I'm Not a Cheap Woman

The Cunning Mind

Zionel's laughter grew louder, even the sound of his laughter was heard by his parents when he returned home. They don't realize Nicholas and Falera are coming home.

Nicholas and Falera looked at each other, they were shocked to hear Zionel's happy laughter. Lastly they could hear the sound of laughter as Zionel was teasing Haena. Falera involuntarily let out her tears because she was so happy, Nicholas immediately hugged his wife's shoulder.

"Our son found his happiness again dear" said Nicholas.

Falera nodded her head. "I'm guilty of hurting Stevani."

"That mistake can be corrected, I believe God is restoring the joy of the Cruise family again. May Haena gather with us to add to this happiness." replied Nicholas.

Falera wiped her tears and nodded back. "I'm hungry."

Nicholas chuckles. "Oh, baby, we're eating now. They must have not finished eating."

Both of them continued their steps towards the dining room, their arrival made Zionel immediately stop his laughter.

"Mom's... Dad... You guys back yet?" Zionel.

Stevani looked back and stood up. "Mom's... Dad.." he said slowly.

"Sit down Van needn't hesitate. You guys are so engrossed in joking that you don't hear us coming." Falera replied.

Stevani's face flushed with embarrassment.

"It's mom. so mommy's daughter-in-law intends to cut..."

"Zio.. stop it.." Stevani cut in annoyance as she stared intently at Zionel.

"Stop flirting with your wife Zio. You're like a child." said Nicholas.

Zionel. "Well, of course I'll take the blame, you start siding with my wife."

Falera finally laughed. "Can we join? It just so happens we haven't had dinner yet."

"Sure mom." replied Stevani.

"You go away without saying." Zionel said.

Nicholas and Falera sat there, and the waiter entered the dining room and began to prepare cutlery for the two.

"We should be the ones who are angry with Zio. Didn't you also leave without saying, what are you doing outside until you leave your wife alone?" ask Falera.

"Aren't you on leave from the company." said Nicholas.

Zionel swallowed his saliva, he looked at Stevani asking his wife for help.

"Sorry mom, dad, it's actually my fault" Stevani replied. "There's stuff I left in the apartment and I need it, I told Zio to take it" he added.

Stevani was forced to lie again to help her husband so that both her parents would not worry. Falera and Nicholas looked at Stevani, and they chuckled.

"Geez. I don't blame you, Vani. Mommy thinks Zio went to work and left you. If you told him it wouldn't matter. Next time go with driver Zio, don't worry us" Falera said.

"I'm just going for a while, I don't want to disturb you guys to rest so I'm going to be quiet. Is not your son used to being alone. But you guys always go to the hospital without me, how's daddy's health?" said the doctor?" ask Zionel.

"Now Zio's not safe, you have to go with the driver or Alex. And about daddy's health, you don't have to worry, daddy's very healthy, actually no need to check up further. But your mommy is very chatty." replied Nicholas.

"I'm just worried about you dad" Falera said.

"What mommy did was right. Sick or healthy, daddy should do regular check-ups. This is for the sake of maintaining the health of the daddy, but now mommy also has to start checking the health routine as daddy does" Zionel said.

"Mom and son are the same. But listen to Zio mom. You should check your health, too."

"I'll do it, don't talk anymore. We haven't touched this food. Don't confuse Vani with our argument."

"Vani will get used to it, won't you, baby?" ask Zionel.

Stevani just nodded her head.

"This is how rich people live, they even have to go to the hospital to waste money just to maintain their health. While I was very difficult to find money to check Zaline's health which was clearly in severe pain. Now I'm in the middle of a family that has a lot of money" Stevani thought sadly.

Zionel noticed Stevani's face turning moody.

"Darling... Does the food taste bad?" zionel asked, making his parents look at him.

"Ah no... It's all so good." Stevani replied quickly.

"True Vani, this is also very good for the fetus in your womb." said Falera.

Zionel and Stevani were similarly shocked. They forget about that.

"I. i. yes mom.." Stevani answered nervously as she looked at Zionel again.

Zionel only smiled, because he believed Stevani would soon become pregnant. He had already planted enough of his seeds after their marriage.

*****

Gilbran had the opportunity to contact several shareholders when Nicholas and Zionel were not in the company. The man continued to try to get another share to strengthen his stake in the company and demoted Nicholas and Zionel.

Some of the shareholders trusted him very much, they were willing to combine their shares with Gilbran because the man promised a higher profit. They also agreed that the man was the Chairman of the Cruise Group company.

After he managed to convince some shareholders, he returned to his house drunk.

"Pa... What happened? Why are you drinking so much?" nile asked annoyedly.

"This is my sacrifice. I. had to drink with the old man to gain their trust." replied Gilbran in his drunken voice.

"What's the outcome then?" asked Nile with a radiant face.

"We. of course. Not Gilbran's name if..."

"You're really drunk, let's go to the room first. I'll take his anti-sickness medication."

"I'm not drunk. I'm... Soon. the company will be ours..."

"Yes yes, I believe you. Come.. wake up... Ma'am..help me.." cried Nile to his servant.

The waiter immediately approached them and helped Gilbran wake up. They took the drunk man to his room.

"Ma.. I will be President... CEO of Cruise Group. Are you satisfied ma..."

"I need proof not just words." replied Nile.

"Honey.. just waiting for time. shareholder meeting will be done soon. That time..."

"Hush still... Get me some anti-sickness and honey water."

"Good mistress."

The maid immediately left their room, but throughout her steps the woman continued to shake her head.

"It is rich and not satisfied. He even wants to destroy his own family. What do they think, if I don't need a job, I'm out of this house. Every day they could only shout at each other, cursing and discussing endless treasures." the maid muttered as she picked up her medicine box.

The waiter immediately made honey water. But he kept muttering. "Non Cecil became evil because his parents also, educate children to tell greedy. Treasure always makes people blind."

"Mom... so long ago...!!!" shouted Nile.

"Yes madam for a moment." replied the maid immediately back to their room.

The servant handed the honey, water and medicine to Nile.

"Remember, ma'am, everything you hear in this house don't come out. If mom breaks, I'll act on mom's family." threatened Nile.

"Yes lady..."

"It's out there." throw Nile out.

The waiter left their room.

"Your mouth cannot be guarded when drunk. Hurry up and take the medicine" Nile said after his servant came out.

The woman helped her husband wake up and took the medicine. Gilbran went back to sleep after drinking the honey water and the medicine.

"When the shareholders' meeting, I would love to see my brother Nicho's family shocked. This is all because my brother didn't do me fair. I had to do it, just give up. Brother. You're sick too, leave your father's company to us. We will take good care of Cruise company. And you just keep focusing on finding Haena that you'll never find." thought Nile sneaky.

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