"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
While in the car on the way home, Niko remained silent, as he couldn't ask his father for an explanation with the driver present. He didn't want this issue to escalate. Niko shifted uncomfortably in his seat multiple times, while his father seemed busy with his tablet, possibly working on something, not giving Niko a chance to talk.Upon arriving home at 9:59 PM, Niko quickly got out of the car and went inside. In the living room, he stopped Arshad, who was about to enter his room, and asked directly, "Dad, what did you mean by your answer earlier?""Which answer?" Arshad inquired, trying to recall the words he had spoken during dinner with Adhitama."About considering my arranged marriage with Sheryl. Why didn't you firmly reject it, saying 'I can't' or 'It's not possible,' instead of contemplating what to say? It's as if you're okay with me marrying Sheryl. Just so you know, I will never marry her or anyone else except Elina. So, there's no need for you to think about it, and you sh
Reluctantly, Romeo decided to leave Elina's house, his gaze filled with resentment towards Niko, who had struck him without warning. "I'll never forgive you, you scoundrel!" Romeo shouted as he entered his car."I won't apologize to you," Niko replied coldly."Niko, let it go. Just let him leave," Elina placed her hands on Niko's shoulders, trying to calm her upset boyfriend.Little did Elina know that Niko and Romeo would end up having a brawl in front of her house because of her. "Go into the living room; I need to tend to your lip. You're hurt," Elina said, pulling Niko towards the living room after her parents had already gone to their room, making sure everything was safe."First, treat Niko's wound, then he can leave," Maya yelled from inside the room."Alright," Elina replied, heading to the kitchen to fetch some warm water.Niko sat in the living room, waiting for Elina. His lip stung from Romeo's punch, but he felt no remorse, as Romeo had initiated the fight. Niko wouldn't h
At precisely 7:00 AM, Elina's bedroom door swung open. Her father was taken aback to find a man and a woman sleeping on the same bed. His heart bristled at the sight of his daughter being with a man he didn't expect."Elina! Hurry up for breakfast!" her father shouted.That was all he said to Elina before storming out of the room, clearly displeased with Niko's presence.Niko blinked, then saw Elina sitting there with a gloomy expression. He wanted to talk to her, but she promptly got up and headed to the bathroom to wash her face. In front of the sink, Elina berated herself for being careless, allowing her father to discover her and Niko. She tugged at her hair in frustration. "Darn it. Why did Niko have to come into my room like that? My reputation is ruined in front of him," Elina muttered.Since it was already 7:10 AM, Elina decided to quickly shower and head out once she was done. She put on a black suit with a skirt, grabbed her bag, and made her way to the dining table. There,