Tux and Spell

Maria's Truth

After the shower, Margy helped Jacob change into more relaxed clothes. Jacob was wearing a black t-shirt and t-shirt. Margy brushed Jacob's wet hair and tidied his T-shirt. After she finished Margy gave her 1000megawatt smile.

"Finished!" She said cheerfully, "Are you ready?"

Jacob nodded. “Never better. Thank you for lightening my load. I'm much more relaxed!”

Margy smiled and took Jacob's hand. Just now Roderick texted that he was on his way to Jacob's house with Molly. When everyone had gathered, he would ask Maria. Roderick managed to get Molly once again. At first the eccentric girl refused… she reasoned she didn't want to interfere. But Roderick always succeeds in all things related to seducing women, finally being able to change Molly's decision.

Margy is still wearing her home floral themed dress. She let her wet hair loose to dry faster.

They walked hand in hand down the stairs. When Roderick arrived…then they would call Maria and Robby. It was dinner time, Molly was already preparing dinner in the dining room.

7:30 p.m. Roderick arrives. Margy suggested they eat first, so the atmosphere was more relaxed and relaxed. Jacob nodded in agreement. Finally they gathered at the dining table. Margy prepares a Chicken curry eaten with rice or bread. When Molly arrived, she immediately helped her sister in the kitchen and made dressing for the fruit salad made by Margy. Fifteen minutes later the dishes were served and they started eating. Maria and Robby looked cheerful and ate their food carefree.

Molly ate the dish in front of her lazily. Since then, he has been vacant and silent. Roderick reminded Molly several times to eat her food, to which she smiled and Molly took back her fork and knife, but didn't take a bite.

Margy also noticed her sister's strange attitude, usually Molly when she was like this was having an intense conversation with her spirit friend. Most likely there is a fairly serious problem.

Jacob put down his cutlery and looked around. Molly still hadn't eaten any food and Roderick had put down his cutlery a long time ago, the blonde man seemed really hungry at the moment. Margy only finished half the plate.

Meanwhile, Robby and Maria are still enjoying Margy's Chicken curry. Jacob waited until everyone had finished eating to make an announcement.

Five minutes later, Jacob cleared his throat and made everyone in the dining room turn to look at him.

"There's something I want to talk to all of you about!"

"Is it about plans to go to Vegas?" Maria asked in a cheerful tone. Robby just nodded and smiled broadly.

Jacob smiled wryly. He couldn't seem to hide his feelings right now.

"We're moving into the living room!" he asked and stood up. After that all the occupants of the dining room walked behind Jacob to the room in question. Jacob plopped down on the sofa in his living room which was too masculine according to Margy, he planned to completely remodel Jacob's house because it didn't suit his taste.

When everyone was seated, Jacob looked at Molly. The look in his eyes as if asking permission to start his mission. Maria and Robby were still smiling at each other and they were both leaning back on the comfortable sofa in the living room of Jacob's house.

“This is about the case of Manuella's death. I already know everything!” Jacob said in a steady tone. It was as if he had solved the most difficult mystery of mathematics. It was easy for Jacob to pretend he knew everything, because of his reputation and intelligence….plus his status as a member of the Mensa association, where geniuses congregate.

After Jacob had said his sentence, Maria and Robby sat up straighter.

“You mean, you already know everything…including the culprit?” Roderick asked, he knew that he had to meddle in this business, to make his cover more convincing.

"Everything! All the mysteries and secrets in it. However… before I reveal everything… I will give Maria some time.”

"Maria? What's wrong with her?" Roderick asked as if he couldn't believe Jacob's words. At this moment all eyes were on the young girl who was sitting up straight. She was flustered…and judging by the way her legs didn't stop moving…she was really nervous.

"Yes. Maria. Just so you know! I already know everything, without you telling me I know…and will process it legally. I owe Manuella a promise to her body…I'll solve this case, but…I'm giving you a chance to explain everything, maybe I'll change my mind!” Jacob said very convincingly. Actually in Jacob's heart right now, he was hoping that Maria would deny everything, and say she didn't know anything about her mother's death. Said that she was devastated by the passing of her only parent. Jacob was still waiting for Maria's answer.

So are the others. All quietly waiting.

Maria cleared her throat. She looked at Jacob with a frightened face.

"Oh no please! No!” Jacob's mind at this moment, seen from Maria's frightened face and trembling lips. Jacob knew all too well this gesture, a gesture of one who felt guilty, and one who feared that his crimes would be exposed. Jacob noticed Robby who seemed to be looking at each other at Jacob and his brother in turn. The boy had no idea what had happened.

Molly cleared her throat. "May I speak?" She asked all the occupants of the family room.

Jacob nodded, Margy beside him and her hands on Jacob's lap. Margy had been holding Jacob's hand tightly, she was very nervous. Meanwhile Molly sat beside Roderick with her elegant posture. Maria and Robby were on the sofa opposite Margy and Jacob.

“Everything that happens on this earth, is not just a matter of destiny…but because of our choices. When we make a mistake…and we know it was wrong and can't fix the end result of it…the only thing we can do is regret. Because a person who commits a crime and has no remorse, is not a human.”

Margy, Jacob, Roderick and Robby looked at each other. It seemed that the one who understood Molly's words just now was Maria. Molly also only focused her gaze on the girl. Because after Molly finished speaking, Maria nodded her head.

“Maria…is there something you want to say? I know you're a good boy. I know all about your story!” Molly spoke and looked straight at Maria. A gaze that seemed to penetrate the heart and heart. It was as if that gaze exposed anyone he gazed at, a gaze that no one else could do to hide a secret.

"What do you mean?" Roderick asked Molly.

“I know all of Maria's actions, both intentional and unintentional. I can't blame you entirely…because you grew up in a hostile environment. But haven't you been feeling sorry all this time… but why did you do it again?”

After hearing Molly's words, Maria suddenly burst into tears. She wept hysterically and roared. She used her palms to cover her face. Robby, who looked scared by his sister's behavior, moved to sit next to Margy, the girl immediately grabbed Robby's hand, which was shaking with fear and shock at his sister's change in attitude. Later, he realized that his sister had a drastic change in her mood, she could change her mood in a second…from a super cheerful person to a very sad person.

"I apologize!" Maria said in the midst of her sobs. She was crying loudly again. No one sat beside him to calm the girl down. Molly gave a code with her hand to let Maria cry to her heart's content. It seemed Molly was the leader of them all. All their actions were under Molly's command.