The Essence Of The Darkness
Episode 25: New Steps

"You safe with me, I promise. Cause I'm not going anywhere."

The helicopter landed on the runway located at the highest part of the large building that houses Akram's corporate headquarters. There were three black cars parked waiting. Elios himself who drives the main car intended to be boarded by Mr. Akram, he had been waiting faithfully since an hour before to pick up Akram at this place.

Without a word, still holding Elana, Akram went down the helicopter and stepped up while being followed by some of his bodyguards crossing the helicopter runway towards Elios.

Once Akram had stayed a few steps away, Elios rushed to open the car door leading to the passenger seat, and bowed respectfully while waiting quietly as Akram entered the car, still with Elana in his arms.

After the door closed, Elios went straight into the driver's seat, along with a bodyguard sitting next to him. The car also drove followed by two other cars containing Akram bodyguards. They pass through a special lane next to the building, passing through the parking area located on each floor, before finally reaching the road and drove out through the large courtyard of the magnificent office building area. The officers in security uniforms on duty at the gate still appeared to be on standby despite the early morning, and they all immediately stood respectfully as the car Akram was driving past them and exited through a large gate that opened automatically.

Cars also drove across the highway in the capital that still seemed silent decorated with dark skies. Only a few sleepless vehicles could be counted on the fingers that passed them several times.

"Mr Akram, you're going to put Miss Elana in which Apartment?" Elios finally asked slowly when Akram did not give instructions on the direction of their destination.

Akram himself seemed to think. To be honest, she had previously completely forgotten about the arrangement regarding Elana's residence when she impulsively accepted the woman's terms and was willing to take her off the island. Indeed, the search for a place to live suddenly was not a big problem for him. Because, in addition to having some magnificent apartments that Akram bought in his name personally, one of the Akram companies engaged in property also manages a large network of various apartment buildings located in the city center.

They will always be able to provide one room apartment for him if Akram instills it.

The lucky women chosen to be permanent lovers Akram will usually be placed in a separate apartment that is quite comfortable and luxurious with the aim of making it easier for Akram to come to visit whenever he wants. When Akram has lost his interest in the woman, usually Akram will lose his interest no more than three months of relationship, then Akram will be kind enough to give the apartment to his former woman as a parting gift.

Akram Night never let his ex-lover be left empty-handed.

But at the moment the arrangement will certainly be different. Because, when it comes to Elana, Akram does not think to release the woman in the near future.

And it was certain that he would not lose that easy interest in Elana.

When Elana is on the island, Akram is forced to hold back and can only visit Elana on weekends. The torturous conditions even had made Akram want to reevaluate the policy he took. And coincidentally, when Elana gives her terms in exchange for her surrender, Akram increasingly gets the urge to get Elana off the island.

Now that he was not limited by distance access, of course Akram did not want to put Elana somewhere far from his sight and only visited the woman once every time. She wanted Elana to be in a place within her sight, in a place she could reach whenever she wanted.

With that in mind, Akram finally made up his mind.

"We're going to my main apartment in Night Heaven Hills," Akram said the name of the residence calmly.

But Elios' shock reaction was completely contrary to Akram's calm, the man stepped on the brakes unintentionally and almost made their car squeak in the streets if he couldn't get his hands on it quickly. Luckily Elios was able to quickly restore his calm, he immediately apologized to Akram for the inconvenience of his master with his driving style, then returned to drive the car calmly as usual.

Slowly Elios turned his vehicle in the direction that Akram commanded. Apartment Night Heaven Hills is one of the prestigious Apartment from the ranks of apartments owned by the Night family, with high-end luxury and high-level security as its value. The apartment that prioritizes high-end luxury is mostly inhabited by people who want privacy such as artists, politicians and other groups who have a lot of property. Because not everyone can bear the price of ownership of this apartment is very fantastic. And above all, his master Akram has a presidential suite class, which is the best type of occupancy from all the spaces in the apartment.

Akram does have several other houses all over the country, but, the house that is officially registered as a residence is a magnificent house located in a luxurious residential area on the other side of the city which is a heritage house from both parents. Sometimes for the sake of official events conducted on behalf of the company, Akram held an annual dinner or charity party at his mansion. But, for everyday, Akram Night can be said not to live in the house. The house with dozens of rooms, rooms and also so many servants and requires a large maintenance and maintenance fee, too excessive to be inhabited alone by Akram. That's why Akram handed over the care of the house to his experts and chose to live in an apartment that could support all his needs.

As a single person who spends most of his time working and moving with high mobility, Akram prefers to live in an apartment he considers comfortable, namely in his apartment in Night Heaven Hills. In addition to its location close to the headquarters where Akram works, the Apartment room covers 340 square meters, designed two-story floor with two spacious rooms on the top floor that are connected by stairs to the supporting rooms on the lower floor such as a lounge, kitchen, minibar and spacious balcony, it is very in accordance with what is needed by Akram and can satisfy his taste.

