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My Neighbor Forced Me Strawberry Tale - Fu|| EP | Drama, Conflict, Family, Secrets, Emotional Story - ENGSUB
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00:02Pregnant women these days are so spoiled. Are those imported white strawberries? What a waste of money.
00:09Brenda, the building's resident menace, walked my way in the lobby. I was seven months pregnant and it was my
00:15birthday. So, I treated myself to a $250 box of strawberries.
00:21Wow. Special delivery? Spending hundreds of dollars on fancy fruit? Must be nice.
00:30It's my birthday Brenda. I like them. When I was pregnant with my Kyle, did I have it this easy?
00:35I worked double shifts. I ate canned peaches. You're just throwing money away. A kid needs formula. Not this bougie
00:44garbage. Your baby is doomed with a lazy mom like you.
00:48Are you paying my credit card bill? No? Then back off. I'm just trying to teach you how to live.
00:55You're so ungrateful. Are you crazy?
00:58Stop drooling over her fruit. Are you that broke? How dare you speak to me like that?
01:05She's right, Brendan. She's pregnant and it's her birthday. Mind your own business. If you've got nothing good to say,
01:12shut up.
01:12Three against one. Brenda glared at us and shut her mouth. I stepped into the elevator. Right before the doors
01:19closed, Brenda forced her way in. Just the two of us. She dropped the act.
01:24All right, listen up. No one's around to save you now. I see how you live. Alone. Overspending. You're single.
01:32You've got baggage.
01:34Excuse me? Don't play dumb with me. I know what you're doing. But my Kyle is not raising some other
01:40geyser's mistake.
01:41You need to stop hitting on my son.
01:44Hitting on your son? I burst out laughing.
01:48Are you off your meds? I don't even know him.
01:51Liar! Last week, you handed him his package at your door. You were making eyes at him.
01:59It was a misdelivered Amazon box. That's it. He was standing there half awake in a bathrobe.
02:05Whatever. Listen to me. I'm willing to overlook your situation. You can move in with us.
02:12You'll cook for Kyle. You'll clean the floors. You need to learn how to be a real wife anyway.
02:18I stepped into her personal space. Listen to me, you psycho. I am married. Get out of my face before
02:25I call the cops.
02:26Married? Please. Where is he then? Men don't just disappear and leave their wives alone in a place like this.
02:33You're just a cheap liar who got dumped. Fighting with stupid is a losing game.
02:38I rolled my eyes, pushed past her, and walked out.
02:44I left my strawberry box on the kitchen counter, grabbed my medical files, and hurried out.
02:49My best friend Sarah picked me up for my ultrasound.
02:52Hey mama, you look stressed. Everything okay?
02:56Just Brendan, being a total creep again. I just, I wish Mark were here.
03:02My husband's a Navy SEAL. He's deployed right now. We tried for four years for this baby.
03:08He's flying home next week. I just need to survive until then.
03:12After the checkup, I was sitting in Sarah's passenger seat on the way home.
03:15I picked up my phone. Our resident chat was blowing up.
03:19I scrolled up. Linda from apartment 1103 was thanking Brenda.
03:23Praising the fruit was so sweet.
03:25Gary from 1302 chimed in calling her generous.
03:28Susan at 1004 was asking what the occasion was to celebrate.
03:33Brenda, generous?
03:34Since when, the same woman who'd pocket extra ketchup packets without blinking,
03:39was suddenly handing out premium fruit?
03:43My phone buzzed. It was a notification from the resident chat.
03:47Brenda tagged you.
03:49I unlocked my screen.
03:50Brenda had at me in the group, saying I was being rude and that she'd have to teach me some
03:54manners.
03:55My hands shook as I typed, sending nothing but a giant question mark.
03:59She replied instantly with a voice note, her voice sharp enough to cut glass.
04:03I only scolded you early for your own good.
04:06I already hand out the fruit to everyone to celebrate, so stop acting chive.
04:10Celebrate? Celebrate what?
04:12I frantically scrolled up, my heart hammering faster and faster.
04:16Linda from 1103 congratulated Kyle finally got married.
04:20Gary from 1302 said jokingly,
04:22It was about time when Kyle was at 38.
04:24And Jack from 0901 chimed in, saying the bride was from apartment 1002, pretty but quiet.
04:29Then I saw Nancy from 0902 asked,
04:32Wait, isn't the girl in 1002 pregnant?
04:34Wait, 1002?
04:37That's my apartment.
04:39Sarah noticed my face drop and slammed on the brakes.
04:42Hey, what's wrong? Are you having contractions?
04:45She panicked.
04:46I couldn't even speak.
04:47I just shoved the phone in her face.
04:50Sarah scrolled past 99 plus messages until she reached the top.
04:53There it was.
04:55Brenda had posted a picture.
04:56A fake marriage certificate.
