Marriage to the Destroyer of my Dreams

Episode 9 of Couvade Syndrome

Already 3 days, Jeffran experienced severe nausea and vomiting at every meal hour. His stomach could not eat anything other than Jillian's. Of course this made Jeffran feel astonished and wondering.

'Is this really karma because I used to nag Jillian every time she got nausea and vomiting?'

Of course Jeffran could not have thought that he had couvade syndrome or a sympathetic pregnancy, because he did not know that the child Jillian conceived was his child. Unlike Jillian who guessed in that direction, every time Jeffran experienced nausea and vomiting.

By suppressing his exorbitant prestige, Jeffran asked Jillian to make him food and drink for him to eat. Jillian of course objected at first, but seeing how lousy Jeffran was whenever nausea and vomiting, made Jillian unbearable. Finally, with a heavy heart, Jillian always makes food and drinks for breakfast, lunch and dinner Jeffran.

"Thank you Jillian, I'm sorry for bothering you." Said Jeffran while receiving a paper bag containing a lunch menu that he would bring to the company.

"Yes.." Jillian answered briefly. Of course this makes Jeffran not feel good. He really did not understand why for more than 3 days, he felt nausea and vomiting at every meal and could not eat other foods than Jillian's.

"Jillians.. Are you going to college today?"

"Yes.." Jillian answered briefly.

"Schedule you till 3pm, right? I'll pick you up and drive you home, will I?" Jillian frowned, not expecting Jeffran to know his college schedule.

"No need, I need it after college." Reject Jillian firmly.

"Don't tell me you're working again, Jill." Accuse Jeffran of making Jillian careless.

"No. Can't I do any outside activities? I need Jeff's entertainment, too." Jillian's facial features look upset, making Jeffran regret.

"Sorry, that's not what I meant. You can certainly do it, you are also free to use the black card I gave you. But I hope you're home before I go home." Jeffran tried to sort out the words well, not wanting Jillian to get upset again.

'I can't make him angry, he can refuse to make food for me. And I really don't want that.' Jeffran said in his heart.

"I'll be back at the apartment before evening." Hearing Jillian's reply, Jeffran reviewed her smile.

"alright.. I'm leaving now ya." Jeffran left his apartment with a relieved heart. While Jillian decided to watch a cartoon before leaving for college in a few hours.

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His eyes suddenly felt hot, when he remembered the beautiful memories with Jordan for the past 2 years.2 years that were so beautiful and very valuable for Jillian. A gentle, considerate and kind-hearted Jordan always made Jillian feel like a much adored and beloved daughter.

'I know God loves you so much, so he took you away so quickly. God does not want you to take what you do not do. But I still feel pain, because I can't be with you who loves me so much. God intended me to marry your sister who was very different from you. Not only your face that has no resemblance at all, your nature is contrary. I just hope God gives me a lot of patience. Until I finally got a divorce with your brother. Of course by taking my son with me. I won't let him take my son, even though this child is also his son.'

Jillian was still busy with her thoughts, when suddenly the voice of a man returned her consciousness.

"Jillians.."

"Oh Ethan, what's wrong, brother?" Ethan, Jordan's best friend, smiled and handed Jillian a paper bag.

"It's food for you, I see you don't have lunch at the campus foodcourt." Ethan whispered a little, not wanting to be taken by the library staff for bringing heavy food into the library. Jillian looked at the paper bag before her doubtfully.

"But I'm still full Brother, before college I ate first. I don't eat at the college foodcourt. This food is better for your sister. I'm sorry I didn't reject Brother's kindness, but I'm really still full Brother." Jillian who was also slightly whispering, thrust the paper bag containing the food towards Ethan who looked a little disappointed.

"You can take her home, Jillian. I ordered your favorite food. Can you take it Jillian?" Ethan again thrust the food bag paper towards Jillian.

"Hmm, okay, brother. Thanks for the food." With a heavy heart Jillian receives food given to Ethan. Of course Ethan is so happy because Jillian finally wants to accept his good intentions.

"Yes, Jillian.. You know that I've been best friends with Jordan since we were in elementary school. There is no secret between the two of us. When I found out Jordan suddenly said she was going to marry you, I urged her to tell me a story. And she told me that you're pregnant with Jordan's child, so Jordan should marry you soon."

Jillian's face suddenly turned pale hearing Ethan's words. It's not unexpected that Jordan would tell Ethan about her pregnancy. But Jillian certainly can't blame Jordan. Maybe it was because Jordan was so close to Ethan that Jordan believed in telling Ethan the secret.

"Please never blame Jordan. We both had no secrets in our friendship. We are like brothers. In fact, Jordan is closer to me than his own brother."

Jillian is seen forcing her smile at Ethan's explanation. She still does not understand the direction of Ethan's conversation, which must be uncomfortable when others find out about her current pregnancy. Although in the end, there will be many people who see for themselves the fact of pregnancy, as the stomach gets bigger.

"Sorry Brother Ethan, what exactly does Brother mean to discuss this matter?" Finally Jillian ventured to ask what she wanted to know.

"Jillians.. Can I take Jordan's place to be your husband and father to the baby you're carrying?" Ethan's words, which sounded so certain, immediately made Jillian freeze. It is not suspected at all, that the sentence will come out of the mouth of an Ethan.

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