I'm Not a Cheap Woman

Zionel Cruise Plan

Zionel thought long enough about his father's question. He must uncover the truth about eliminating Haena. If their initial guess is correct about Cruise's extended family involvement, then he will temporarily have to hide Haena's return.

"Tomorrow Zaline will come, initially me, Stevani and Alex will welcome her. But after finding out that Zaline is Haena, it seems like just let me and Alex pick her up at the airport. Mommy and daddy stay here with Stevani. It was better to keep his arrival a secret. If you go to the airport, you'll be hysterical and invite the other passengers, and some of the media who know about our family will cover this news. If it gets leaked, we'll have a hard time getting to the truth" Zionel said.

"You're right, Zio... We better cover up Haena's discovery first until everything is clear" Nicholas replied.

"Zio. mommy never asked about her condition because mommy didn't know she was my own daughter. Is Hae doing well right now?" ask Falera.

"While this keeps calling her Zaline mom. Stevani is so sensitive right now, she's afraid we're separating her from the little girl. The habit of calling mommy is also to avoid speech that will dismantle its existence. According to the doctor who treated him, Zaline's condition is getting better. These few days he began to respond to every call of his name. His recovery is going well mom, he will soon be healthy and reunited with us."

Falera could not hold back her tears, she cried again. He could not imagine how Zaline's life with Stevani had been so long, even her little daughter had suffered so much from her illness.

"Mommy.you can drop again if it goes on like this." said Nicholas.

"I wasn't by her side when she was sick, I couldn't stand her when she had surgery, I wasn't a good mother."

Zionel turned his face away, his weakness was in the tears of his mother and also his wife now. He felt his tightness as his mother said the word. Zionel opened his eyes so that he would not cry in front of them, he let out a long sigh to cover up his current feelings.

"I'm the guilty one, my sister is in front of my eyes but I don't know. I took advantage of Stevani's situation by using my power. If Stevani had refused my help then, wouldn't I have never found her" Zionel said, gritting his teeth.

"Stop blaming yourself, this mistake is my responsibility as the head of the family. I can't keep my own little family. What power do I have today if my family suffers greatly." - Nicholas.

"Dad..." Falera sobbed again, she hugged her husband and let go of his grief.

Zionel exhaled loudly. "I can't be here anymore, mom stop crying. This sadness is about to end, mom. I will handle this matter well and expose the truth. I went back to Stevani's room first, better mommy rest well. Don't see Stevani before I give you the news of his condition."

Zionel left his parents without waiting for their answer. He could no longer bear to see the sadness of his parents at this time.

*****

Zionel stepped into Stevani's room again. He saw Roxy busy playing games with her phone in front of the room.

"How do you know if your sister-in-law is aware that you're constantly busy with your phone, Roxy."

As Roxy was shocked, she almost dropped her phone when she heard Zionel's voice.

"I just got out bang, sister-in-law hasn't woken up yet."

"If a security guard like you, a thief could just walk in and not get caught."

"Come bang, I'm still wary of keeping sister-in-law."

"Call Alex if you're bored, I need you until tomorrow. Alex and I have urgent business and have to leave the hospital tomorrow. Do you mind?"

Roxy shook her head.

"If you manage to take good care of your sister-in-law, then I'll increase the limit again."

Roxy was wide-eyed, her face immediately looked very pleased. "Yes bang. I can definitely take care of my sister-in-law."

Zionel. "Keep guard outside, no one can go inside."

"Ready boss." replied Roxy.

"Ciiiih. You're excited if I talk about limits. You extravagant child." ridiculed Zionel as he walked into the room.

*****

Zionel, sitting beside his wife's bed, pulled Stevani by the hand and held her.

Without feeling it she let out her tears. Zionel cursed in his heart because he could no longer endure his grief. He was actually afraid that he could not hold back his emotions when he saw Zaline tomorrow. Zionel lowered his head while closing his eyes.

"Zio.." call Stevani down.

Zionel raised his head as his name was called. He smiled when he saw that his wife had regained consciousness.

"Zio... Why are you crying?" ask Stevani.

"Ah. no dear. Looks like this room is dusty, so I rubbed my eyes too rough earlier."

"You can't lie to me. Mommy's fine, right? He still doesn't believe me, he's still mad because I hid Haena, you're crying because it's so hard for you, right?"

"Why do you always worry about other people, baby? Your situation is still like this. I'm not crying, mommy's fine and the good news is, mommy knows everything. I've cleared up this misunderstanding and he's very sorry for misjudging you."

"You're sure mommy already believes me?"

Zionel nodded his head.

"But why are you sad, I promise to give Haena back to you."

"What did you say, baby? Zaline or Haena will be with us. It's as if you want to get away from me. I don't want to hear it anymore."

"I'm not going anywhere. I want to be with you guys, too."

"If you want to be like that, then don't think too much. Focus on your weak body, take care of our child."

Stevani nodded her head.

"Vani. But you have to promise me you won't misunderstand me." Zionel asked.

"You scared me. What's up Zio?"

"Please promise me first, I don't want you to misunderstand me and be mad at me."

Stevani.

"It's about Zaline coming tomorrow. It seems like the matter of Hae's disappearance is not a simple matter. I talked to mommy and daddy. To uncover who the real mastermind is, we intend to hide his arrival from anyone including Cruise's extended family. So tomorrow Alex and I will welcome him to the airport, just the two of us, I will take Zaline to another hospital. But you stay here to restore your condition. I know you miss her a lot, but this is all I'm doing to protect Zaline."

"You mean I can't pick her up or see her again?"

"It's only a while until I unpack this problem. Honey. I beg you to understand. I didn't mean to separate you. We need to get this thing fixed soon."

Stevani cried. "Don't you know how long I've been looking forward to meeting Zio. I miss Zaline until my chest feels so tight. When the time comes, you want me to hold myself back from seeing her again. It hurts my heart, Zio, when I found out that Zaline was your sister, I imagined what it was like that I would never be able to meet her again. Should I be patient again?"

Zionel approached Stevani while hugging the woman. "Oh my God, why do I keep seeing the tears of my loved ones today? Please Vani, stop crying. I know how you feel, but it's also for the good of our sister. Please understand, baby. When I get the chance, I'll take you to see him."

Stevani continues to sob in Zionel's arms, her chest is very tight because she has to hold herself back again to meet Zaline.

"Darling... I promise it won't be long. Alex and I will soon be looking for solid evidence for this. Do you trust your husband? Give me at least a week. Ah no. I'll do it sooner, maybe three to five days to uncover all this. After that our patience will be endless happiness." Zionel said.

Stevani finally nodded her head. He must not be selfish, it is for the good of Zaline to get justice for her suffering so far. The woman agreed to Zionel's request but her tears could not be stopped. Maybe her pregnancy made her more sensitive than usual.

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