Marriage to the Destroyer of my Dreams

Episode 30 Don't Go Again

The look of dislike directed Jillian towards the man of Korean-Indonesian descent in front of him. While the man he stared at, still faithful smile waiting for a reply from Jillian's mouth.

"There's still plenty of empty space, why do you want to sit with me?" Jillian's question which implied an indirect rejection, apparently did not offend the man.

"I've been hoping to see you again for a long time. And when that hope comes true, it's only natural that I don't want to waste it." The man's words were not satisfying Jillian's curiosity, but it made Jillian even more confused.

"I don't understand what you're talking about." Honest Jillian.

"If you want me to tell you, please let me sit here. I'll be happy to explain."

Jillian thought for a while, before finally nodding faintly.

"Sit down.."

The man's smile grew wider, revealing a row of charming white teeth.

"Thank you Jillian.." He then sat himself in front of Jillian. Jillian couldn't hide her surprise.

"Why do you know my name?" Instead of answering Jillian's question, the man stretched out his hand instead.

"I'm Bradley, please.." Jillian received the man's helping hand and regretted it, still with a questionable expression due to her unanswered question. Moreover, a cafe waiter then came to ask Bradley's order.

"Just like this Miss." Bradley glanced at the warm chocolate in front of Jillian. Then the waiter left, leaving behind Bradley and Jillian who continued the conversation.

"We met at one of the restaurants in Jakarta, where you work. I was at a meeting with my business partner. The first time I saw you, I was very fascinated, especially you seem a bit jutek even though you said it was friendly. Unfortunately I was with my business partner, otherwise I would have invited you to meet and ask for your number"

Jillian tries to remember the events Bradley said, and her mind falls on her working at one of the restaurants on her friend's recommendation. But even that was only a few days, because Jeffran who knew about working at the restaurant was very disapproving, to tell him to stop working.

'Yes I remember, he was the guy who had lunch with Jeffran. Means the business partner this man is referring to, must be Jeffran.' Jillian's assumption at heart.

(Make the same moment Jeffran & Bradley met Jillian while working in a restaurant, can open again Eps. 8 yes. If you want to know more about the Bradley story, you can read Forbidden Love of The Mafia King).

"I guess I came back to that restaurant to look for you, but I didn't see you back then. So I asked a waiter, who used to work with you while serving food to my desk. Your friend said your name is Jillian. But unfortunately you stopped working the day we met. I'm certainly very disappointed, haven't met you yet, but I've been heartbroken." Bradley ends the story with a smile, but Jillian is not tempted by Bradley's charm.

"Oh so it turns out.."

'I'd rather not say the status of my relationship with Jeffran. Surely Jeffran did not want his business partner to know, if he had a wife former restaurant waitress.' Jillian's heart.

Jillian seems to be getting comfortable with Bradley, there is no seduction or flirting that makes Jillian uncomfortable. Instead Bradley more often threw jokes, which made Jillian smile and even laugh loosely.

"Honey.. Sorry, you waited a long time." The sudden appearance of a Jeffran shocked not only Jillian, but Bradley as well. Especially when Jeffran slightly bent and anchored a kiss on the Jillian temple, it succeeded in making Bradley's netra perfect pattern. A second later, Jeffran chose to sit next to Jillian, with one hand embracing his wife's friendly shoulder.

"How are you Mr. Bradley's? I didn't expect to see you here. Turns out you've been chatting with my wife." Jeffran's formal yet casual-sounding speech, again made Jillian and Bradley surprised. Jillian directed a puzzled look at Jeffran, but Jeffran only returned the gaze with a faint smile.

"Mrs. Jeffran, is this really Jillian your wife?" Bradley asked, confirming what he had just heard. In his little heart, Bradley hoped that his hearing was wrong.

"Yes, Jillian this is my wife. Isn't that right, sweetheart?" Jillian, who was asked and stared at by Jeffran, froze. To be honest, Jillian did not expect that Jeffran would reveal their marital status in front of Bradley.

"Why look at me so dear? Oh yes, Mr. Bradley is my business partner. I'm glad you're familiar without me introducing you." Jeffran stroked Jillian's hand gently. Surely this sight made Bradley's eyes suddenly hot and sore.

Although Jillian does not agree with Jeffran's words about their status, Bradley knows that Jeffran is not lying. Moreover, Jillian never seemed to reject the touch Jeffran. Though the first impression that Bradley captured, Jillian is not a woman who is easily close to men.

"Hmm, apparently I've interrupted Mr.'s holiday. Jeffran with wife. Forgive me for taking your wife on a chat." Jeffran nodded in response to Bradley's apology.

"It's okay Mr. Bradleys. I should thank Mr. Bradley for accompanying my wife, before I came. I happen to have an urgent business, to make my wife wait a long time."

Jillian is seen twisting her eyes, hearing the lies Jeffran uttered. He chose silence, not wanting to talk to the two men who were competing. Jeffran was actually desperately holding back resentment and jealousy, but he did not want to show it in front of Bradley, to maintain his image and self-esteem.

"Alright Mr. Jeffran I said retreat first.. Mrs. Jillian, thank you for your time. See you soon."

"Yes thank you." Jillian replied, while Jeffran only lowered his head at a glance.

Like Bradley, Jillian stared intently at Jeffran, who looked at him with a smile.

"I miss you, baby..Please don't go again." Jeffran said while tightly hugging Jillian's body. While Jillian's body was unmoved, her heart was instantly filled with colorful butterflies.

'What's wrong with my heart? Why am I so happy, hearing him say that.' Inner Jillian.

Slowly Jeffran loosened his embrace, and his net stared longingly at Jillian. Two hands that had originally embraced Jillian, now moved to hold Jillian's hands.

"Jill, tell me what to do. But don't ever walk away from me, or ask me to leave your life. Because I won't be able to do it.. I love you so much Jillian." Jeffran kissed the backs of Jillian's hands with all his heart. Making Jillian subconsciously smile with teary eyes.

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