I'm Not a Cheap Woman

Forget your Gil Idea Lex

"Because?" ask Zionel.

"Look, Mr. Zio, I've had a crazy idea all night for you. The woman is quite beautiful and her appearance will be classy if you change her appearance. I mean if you don't want to go on a blind date, how..."

"No...!" zionel immediately cut off Alex's words. "I know that crazy idea you're thinking about Lex, I turned it down."

"I just gave Zio an idea" Alex replied, laughing.

"Is there not a better woman you'd suggest, why a woman at night?"

"So you agree if..."

"Stay no." cut Zionel again. "Don't think about it again Lex, I'll face mommy myself. So keep that crazy idea in your head.

"Well.. all right...!" answer Alex. "And I have to keep being bullied by the President's plan, it drives me crazy" Alex thought.

Both arrived at the company. As Zionel is usually greeted formally there, it looks like Alex contacted the company before arriving at the company. Alex got out of his car and breathed.

"Morning sir...!!!" answer them simultaneously.

Zionel nodded then stepped into the company. There was no previous company manager because he had already quit. Zionel stopped his steps and looked back.

"Heni. meet me in my office in an hour. There's something I want to talk to you about." Zionel ordered.

"All right sir." replied Heni.

"You don't have to follow me anymore, we're meeting after lunch" Zionel said.

"Okay sir." they answered simultaneously.

Only Alex followed Zionel into the elevator.

"You sure Heni?" ask Alex.

"I'm sure Lex, don't keep doubting my decision."

"I'm sorry I don't doubt your decision Mr. Zio. It's just that the deputy manager seems very confident to replace the position of Mr. Kean. I'm just afraid this would be a problem if..."

"If they don't respect my decision, they can submit a letter of resignation. Have the shareholders been contacted?"

Alex nodded. "Heni did it."

"Good...!" the elevator doors opened, both of them exited the elevator. "Is there anything you want to say again Lex?" ask Zionel.

Alex shook his head.

"Then you can get back to work, I need some alone time before I talk to Heni" Zionel said.

"All right sir." Alex replied.

The two of them set their feet towards a different room.

*****

Stevani lowered her head, sobbing again in the front seat of Zaline's treatment room. After contacting Huber, he was very disappointed that the man could not even lend him the money even if it was only 20 million, much less Stevani wanted up to hundreds of millions.

Stevani already knows the rules of the club owners can only lend money to their employees as limited as 10 million rupiah, even with a guarantee of land or home certificates. Let alone the certificate, the vehicle he did not have. But he spoke to Huber, hoping for an exception. But unfortunately it remained the same, he could not borrow that much money. Stevani smiled in tears.

"Yes God... What am I supposed to do now? Got to figure out where the money is for Zaline's operation. I can't possibly ask my friends at the club for help, they work hard because they have their own needs. Lord... Please give me your lead." thought Stevani.

When his shoulder arrived in his grasp, he immediately wiped his tears and looked up. Angga smiled at him and sat down next to Stevani.

"How's Zaline doing?" ask Angga.

"Why is Angga's brother here?"

"I mean you must be tired of working all night, isn't it time for you to rest."

"You take it easy Van, I'm not a weak man" Angga said.

"Zaline's condition has improved, thanks to Angga for coming here" Stevani replied.

"No need to thank. If things have improved, why are you like this? You're crying, right?"

Stevani shook her head. "No, brother, I'm just a little tired."

"Is Zaline's operation accelerated? Do it Van, I'll help you."

"Don't do that brother, I don't want to have debt. I can try to find the cost. Angga doesn't have to do that, I won't take it."

"I'm not saying it's a debt, I'm helping you with Van's sincerity. I have a little savings, the rest I'll sell my car."

"Oh my God, no...! Don't even think about it, if you do, I'll never talk to you again" Stevani said.

"I just..."

"I beg you to appreciate my request." Stevani.

Angga sighed. "All right, I'm not gonna force you. But how did you get Van's money?"

"I'll try." replied Stevani flatly.

"You don't mean like..." Angga stopped his words, he could not offend Stevani with such foolish words. "Sorry Van."

"At least I will look for tips by accompanying them to drink" Stevani said, knowing what Angga would tell her. "But I'm not that kind of woman, so you don't have to put me down." she continued.

"I didn't mean Van, I'm sorry. I'm just worried about you."

"Thank you, Angga, but I still have my pride. I'm not going to sell myself for money. Zaline may still be asleep, if you want to see her please."

"No, I was afraid to wake her up." replied Angga.

"Then it's better that you just go home, I'll see the doctor again. Sorry sis.." said Stevani as he moved from his seat.

Angga knew Stevani was disappointed by what he had not finished saying. The man did not want to aggravate the problem anymore, he nodded his head and handed the package to Stevani.

"Eat the regular Van, you also need to take care of your body to keep Zaline company. I say goodbye now." said Angga.

Stevani received the parcel. "Thank you Angga" he replied.

Angga nodded his head then left Stevani just like that. After the man was not seen again, Stevani again sat in his chair. He deliberately lied because he did not want Angga to continue beside him, he was very uncomfortable with the existence of the man.

"I'm sorry brother, I kicked you out. I already know how you feel about me from another friend. I don't want you to get hurt, because I don't intend to find a lover. I think of you as my own brother. I'm sorry.." muttered Stevani as she stared at the hospital hallway.

Stevani stared at the parcel that Angga gave her. Everything was filled with food, he knew it wasn't for Zaline but it was for her. He breathed out loudly and then got out of his seat again and entered the room.

Zaline fell asleep, Stevani just stared at her sister sadly. Then sit next to that bed. He held the little girl's hand.

"I'm sorry big brother Zaline, give big brother time to look for the money. I promise you I'll have heart surgery and bring you home healthy again. Brother promised to make you back to normal like a girl your age. Brother's promise dear.." thought Stevani.

Her tears flowed back, for some reason when it came to Zaline, she would lose control of her emotions. He was really scared if he had to lose his sister who had accompanied him for 5 years.

The life that he went through was so heavy before, it instantly became light when he found Zaline. 5 years ago it was a boon for him to find a beautiful girl near the club. He hoped God wouldn't take it, he might not be able to survive if Zaline wasn't with him.

*****

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