Early in the morning, Niko woke up and reached for the clock on the nightstand next to his bed, precisely at 7:00. He turned to his side and saw Elina's face. Niko's lips curled as he couldn't resist admiring every aspect of Elina's face, her lips, cheeks, eyebrows, and her still closed eyes. Everything about Elina captivated Niko to the point where he couldn't take his eyes off her. Niko extended his hand and gently stroked Elina's head to wake her up. He quickly withdrew his hand, and Elina blinked, then looked at Niko and smiled.The morning was greeted by Niko's face in front of her. "Hey, good morning, my beautiful wife," Niko greeted."Good morning to you too," Elina replied, then smiled. Niko caressed Elina's cheek and kissed her forehead. Elina simply smiled at the morning kiss from Niko. She then got up, forgetting that she was still wearing nothing. She looked embarrassed, as did Niko. However, Niko couldn't resist his desire any longer and whispered in Elina's ear, unable t
Niko extended his hand to the nightstand, feeling for his vibrating device that had been incessantly buzzing since morning. With half-closed eyes, he groped for his flat object until he finally grasped it. He swiftly slid the green button and brought it to his ear without checking the caller's name."Hello, Young Master, this is extremely urgent. You need to leave your room because we have an important meeting with a client today. I understand you're busy with Elina, but you mustn't forget your schedule," Daniel said from the other end, his voice tinged with irritation due to Niko's elusiveness since yesterday."Yeah, just come in. I'm still sleepy. If there's anything to say, say it. Can't it wait until tomorrow or the day after? I want to be with Elina; I can't leave her," Niko mumbled, half-awake."We can't postpone it any longer, Young Master. I've already delayed it for two days, and another delay might jeopardize the client's cooperation," Daniel replied, understanding Niko's re
Niko reached for his phone on the nightstand, trying to find it as it had been vibrating non-stop since morning. With half-closed eyes, he fumbled for his flat device and answered without checking the caller's name."Hello, Young Master, this is extremely urgent. You need to leave your room because we have an important meeting with a client today. I know you've been busy with Elina, but you mustn't forget your schedule," Daniel said from the other end, his voice holding a hint of irritation due to Niko's elusive nature the previous day."Yes, just come in. I'm still half asleep. If there's something you need to say, go ahead. But can't it wait until tomorrow or the day after? I want to be with Elina; I can't bear to leave her," Niko mumbled, his voice unclear as he was barely awake."We can't postpone it any longer, Young Master. I've already delayed it for two days, and another delay might lead to the client canceling the deal," Daniel explained, understanding Niko's sentiments."Alr
"Elina!" Romeo called out to Elina once again. This time, he seemed more desperate to get her attention, refusing to give up until Elina acknowledged him."What is it?" Elina asked lazily, giving Romeo a disinterested look. She wanted to avoid him, but Romeo kept pursuing her relentlessly."I want to take you out for lunch," he said."Sorry, I can't. I'm in a hurry," she replied briefly."Just for a moment. I won't give up until you agree to have lunch with me. Don't you want to enjoy your favorite meal? I still remember it," he said, determined. Romeo appeared to be pushing Elina hard, unwilling to miss this chance."I really can't. Why don't you have lunch by yourself if you're hungry? I don't feel like eating right now. Can't you see I'm shopping?" Elina asked, casting a sarcastic glance at her ex-boyfriend."You despise me that much, don't you? Even though I'm not asking you to go far, just for lunch," he replied."Okay, but only for a short while," Elina reluctantly agreed.She b
After the meeting with the client at exactly 5:00 PM, Niko and Daniel hurriedly left the meeting place."Ah, finally, it's over," Niko sighed with relief as he fastened his seatbelt, while Daniel prepared to drive his car."Young Master, after this, we'll go to the police station to file a report," he said, turning the car in the direction of their destination."Okay, I'll come along," he replied. Niko looked very tired, even though the meeting wasn't that long. He really wanted to get back to see Elina, but he couldn't skip making the report, or his life would be in danger. Lately, his life had been like something out of an action movie.Upon arriving at the police station, Niko and Daniel got out of the car and entered to meet one of the officers there. "Good evening, Mr. Niko and Mr. Daniel," he greeted them. The middle-aged officer seemed to recognize Niko and Daniel because Niko had been involved in making reports before."Good evening," Daniel shook the man's hand."Is there any
"Young Master, I have to return because the work is done. Will you be staying here?" Daniel asked Niko as he already had his return ticket and was carrying a bag with clothes and documents inside.Niko leaned against the hotel door, "No. I told you that I still have to stay here with Elina, right? I want to take a break from work for a while to refresh my mind. You can go back first, besides, there's a lot of work at the office, right?" Niko looked at Daniel, who was already neat. He patted Daniel's shoulder, "Take care. Maybe I'll have to stay a few more days."Daniel nodded, "I hope you'll take care here. If possible, it's better for you to come back earlier," he suggested.Niko chuckled softly, "Don't worry, Daniel. I'll be fine. You don't need to think about me because I'll have fun here with Elina. You take care on the road. When you arrive, let me know. So, I'll know that you've really returned to the office and didn't turn towards the bar." Niko laughed again.Daniel replied, "
Elina had already prepared, wearing a white shirt and a black skirt. She tidied her hair in front of the mirror, making sure everything was neat. After finishing, she quickly grabbed her shoulder bag, some folders she needed to bring, and immediately rode her motorbike to the office after putting on her helmet. She hadn't been to the office for a few days because she had been taken by Niko to Malang, and she was quite sure she had left a lot of work behind and seemed to be running away from her responsibilities.She rode her motorcycle fast, and about thirty minutes later, she arrived at the office. She parked it quickly, then immediately signed the attendance sheet and entered the office, heading to her own room. However, just before reaching her office, she ran into a woman with straight shoulder-length hair. She looked a bit plump, had a tall stature, and stared sharply at Elina."Where have you been, Elina?" Rahma, her team leader, asked.Elina was nervous. She didn't know how to
Daniel couldn't help but overhear gossip about Elina and the newcomer named Romeo while he was preparing for a new metric for an upcoming meeting next week. "What if the Young Master finds out," he muttered as he placed his laptop on his desk.Daniel looked around his not-so-large office, adorned with various awards and plaques on the walls. He then turned and pulled out his phone, gazing out the window. Something was bothering him. Work issues were far from over, but new problems were surfacing, leaving his mind scattered.Eventually, Daniel decided to call someone he knew well. "Hello," greeted a man on the other end of the phone."Can you come to my office now?" Daniel asked."Sure, I'll be there," the man replied before ending the call. Daniel placed his belongings on the desk and stared out at the parking lot from behind the window, waiting for his trusted ally.Seven minutes later, a knock echoed through the door. Daniel quickly turned and said, "Come in!" he called.A man enter