04:58A terrible photoshop job.
05:00I was on the left.
05:02And on the right.
05:03A man I didn't even recognize.
05:05Kyle and Harper are officially married.
05:08Yes.
05:09She's pregnant with another man's baby.
05:11But my son is a saint.
05:13He's stepping up.
05:14Welcome to the family.
05:16Enjoy the fruit.
05:19Who the hell is this guy?
05:21He looks like a busted potato.
05:23My brain scrambled to put the pieces together.
05:25Kyle, the creepy maintenance guy for our building.
05:28Last week, an Amazon package was misdelivered to my door.
05:32I handed it over at the door.
05:34That was it.
05:35That was the making eyes at him Brenda was talking about.
05:38And now, this psycho was claiming me as her daughter-in-law.
05:41The comments in the group were blowing up.
05:44Karen from 0603 remarked no wonder she was always alone, knocked up and dumped.
05:48Mike from 0701 commented.
05:51Finding a guy to take in her baggage?
05:52She owes Kyle big time.
05:54I typed it out three times.
05:56Sent it three times.
05:57Every word written in blood.
05:59At all, I am married.
06:01Brenda is delusional.
06:02I do not know her son and I am not marrying him.
06:07Brenda from 1102 was spamming.
06:09A flood of smiley face emojis poured down, burying my messages alive in the depths.
06:14Finally, she sent.
06:15All right, everyone.
06:16Let's not clog up the chat.
06:18Harper will talk about this at home, sweetie.
06:21Home?
06:22Who's home?
06:23I almost smashed my phone.
06:25Sarah didn't say a word.
06:26She just floored the gas.
06:28We sped straight back to the building.
06:30As we walked through the lobby, a nosy neighbor smirked.
06:33Hey, here comes the bride.
06:35I shoved past him.
06:36My blood was boiling.
06:38Sarah and I stormed straight into the elevator.
06:41The moment the doors opened, my stomach dropped.
06:44The front door to my apartment was wide open.
06:46My bedroom was totally trashed.
06:48Drawers pulled out.
06:50Clothes everywhere.
06:51And my vanity?
06:53Swept completely clean.
06:54All my expensive skin care.
06:56My unopened perfumes.
06:58My jewelry box.
07:00Gone.
07:02I snapped a photo in my shaking hands and dumped it into the group chat, my nails scratching
07:07the screen as I typed.
07:09You broke into my apartment and robbed me.
07:11Stop playing dumb.
07:12I have a security camera.
07:14My hands were still shaking.
07:16All that was left on the floor were a few dirty Q-tips.
07:18Instantly, the chat flooded with question marks.
07:21Before I could type another word, I heard footsteps behind me.
07:25I turned around.
07:27What are you screaming about?
07:29I did you a favor.
07:30I got rid of those toxic chemical bottles.
07:34I got rid of those toxic chemical bottles.
07:34Pregnant women shouldn't use that junk.
07:37You stole my jewelry!
07:39I gave those bottles to my daughter.
07:41She didn't even complain that some of it had already been opened.
07:45You should be thanking me instead of acting like a brat.
07:48She dug into her cheap tracksuit and yanked out a $20 bill.
07:51Flashed it in my face.
07:53Then, she shoved it right back in her pocket.
07:57You won't be wearing jewelry anytime soon.
08:01It just takes up space.
08:03Plus, they were all cheap fakes anyway.
08:06I sold them for you.
08:07I'll just hold onto the cash for safekeeping.
08:10Are you out of your mind?
08:12No right!
08:12You broke into her home!
08:14That is a felony, you psycho!
08:17You're bragging about a robbery?
08:19The screaming drew a crowd.
08:21Neighbors poked their heads out.
08:22Whispers filled the hallway.
08:24Brenda crossed her arms.
08:26What are you looking at?
08:28It's just family business!
08:29Her face flushed red.
08:31She grabbed my arm and tried to shove me back inside the apartment.
08:34But Sarah stepped in.
08:35She blocked the door with her body.
08:37Brenda couldn't move us.
08:39She turned back to the crowd.
08:41She plastered on a fake, apologetic smile.
08:44Sorry for the noise, everyone.
08:46The wife is just acting up.
08:48I'm just disciplining her.
08:49Go back to eating your fruit.
08:53Fruit.
08:54I completely forgot.
08:56My $250 strawberries?
08:58Gone.
08:59I yanked open the fridge.
09:00Empty.
09:01Even the homemade smoked brisket my mom sent me from Texas.
09:05All of it.
09:05Gone.
09:07Brenda, are you out of your mind?
09:09You robbed my jewelry and now you're stealing my groceries?
09:13You are a thief!
09:15Stole?
09:15Watch your mouth.
09:17A woman living alone has no business eating food this expensive.
09:20It's a waste.
09:21I'm just helping you share it with the neighbors.
09:25What's the big deal?
