I'm Not a Cheap Woman

Minds of Alex

"We have to stop our debate, however you're still unwell. Go back to your room, Stevani." Zionel asked.

"No need, I'm better now. I have to go to the club."

"To club? I told you, you quit there."

"Did I not have the right to say goodbye to my friends?" stevani asked, getting upset again.

"Oh well, but we have to wait for my assistant first. We're going to the club together" Zionel replied.

"Did I ask you to drive me?"

"I'm just worried about you, I mean you're not completely healthy yet."

"No need to worry about Mr. Zionel, I am a woman as strong as steel. Don't worry I'll run away, too, because I don't want to make my sister stop being cared for, you're the one in control of everything right now." Stevani said.

Zionel was shocked to hear the woman's words. Stevani's anger has not subsided, the woman immediately stepped out of her seat and passed Zionel.

"Wait Stevani..."

Stevani stopped his steps.

"Stop calling me mister, I told you to call me my name." Zionel asked.

"Bastardly man, that's more important than the word sorry. Shouldn't you be apologizing to me for what you're doing to me right now" Stevani thought.

Stevani continued his steps without answering or looking back. As Alex returns, the man searches for them and eventually finds the two in front of Zaline's intensive care room. Alex is shocked when Stevani passes by with a face full of anger.

"Sir Zio..."

"You've been a long time Lex, that woman's gone."

"I know, I met him earlier. But what's going on? His face was like a starving lion ready to prey on anyone in front of him."

"We follow it to the club." Zionel took his foot.

Alex followed Zionel.

"Isn't the job over?" alex asked as he continued to follow Zionel.

Zionel. "But that's what's pissing him off right now."

"What do you mean?"

Zionel told Alex everything. Alex laughs at Zionel's story to the end, and Zionel kicks Alex's shins until the man grimaces in pain.

"Do you think this is funny?"

"A little." Alex's taunts made Zionel even more upset. "The woman is not wrong, Zio, you did behave arbitrarily without asking him first. And after you upset him, you ask for a thank you instead of you apologizing to him." he added with an amused chuckle.

"What's wrong with what I did, why should I apologize to him. I'm helping her Lex."

"You helped him to your advantage, Zio sir."

"We're mutually beneficial." Zionel.

"Oh my God, I can't comment anymore. Please maintain this attitude of yours." said Alex while shaking his head.

"Damn it.." said Zionel. "Hurry up, we follow that stubborn woman" he added.

"You're the stubborn one, Zio. You like Miss Stevani a lot, but your self-esteem is so high. You will quickly realize how you feel about the woman. The Zionel Cruise I know never cared about a woman, but now you're even worried about her. If you are aware of it, you must be prepared to face your honorable family. If the Cruise family knew who Miss Stevani really was, not only would Falera Cruise's mistress turn him down, but the ever-silent Mr. Nicolas Cruise would be against you Mr. Zio." thought Alex.

"Why are you quiet Lex?"

"Ah it's okay Mr. Zio, let's go to the club. Looks like Miss Stevani has taken a cab." replied Alex.

The two headed to the hospital parking lot and got into their car. Alex hands Zionel a marriage license and starts his car and takes Zionel to the club.

"Are you the one who told mommy that we're cancelling tomorrow's flight?" zionel asked while reading the agreement.

"How can I not say it Mr. Zio. Madam President always called me." replied Alex.

"Then what does Miss Falera think?" ask Alex.

"He was surprised but also curious about the woman. He will stop bothering us until we get back. I asked Stevani to fake her identity, but she rejected Lex." Zionel replied.

"It turns out you've thought about it so far."

"I just want to protect her from Cruise's family."

"You're right, Mr. Zio, but what's the reason Miss Stevani refused?"

"He didn't want to be anyone else, he was confident in his own identity and he was also afraid that his sister would be shocked by all this. What am I supposed to do, Lex?"

"This time I can't argue Mr. Zio. You and Miss Stevani are equally in the right position. But if the Cruise family knew who the woman really was, let alone marriage, the woman appearing in front of Cruise's mansion alone might be prevented" Alex replied.

"I'm not gonna let any of that happen, Lex. What I want, no one can prevent it."

"Including Miss Falera Cruise?"

"I'll try to convince him. But I hope the woman changes her mind, she's just doing this charade for a year."

"You sure you'll let go after a year? What if she really is pregnant with your son, Mr. Zio?"

"The deal you made was very satisfying to Lex, I hope that woman signs it soon. If this problem is over, we'll fly to D" Zionel said, seeking another discussion.

Because actually he had not thought at all what he would do if Stevani really pregnant. Thinking the woman remembered him that night alone, he was not sure if Stevani would not run away from him.

Alex knew his boss didn't want to discuss it further. He stopped asking about their relationship again.

"What about Miss Zaline Yunsu?" ask Alex.

"I forgot to tell you. I asked the doctor who handled it. Zaline can't be moved to the hospital due to the long journey, so doctors advise her to move after Lex's stable condition. But our return can not be postponed anymore considering how mommy's attitude. I also forced Stevani to stay with D and wait for Zaline there. I'll pay some health experts to keep Zaline here and keep asking Ms. Yoyoh to watch over her" Zionel replied.

"Did Miss Stevani agree?"

"No choice, I threatened him. Oh, my God, I didn't mean to do it on purpose, Lex. Let alone anger, I will also receive a curse from that woman because of my actions."

Alex smiled, only this time he heard Zionel Cruise regret for what he did to others.

"My guess is really not going to miss, I'm going to bet with myself. I'm sure that in just the next few months Mr. Zio will realize his feelings and be even more afraid of losing Miss Stevani, if I'm wrong then no one will call me Alex Rudiart. Just call me Alexa, fair enough with a woman's name." thought Alex.

Unknowingly Alex chuckled as the thought flashed through his head. Zionel frowned at Alex's laughter.

"It looks like you want to lose Lex's salary this month" Zionel threatened.

"Sorry Mr. Zio, I'm thinking about something else" Alex replied.

"I told you, I always knew what you were thinking about Lex. I know a few seconds ago you were mocking me."

Alex swore in his heart. "No, Mr. Zio, I really thought of something else."

"Unfortunately I don't trust you at all." Zionel said.

Alex let go of his laughter again, both of them arrived at the club. Alex parked his car in front of the club.

"Are we going inside Zio sir?" ask Alex.

Zionel shook his head. "We'll just wait here until the woman comes out. I just want to know what he's doing here after I help him get out of this job."

"All right." replied Alex.

Both of them remained in the car. Zionel closed his eyes, while Alex kept on being there to avoid losing Stevani.

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