"It's better if I go home alone," Amelia said.
"It's already late. If you go home alone, what about your safety?" Bima was very worried about the condition of the capital city roads, which were not very safe at night.
"Please don't worry, sir. They won't even know what happens to me," Amelia replied calmly.
Bima let out a deep sigh. He stood up while taking his phone. Before getting out of the car, Amelia handed her platinum card to Bima. He accepted it and put it into his wallet.
They finally got out of the car. Only then did Amelia realize that the shopping mall was already empty. There were no visitors left. The corridors they walked through were completely deserted.
Amelia felt uneasy. She thought the place was creepy. Strange thoughts crossed her mind, including the idea of meeting unseen occupants.
"Should I propose to Anthony to extend the mall's operating hours until dawn?" Bima thought about what he should do.
Amelia was very shocked. How could Bima even think about extending the mall's operating hours until dawn? However, she replied jokingly, "Then who will shop? Ms. Kuntilanak and Mr. Poci?"
Bima laughed at Amelia's answer. What Amelia said actually made sense. If the operating hours were extended, the astral beings might join in shopping too.
"Isn't that true? I know you're afraid of the dark," Bima teased her.
"Isn't darkness a sign that light will soon come and illuminate everything?" Amelia asked seriously.
"Yes, if all the lights are turned on," Bima replied.
The bodyguards following them were surprised. Bima was known as a quiet man, yet now he was laughing.
They listened to the conversation between Bima and Amelia. Honestly, this was the first time they had met a woman who was so intelligent, wise, and carried strong authority.
When they arrived at the parking area, they searched for the car. At that moment, Amelia's face turned pale. She hoped Santi would not report what had happened.
The question was, would Amelia be safe tomorrow morning? No one knew. Only time would answer.
Bima's car left the shopping mall. They headed toward Amelia's house. Amelia grew more restless. Honestly, she did not want to go home. She wanted to go somewhere else.
However, Amelia could not do that. She had not prepared everything yet. Like it or not, she would have to face it the next day.
"When are you going to Singapore?" Bima asked without turning his head toward Amelia.
"The day after tomorrow," Amelia replied casually. "But may I take two days off?"
"Go. Make yourself comfortable," Bima said, giving her two days off. "Come back next Monday."
Amelia was surprised to realize that today was still Friday. She was confused about what she should do at home. This time, her house did not bring her any comfort.
"I think it's better if I leave tomorrow," Amelia said.
"Use the company plane," Bima instructed her.
"But sir, I'm also going on vacation," Amelia replied.
"Is there even a flight at that hour?" Bima stopped the car.
"I haven't checked yet," Amelia said innocently.
Bima began to feel irritated by Amelia's innocent attitude. She was too honest. However, that honesty was also her strength. It was the reason many clients admired her.
"Never make things difficult for yourself," Bima said irritably, though he was also amused. "What time will you leave?"
"Eleven in the morning," Amelia answered.
"I'll arrange the trip," Bima said as he continued driving.
Meanwhile, Santi was at a luxury hotel. She felt as if she had just received a reward. She pulled Burhan along and took him to the hotel's reservation desk.
Burhan could not laugh or cry. His wrinkled face looked stiff. He did not know what to do. He was afraid Bima would step in and destroy everything.
Without asking permission, Santi directly booked a presidential suite.
Burhan's eyes widened in shock. How could Santi book such an expensive room without asking first? Reluctantly, Burhan paid for everything. What was even crazier was that Santi booked the room for three nights.
After finishing the payment, they went to the room. They walked through luxurious corridors decorated with beautiful carvings. Many conglomerates came to this hotel and admired the artwork.
"I finally won. Just one more step and I will control Burhan's luxury house," Santi said in her heart.
Behind everything, Santi was extremely cunning. She had a plan to take over Burhan's assets and luxury home. Her desire to control everything was inherited from her mother, Nilam.
When they arrived in front of the room, Santi opened the door using the access card. Her eyes sparkled with excitement. She said the place was extremely luxurious. For her, this was a chance to experience Burhan's wealth.
"Mas, this place is very beautiful," Santi said sweetly.
Burhan became irritated and wanted to get angry. He had spent 500 million rupiah for a three-day stay. Honestly, he had to take money from the company to pay for it.
This was completely unexpected. Never in his life had Burhan imagined that meeting a young woman just to share his problems would turn into a disaster.
Before going to bed with Burhan, Santi sent a message to Nilam. The message was about Amelia. Santi said Amelia left the house wearing sexy clothes. She walked with an old man around sixty years old. Santi also said Amelia booked a luxury hotel.
Santi laughed cruelly. She wanted to see Nilam torture Amelia until she was covered in wounds. She did this deliberately as revenge for what happened earlier that day.
That was Santi's nature. If Amelia did not give her money, Santi would use many ways to make Amelia suffer.
"Mas Burhan, you should divorce Mrs. Ida. She's old and can't satisfy you in bed anymore," Santi said softly while acting spoiled.
With just her sweet persuasion, Burhan immediately agreed. He said he would divorce Mrs. Ida, his legal wife. No one knew what kind of influence controlled him, but Burhan obeyed Santi without hesitation.
Bima stopped the car right in front of Amelia's house. He looked at Amelia seriously.
Amelia immediately turned her face away, avoiding his gaze. Honestly, she did not want anything strange to happen. She did not want to create a terrible scandal.
"I have a bad feeling. I think I don't want to go home," Amelia said honestly.
"Where will you sleep?" Bima asked seriously.
"I think it's better if I book a hotel until morning. At eleven, I have to go to Singapore," Amelia replied.
"It's better if you sleep in your office,"
Bima said, allowing her to stay there.
Amelia was silent for a moment. How could the top boss allow her to sleep in the office? An office was meant for work, not sleeping.
"I'd rather book a hotel, sir," Amelia refused politely.
"I'm allowing you to sleep in the office. This is an emergency. End of discussion," Bima said firmly.
Reluctantly, Amelia accepted Bima's permission. She felt greatly helped by him today. For now, she would enjoy her freedom.
If Amelia went home, what would happen to her?
Let us wait for the next chapter, until Amelia truly arrives home.