Irise Delegnere (ALIVE'S Book 3)

by Faulina Arif

  Ichsan lifted both of his eyebrow looking at Sa'id changed expression in his face. "What kind of question?"

  Sa'id gulped before he talk. "Is that true Sofian was the main culprit of Mr. Fahri murder?"

  Ichsan eyes opened wide staring at Sa'id.

  The news about that is already spreading. Suddenly Fahri corpse was found and Sofian is named as the prime suspect and until now is still named as a fugitive. As a person that know Sofian very well, of course Sa'id was curious. Sa'id didn't trust that news. Sa'id truly wanted to ask about it directly toward Ichsan but he feel that he had no chance because in his eyes, Ichsan was too busy handling that case.

  "Did you believe it?", Ichsan asked.

  Sa'id shook his head. "No sir, I think Sofian is not that kind of person."

  Ichsan fell quiet for a moment. "You are right. When the last time you speak with Sofian? Did Sofian ever tell you something or doing something suspicious?", Ichsan asked.

  "No, sir. For a long time I didn't see him. The last time I see him is when we were in the crime case. Do you remember? At that time Andre and Lukman come to arrest you."

  Ichsan nod with both of his arm folded right in front of his chest. "Yes, I remember that well. What happened after my arrest?"

  "I didn't know for sure, sir. But things that I see, Sofian running in panic toward his car. When I ask him what happened, he said he wanted to go to Mr. Fahri residence. And after that, I never saw him ever again."

  Ichsan eyes widen in disbelief when hearing Sa'id words. "Did you ever hear after that day, Fahri and Sofian working at the office?" Ichsan asked with a sharp and hurrying voice as if he had been hunted by something.

  Sa'id shook his head. "No, sir. They were never been sighted at the office. I even try to call Sofian phone because I wanted to ask him about the crime case detail which we handle at that day. But his hand phone can't be called anymore."

  Ichsan fell silent for long enough with an eyes squinted sharp stared at the floor. A sudden fear attacking his mind and many bad though flowing making Ichsan letting out a cold sweat.

  "Sir? Ichsan sir!" Call Sa'id which are confused to see Ichsan weird behavior.

  Ichsan straighten his head to look at Sa'id. "You better come to your wife, seemed like they are finished." Ichsan for a while looked at Sa'id wife whose smiling gracefully toward him.

  Sa'id looked to the same direction as Ichsan. "Ah, yes I am forgot." Sa'id returned his look toward Ichsan. "If so I will go first, sir." Sa'id leaving Ichsan.

  Ichsan didn't answer or even nod. Only looked at Sa'id back with closed mouth.

  If what Sa'id say is true, that means Sofian and Fahri was vanished in the same time and for a long time. It even started from when Ichsan been arrested not after a week since he was arrested.

  And when he saw Fahri corpse condition that already blue, rotten and even can’t be recognized anymore, everything becoming clear.

  Suddenly Ichsan remember about Fahri story a few month ago about his co-worker named Andre and Salman. While Andre being transferred to another instance, Salman was disappeared instead and he was never be found.

  A cold sweat flowing at Ichsan face. He becoming panicked because worrying about something that he never imagine in his mind.

  Ichsan take a diaper randomly without making sure of its size. He immediately run into cashier and paying. After that, Ichsan hurried to his car. He must go to his home and preparing many things. Yes, before every bad things will happen as what he always feared. Ichsan must do some action. It was enough for him to just stayed quiet.

  IRISE DELEGNERE

  Need almost 2 month for Aria to get a weapons supply from Lee Hayton. It's not an easy job to smuggle weapons to another country. Moreover, this time Aria asking many tools and firearms 5 times more than usual.

  Aria be acquainted with Hayton family since a hundred years ago. Not only saving Aria's life, Hayton family also giving her a place to live. Hereditary, Hayton family were protecting Aria and helping her for more than hundreds years. Aria trust for those family is truly more than anything.

