I Thought My Best Friend Was Giving Me a Baby—She Was Taking My Husband

PART 2

Listen to me, I want to spend my whole life with you. With or without children, it will never change. You are so happy. Why, Lord?  [grunt] Why did they give him this happiness and not me? If I can’t carry Junior’s child ,  someone else can do it for me.  Maybe. Perhaps it’s not impossible.  Today, you are even quieter than usual.

  I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately.  You scare me a little. Jessica, promise me one thing, anything you want.  Promise me you’ll listen to me until the end.  Okay, I’m listening. I want you to carry my husband’s child. Pardon ?  I want you to carry Junior’s child, Farida.  Do you realize what you just said?  Please listen to me until the end.

  The doctors say I may never be able to give Junior a child .  I will pay for all the treatments.  I will take care of you.  You will want for absolutely nothing.  And when the baby is born, Junior and I will raise it as our own child.  Are you asking me to have a child with your husband ?  Farida, you are my sister.

That’s your husband. Not mine.  I can’t do that. Farida, Farida, my love, what happened?   Please talk to me . Jessica came today. All right. I asked him something. What did you ask him? I asked her to carry your child. What did you just say? [laughs] I just want you to know the joy of being a father.

No, never. Listen to me until the end.   There’s nothing to listen to.  This idea is completely crazy. But if it’s our only chance. Look at me, Farida.  I would rather spend my whole life without children than share my marriage with another woman.  You are my wife.  You are the only woman I have chosen and you will be the only one .

But I’m suffering so much, Junior. I suffer too because I see you suffer every day.  But I refuse to lose you to fulfill a dream. If God does not give us a child, then I will live with this pain. But I will never let another woman take your place .   Have you thought about what I asked you ? Yes, and my answer remains the same.

Junior? No. If Jessica accepts, why do you refuse? Because I refuse to let our happiness cause someone else to suffer. She has agreed to help us. Today, she accepts it out of love for you.  And how will she look at this child tomorrow?  Human beings are not machines, Farida.  Feelings change. You’re still thinking about it.

   Please , let that idea go. I can’t do it.  And I can’t bear to see you suffer anymore. My God, how can I help my best friend without destroying her life? Forgive me Farida,  I don’t know what to say to you anymore. Farida, what happened to you?  Are you scaring me?  I have no strength left, Jessica.

  I’m fighting but I feel like  I’m losing a little more every day. Farida, leave me alone. You are the only person I trust.  I would much rather it be you than a woman I don’t know.  Please, Jessica, help me.  You break my heart. You are my sister.  I would give my life for you.

  But what you’re asking of me is beyond anything I could have imagined. [laughs] Do you want a glass of water?  Yes, thank you. The toilets are just at the back on the right. This is the final warning.   Please , I need some time. Ms. Jessica, I have been waiting for my rent for 4 months.   Please , give me a little more time. I’ve already given you plenty of time.

  If you do not pay before the end of the week, I will be forced to evict you.  [grunt] I promise I’ll find a solution. Mom, why is the man shouting?  It’s nothing, my darling.  Go back to your room. I’m sorry, but I can’t wait any longer. My rent is paid and so are my debts. But who made this music?  That was you, wasn’t it?  I didn’t want you and your son  to be expelled.

  Why are you doing all this for me?  Because you are my family.  And because one day you were the one there when I no longer had the strength to smile.  You should never have paid my debts.  If I had been in your place, you would have done the same thing for me. Farida, I prayed all night. My heart tells me it’s a mistake, but my heart also tells me I can’t leave you suffering alone.

If Junior agrees, then I will do it.  Not for money, not for personal gain, but because I love you like a sister.  THANKS. You can’t imagine what you’ve just done for me. Junior, Jessica agreed. She will do it if you agree. But I already told you no.  What don’t you understand, Farida?  I don’t want to have a child with your best friend.

