I'm Not a Cheap Woman

Zaline's Maturity

Zionel continued to look at his sister making Zaline even more awkward.

"Stop looking at me bang." said Zaline.

"Let me see my sister who disappeared for a long time."

"Aren't I still the same, I'm still as cute as I used to be."

"Ciiiih, but you're growing up, baby."

"Of course, I'm not 7-year-old Haena anymore. I've been almost 13 years now."

"My word is you're still Haena's 7 years old."

"Ck. where is possible."

"Why is it impossible? I've spent 5 more years without you, lady, so I don't want you to be more mature than ever."

Zaline chuckles. "People... Tell me again how did you meet Vani?"

"You'll blame yourself if I tell you everything. Wait for your brother to explain everything."

"Oh come on. I could die curious."

"Stop... Never say the word death. You should appreciate your brother's struggle to save your life Zaline."

"But I just..."

"No word but." cut Zionel. "Zaline, brother wants to know since when do you feel something strange on your body? Isn't it that as long as you're still with us, you've never felt any pain at all." she added.

"I don't know bang. The first time I felt my chest hurt was when I ran away from the barn. Since then I have often felt pain and always fainted while doing heavy sports at school. The disease was discovered when I was just 8 years old. Since then Vani's brother has been more strict in looking after me, he doesn't allow me to go out to play, every time he earns a salary at the club, he always takes me to check up at the hospital. He sometimes takes full shifts to earn more money. But she never drank alcohol, she was really a good woman. So if brother hurt her..."

"It's been. I know. bring it once. I'll never hurt your helper angel because I love her so much."

"First love." Zaline sneered.

"Sokot know."

"So you ever dated after I disappeared?"

"I'm busy."

"That means I'm right, brother Vani first love brother."

"Stop mocking me, it's all because of you."

"Why me?"

"Can I think of anything else after you disappeared Zaline? Ever since you disappeared I've had nightmares, I've been crazy looking for you where. I'm frustrated at losing you."

"Bang.. sorry..."

"That's it. It's not your fault. I can find you now. At least you're okay and you haven't forgotten me."

"How could I forget my brother. Only brother is the only handsome guy in town."

"Ciiiih, it's laughable, miss." Zionel said, laughing.

The door of the room is knocked. Zionel knew it was Alex, because only the man knew where they were.

"It looks like Alex is back. Zaline, you stay a while okay."

"Well..do they really have to go to jail? They're our aunt and om."

"Should... And I don't want you calling them om and aunty anymore, they don't deserve a family call like that because they don't consider you family either." zionel replied as he moved from his seat leaving Zaline out of the room.

*****

Alex waited for Zionel to come out of the room, a few minutes later Zionel finally met him.

"How's Lex?" zionel asked as he just walked out of the room.

The man did not want to mince words anymore and wanted to finish it immediately.

"All the reports have gone to the police station. As your request sir, this case will be handled directly by the police chief. Just wait for your decision for them to act." replied Alex.

"When will you act?"

"I have to get Zaline together with mommy daddy and Stevani first. Lex.... I have to go back home, can I trust my current sister to you?"

"Of course Mr. Zio, I will..."

Zionel's cell phone rang and stopped Alex's speech. Zionel immediately picked up his phone and stared at the screen. The man immediately picked up his phone.

"What's Kirana?" ask Zionel.

"Sir Zio. Gilbran will hold a shareholder meeting tomorrow."

"What...??? Fuck.." said Zionel. "It seems he can't wait to get rid of the President and me. All right, I'll take care of the matter tomorrow. Act as usual Kirana." he said, hanging up the phone.

"What's wrong with the company?" ask Alex.

"The damn guy is impatient. He will have a shareholder meeting tomorrow morning." replied Zionel.

Alex swerved and then cursed. "What should we do, Zio?"

Zionel sat on a chair, he held his head which started pulsing.

"Damn it.." he said again. "It's too soon from what I thought Lex was. Although Zaline is conscious, but I'm still not sure about her current condition. But the only way to stop the man is to present Zaline at tomorrow's shareholder meeting. My God... What should I do now?"

"You should talk to the doctor about Ms. Zaline's condition, Mr. Zio. We have no other way. Maybe he managed to buy shares of that stock, without Miss Zaline you and Mr. President couldn't beat him."

"Can't Lex. I can't surprise Zaline. He just regained consciousness from the coma, if he's under the pressure of his fear..."

"I'm willing to be present to stop him bang." cut Zaline down while opening the door of the room.

Zionel swerved, as the man moved from his seat, approached Zaline and lifted the little girl's body and brought her back in. Alex went into the room.

"Are you crazy?" zionel snapped while lowering his sister's body to his bed. "Who told you to get out of this bed and eavesdrop on our conversation" he added.

"I was just wondering what you were talking about. And you need me bang. I'm fine, I don't want to be a burden on you anymore, it's time for me to act."

"Omong empty. You're not old enough to handle a problem like this" Zionel said.

"But it's true Mr. Alex said, there's no other way except for me to attend and strengthen my stake to save you from that greedy man. I used to hide out of fear, but this time I'm not afraid anymore because you're beside me."

"O Lord Zaline, I don't know what Stevani Yunsu has taught you. Your courage scares me."

"Call the doctor to check my condition bang. If the doctor says my condition is good, then I should go to the company tomorrow. But if it were the other way around, then I'd stay here. I promise to keep my word."

"Zaline listen brother. You're gonna meet a guy who's almost..."

"I'm not afraid anymore. He must be punished." cut Zaline.

"Zaline. If Stevani finds out, I'll kill him. Understand baby, your actions will worry everyone."

"But Mr. Zio, we really have no other choice" Alex said.

"Be quiet Lex." snapped Zionel.

"Sir Alex... Can you help me call a doctor?" pinta Zaline's.

Alex looked at Zionel who was looking at him sharply. Then he turned to Zaline who was begging him.

"Alright." replied Alex, turning his body.

"Stop Lex or I'll fire you" Zionel said, stopping Alex's steps.

"Bang Zi, please.." said Zaline.

Zionel let out a long breath. "I'll think of another way. Don't argue anymore, Zaline. I want to go home for a while, you'll keep Alex here."

Zionel immediately stepped out of the room leaving Zaline and Alex.

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