  Even after when Aria successfully escaping from the facility that imprisoned her hundred years ago, the first thing she do is finding Hayton family. Because of their help, Aria can take a revenge for her sister and finding some important information concerning that damned organization which destroying her happiness.

  In this two month time, to spend their free times. Aria intentionally train Marsha, Zafar and Reyn. The ability for using a firearm, no need to doubt, Reyn and Zafar is exceptional. But with their weak physique, their skills will be useless when they must deal with werewolves. Because of that, Aria was forcing them to train hard more than they could imagine.

  The movement of those werewolf is not only swift, with one attack from them, they could easily kill any normal human. For Reyn, Zafar and Marsha that have only one lives, surely those creature is proven to be very dangerous. No chance for them to be careless and unguarded. They must have a fast reflexes and good judgment to deal with werewolves attack. Because of that, they need a good physique, stamina, and can move swiftly.

  Aria hard work in these past two month is not in vain. Apart from their trained physique, they also becoming expert at using firearms. Only one thing that left for questioning, that is their mental. Are they ready to face those terrifying creatures, especially Marsha and Zafar. Aria hope, Marsha is never losing control anymore like when the attack at their workshop is happened, and Zafar could use his weapon well such as during their training.

  Helped by Zafar and Marsha, Aria checking their new equipment and weapons which she newly got from Lee Hayton. They must prepare everything well because tomorrow, their attack to the facility will begin.

  Aria give a special sniper rifle toward Zafar. "This is yours. I specially order this rifle for you." Said her.

  Zafar stares at that big sniper rifle with both eyes wide open. He was amazed and surprised to see that rifle in Aria hand, but in the same time he was afraid.

  "Take it." Said Aria.

  Zafar taking that rifle carefully. And it turns out that rifle is heavier than what it looked in his hand.

  "Did you remember about the big black creature wearing an armor?" Aria asked.

  Zafar nods.

  "That rifle in your hand could take that creature down. When I fight with it, I wanted you to hide and shoot it from a far."

  "Are you sure this rifle could hurt that creature?"

  Aria nod in certain. "Yes. That rifle bullet could even penetrate armored vehicle or tank armor. You should do your best in using that rifle without wasting any chance that I gave."

  Zafar gulped.

  The weapon in Zafar hands is an anti material sniper rifle OSV-96. It's length was 1,74 meter, it's weight is more than 15 kilogram and it's caliber is 12,7 x 108 millimeter. That rifle looks is truly convincing. And because of that Zafar was in doubt, can he really use this beast well?

  "But . . . " Zafar gulped while staring at that rifle in his hand with doubt. "I'm not sure that I can do it."

  "Only that weapon could kill that cursed creature. There is 15 bullets that was prepared for you and I hope I could trust your judgment for using those."

  Zafar sighed. That rifle in his hands had made enough burden for his mind, and now Aria adding more of that with demanding words.

  Aria switch her view toward Marsha. "Marsha, you can use this weapon."

  Aria giving her a submachine gun KN P90 which its weight is only 2,6 kilogram, length 50,5 centimeter, and its caliber is 5,7 x 28 mm.

  Marsha taking that submachine gun in Aria's hand and trying it without firing its bullet. Seems like this weapon is suitable for her.

  "You could also bring this same weapon in addition to your sniper rifle," Said Aria to Zafar.

  Zafar nodded in understanding.

  Marsha taking a long breath trying to calm her soul that wavering.

  "Are you alright?" Aria asked to Marsha.

  "Aria, how can you
be this fearless?", Marsha asked.

  "Suffering from painful memories will bring a hatred. But, that is what giving me strength for all this time." Aria answered.

  Marsha pondered Aria's words and her wavering soul slowly finding a courage. Her parent death and her will for not losing Reyn made Marsha could hold her weapon in her hands firmly than before.

  The same as Zafar, hatred and rage suddenly could be seen in his eyes because he remember about his sweet memories that he went through with his father when he was little. Indeed, Zafar could never forgive those bastard that snatch away his most valuable person in his life.

