transferred to Semarang this morning. So practically he can't testify. Then for the results of the visa held by your mother. You can leave it to us if you want to include it as evidence. If the files are complete and the supporting evidence is adequate, we will immediately make an arrest and transfer the case to the prosecutor's office" the police explained to me. The police asked me to come back tomorrow to cross-examine the alleged perpetrator. But I refused. I feel like I won't be able to face them.
What-what's this! my inner. I came out of the investigation room in a daze. Only Ryo was left in the waiting room, he was waiting for me.
"Lan.", said Ryo to me. I dare not look at him. I was afraid that my anger would overflow if I looked at her.
"I'm sorry. I can explain it. I hope you will understand my position after I explain", Ryo continued speaking.
"Your work, Yo! What kind of explanation would you give me, huh?", my sergeant choked.
*Flashback on*
Time still shows at six o'clock in the morning when someone knocks on Ryo's door. Since Ryo's mother was busy in the kitchen, her father was still sleeping so Ryo opened the door. It looks like Mr. Darma is standing behind the door. Ryo did not expect that Mr. Darma would visit his house, especially in the morning blind like this.
"There, Sir. Have seat. For a moment Sir, I call", Ryo invites his guest to come in.
Actually just before the sound of a knock on the door of his house, Ryo intended to take a bath. Ryo will go to his lover's house, just to find out if last night the girl arrived at his house safely.
Last night, Ryo arrived at his house late at midnight. Ryo helplessly chases after Deni's car which Wulan fled. Ryo and Lisa are forced to drive their motorbike for more than a kilometer to the nearest gas station. After getting gasoline, Ryo accompanied Lisa to go home to the front of her alley because the day was late, and did not want the girl to get into trouble on the road. Then Ryo continued to Wulan's house, to just know if her lover had reached home.
Arriving in front of Wulan's house, the atmosphere of the house seemed empty. Ryo hesitated if he had to bang on the fence of the house in the middle of the night for fear of disturbing neighbors around. Even Ryo was reluctant if he had to face Bu Retno, because spicy words were often floated by his lover's mother when he drove Wulan home. Ignoring the bad taste that plagued his heart, Ryo waltzed back to his house. Hope Wulan will send word by mobile phone.
Ryo told his mother that Mr. Darma came to see him and wanted to meet him.
Ryo's mother hurried to wake her husband. Ryo went to the kitchen to make drinks. Ryo returned to the living room to deliver drinks for Mr. Darma and his Father. When he was about to leave the place to bathe, Mr. Darma held Ryo.
"I need to be with you too, Le. I'd like to ask you a favor. Soon there will be police who come here to ask to be a witness to the rape case experienced by Wulan. Yes, my son and his friends raped Wulan last night", Mr. Darma explained without further ado.
Like being struck by lightning, Ryo glared angrily at Mr. Darma. Ryo also felt angry at himself, why did he ignore the bad taste in his heart that night and let Wulan get into Deni's car.
"Don't be angry, Le. Because it's useless. I'm asking you, just tell the police what happened. But make the impression that Deni did not bring the girl forcibly. Tell him that he voluntarily got in Deni's car. There is no point in refusing. I have the names of witnesses. I'm going to Lisa's house soon, to Retno's, and to the director of the hospital where that unlucky girl went on a visa. The hospital director was an old friend of mine. Problems like this are just trivial problems for me", Mr. Darma explained at length his plan. Ryo and his father could only quietly listen. Mr. Ryo was silent because of his pity on the fate that befell his lover Anank. Ryo fell silent due to the feeling of wrath and helplessness.
"You can't refuse. If you refuse, please find a job elsewhere. Pay off also the debts of your father at this time also", continued Mr. Darma threatened.
Ryo couldn't resist. If his father does not have a job, how will the fate of his family. And from where can get seven million in a short time?
Mr. Darma sipped a little tea served to him, then resigned to continue his plan.
Ryo dilemma. Family or lover? In his death, Ryo chose his family. In his heart, Ryo promised that he would accept Wulan completely and would not leave her.
*flashback off*
After hearing Ryo's words, I was sitting limp on the waiting room bench.
Mr Darma! This is all Mr. Darma's plan! The father and son are such jerks! my screams in my heart.
Visum result. Only that can prove everything. I hurried to my feet and left Ryo. Ryo could only silently stare at my departure.
How can the results of the visa get to the hands of Miss Retno? Can Wulan get justice?
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