I'm Not a Cheap Woman

Jeer Alex

Alex keeps his phone away from his ear when he hears Falera and Stevani crying from behind his phone.

"Oh my God, I don't like this kind of situation at all" Alex thought.

"Sir President, maybe the details will be said by Mr. Zio. But right now we are still waiting for the results of the doctor's examination" Alex said.

"Thank you Lex. We will wait here." replied Nicholas in a voice that began to tremble.

"Alright sir, you and your family should be calmer. It's not sadness but happiness for the Cruise family."

"You're right Lex, this is happiness, we can't hold that happiness to tears."

"See you" Alex replied, hanging up.

Alex is back to Zionel.

"How's Lex?" ask Zionel.

"Flooding." Alex replied.

"Huh?"

Alex held back his laughter. "I've given them news sir."

"You want to die, Lex..."

"No sir, I'm single. I'm just trying to cheer you up."

"Ciiiih.the way to cheer you up is exactly like mocking."

Alex finally chuckles. "Sir Zio. For many years I worked with you, for God's sake today I was very surprised to see your emotions. I thought a guy like you wouldn't have such whiny emotions, but it turns out..."

"Zinciput? You really want to die Lex." cut Zionel while looking at him intently.

"Ah I mean..."

Alex's words were cut open as the door of the treatment room opened. Soon Zionel approached the doctor and asked Zaline's condition.

"You don't have to worry Mr. Zio, the patient's condition is very good. Looking at her medical data and the best treatment at this hospital, I can confirm that Ms. Zaline will be back to consciousness soon" Dr. Herman said.

"Praise God, thank you doc. Can you tell me when my sister might be conscious?"

"At the latest in a week, I can confirm that. Give him motivation to heal. The patient can hear the words of those around him. Give him a sense of security and comfort to speed up his recovery."

"Thank you so much doc." replied Zionel.

Doctor Herman nodded his head as he left them. Zionel and Alex immediately entered the room, Zionel again approached Zaline while gently peeling her forehead.

"I haven't had the time to tell you, Hae, welcome back to this town, welcome back to your family. But it seems you're very happy with your new name Stevani gave me, I let you use that beautiful name, Zaline" Zionel said.

Sure enough, Zaline again responded by moving her finger making Zionel smile.

"Do you remember Alex? I'm with him right now." added Zionel.

Alex approaches Zaline's bed. "Welcome back, Miss Hae, maybe I should also call you Miss Zaline."

Zaline moved her finger.

"Look at Lex, my sister is listening to us. It's gonna be okay."

"Of course Mr. Zio, Miss Hae. ah I mean Miss Zaline will soon be healthy again."

"Zaline, once you're well again. I promise to bring mommy, daddy and Stevani here. But I beg you to forgive your brother again, brother separated you a little longer to seek the truth of your disappearance 5 years ago. Brother just wants to protect you right now, brother does not want to make the same mistake as when you lost. Be patient a little more dear, brother will restore this situation. Now get some rest, brother will be back later tonight. Lex.... Have you contacted your men to guard this room?"

"Already sir, they may now be standing in front." replied Alex.

"We're leaving now, there's something I want to tell you" Zionel said.

Alex nodded. Zionel again kissed Zaline's forehead as she walked out of the room with Alex. Sure enough, Alex's men are already standing on the left right of the room door. Zionel stopped his steps.

"Okay sir." answered both at the same time.

Zionel and Alex continue, they head for the car. Alex started driving the car.

"Lex.. start investigating the Cruise family from within the company" Zionel said.

"Sir Gilbran and Mr Andreaz?" ask Alex.

"Both of you and my parents have been discussing this for a few days. Haena's disappearance may have something to do with the company's stock issues she owns. Investigate the slightest bit about their work and anyone related to both. I'll investigate Ram separately."

"All right sir." Alex replied. "Are we going to the hospital now?" tanyakanya.

Zionel. "They must be waiting for my arrival. Oh my God, I have to prepare for their cries."

"You're ready to join them." Alex sneered.

Zionel hits Alex in the head with the magazine in the car. "Dare you talk again, I'll..."

"Cut down all my pay and bonuses. Then I'll pull my men." threatened Alex back.

Zionel. "You dare threaten your superior? You're really tired of Lex's life."

Alex shook his head. "So just kidding Mr. Zio, I'm not serious. I won't mock you anymore."

Zionel finally laughed, that's exactly what Alex wanted. He tried to comfort his superior, but was almost killed by the man. Alex laughed, both of them giggled. There was a feeling of relief after finding Haena.

"Thank you for what you've been doing all this time Lex" Zionel said.

"You gave me goosebumps. I just want you to be like you were, never apologize or thank you. Sounds weird and horrible if you do."

"Damn it.." Zionel's curse made Alex laugh again.

"I must continue to do so, I will change my former arrogant attitude."

"Is this because you're afraid of Miss Stevani?" alex asked in a mocking tone.

"Don't think no, I'm not a husband who's afraid of wives. I only appreciate my wife and all this because I love her so much."

"really?"

"Shut your mouth, Lex. Didn't you say you wouldn't make fun of me anymore?"

"I believe in you Mr. Zio, you're not afraid of the wife, you just appreciate it. Of course that's what I mean." Alex replied while holding back his laughter.

"That's how it should be" Zionel said.

Zionel closed his eyes, Alex staring at the rearview mirror while smiling.

"You are indeed a good man Mr. Zio, behind your hard and arrogant attitude, in fact you have a very soft side more than a woman when you are dealing with people you love and care about. I promise I will continue to help you especially reveal the truth about Miss Haena's disappearance. I will restore your happiness that once disappeared. Miss Stevani's presence is enough to make you happy, but this truth will add to that happiness. You once saved my life, it's time I saved yours." thought Alex.

Alex refocused himself on the streets, letting Zionel rest for a moment to calm his mind.

"Sir Gilbran and Mr Andreaz, who among you is greedy and the culprit behind all this? Isn't Miss Haena your niece, if any of you are really the culprit, isn't this too cruel to your own brother because of the treasure."

Alex kept thinking hard while tapping his finger on the driver of his car.

"Can you calm down a little Lex?" zionel asked still closing his eyes.

"Ah. yes sir sorry." replied Alex.

Alex was not aware that the sound of his finger tapping made a noise. The man regained his composure until they reached the hospital where Stevani was being treated.

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