  I don’t want to touch another woman. You are my wife.  You are the one I chose.  It’s you I love.  Why do you want to force me to do something that will destroy us all?  Because I love you and every day I feel guilty for not being able to give you this happiness.  I feel like I’m stealing your dream.  If you refuse, I will spend the rest of my life wondering if I have destroyed yours.

Is that really what you want? more than anything in the world. So, I won’t do it because I want to , but because I love you more than myself. And I sincerely hope that we will never regret this decision. Hello to all three of you.  Before I begin this procedure, I need your final consent. Do all three of you agree to continue? Mr.

 Junior?  You are under no obligation to do anything.  If you have any doubt whatsoever, we can stop the procedure now. I want to make things very clear.  I refuse to have a relationship with another woman.  I am here solely because I love my wife. And if this procedure is to take place, it will only be by artificial insemination.   Nothing else. Rest assured, Mr.

 Junior, this is exactly the planned protocol.  Everything will take place within a strictly medical framework. THANKS. I’m doing all this just for you. Jessica, it’s time.  Everything will be fine. May God watch over you. The procedure went perfectly .  Now, we’ll have to wait.  Thank God. Lord, if this pregnancy is a blessing for us, grant it to us and protect Jessica as if she were my own sister.

 I’m so scared.  Whatever the outcome, we will accept it together. Ms. Jessica, the doctor will see you now.  Congratulations, the pregnancy is confirmed. Thank God.  Thank you.  You can’t imagine what you just gave me .   Let us now pray that everything goes well.

   From today onwards, this child will be loved more than anything in the world.  I’ve made a decision. What decision? Jessica will be coming to live with us at the villa until the baby is born.  What ?  No, Farida, it’s really not necessary. If necessary, you carry our baby. I will feel much more reassured if you are near me and my apartment.

  You can go back whenever you want. For now, the only thing that matters is you and this baby. Are you really sure about this decision? More than ever, we are a family, and a family stays united in the most important moments.  All right. But only  until the baby is born.  THANKS.  You’ll see, you’ll feel right at home.

Mom, this house is huge. Yes, but don’t forget to be polite.  We are guests. Finally, you’re here. So, champ, do you remember me? Yes, Aunt Farida. This room will be yours.  Farida is way too much.  From today onwards, you are no longer a guest. You are part of this house.  I will never forget what you do for me.

Thank you, Junior. Rest.  The doctor said you shouldn’t tire yourself out too much . Ouch!  My people are really hurting me today.  Does it hurt a lot?  Yes, since this afternoon.  Honey, can you massage her feet for a few minutes?  Farida, you can do it yourself. Dinner is almost ready.  Please , just a few minutes.

 Okay. But only for a few minutes. No, it’s really not necessary. Stop being shy.  You’re carrying our baby.  Let us take care of you. I am so sorry.   Don’t apologize.  The important thing is that you get better. It’s already a little better.  THANKS. So much the better. What do you think of this meal of life?  It smells really good.

[laughs] Look what I did.  [laughs] Farida, Mom, you’ve arrived.  [laughs] How long has your husband been spending so much time with Jessica ? Mother, she is carrying her child.  It’s normal that he takes care of her. No, that’s not normal. [crying] Look at them.  They are beautiful, aren’t they ?  No, they are dangerous.

  Dangerous ?  Yes, because they are starting to look like a family.  Are you still refusing to see what’s going on? Mom, you’re really exaggerating.  Do you really think your husband spends so much time with this woman solely because of the baby?  It’s his child.  Of course he’s worried.  It’s no longer just his child.

  He seeks her presence, he seeks her smile, he seeks her company.  And you, you are disappearing from your own home.  When Jessica gives birth, everything will go back to the way it was. Drink slowly, it should calm the nausea. Thank you, I didn’t mean to wake anyone. It’s nothing.  Rest. Mother is wrong, isn’t she? Junior, even Jessica and my sister, all of this will end soon.

