Marriage to the Destroyer of my Dreams

Episode 3 Demand Jordan

Jillian stared at the still wet mound with a sprinkling of colorful flowers on it. There was no one this afternoon, while Jillian, who had fainted many times since the funeral procession was about to begin, could only control herself to release Jordan.

Holding a tombstone bearing the name of his beloved, his heart was crushed to accept the fact that someone he loved so much had now left him for good. The cry that had stopped, now sounded again with a heart-wrenching sobbing.

'Jordanian.. How can I live my life without you? But I'm sure God knows what's best for His people. If you stay with me, maybe you won't be able to feel real happiness. I don't blame God for your passing.. Because I'm sure you're a lot happier there. Thank you Jordan for giving me so much love. Ilove you..' The voice of Jillian.

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At the Smith family home in mourning, Jordan's parents Daddy Jonathan and Mommy Rachel are having a serious conversation with Jeffran, their first child.

"Jeffran, Jillian's pregnant with your sister's child. But now your sister is dead. But Daddy and Mommy still want a grandchild who is currently in Jillian's womb. Moreover, Jordan is dead, the existence of children in the womb of Jillian will be a longing remedy for us when we miss Jordan later. Daddy and Mommy want to ask you something.."

"See what Dad..Mom..?" Jeffran was very curious, because he still did not understand the direction of the conversation of his parents.

"Marry Jillian, and be the father of the son Jordan Jillian is carrying." The words of Daddy Jonathan who sounded calm, immediately provoked the emotions of Jeffran who immediately stood up from his seat.

"Daddy same Mommy anything at all? I asked Jeffran to marry the woman. Take care of the woman until she gives birth. I will take the baby after birth. The woman must not take care of her child either. There's no need to get Jeffran to marry a woman Jeffran doesn't even know."

Jeffran's rejection could indeed be Daddy Jonathan and Mommy Rachel understand, but they also think about the status of their grandchildren later. They do not want Jillian's child to be labeled an illegitimate child, however they still think that Jillian's child is Jordan's child.

"Jeffrey.. Mommy does not want later Mommy's grandchild to be bullied and called an illegitimate child because it does not have a father. Poor Jillian too, she will be considered a bad woman, because pregnant without a husband. Please Jeffran, marry Jillian, give status to Mommy's granddaughter. Mommy wants him to be a part of the Smith family." Mommy's sad gaze, a little make Jeffran not bear. But Jeffran is sure, married to the future wife of his late sister will make his life a mess.

"Don't force me Mom..Dad.. You know I never wanted to get married. Just get that woman married to someone else." Jeffran said so lightly.

"Jeff, no man will marry a woman who is pregnant with another boy."

"I'm Dad, too.. I don't want to marry that woman."

"But she's pregnant with Jordan's son, your dead sister. Please just this time, fulfill our request Jeff." Please Mommy Rachel as she cupped her hands together in front of her chest, making Jeffran even more upset.

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Meanwhile at Jillian's residence, Jillian's parents Papa Rendra and Mama Jovita were also having a serious chat with Jillian.

"Papa and Mama had already talked about this with Jordan's parents. Even those who propose this idea. We'd like you to marry Jordan's older brother Jeffran."

"Darling, it's for your own good, too. Both of Jordan's parents want to be held accountable. You are pregnant with their grandchildren. The longer your pregnancy will grow, we do not want people to insult you and the child in your womb. Please dear, marry for your own good and the child in your womb." Mama Jovita tried to convince her daughter.

"No, I don't want to get married. Let me raise this child alone. If necessary, I will go abroad so that Papa and Mama are not ashamed." Firmly Jillian, then went towards her room.

After locking the door of his room, Jillian lay her weak body on the bed sideways. His eyes were fixed on a photo displayed on the nightstand. Her photo with Jordan looks very happy in their first anniversary moment.

Jillian's tears fell again, while recalling so many fond memories of 2 years with Jordan. His love was so gentle, kind and loving to him. Even when she found out that Jillian was pregnant with another boy, Jordan still wanted to marry her.

"Jordan.. I love you, I love you so much.. I'm not sure there will be a good man like you, who can love me as sincerely as you. Maybe I'll never fall in love again." Jillian said in her tears.

Jillian continued to lament her unfortunate fate while continuing to stare at photos of herself and Jordan without getting bored. Until finally his eyes were closed with a soul carried into the dream realm.

In such a vast meadow, Jillian sat alone on a park bench, looking right and left, figuring out where she was. Suddenly someone appeared from behind and sat right next to him.

"Jordan?"

The love of heart that Jillian longs for looks so handsome with all her white clothes.

"Well, it's me, baby.."

"Thank God, you're alive.." Jillian hugged Jordan's body so tightly, but Jordan's body felt so cold that Jillian immediately took off her embrace.

"Your body is cold." Jordan just smiled.

"Jeez.. Dear.. Marry Jeffran. Never deny the marriage, saying that the child you bear is not my son. Let all our families know it's my son. Until later you meet the real father of the child. One day she'll find out and acknowledge the child in your womb, Jee. Please grant my request, Jee.." Highlight Jordan's sad eyes, Jillian really misses. Jillian's heart was very heavy to hear Jordan's plea to her. Until a while later, Jordan stood up from his seat while commenting on a faint smile.

"Please.. Don't go Jordan!" Jillian was about to stand up, but her legs could not be moved, her body felt stiff.

"I'm going, baby.. Remember my message, Jee.." Jordan walked away, until his body disappeared behind the white fog that blocked Jillian's view.

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