  Zafar and Marsha can imagine how terrifying the battle that they will face soon. But they are still determined cause they were drifting inside the hatred and have the same intention. They wanted to kill the head of organization in this country which they never realize, if that person is Reyn father.

  Suddenly the person that Aria thought inside her minds are appeared. Reyn was coming back to the villa along with 20 mercenary. Their ages is varied, from 25 till 50. Reyn intentionally invite them to his villa to introduce all of them to his companion, and at a time to make a raid plans.

  While they are arrive at the villa, when they meet and saw Aria for the first time, instantly all of them stupefied. Aria beauty are truly bewitch them. Their eyes were not blinking. Even the old mercenary that aged 50 thinks if only he was a bit younger, he surely wanted to approach a beauty such as Aria.

  "Big bro? Who are these people?", Marsha asked.

  Reyn stares toward Marsha. "These people will help us at our mission."

  "This many?" Marsha asked to ensure.

  Reyn nods without a doubt.

  Looked at the mercenary number and their convincing appearance, made Marsha becoming more confident. If with these people, she thinks everything will be alright. At least their presence could reduce Marsha worries.

  "This is Marsha, Zafar, and Aria." Reyn pointed to his companion one by one to be introduced to mercenaries.

  Those mercenaries introducing their name alternately.

  "So, all of them is your remaining force?", Bimo asked.

  Reyn nodded. "For this mission, I wanted to do straight-out assault to the enemy facility. We will force through from their front entrance. But, about the mission detail, I will entrusted all of it to you." Reyn looked at the mercenary.

  All mercenary nodded in understanding.

  Bimo looked to the oldest mercenary in their group. "Mr. Arman, I will entrust our command to you sir."

  The other mercenary nodded in agreement.

  In their eyes, Arman is not only a senior mercenary, but also recognized as an expert. Arman could always finish his mission and he was also experienced in any kind of battles.

  "Alright," Arman answered without any refusal.

  Arman stare at Reyn. "Do you need any weapon supply?"

  Reyn shook his head. "No, we already have all of it."

  "Can I see them?"

  Reyn nodded. Arman and his subordinate approaching the table to see Reyn weapons and equipment from his side.

  Those mercenaries are amazed. Hard to believe if Reyn could prepare some kind of rare and expensive weapon and equipment. One of it is Zafar anti material sniper rifle and Aria weapon. Truthfully the one that preparing all of that is not Reyn, but Aria.

  "Who are using this sword?", One of mercenary asked while pointing his finger toward Aria giant sword.

  "That's belong to that miss," Reyn answered while pointing to Aria which are not far from him.

  All mercenary stares to Aria full of disbelief. It would be not possible if a young woman like her could lift that large sword. Even them must lift that sword with both hand and maybe they are still had a hard time to use it. That sword weight is at least 40 kilograms.

  Yes, those mercenaries could not believe it. More over that woman which their client appointed is stunningly beautiful. From their experience with woman, a beautiful woman is never interested in weapons, and they always interested and play with finery. Beautiful woman always spend all their times to maintain their selves and beauty than playing with weapons.

  Without touching those mercenary already know, that young woman skin named Aria which now staring at them is undoubtedly soft and smooth. Her body is proportional, her breast is huge and she also had a very beautiful blue eyes with a lips that could shakes all their reasons. How much time will she spend to maintain her beauty? Even her long hair that she polish to a white color is seen beautifully shiny.

  "If so, I will divide my subordinates into a few teams." Said Arman, ending his subordinates daydreams.

  "I leave it to you," Reyn answered.

  For that kind of problem, Reyn is indeed could not do it. He thinks it will be better if he leave it to the professional. Especially things concerning any kind of strategy.

  Finally Arman decide to divide his subordinates to 5 teams. Alpha, Beta, Charlie, Delta, and Gamma team. They also talking about what kind of equipment and their transportation method that will be used. And lastly, for any kind of sudden or special occurrence they will think about that tomorrow at the raiding times.

  The strategy meeting at that night come to end at 20.00 hour. After all of that the mercenaries go leaving Reyn villa.

