I'm Not a Cheap Woman

Shame of Stevani

Stevani continued to clench her hands while staring out the window. Shame, awkwardness and anger at himself were mixed up.

"What does he say if I started it right, why did I lose control while I was drunk? I can remember everything and it's really embarrassing. I even remember when I asked him to do it again and again. I'm really a cheap woman, why am I like that God. It's only right that he didn't want to apologize for what happened that night to me, it's because I wanted it." Stevani thought sadly.

"Ehm... Van's... I'm..."

Stevani looked at Zionel. "You don't have to take responsibility for what happened that night. You're right, I'm the one who wanted it first."

Zionel. "Do you remember that?"

"I'll find a job to get your money back. You don't have to marry me Zio."

Zionel immediately pulled his car over, he stared intently at Stevani.

"Whatchu mean? Did you forget the contract you signed? The deal's been in effect since you signed it. Are you able to return the money along with the contract termination compensation. Do you want me to stop my help with your sister's current treatment?" zionel.

The instant Stevani lowered his head and cried made Zionel startled.

"A.. I. didn't mean to yell at you Van. But you really don't make any sense, I want this marriage because I'm still in charge of that night. If you're sure you're not pregnant, at least I want to see you for the next year. And didn't I also ask for your help to release me from the matchmaking that mommy always arranged for me, and you agreed to."

"I want a marriage with a man who loves me. I want my marriage to be real not just a charade." Stevani replied with a sob.

"Oh my God, our marriage is real. This is not Van's play. The difference is we limit this marriage to time, but I set things up for real. I married you in front of God. I prepared everything without any flaws. Tomorrow we'll find a wedding dress to your liking. What else do you want?" ask Zionel.

"Love.you don't love me at all. I want this marriage to be based on love. It's only been a year, but I still want love. As for you, you only married me on the basis of responsibility and asked for help. I don't want a marriage in my life like this. How can I marry a man who doesn't love me and only pretends to swear before God." Stevani thought sadly.

"Stop resisting this marriage, we've done it so far. You'll be my bride next week. And stop crying, I don't want to be the bad guy in front of you. I'll be a good husband even if it's a contract. I also want to help you to treat Zaline. You better call Dr. Mark now, you haven't heard from your sister today." Zionel said.

Stevani wiped her tears, she could not back down anymore. He had to go through all this for Zaline. He also almost forgot about Dr. Mark. Zionel drove back to his car, and Stevani began calling Mark's doctor after he calmed down.

After the woman spoke to Mark's doctor, she broke down in tears, leaving Zionel shocked again.

"Oh my God.. This time there's no more Van? Zaline's okay, right?" ask Zionel.

"Doctor Mark says there's no change in Zaline's condition, it's still the same as it was yesterday."

"At least nothing bad happened, stop being sad."

"I miss him so much" Stevani said.

"I understand your feelings, I didn't mean to separate you from Zaline. But even if you're there, you still can't see him. I promise I'll take him to town soon if Mark's doctor agrees. Stop torturing yourself with grief, if you're sick then your sister will be sad."

Stevani nodded her head. "Thank you."

"There's no need for you to say that because I also got help from you. Oh yeah, since my house, I've been really curious about you. Why are you so fluent in English, aren't you just..."

Zionel stopped his words, he did not want to offend the woman who was still sad. But who would have thought, Stevani wanted to say everything to Zionel to make the man's curiosity treated.

"I worked in a nightclub for over 8 years. The Golden Dragon Club is the only star club in the city of X. Only the club accepts foreign guests from various countries. English is used to being heard in clubs, because of the frequent number of foreign guests, we are required to learn the language even if only a little. The habit of listening and learning I have done for many years, not only English, I also master other foreign languages" Stevani replied.

Zionel smiled at her smile. "It looks like you're a smart woman, one's education can't measure her intelligence. Even many are higher educated than you but they still can not speak foreign languages. What about designing?"

Stevani smiles. "That's my habit of helping Zaline finish schoolwork. When Zaline hasn't started school yet, I often make her happy with pictures of Barbie and her party clothes. It was just a coincidence. Oh, my God, I really miss Zaline."

"Wow.." said Zionel while nodding his head. "You take it easy, I'll help Zaline get the best doctor here so you can meet your sister as soon as possible. Do you intend to continue your education or design? I think it's a pity to waste your talent." he added.

Stevani shook her head. "My current focus is only Zaline."

"My work remains lawful, I'm not like the others. The club's been helping me and Zaline's been alive all this time."

"I've proven it." Zionel said. "I mean. I think you're a good woman" she said quickly before Stevani misunderstood.

"Ciiiih.I still remember you looking down on me when you first met." - jeered Stevani.

"I'm not used to hanging out with women in places like that. I used to go to nightclubs with Alex, and all his servants were like that. It's rare for a drinker to never drink alcohol like you. Your self-control is excellent, miss."

"And all of it was ruined because of my own stupidity. I slept with a guy I didn't know, maybe if it wasn't you Zio, I'd just be left in the hotel just like a woman who used to sell her body." Stevani thought.

"What are you thinking?" ask Zionel.

Stevani shook her head. "What should I do until next week?" tanyakanya.

"Stay sitting sweetly waiting for my orders, that's all you have to do." replied Zionel.

"What a rogan.." - Stevani murmured.

"Huh...?" ask Zionel

"It's okay... I'm used to working, so can you please not call the waiter. I'll do the housework in your apartment." asked Stevani.

"I won't let my woman become a servant."

"When do I agree to be your woman?"

"You've been asking a lot of questions and my answer remains the same. For a year, like it or not, you'll be my woman."

"I'm just asking for that, let me do activities to fill my day. I beg you.." asked Stevani with a hardened face.

Zionel gave him a quick glance then let out a long sigh. "alright... But you have to stop if it makes you tired. My apartment doesn't need you to clean it every day, I've taken good care of it all this time. And you must be my wife elegantly in front of everyone, not look like a servant."

Stevani chuckles. "You take it easy, I can still tell the difference between being a servant and pretending to be your wife."

"You should underline the word pretend to be that wife. Because I reiterate once again, our marriage is real." Zionel said.

"Oh well." replied Stevani flatly.

Eventually, both arrived at the apartment. Zionel did not go to the parking lot, the man actually stopped right in front of the entrance of the building. Zionel handed Stevani an apartment door keycard.

"Come in, I'll go to the company for a second. I'll be back before dinner." Zionel said.

Stevani is shocked, thinking Zionel will come into the apartment. Stevani received the card and nodded his head. He got out of Zionel's car. Zionel opened the windshield.

"Be careful on the road." said Stevani.

"Come in.." Zionel's orders.

Stevani follows Zionel's wishes, and sets foot toward the entrance of the apartment. Zionel's car's exhaust rang out as he entered the building.

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