Marriage to the Destroyer of my Dreams

Episode 32 of Jillian Missing

The scorching sun with the heat that stings the skin, does not discourage many people to scavenge the coffers of rupiah or do their routine in this super busy city of Jakarta. No exception a couple who are trying to keep their distance for the continuity of their marriage relationship in the future.

For more than 1 month, Jillian lived in her parents' house. To avoid his parents' suspicions, Jillian gives an excuse that Jeffran is busy handling some important projects outside the city. Jeffran also previously paid his respects and entrusted Jillian directly to his two-in-law, according to Jillian's request. Although Jeffran actually wanted to be honest about everything to his two in-laws, even though he could have been beaten up completely by his in-laws.

From inside the white sports car, Jeffran watches Jillian get off her pink car. There was a look of yearning from the Netra Jeffran who looked at Jillian from a distance. Because even though almost every day Jeffran saw Jillian, but Jeffran did not dare to approach his wife.

Drrt..Drrt..Drrt..

A call came in from Jillian, quite surprising Jeffran who immediately turned his gaze back towards Jillian.

Jillian's shrill voice when calling Jeffran's name sounded very soft. Although the sentence that came out of Jillian's mouth next, was not something Jeffran wanted to hear.

"Jeff. Later tonight you can call me." Jillian said without looking at Jeffran's car.

Jeffran let out a long sigh, deeming it pointless to refuse Jillian's request. Jillian will be upset with him.

"Alright Jill, be careful, take care of yourself. I love you, Jill.." Reply Jeffran as gently as possible.

"Okay.. You're careful, too, Jeff.." Unlike the usual sounding tone of Jillian's voice.

"Yes Jill.."

Jillian hung up on her phone first, before stepping inside a building she had been visiting for the past month. The two-story building, which is a place where the community combats rape or sexual violence victims, was made Jillian as a place of therapy to overcome the trauma.

While in his car, Jeffran looked at his wife's nanar, until no longer reached his view.

"Cheal fast, dear.. Please forgive me, and forget all your pain and hatred for me. So that we can start everything from the beginning. I love you and our son." Lirih Jeffran was hopeful.

In a spacious room, about 10 victims of sexual violence appear to be sharing stories about what they experienced, accompanied by 2 psychologists and 2 community volunteers. Jillian later joined them, but not as a victim, but as a volunteer.

The chairman of the community was named Aunt Nova who was a close friend of Aunt Janika since college. Although Aunt Nova already knew the trauma that befell Jillian, but at the request of Jillian and Aunt Janika, Aunt Nova did not combine Jillian with sexual abuse victims who routinely conduct counseling. Aunt Nova appreciates Jillian's wishes, so Jillian is handled specifically by Aunt Nova and her two children, Nara and Nastya. And in front of survivors and community volunteers, Jillian was introduced as a guest volunteer who would help them if needed.

A rape victim named Danisa seemed to be telling a story in the middle of the room. Jillian who was originally sitting in the corner of the room, slightly shifted to the middle, because she was quite curious about the story of Danisa who was the same age as her.

"I was made a debt repayer of my father, to a wealthy businessman. I was raped many times over the course of 1 month, before finally getting married. The man said he started loving me and decided to marry me. But no matter how good his attitude is now, it does not necessarily remove my trauma to his depraved behavior on me. I don't know if I can have a happy marriage with him. My hatred and the pain of her treatment always hung over my head. When I told my mother how I felt, she said I would love her over time. If my marriage was due to matchmaking alone maybe I could love her, but it was all started by multiple rapes that made me even want to kill myself." Sobs began to sound. Not just from the mouth of Danisa, but from almost all the listeners who came to feel the suffering of Danisa.

After listening to Danisa's story, Jillian who was drifting in her own mind, chose to go out and be alone on a park bench. What he felt was not much different from Danisa. But during the 1 month of therapy, there has been a lot of progress he felt. Jillian has already begun to forgive Jeffran and herself. Jillian had begun to accept her life path as well as her two-bodied state. He actually loved the baby more in the womb, even though he still denied his feelings for the father of the baby he contained.

