I'm Not a Cheap Woman

Contractual Marriage

Stevani was shocked to hear Zionel talk about marriage with ease.

"Are you crazy?" stevani.

"I'll cover all your sister's medical expenses while in the hospital as long as you're willing to marry me on a one-year contract. All your debts to me will be settled if you will." replied Zionel.

"Married contract? How is it different from Dani? You all took advantage of my situation. I came out of the crocodile's mouth into the tiger's cage."

"Don't equate me with that man, miss. I'm just asking for your help. My mom always makes me go on blind dates that I don't want, if I pretend I already have a partner and want to marry, I'm sure she'll stop arranging matchmaking."

"And I wonder if you're pregnant with my son or not, I'll never let you go" Zionel thought.

Stevani looked at him seriously, looking for the truth from the man's face. Seeing the turmoil from Zionel's face, Stevani realized it was not a pretend act. The man really wanted help from her.

"Why should I?" ask Stevani.

"Because you're the one who slept with me" Zionel said in his heart.

But that's not what he said outside. "Because you used my money" he replied.

Stevani lowered her head, the man in front of her was right. He borrowed the money to get out of Dani. At least he found a better man because the man in front of him had no fiancee.

"I don't mean to blackmail you, miss, but think of your sister. He should have better treatment here. Don't you need a lot of money? If you agree, I'll bring the contract to you" Zionel said.

"Why is my fate like this God, why should I have a contract marriage with a man I don't know at all. Is this the way out that you gave me God." thought Stevani sadly.

Zionel looked at Stevani, he did not want the woman to turn him down. She did not want to let go of the woman, however she had to stay by her side for a year. That's how she takes responsibility for what she does, even though she still doesn't remember it.

"I have 3 conditions." said Stevani.

"Are you trying to negotiate with me?" ask Zionel.

"If you don't agree, then forget it" Stevani said.

"You don't have a choice, lady, but well I'll try to listen to your 3 terms, tell me..."

Stevani swallows her saliva. "First during the contract marriage I don't want you to touch me. Second, let me keep working. Third, do not interfere in each other's personal affairs."

Zionel laughs. "First even if we marry a contract, but we still have a valid marriage before God and recorded in the law of the land, I have the right to touch you. Second of which I might let you work again, because after this wedding we'll move to D city. All three of your affairs will be my business for one year of this marriage. Your terms don't really make sense, miss."

"Move to D city, what do you mean?"

"I'm not the one who lives in this town, miss, I came here for work. I am from D. Would my parents believe me if I were married and we lived apart?"

"Where could it be me and Zaline..."

"Maybe." cut Zionel. "I'm gonna move your sister to the biggest hospital in town D. He will receive better treatment from this hospital. You'll stay in my house as my wife. Forget about your ridiculous terms for the next year, because everything is impossible" he continued.

"Wife? What do you mean?" asked Angga while stepping his feet into the room.

Zionel and Stevani were shocked, both of them staring at the arriving Angga.

"Who are you?" ask Zionel.

"Kak Angga." said Stevani lirih.

Zionel looked at Stevani questioningly.

"I heard your conversation faint. What are you talking about the wife?" ask Angga.

"What is your business?" zionel.

Angga looked at Zionel while frowning. "Ah. I just remembered. Aren't you our club's VIP guest."

Zionel narrowed his eyes. He had no idea who the man in front of him was right now. Why did the man recognize him.

"I'm Angga, I'm a club employee as a bartender. Van.... How are you? I'm looking for your sister but it turns out she can't be picked up and I hear you're being treated."

"I'm just exhausted brother, why can brother come here? Shouldn't I go to work?"

"I'm late for worrying about you. Why is this guy here?"

"Don't touch my future wife." snapped Zionel.

Angga was surprised, he looked at Stevani and then looked back at Zionel.

"What do you mean?" snapped Angga. "Van... What happened?"

"I haven't agreed to be his contract wife, but why is he so confident I will accept it after my 3 terms he declined. Oh my God, what should I say to Angga's sister." thought Stevani.

"Van. If he threatens you, I'll report him to the police. Tell me what the hell is going on here?" said Angga again.

"Sister Angga. I. I. I..."

"Who are you meddling in my business with her?" zionel again.

"I'm.all right I'll say. I'm a guy who's loved it for years." Angga replied beginning to raise his voice.

Zionel let go of his laughter. "Did he like you too? I don't think so, sir. You're so pathetic." he sneered.

Angga's emotions are provoked by Zionel's words. Angga held the collar of Zionel's shirt and was ready to hit the man. But Zionel's not the name if you feel intimidated. The man actually hit Angga's face first until Angga fell down to make Stevani scream in fear.

"How dare you touch me with that hand." - Zionel.

"Stop it. I beg you to stop it.." cried Stevani before Angga returned Zionel's blow.

The two forget where they are now, Stevani's screams make Alex and Mom Yoyoh immediately enter the room when they have just returned. They stared at Zionel, Stevani and Angga alternately. Bu Yoyoh and Alex finally realized there was a commotion after seeing already the bloody lips of Angga.

"Neng Vani is okay, right?" ask Ms. Yoyoh while approaching her.

"What happened to Mr Zio?" ask Alex.

"Keep this man out of Lex's presence before I get back to beating him" Zionel replied.

Angga could not accept Zionel's words, he tried to get close to Zionel but Alex immediately held him back.

"Please leave sir." said Alex.

"Why should I go out?" snapped Angga.

"You're all out...!!!" stevani shouted while crying.

They were all shocked, with all three forced to leave the room. After the three came out, Stevani hugged Bu Yoyoh and let go of her crying loudly.

"Relax neng. There's mom Yoyoh here."

"What about Zaline ma'am?"

"Neng Zaline has been transferred to the intensive care room. Bu Yoyoh couldn't see it. Doctor Mark said do not worry too much, because the condition of Zaline neng began to stabilize even though it was still weak. Neng Vani had to rest well enough to recover quickly as well. What the hell is going on here, neng?"

Stevani let go of her embrace, she wiped her tears. The woman lowered her head sadly, then finally told Yoyoh ma'am everything from Dani to Angga's arrival to the hospital.

"Should I do it mom?" stevani asked after she finished telling Yoyoh ma'am everything except her chastity which had been snatched away by a man she could not remember.

"I'm sorry Ms. Neng Vani. Maternal rice paddies even if sold are unlikely to be that big. Neng Vani should have said it from the beginning before getting involved with Mr. Dani." replied Ms. Yoyoh.

"I don't want to trouble Miss Yoyoh with this problem, I think I can solve it myself. But I just got more and more into it." Stevani is back.

"Yes Allah neng." mom Yoyoh hugged Stevani again to calm him down.

"What should I do now, ma'am?"

Bu Yoyoh can't give any opinion now, he can't help Stevani anymore. He wishes Stevani any choice, that's what's best for him.

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