I'm Not a Cheap Woman

Haru's Atmosphere

The haru atmosphere again occurred when Zaline told all that happened 5 years ago to her parents. They were sitting on the sofa in the room, except for Zionel who was next to Stevani. Nicholas and Falera continue to condemn Gilbran's actions to their daughter.

"But God put my daughter back in good condition, thank God." Falera said in her tears. "Hae.. You're still the same as 5 years ago, you're still my cute daughter." she added, hugging Zaline.

"Daddy will give you justice, daddy will repay them. Son. Welcome back to the Cruise family." said Nicholas.

Zaline nodded. "I miss you, it hurts so much to be away from you because of their threats."

"You're my daughter, why are you trying to protect us without saying anything? We should have protected you, son. Mommy was devastated when you lost."

"Sorry mom... If only I hadn't met Vani's sister, I might not have been able to see you guys again. Brother is my guardian angel, he is willing to sacrifice anything for me who is not his own brother. He was willing to be insulted, reviled for the sake of getting money for my treatment. Brother Vani deserves happiness, he's very good."

"You're right, she's a very good woman. Daddy owes him a lot."

"Hae. mommy is sorry. Mommy made a mistake with Vani. Mommy insulted him, hit him, and even kicked him out. Mommy regrets having done that."

Zaline shook her head. "Misunderstanding sometimes makes our minds bad mom. Although I was surprised by Mr. Alex's story, but I really understand mommy. It's just, mommy must be more in control before acting. Brother suffered enough because of me, I don't want brother to suffer again."

"Listen to our daughter Mom, she's more mature than you. Daddy's so proud of him."

"Why are your thoughts so mature, dear?" ask Falera.

Zaline looked at Stevani again. "Sister.all my attitudes are because of brother. He taught me everything. She's an amazing woman."

"Why hasn't she woken up yet, mom? I'd go crazy like this." Zionel said.

"Zuo... Vani is a very strong woman, she is just resting at the moment" Falera replied.

"Why the nurse has not come to move him, this hospital is not as good as the central hospital. How can I calm down mom?"

Zaline moved from her seat back to the bed. "Sister Vani, wake up... Zaline misses sister very much."

Zaline's voice woke Stevani, the beautiful woman opened her eyes, and finally opened wide to the sound.

"It's a shame you woke up." Zionel said.

"Sister.." said Zaline.

Stevani's tears spread, the woman as she pleased as she raised her hand to caress Zaline's face. Zaline cried while holding Stevani's hand on her cheek.

"Sister... Zaline.. back sister..."

As Stevani wakes up, he pulls Zaline into his arms. Crying makes everyone cry again. Not even Zionel could hold back his tears again seeing their closeness.

"Uh, I'm going crazy to be here" Zionel said, wiping away his own tears.

"I missed you... I can't live if you don't wake up again, Zaline... I'm almost crazy for having to part with you." Stevani said on the sidelines.

"I'm sorry... Zaline always worries the sisters. But I will never leave my sister alone. I will continue to be with brother." replied Zaline still sobbing.

Stevani releases his embrace, he checks on Zaline's body. "You're fine, you sure don't feel any pain at all. After the operation, you were in a coma for a long time. What at all..."

"No brother. I'm fine. The stitches were almost dry, only a few wounds on the back were still sore" Zaline replied.

Stevani turns Zaline over and checks the little girl's back. Stevani gasped at the sight of a burning-like wound on his back. They all smiled on the sidelines as they looked at Stevani's attitude towards Zaline. The affection was clearly visible without any pretense.

"You don't have to panic baby, it's just a normal wound because he's been lying in bed for a long time" Zionel said.

"Bang Zio is right, brother, this is not an internal wound." said Zaline as she turned her body again.

"It's not a dream, is it? You're really healing like you used to?"

Zaline nodded while hugging Stevani again. "I'm back. I'm really back to what I used to be."

Stevani again sobbed while nodding his head.

"For God's sake baby control your emotions, you even made me almost die watching you pass out. Your condition is really not good right now." asked Zionel while rubbing his wife's back.

"I'm sorry." Stevani replied. "Zaline you should lie down, I'll take your bed. You must rest well to restore your health."

Zaline immediately climbed onto the bed making Stevani shift her body because it had not been able to get down from there. The little girl immediately hugged Stevani's body.

"I miss sleeping like this" Zaline said.

Their cries instantly turned into amused laughter upon seeing Zaline's spoiled attitude towards Stevani. Zionel helped his wife lie back in bed. The man kissed Stevani softly.

"Stop flirting with my sister, once I get home from the hospital, I'll give you the punishment you deserve, just wait." Zaline threatened.

"Huh... punishment? Is it my fault, bad girl?"

"Ck. Bang Zio had already made Brother Vani suffer while in the city of X. I have to repay my brother."

Stevani chuckled amusedly while Zionel instantly cursed inwardly.

"Alex I have to teach you a lesson. Hey lady, it's over don't hold a grudge, can you?"

Zaline stuck out her tongue.

"You dare ridicule me."

Stevani stared at her husband sharply. "What do you want to do with my sister?"

"Oh my goodness, mom...dad...what should I do? They're working together to punish me."

"If it's appropriate, then we'll support it" Falera replied, chuckling.

Zionel looked at his father.

"I support my two daughters." said Nicholas.

"Oh my God, who is on my side? Listen to brother Zaline, it was just a misunderstanding. I treated Vani because..."

"Because of brother's arrogant attitude." cut Zaline.

"Mommy.it's not like that."

"Even brother made a big mistake when brother got drunk, bang Zio like not a real man took advantage of the situation."

"Zaline stop.." pinta Stevani embarrassed.

"That time.I..." Zionel swallowed his saliva then let out a long sigh. "I've been in love with your sister since I first met you. I lost control of myself because I wanted to. Come on, Zaline, I'm in charge. I'll make amends for the rest of my life." he added.

"Stop pranking your brother." whispered Stevani.

Zaline held back her laughter. "Punishment remains punishment, brother must accept it."

"Dear help me..."

Stevani shrugged her shoulders while hugging Zaline.

"Zaline. The punishment you're about to give must have made me suffer a lot, give me a little leniency."

"Did Brother Vani hear anything? It looks like there's a bee in this room." Zaline sneered.

"You.." Zionel stopped immediately when he saw Stevani's sharp gaze. "It looks like I have to meet with Alex" he added, leaving them behind.

Zaline let go of her laughter, she was very happy after successfully teasing Zionel. Falera and Nicholas approached them. Both of them shook their heads.

"You're as nosy as Hae used to be" Falera said.

"I think it's getting nosy mom." said Nicholas.

"Mom, dad. I'm sorry I made you worry. I was..."

"Stop Vani, don't think too much. You'll have to be treated here for a few days. But you can't be like this..."

"Tonight alone mom, let me sleep with brother." pinta Zaline.

"Alright, you should rest now" Falera replied as she pulled the blanket for them. "It's the first time I've seen two patients in one bed."

Nicholas chuckles. "Just happened to Cruise mom's family."

They all laughed happily after the haru cry enveloped the meeting.

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