A pat on the shoulder resuscitated Jillian from her daydream, a man about 25 years old seemed to smile at her.

"Sorry Mrs Jillian, Ms. Nova is waiting for you in the red car in the side building. He said he asked you to take him somewhere." Jillian nodded, then rushed towards the side door to meet Aunt Nova.

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Meanwhile at the Smith Group Company, Jeffran, who had just entered his study, was surprised by the presence of Shawn, his older cousin who lives in England.

"Hi Bro.." Say hello to Shawn who was sitting on the sofa, accompanied by Liam who was sitting opposite him.

"When did Shawn come?" Jeffran approached and hugged Shawn who stood up and hugged him back.

"Last night Jeff.. I have a little business in Jakarta and Bandung." Shawn replied with a nod from Jeffran. Shawn sat down with Jeffran sitting next to him.

"I have to come back the day after, Shanaya has entered her month to give birth. I went to Indonesia because there are important matters that I cannot represent."

"Oh so. It doesn't feel right, my niece's about to be born." Jeffran said, patting Shawn on the shoulder.

"Yes Jeff.. Looks like you can instantly have 2 nephews this year. Jordan's son is ready to catch up." Shawn's words immediately touched Jeffran's feelings, Liam was also surprised to hear it. Shawn, who has a very strong instinct, certainly realizes something is wrong with his cousin.

"What's wrong? Why is your expression like that? Is Jillian and the baby okay?" Shawn asked with an expression that began to turn cold, even though his voice sounded calm.

"Jillian's baby, not Jordan's.." Shawn could not hide his surprise after hearing Jeffran's words.

"Who is the father of the child Jillian conceived?" Shawn asked so curiously.

"I am his father.." For a few seconds Shawn just stared at Jeffran wordlessly. But Jeffran knows that Shawn is holding back emotions at the moment.

"Tell me.." Jeffran sighed before starting to tell a story. His cousin was not someone to lie to, so Jeffran chose to be honest and put an end to all these misunderstandings. Until the story flowed about him and Jillian since the night of the curse.

Throughout Jeffran's story, Shawn's face looks flat. Not even a word from Shawn's mouth interrupts Jeffran's story. Jeffran knew that Shawn was only holding back emotions, before later venting his anger. Liam who began to feel the scene of a beating hit, hastened to shift his body to the end of the sofa.

"Jillian is currently doing therapy to relieve her trauma. I really hope Jillian gets well, so she can forgive and erase her hatred for me. Because I love him so much and the kid he's carrying." Jeffran ends his story with a long sigh, waiting for Shawn's reaction to it.

"You must know that right now I really want to beat you up Jeff." Shawn's voice sounded very deep, Jeffran could only nod his gaze at the netra of his sharp-wielding cousin brother.

"Your one mistake ruined a lot of Jeff's stuff.." Imbuh Shawn who returned to be taken by Jeffran with his head lowered.

"I know Shawn.." Jeffran.

Bugh.. Bugh..

A blow landed on Jeffran's face and chest, sending Jeffran crashing to the floor and grimacing in pain. Even one corner of Jeffran's lips was seen bleeding.

"There's no point in beating you up, because it's all been like this. I'll put my men in charge of Jillian and my niece. If you can't fix what you've broken, then I'll really beat you up Jeff."

"I promise to fix everything Shawn.. I'll try to make Jillian and my son happy for the rest of my life Shawn." It was Shawn's turn who nodded steadily, hearing Jeffran's words.

"I keep your promise Jeff.."

Drrt..Drrt..Drrt..

A call from Andreas, Chief of the Jillian Guards diverted Jeffran's attention. Without wasting any time, Jeffran stood up and took the call.

"Yes Andreas.. What's up?"

"Miss Jillian. is missing Mr.."

"What? Jillian's missing?"

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