I'm Not a Cheap Woman

The sorrow of Stevani and Zaline

The next day...

Stevani goes to see the doctor who treated Zaline. Right what he was thinking, Zaline could not wait anymore. His sister had to have an operation right away. Stevani sadly walked out of the doctor's office. But he tried hard in front of his sister. He smiled as he met Zaline in his room.

"How are you doing today, miss?" stevani asked his brother.

"I'm better off, what does the doctor say?"

"Nothing, you're gonna get better soon, baby."

Zaline smiled. "I'm not caught lying."

"Huh? What's lying, big brother you'll recover soon."

"Do you need to have an operation immediately? I don't want to." said Zaline.

Stevani. "What did you say Zaline? How can you say no?"

"I know the operation is very expensive, how can we pay for it? I'm fine without surgery, we'll just go home now" Zaline replied.

"Stop Zaline, I. I. I have money to pay for it."

"There's no need to lie to me, I know you're in trouble right now. I don't want to burden my sister. I'm fine, let's go home."

Zaline forced her out of bed, making Stevani instantly angry with her.

"Stop Zaline...!" shout Stevani. "If you dare to step on your feet again, let's just say I'm dead" he snapped.

Zaline stopped her steps. "Sister...!"

"Do you think you're burdening me, huh? You're my sister, you're my encouragement. If you don't have surgery, how can you get back to health and keep me company again. Do you want me to live alone with scorn from people, don't you want to yell at them for insulting me. Don't you want to defend me again? Tell me, do you want to leave me?" stevani shouted while crying.

"Sister.me..."

Stevani sobbed loudly. "You're my only family, how could I lose you Zaline. Please obey me. I can and I can, but if you don't want to get well, let alone live. I can't live without you Zaline."

"Sister... Excuse me... Not what Zaline meant. Sister...!!!"

Stevani hugged her sister tightly. Both are crying the same.

"I'm sorry" said Zaline.

"I'm the one who should apologize to you, sorry for yelling and yelling at you. I'm just afraid of losing you, Zaline. Please don't think too much, I have a responsibility for you. So trust me, I can afford to pay you in the hospital." Stevani replied.

Zaline nodded her head. "Sorry to be a burden on my brother, but I trust you, sorry."

"I told you not to think too much, who said you were my burden. Zaline, you are God's most beautiful gift to me. If you didn't show up 5 years ago, maybe I couldn't survive until now" Stevani said, letting go of his arms. "Listen to big brother, right now you just need to prepare yourself for surgery. Rest a lot and get back to health again. The rest leave it to me okay."

Zaline nodded her head. "Sister eat, brother must also take care of health."

"Don't worry, you will definitely eat. Get in your bed and rest. Brother out for a minute, brother wants to call Mr. Huber."

"Sister. Sister can go to work, here there is a nurse and a doctor. Miss Yoyoh will also be here tonight. Brother don't have to worry." said Zaline.

Stevani looked at him, he did have to work hard if he wanted to earn more money. But he was also worried about his brother.

"No need to worry brother, I will take care of myself. Because I want to heal and yell at the person who insulted my sister." Zaline continued, grinning.

Stevani smiled and nodded. "Sister trusts you. But there's something you want to tell Mr. Huber because last night you came home in a hurry."

"Oh well."

Stevani exits the room and calls Huber. He wanted to apply for a loan on the man for Zaline's surgery. He hoped Huber could help him.

*****

Zionel woke up from his sleep, he immediately cleaned himself up and prepared to go to his company. After everything was done, he came out of his room and found Alex at the door.

"Why don't you knock on the door?" ask Zionel.

"I doubt you were drunk last night" replied Alex.

"Did you just know me? Since when can a drink make me relinquish responsibility to the company. Let's have breakfast first and leave for the company."

"There's something I'd like to talk about with a prospective company manager. I also still have to check the company's report as long as I'm not here."

"Isn't everything always delivered to the center. Is there anything you want to investigate again? I can do it, sir."

Zionel shook his head. "Actually I'm just confused as to what I want to do in this town."

"You can go around town or call your friends who live here."

"They'll just take me to the bar and drink up to Lex's hangover. I still have a lot to do before I have fun. Maybe once the company's problems are sorted out, I'll call them."

"Usually you will celebrate the success of the company with your business colleagues."

Zionel smirked. "That's not gonna change Lex. But why are you so sure I'll be able to handle this?"

Alex smiles. "I've never doubted your work Mr. Zio."

"You're getting smart" Zionel said, laughing.

They both arrived at the hotel restaurant. They ordered breakfast and began to enjoy the meal after it was prepared.

"This hotel changed a lot from the last time I came to this city. It seems like the hotel manager is very smart to run his business" Zionel said as he chewed his food.

"You're right Mr. Zio, this hotel is the best hotel in town X. I hear the investors are from companies that don't work in hospitality."

"really? Can I buy shares here?"

"If you want it, even have this hotel you can certainly sir."

Zionel laughs. "Unfortunately I'm not interested in adding to my business Lex. The contracting company Cruise had in various cities was already busy enough to keep me busy."

Alex chuckles. "I'm just answering your question Mr. Zio."

"And you took my questions Lex too seriously" Zionel replied.

The two finally stopped their conversation and focused on the breakfast. After they are done, they both go to the company. On the way, Zionel opened his wallet, staring at a photo of his long-lost sister. His sadness was again visible on his face.

"I'm sorry Mr. Zio for not finding Miss Haena" Alex said as he stared at Zionel from the rear view of the car.

Alex already understood the expression of his superior face if he was thinking about his sister.

"I don't understand Lex, why you and the detective I hired haven't found him yet. Not even the worst news I got from you. That nightmare always came to me, Haena was scared and asked me for help. Honestly, the dream made me think that Haena was no longer in this world. But my heart says another Lex."

"I understand your feelings Mr. Zio. We will try our best to find him sir." replied Alex.

"Thank you, Lex, I hope you can find one even if it's hard. Did the President contact you? They haven't contacted me at all."

"That morning the president called me Mr. Zio. But what he's asking is when your meeting with Miss Varisa is set back."

Zionel swerved and immediately cursed. "Mommy won't give up."

Alex chuckles. "If you already know, then meet Miss Varisa just once sir."

"You're really annoying Lex. But you're right, only I can stop this date. Then what answer did you give to the president's mother?"

"Of course, I'm saying that you can't come back as soon as you can because of the company's problems sir" Alex replied.

"We'll talk later, my mood turns bad when it comes to blind dates" Zionel said.

"Bu Presdir will stop if you immediately have a lover Mr. Zio." teased Alex.

"And you already know the answer. I'm not going on a date until Haena's found."

Alex took a breath. "You're very stubborn. What do you think of that drink-driving lady at the nightclub?"

Zionel's surprised. "Why are you asking?"

"Because...."

*****

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