I'm Not a Cheap Woman

The regrets of Nile and Gilbran

Nile Cruise returns home in a fit of rage. After visiting Falera, he actually got news that he did not want. Cecil came down from his room and saw his mother who was in a bad mood.

"Mama's back, how's aunt Fal doing?" ask Cecil.

"He's fine, I'm the one who wants to die." Nile replied upsetly.

Cecil narrowed his eyes. "Something happened?"

"Big problem, we need to find a way to get Zio and the woman's marriage annulled."

"What really happened ma?"

Nile breathed. "It's annoying, why did they give Zio's wedding blessing? It's gonna be harder and harder for us to ruin that marriage."

"Hah.hadn't you said auntie and om Cruise did not approve of their marriage. Since when has that decision changed?"

"They're crazy. We can still influence Varisa if that woman is Zionel's wife. But this woman that Zio brought us will be hard to deal with. It was proven when that woman turned around the trouble you caused Cecil. We're gonna have a harder time taking over Cruise's company."

"Then what now ma? The dress has been made, I don't want to wear it" Cecil said.

"Mom should call papa now. Calm down.we cannot fail after what we have done before, do not let our actions be in vain." replied Nile while taking his phone.

"Do we have to talk about this to Jonathan?" ask Cecil.

"Are you crazy? Although Jonathan wants the Cruise Group too, but about Haena no one knows Cecil. If we tell him this kind of problem, it's the same as if we opened the secret 5 years ago. Be still.." snapped Nile.

Instantly Cecil pursed his lips then fell silent. Nile continued to contact her husband until a baritone was heard from behind the phone.

"You're interrupting my work ma, what's wrong? aren't you visiting your sister-in-law?" Gilbran.

"I just got back from there, but I'm really pissed off."

"What's the matter, baby?"

"Sister Nicho and Fal have finally agreed to Zio and the woman's marriage."

"What??? Wasn't before..."

"That irritated me, the two of them suddenly made an annoying decision."

"You calm down..."

"How can I calm down, if Zio manages to marry the woman we can't bully, all our efforts are ruined."

"You know, I was upset at the company, too. Zio decided to build the hotel without shareholders. He treats us like decorations here."

"hotel building? The western construction?"

"Yes ma, who was delayed a month ago. He handed the project over to the chief contractor."

"Oh my God. I'll talk about this with brother Nicho."

"And embarrass yourself, is that it?"

"What does papa mean?"

"All files have been approved by the President. Father and son alike, don't think we exist."

"Oh my God..."

"I will soon find a way to destroy this marriage. Never mind, I still have a lot of work to do." Gilbran said.

"Yes pa.." replied Nile while hanging up the phone.

"How's ma?" ask Cecil.

"How's what? Your papa is upset about his work, it's all because of Zionel." replied Nile. "Oh my goodness, my head is getting sicker" he added.

"Mama just rest. I'll be out for a minute."

"Stop seeing your delinquent friend Cecil."

"Kc... Bill's a good man, ma."

"I'll teach him a lesson if he keeps getting close to you. Remember that...!!!" threaten Nile's.

"But ma.." whine Cecil.

"Don't argue with me, don't make me feel dizzy" Nile snapped as he left his daughter in his room.

*****

Varisa continues to confine herself in her room, the woman is very disappointed after hearing firsthand if Zionel will marry the woman who is pregnant with her child. And the woman he saw in Zionel's apartment was indeed beautiful even though her appearance was not classy.

Geck... Geck... Geck...

"Darling, it's lunchtime, why are you lounging in your room today. Didn't you go yesterday with Miss Falera Cruise, have you finally met her handsome son?" rumi Varisa's mother.

Varisa got off her bed and opened the door of her room, showing a sad and grim face in front of her mother. Of course Rumi was surprised when he saw the sadness that was seen on the face of his beloved daughter.

"What's up, baby? What the hell's going on? Are you sick?" ask Rumi to panic.

At once Varisa hugged her mother and cried.

"Son... Who hurt you? Tell mama, don't confuse me like this, baby." Rumi said again.

"Zio ma's... That guy's... He will be married soon." replied Varisa as she sobbed.

Rumi let go of her daughter's embrace. "Wait. Who is this Zio you mean?"

"Zionel Cruise, the man I admired through the magazine, the son of the owner of the largest company in the city. The son of Falera ma's aunt, he will be married soon." replied Varisa still crying.

Rumi took her daughter inside her room again, both of them sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Mama still doesn't understand, baby. You and Zio have already been betrothed, we will soon arrange a good time to get you married. You also went with Miss Falera Cruise yesterday to meet Zio, right, whose wedding are you referring to?"

"Zio turns out to be a jerk ma, he impregnates another woman and will marry her soon."

"That's impossible. The Cruise family is famous for its high dignity. How could their son do such a dirty thing?"

"If I hadn't heard from his own mouth, I probably wouldn't have believed it. Even the woman lived together in her apartment. I'm devastated ma, I'm ruined..."

Varisa is back crying making Rumi even more furious.

"You mustn't be humiliated like this, I'll call Miss Falera Cruise. He should explain all this to our family. Our family cannot be played by Ris, this has gone too far" Rumi said with anger.

At once Varisa shook her head and forbade her mother. "It's not Falera ma's fault, he even fell unconscious and was rushed to the hospital after hearing the confession from Zio."

"Huh? How's Miss Falera doing now?"

"If he's okay, he's probably home by now."

"So Zio's actions just known to his mother?" ask Rumi.

Varisa nodded her head.

"Oh my God, this is a great disgrace to the Cruise family. Mistress Falera must have been very shocked to learn of her son's actions. Son, now you have to forget about a guy like that. You don't deserve her, baby."

Instead of agreeing, Varisa just let go of her crying. The woman roared and hugged her mother back.

"I can't, I liked it a long time ago. When papa was planning to match me up with her, I felt like I was plucked by the moon. I almost jumped into the sky because I was too happy, I didn't want to let go of Zio. I want to be with him ma, I don't want to forget that guy."

"Varisa listen to mama. You are beautiful, even very beautiful. Our family is not just any family. You can get Zionel Cruise's class man."

"No...! I just want that guy."

"Yes God... What am I supposed to do now?" thought Rumi.

"Pease yourself, now we better have lunch." Pinta Rumi.

Varisa shook her head. "I don't want to eat, I don't have taste."

"If you're sick, papa will wrath Ris. Papa instead of supporting your marriage, he's going to kill Zio. Do you want it that way?" ask Rumi.

Varisa surprised. "No ma, don't hurt Zio."

"Mama will talk about this with papa, but on the condition that you have to eat now, you should not grieve and confine yourself in the room. We're gonna figure out a way to get you and Zio together."

Varisa wiped her tears. "Mom promised to help me?"

Rumi nodded her head, as Varisa hugged her mother again. This time he smiled because he had the support of his mother. Rumi could only calm her daughter down like that, even though she still had not found a way in this matter.

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