I'm Not a Cheap Woman

Gilbran's Decay Revealed

Stevani could not calm down in his patient's bed, after he was transferred to a special care room for pregnant women. He had to repeatedly ask Roxy to look out of the hospital to find Zionel's whereabouts.

"Oh my God, protect Zaline." asked Stevani, closing her eyes, asking God.

"Why haven't they heard yet? Whether the meeting is still unfinished, it's getting late. I'm really worried about Zaline's condition." Stevani muttered, seeing her phone multiple times.

"Roxy.." call Stevani.

The door opened again, Roxy entered and met Stevani again.

"Yes, sister-in-law." replied Roxy.

"There's still no news?" ask Stevani.

Roxy shook her head. "What is actually the matter, brother? Why does my sister seem so worried? I'm really confused."

Stevani gazes at Roxy, remembering Zionel's words to keep Zaline from Roxy a secret until she returns to the hospital.

"I just want something from him." Stevani replied asalan.

"Oh my brother-in-law, I'm here. If you need anything, you can just tell me."

Stevani smiles. "Unfortunately my baby wants his father. Sorry I was so chatty today. But if there's news, tell me immediately."

Roxy breathed. "Alright, if you need something just scream like that. I'll tell brother-in-law if bang Zi comes back."

Stevani nods her head and lets Roxy leave her. Stevani looked back at his phone. The message he sent was still unanswered.

"Zio.. Just reply once, you worry me a lot." Stevani murmured.

Stevani got out of his bed, he walked slowly towards the hospital window. She stared at the parking lot, but because it was so far away, she could not see her husband's car at all. His troubled mind made his stomach stiffen, he grimaced because his stomach suddenly cramped.

"I'm sorry dear mama, you should be calmer" Stevani said while stroking her own stomach.

Cramping in his stomach was still felt, he returned to his bed again and began to lay down his body. Her tears spilled because at a time like this, Zionel was not there beside her. Her worry grew even greater because her husband did not tell her.

The door of the room opened again, this time a nurse came in to inspect it.

"Mrs... What's wrong?" the nurse asked when she saw Stevani crying. "Is anyone sick?" he added while examining Stevani's body.

Stevani shook her head. "Is the patient named Zaline back in her room?"

"Zalline? There doesn't seem to be a pregnant mother named Zaline at the moment."

"Oh my God, am I stupid. Why am I asking heart patients here? Really stupid." thought Stevani.

"Mrs looking for that patient? Does it have anything to do with the lady?"

"Forgot it, I think I mispronounced" Stevani replied.

"Mistress' stomach is very hard, it's cramping. Does the madam not feel pain? Madam calm her mind, this can be dangerous for a young fetus."

"Well, I'll try to be quieter."

The nurse injected the drug into Stevani's infusion. "If the cramp gets worse, call us immediately."

Stevani nodded her head and the nurse left her.

*****

"What you've done has gone too far for Nile. Haena is your own niece, my son. How could you do all this to me? When you wanted to marry Gilbran, I was the first one to help you. But what reply I received." said Nicholas sadly.

"For God's sake, I didn't do it. It was my husband's idea, I just followed him. I didn't mean to kill Hae. I love her like my own daughter." replied Nile, weeping. "Sister Ram. I didn't do it." he added.

Zionel gritted his teeth holding back his anger. "I no longer want to call you aunty. You're no longer part of the Cruise family. You don't even apologize, you just keep throwing your mistakes at your own husband. What kind of person are you?" snapped it.

"Zuo... Aunt please let go of aunt. This is not a aunt's act. Auntie didn't do it at all."

Gilbran laughed as he put his feet together with them.

"Are you throwing your mistakes at me, baby? Did I do it myself? It's all your idea, you're the one who wants me to be Chairman of Cruise's company. You don't take it because your father gave the biggest stake to his granddaughter not to you his only daughter. Why is it like this you still don't admit it?" Gilbran.

Nile was silent after her husband came. The woman's face paled and then lowered her head. Her tears kept flowing because of the fear she felt at this moment.

"You're crazy Nile. Papa gave us the same amount of stock. If papa gives a big stake to Haena it's a natural thing. When papa needed entertainment, only Haena accompanied him. When papa was sick, Haena always took care of him even though the girl was still a child. Where were we then? We are very busy with our families and our affairs. This treasure will never be taken to die by Nile. You are never lacking in anything, why are you so greedy?" Ramirez.

"True. I was angry at papa. I'm so mad at him." cried Nile. "I'm the only daughter, I'm her real son. But papa actually gave the biggest stake to Haena who is only her grandson. Even papa gave a share of that stock to Zionel. Where's the stake for Cecil, where's the stake for his other grandson. Is all this fair to me? Brother Ram, brother don't pretend not to be upset about all this. Brother also once felt disappointed with papa's will because brother Nicho who benefited the most here." he added.

"What did you say Nile? I'm not disappointed at all. That's why I still don't want to deal with Cruise's company. I have since young chosen to do my own business. And what justice do you want from Nicholas? It is fair to manage the company. All these profits he always sends according to the shares we have, then do you forget that he also made a special account for our children, our son, Nicho still gives money to them fairly every month." snapped Ramirez.

Nile surprised. "special opening? What special account?"

It was then that Nicholas and Zionel knew why Nile felt unfair. It looks like it was all Gilbran.

"What does that mean? What special account?" ask Nile again.

Nicholas took a deep breath. "It looks like the account didn't get to you Nile. Ask your own husband."

"Bastardly man, I should have killed him." said Zionel.

"What account pa... What do they mean? Cecil has a special account from the company, so where is it?" ask Nile.

"A..aa.ada...i save..a.I save." replied Gilbran stammered.

"Where did you keep it? Why don't I know? What are you really hiding? Tell me... What are you doing behind my back?" shouted Nile.

"Ma. I didn't do anything. I. I don't..."

"It seems you don't even know if your husband intends to desecrate Haena. Ask him." Zionel chirped.

Nile looked up, again feeling betrayed by her husband. The woman roared loudly, hitting her husband many times. The commotion made the police officers break them up.

"Basan jerk...you betrayed me.. You waji*gan.. kepar*t.." cried Nile.

Gilbran smiled and left them to return to prison.

Nicholas, Ramirez and Zionel left.

"Sister.I'm sorry.I'm sorry..I don't want to go to jail..sister.." cried Nile again.

"You have to take responsibility for what you did, Nile" Nicholas replied.

They all left Nile screaming, the woman was immediately taken by officers to return to prison again.

*****

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