Hello, your cradle is beautiful, thank you very much.  Where do I sign?  Here please .  So.  Thank you again. The crib has arrived. Yes.  Farida hasn’t returned yet.  We could perhaps start assembling it, that would be a surprise for him. All right.  But I’m warning you, I’m terrible at DIY. That’s perfect, me too.

  All that remains is to lift it. Hey, the doctor said you need to stay well hydrated. THANKS.  You know, when I was little, I dreamed of having a pool like this one . And all I dreamed of was having a bicycle. Ultimately, our dreams have changed considerably. Yes, life often surprises us. Hey, did you do that on purpose? I promise you that’s not the case.

  [laughs] Ah, so that’s war.  Excuse me, I… I can’t.    No, Jessica, what are you doing?  It’s your best friend’s husband, the woman who opened her home to you, who feeds your son. [growling] You never have the right .   What’s happening to me ?  I am

becoming the man I have always hated. Farida trusted me. She confided in me her biggest dream. Forgive me, my God. I’m going to pick up the baby’s package before the store closes.  I’ll be back soon . Be careful on the road, it’s raining heavily.   Don’t worry.   What happened ? I don’t know.  Everything is fine.

Ever since I was little, I’ve been afraid of thunderstorms. Jessica. No, Junior. No.   What did we just do? Excuse me.  Jessica Junior should already be home.   Did he write to you?  No, he’s probably stuck at the office.  Yes,

it happens to him often. I’m going to get some fresh air.  All right.   Don’t walk for too long.  The doctor asked you to rest.  Promise 1.  Were you already this bad at DIY when you were little?  [laughs] Even worse.  My father would hide his tools when he saw me coming. I have to leave. That’s the only solution.

Jessica, can I come in?  Yes, come in. What are you doing ? I’m going to leave. Stop.  You’re kidding, right? No, I’m serious. You’re not going anywhere. I trust you.  You are my sister. Pardon ?  Why are you asking for my forgiveness ?  Hormones.  I became very emotional. Everything will be fine. You are not alone.

[laughs] We have to stop. Yes.   Do you like Farida?  Yes, but I can’t get you out of my thoughts anymore.   Don’t say that. We have just destroyed everything. I know. And yet, I couldn’t stop.  Jessica, I brought you some milk. 

[grunt]  Farida.  Yes.  What’s going on? Jessica, you who are Junior, tell me  that I am having a bad dream. Farida, can I explain? [grunt]   Farida, since when did I ask you a question?  Since when ?   For

some time now.   For some time now.  Is that all you’ve had to say to me lately ?  So you love each other?  Yes, I can’t lie to you anymore.  Yes, I love it too.  I’m sorry.  Farida. No, tell me, tell me it’s not true. [grunt] You were my sister. I opened the doors of my house to you. I entrusted my husband to you.

I confided in you my biggest dream. [laughs] Forgive me, I never meant to hurt you. You could leave.  You could have told me the truth.  Why did you let me build all this? I did everything for you.  It was I who brought you together.   It was me who left you alone.   It was I who trusted you. who destroyed my own marriage, today you will choose: it’s her or it’s me.

 No, I’m going to leave.   Be quiet today.   He’s the one who chooses. Jessica is carrying my child [grunt] and despite all my efforts, I can no longer lie to you. I love it too. All right. I wanted so badly to give a child to the man I loved that I forgot that the most beautiful gift I could offer him was simply my love.

 Some people lose their homes because they are robbed.  Others lose it because they themselves open the door to the one who will eventually take their place. Love is precious, but limitless sacrifice can sometimes become the beginning of the greatest tragedy. Love sometimes demands sacrifices, but a sacrifice should never make you lose your dignity.

  But now I would like to know your opinion.  If you were in Farida’s place , what would you have done?  If you were in Jessica’s shoes, would you have accepted your best friend’s proposal ?  And if you were in Junior’s place , what decision would you have made?  Tell me everything in the comments. I hope you enjoyed this story and  especially that it touched you.

  See you very soon for a new story.  Take care of yourself.  Mr.