  IRISE DELEGNERE

  The world is only filled by people with rotten brains which will do anything to satisfy their own desire. Sacrificing other people for their own luxury.

  Ichsan already know that. Even before he becoming a detective. Because of that, he doesn't have any doubt in his heart when he must take out his gun from inside his work desk. All this time he never use that gun and only keeping it because there is no right time to use it. But now, he think it was the right time. With that gun, Ichsan will try to find Sofian.

  There is a conviction and worry inside Ichsan's mind which is inevitable for him. Even how many times he thought about that, Ichsan still did not believe if Sofian killing Fahri. Instead, Ichsan believe if Sofian was only a victim of defamation from that case. They intentionally made Sofian to be a culprit, to make the true culprit trail erased.

  Then, where is Sofian? Why did that young man can never be seen?

  Because of that unanswered question, Ichsan can't help but think, there is something happened to Sofian. If at that time Sofian go with Fahri is true, that means, maybe Sofian life is also in peril.

  The truth that Ichsan still can't find Sofian corpse giving him a slight hope. Hoping that young man is still alive in some places, either he was tied or imprisoned without any chance to escape or anything else, but the most important things, Ichsan hoped that young man which he always admired is still alive.

  Yes, because of that reasons, Ichsan taking out his gun which before he never use. It was enough for Ichsan to stay quiet only to gather some evidence. Ichsan must take action before the same thing will happened again. Tomorrow or the day after that, he could have been found Sofian dead body in someplace. Ichsan will lose Sofian, the same as he lose Fahri.

  There is one method that could corner Burhan. A method that ever come out from Ichsan own mouth, that he never think for doing it.

  IRISE DELEGNERE

  Fahri gripping his car steer tightly. Fahri hunch was right, his daughter was kidnapped and the culprit must be the same people that killing his wife.

  That old man mind is cloudy. Many negative thought filled his brain and many cold sweat flowed from his face even though he turned the air conditioner in the car at full strength. Fahri heart was racing as if it was raced with time that left. Fahri hope, there is no bad things that happened to his daughter and he still had a chance to save his only family.

  Fahri still remember about the incident that noon in Black Coffe Café. When Fahri had a conversation with Sekar, some thug comes and two of them hitting Fahri suddenly. It seems some people paying them to give Fahri a lesson. But Sekar made everything into a mess and made their plan failed. Because of that they change their target to his wife and
his daughter. That old man growling angry till his tooth chattered. How stupid he was, he can only realize it when everything is too late after his family reaping what he sow, regret is the least bit he felt.

  From many people that he ever caught in the past, surely there will be many of them saving a deep grudge toward Fahri. Even though they could evade from the imprisoning law, but their hatred becoming a seed that growing at their heart and made some of them wanted to take revenge. If only he could find the perpetrator, Fahri will not feel this depressed like now. As the head of criminal investigation division that are well known and had a high position, Fahri could feel that rank is utterly useless. Fahri can’t even use his authority to find his daughter or even prosecuting the death of his wife case.

  Futile, is the only word that can describe Fahri hard work all the time till he can climb to this position, but can't use that to his own family good. For only to make his own family happy, Fahri are willing to become a coward. Sacrificing many innocent people by covering the crime that was doing by government or the people with much higher position and much influence. If Fahri can sit in a safe position, his family future will be guaranteed. That is how he think all the time.

  But in reality his rank and position becoming useless. Instead because of his rank and position, Fahri is losing his loved family. Without he realize, Fahri is now dealing with hard headed people that didn’t have a heart. They are willing to do anything to silence a person like Fahri, that they consider as a pest which disturbing their comfortable life's.

  Fuck them all!! Fahri mocking inside his own mind.

  "Mr. Fahri, will it be better if we call our colleague?" Sofian encourage himself to ask.

  Sofian can't deny that he was afraid to see his superior in this condition. Fahri is too emotional till he takes a decision without thinking. Sofian worried if that decision will brought negative things to the both of them.

  "They will kill my daughter if I do that." Fahri answered with deep eye sight.

  Sofian could not say anything more.