I'm Not a Cheap Woman

Crying Disappointed and Happy

Nicholas Cruise could not hold back his tears when he received a call from Zionel. The man cried because he was happy at the news of his daughter who finally realized and could talk to her brother without any fear at all. Zionel keeps talking to his father how five years ago Haena disappeared.

While Nicholas was still talking on the phone sobbing, Falera and Stevani finally returned from the hospital. The two were shocked to see Nicholas standing holding the phone handle in his ear and many times the man wiped away his tears that ran down his cheek.

"Mom... What's wrong with daddy?" ask Stevani.

Falera shook her head, this was also the first time she had seen her husband cry like that. The woman immediately approached her husband.

"Dad.." said Falera, patting Nicholas on the shoulder.

Nicholas immediately gasped for not realizing their arrival. The man turned his head and immediately wiped his tears.

"You're back?" asked Nicholas in a slightly raucous voice.

Falera nodded her head. "What's going on? Who's talking to you on the phone?"

"Zio mom's... Zio, they're back. I'll talk to them about this news. Zio, tell daddy whatever happens." said Nicholas as he put the phone down.

"What's wrong with Zio? Ah... This is about Ha... I mean Zaline right?" ask Falera.

The woman immediately changed her daughter's name because she was still afraid that there were eyes in her family.

Nicholas nodded his head. Falera and Stevani were similarly shocked.

"Sstttt... We're going to the workspace now" Nicholas said.

The two nodded as they followed Nicholas towards his study.

"You sit down first." ask Nicholas.

"Zaline's okay, isn't she dad?" stevani asked, starting to panic.

"Let's calm.it's good news." replied Nicholas.

They finally sat on the sofa in the room. Overly curious, Falera and Stevani continued to straighten their backs.

Nicholas took a long breath. "Good news for all of us and bad news for Cruise's extended family."

The words made them even more curious.

"Come on dad... Tell me what happened?" ask Falera impatiently.

Nicholas let out a long sigh again, staring at Falera and Stevani in turn.

"Zio has found all the solid evidence for Haena's disappearance 5 years ago. Wait a minute." said Nicholas as he moved from his seat.

Nicholas immediately goes to his desk to retrieve the file Zionel sent him. The man came back and sat down with them again.

"Look at mom." said Nicholas, handing over his file to Falera.

Falera immediately retrieved the file, she quickly opened it and read it. His eyes widened, his tears immediately spilled when he saw the reality that was in front of him.

"How is it possible." said Falera. "Why they... Oh my God dad... Why they.." he added without being able to hold his stuff.

Stevani immediately approached Falera and patted her mother-in-law on the shoulder. With trembling hands Falera handed the file to Stevani. Stevani immediately saw it and was surprised.

"Is Zio sure this is what they're doing?" ask Stevani.

"Haena corroborates the evidence" replied Nicholas.

Falera and Stevani looked at Nicholas questioningly. Nicholas smiled as he nodded, unable to hold back his tears.

"Kaline... Haena... My daughter... Our daughter mom... He woke up and told Zionel everything." said Nicholas, sobbing.

"Finally, my brother came back" Stevani said.

"My daughter is back." - Falera.

The atmosphere immediately enveloped the work room of Nicholas Cruise. They all cry because they are happy.

Once they can calm down. They spoke again, this time Falera continued to urge to meet with her daughter.

"You calm down mom, Zio is setting the right time so we can go to the hospital without being caught by anyone. We still have to be careful until this problem is resolved. But Zio forbids you Vani, he's still worried about your gynecological condition." said Nicholas.

"I'm fine, I want to see Zaline" Stevani said, panicking over fear of not being allowed to leave.

"Keep aside Zaline's problems first, what do doctors say about Stevani mom's womb?" ask Nicholas.

"Because Stevani was still spewing her food, the doctor advised her to continue to rest and keep her mind calm. The content is weak, the condition of his mother must be maintained." Falera replied.

"You heard it was Vani, you can't..."

"I can go crazy if I keep holding back from meeting Zaline. Dad... mom.. I beg you.." pinta Stevani again sobbed.

"Zio's worried about you a lot, so are we. Wait for Zio to come back, he will decide. At the moment in the hospital there is no one because Alex is taking care of evidence of their crime at the police station. Be patient." said Nicholas.

Falera clasped Stevani's hand, the woman trying to calm her son-in-law.

"We have to be patient with Vani" Falera said. "Dad.

"Do I have to admit it? He can separate us from Haena. Even he did not hesitate to finish off his own nephew for this treasure. Oh my God, what a mistake Cruise family had to face this absurd problem. Since childhood Nile has been pampered, he never lacked at all. But for him it is still not enough to do such a dirty deed. I don't know how to deal with it anymore mom." Nicholas replied back sobbing. "He is a brother I love so much, what he wants I always follow. When she insisted on marrying Gilbran, I was the first to ask her to agree. I am the one who supports him the most. But what was the reply he did to me? Since Haena received the most shares in Cruise's company, she..."

"Dad. I know it's very difficult for you, for all of us. We need to get in touch with brother Ram, however, he's the oldest in the Cruise family."

Nicholas shook his head. "I no longer need Ram's opinion. The crimes of Nile and her husband I can no longer forgive. I promised Zionel I'd leave this matter to him. So, let Zio finish it."

"You sure?" asked Falera while approaching her husband.

"Mom's... Haena is my daughter. If I can't protect him, what kind of father am I. I have to give Haena justice. Ever since I read that file, Nile I've been off my sister's list. Let him receive the appropriate punishment for his actions. He has to take responsibility for what he's doing, that's the Cruise family principle."

Falera nodded her head, she sobbed back. She did not think her husband could act decisively even though it was the actions of his own biological sister. Nicholas hugged his wife's shoulder.

"I'm sorry... I neglected to look after my own family. I've made you suffer for the last 5 years, Mom." said Nicholas.

Falera shook her head. "You've been my best husband and dad. Not only are you negligent, I too as a mother have neglected to look after my own daughter."

Stevani smiled at the two. "I don't know what to say because it's Cruise's big family thing. But Haena or Zaline really are like my own sister, so I totally agree with daddy. Their crimes are inexcusable, I want justice for my sister."

"You're wrong Vani, you've become part of this family. Your opinion will be heard by us. And thank you for saving and caring for Haena all this time" Falera said.

"Your mom is right, Vani, don't ever feel shy if you want to express your opinion. I also thank you for your protection of Haena." said Nicholas.

Stevani let out her tears while nodding. This is his new family, he did not expect with his status and background to be able to enter the famous and distinguished Cruise family in D. He did not expect to be well received in the Cruise family and was given the right to speak.

Falera took a long breath. "I'd better get you some rest."

"No need mom, I want to wait for Zio to come home" Stevani replied.

"According to Van, if Zio comes home, he'll meet you in the room" said Nicholas.

Stevani could not refute the words of his two in-laws, forcing him to follow their wishes. Falera helps Stevani return to her room.

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