If you are not traveling for business or personal affairs, Akram will always return to his main apartment which is more functioning as a private place. And that's what made Elios really surprised by the decision taken by Akram.

The master is keeping his real personal life very tight, what is covered by the media, Akram's relationships with public figures and business articles and gossip about Akram, everything was under his master's control and arranged as a camouflage of his self-imaging in front of a general audience. Meanwhile, his real personal life was tightly shut, with nothing to penetrate. You could say, almost no one knew that it was Akram who lived in the best room in this Night Heaven Hills, not even one of the previous Akram women knew about this place.

"Are you sure you brought Miss Elana here?" Elios ventured to ask carefully as their car turned towards the first gate of the Night Heaven Hills. Security officers came in, saluted and carried out an identity check. Elios shows a special card for apartment dwellers that is scanned digitally to determine whether visitors can enter the inner area or not.

The strict security system has denied the intrusion and infiltration efforts from any party, until since this apartment was established, no one has managed to escape through the layers of gates and security checks in this place.

There was a slow 'bib' sound sign that they could enter. The officers saluted once more and opened the gate, letting them in. The car drove through a long road that would connect them to the second check gate. Because this apartment prioritizes high-level security systems and the privacy of its residents, they must go through several strict checks before being able to enter the main area of the apartment.

"I have to keep an eye on Elana as closely as possible. So my apartment is the best choice." Akram answered briefly, not wanting any rebuttal from his loyal assistant.

The sun was still peering at the foot of the sky when a servant woke Elana carefully, for a moment Elana opened her eyes and was confused because she did not know the surroundings and also did not know the servant who woke her up.

Unlike the room he occupied in the villa filled with shades of gray and black, the room where he woke up was now entirely cream-colored combined with warm shades of dark brown wood that dominated. Elana looked around in confusion, she tried to collect her memories and managed to summon the memories of Akram who lifted her up and carried her to the sling.

Elana was so tired last night, that when Akram took her away, she had absolutely no desire to rebel and preferred to drown herself deeper into the dreamland.

And here he was, taken flying hundreds of kilometers away and ending up in a new, unfamiliar place without him even knowing it.

Elana grimaced while cursing her boredom inwardly, but Elana did not have the opportunity to linger cursing herself because the movements of the servant who was still waiting beside the bed, distracting her.

"Good morning Miss, it's half-morning and you're in Mr. Akram's apartment. My name is Elisa, I was assigned to come from the central house this morning to serve you before work." the middle-aged waitress respectfully introduced herself as she placed the folded clothes neatly onto the bedside table, "The bathroom is right over there and the bath water is ready for me, hope the temperature is right for you. After you're done getting ready, please get downstairs for breakfast, because after breakfast, Mr. Elios will come to pick you up at seven o'clock." after explaining all the information in a flat voice, once again the servant bowed his body in a salute, then resigned himself in a formal manner, before then stepping away.

That efficient and formal servant attitude left Elana stunned for quite some time after she was left alone. Then, the servant's words earlier suddenly ignited his consciousness.

Someone called Mr Elios will pick him up? If not wrong, was not Elios the assistant of Akram, a smart-faced man with an elegant appearance who had introduced himself in the hospital at that time?

And fetch him...... Elana frowned to think, then excitement enveloped the hue of her face as she concluded that most likely, Elios would pick her up to deliver her to work. Akram has kept his promise, not only to free Elana from the island, but also to let her work.

That thought excited Elana. He cheerfully jumped out of his bed, forgot about his previous broken body and half ran towards the bathroom.

When Elana finished her meal and the waiter cleaned things up efficiently without allowing Elana to help in the least, Elana finally chose to sit on the large, cream-colored sofa that was close to the dining room. Elana's eyes looked in awe around the room that looked so spacious with the beauty of the arrangement of the room from a blend of classy furniture and interior design arrangements that were flawless.

Rich people who have money turned out to be so happy to squander money to buy luxury. For this place for example, even the bathroom in this place is several times wider than the rented room in the past.

The clock has yet to show seven o'clock and Elana waits uneasily every second. He was impatient and full of anticipation waiting for what would happen. And so preoccupied with his thoughts, Elana even forgot to wonder about Akram who was completely absent since he opened his eyes.

But it doesn't matter, does it? It is a working day, and should be free from Akram on weekdays. For now, Elana better forget about Akram and focus on fulfilling Akram's promise to let him work.

The sound of the bell from outside makes Elana almost jumped from her sitting position because she was surprised from her daydream. He had yet to make a move as the middle-aged maid lightning-fast stepped onto the door and looked at the small screen beside the door that displayed two male figures standing right outside the door.

After confirming who had come, the maid opened the door and Elana frowned when she saw who had come to the door.

Not only did Akram's assistant Elios come, but he was also followed by another man known to Elana as Nathan's doctor, Akram's personal doctor.

Wh why? Why is Doctor Nathan here?