09:26I couldn't even speak.
09:28Because my husband was deployed, she thought I was an easy target.
09:32I do so much for you kids.
09:34I carried all that food downstairs by myself.
09:38Not even a single thank you from you.
09:41Who raised you?
09:42She pulled a blue plastic card out of her pocket.
09:45My debit card.
09:47I'm keeping this.
09:48I'll be managing your finances from now on.
09:50You spend way too much.
09:52My jaw dropped.
09:53That card was linked to my entire salary.
09:56It was buried deep in my wallet.
09:58She had to dig through everything to find it.
10:02She blows hundreds on fancy fruit while my son works himself to the bone.
10:10I'm managing your money now, Harper.
10:13You clearly can't handle it.
10:16She turned to me.
10:17Harper, I'm reasonable.
10:19Once you have this baby, give my Kyle two healthy boys.
10:24If you behave, I'll give you 20 bucks a week for pocket money.
10:29The world spun.
10:30Stealing my debit card, then offering me a $20 allowance.
10:34I swayed on my feet.
10:36Sarah caught me, her face pale with panic.
10:40Harper!
10:40Don't argue with this psycho anymore!
10:44I pulled out my phone and dialed base security.
10:47I took a deep breath.
10:49Hello, Commander Miller?
10:51This is Harper, David's wife.
10:53My home was just breached.
10:54Please patch me through to the local PD.
10:58The nosy neighbors froze.
11:00Brenda blinked.
11:02Police?
11:04Have you lost your mind?
11:06You've been watching too many Lifetime movies.
11:10It was just trash.
11:12I was cleaning up.
11:13She cried even louder.
11:15She's carrying a bastard!
11:18My Kyle offered to step up,
11:20and she invents a fake husband?
11:22She's trying to scare an old lady!
11:25Unbelievable.
11:25She was actually doubling down.
11:27She called a felony robbery taking leftovers.
11:30Worse?
11:31The neighbors were actually buying it.
11:33A middle-aged woman stepped forward.
11:35She patted my shoulder.
11:39Brenda is just pushy.
11:41But she's taking you in.
11:43She's taking you in.
11:43Just compromise.
11:45Just apologize.
11:47Ask for your card back.
11:49But lying about a military husband?
11:52That could get you in serious trouble.
11:53You could get arrested for that.
11:55I stared at them, completely dumbfounded.
11:57Brenda spun a ridiculous lie.
11:59And these idiots just swallowed it?
12:03Linda from 1103 stepped up in the hallway.
12:06She always took Brenda's side.
12:08Women always have to sacrifice.
12:11Let her manage your card.
12:13It's for your own good.
12:15Then, my phone buzzed.
12:17The group chat chimed in.
12:18They backed up the toxic advice.
12:20Susan from 1004 kindly sent her worries.
12:23You're already fighting with Kyle's mom?
12:25How are you going to survive this marriage?
12:27Nancy from 0902 advocated.
12:30Give Kyle a son.
12:31And Brenda will buy you whatever you want.
12:33Don't be stubborn.
12:34Women need to keep the peace.
12:36I read the victim-blaming messages.
12:38I let out a bitter laugh.
12:40Sarah's jaw was on the floor.
12:42I was 25 years old.
12:44I had never seen this level of insanity.
12:47I got robbed by a psycho.
12:48And these strangers?
12:50They were playing the saint with my money.
12:52When did the world get this twisted?
12:56I didn't waste another breath on them.
12:58Grabbing my phone, I texted my mom.
13:01I needed a photo of my marriage certificate.
13:03The picture came through.
13:05I dumped it straight into the chat.
13:07At everyone, I am married.
13:09My husband is deployed.
13:11I am a military spouse.
13:13Here is the proof.
13:14At Brenda, 1102, faking a marriage certificate is forgery and fraud.
13:19Have fun explaining that to the cops.
13:22The high-res document hit the chat.
13:24The hallway went dead silent.
13:26The smug older man stumbled backward.
13:29Linda clamped her mouth shut.
13:31She spun around and slammed her door.
13:33Then, my phone exploded.
13:35Karen from 0603 was amazed.
13:37Whoa, she actually dropped the certificate.
13:39Gary from 1302 followed and asked Brenda in the chat.
13:42What is going on?
13:43Is she married to Kyle or not?
13:46Susan from 1004 was angry,
13:48questioning if Brenda had been making this whole thing up.
13:50Nancy from 0902 even reminded me to delete that picture fast.
13:54As it's a private document,
13:55and you don't know who might screenshot it.
13:57The tide turned.
13:59But Brenda doubled down again.
14:01Brenda still stuck to her making up stories.
14:03Texting in the chat.
14:05Why are you accusing me?
14:06Her photo is the fake one.
14:09She was still fighting it.
14:11The truth was right there.
14:13But she kept lying.
14:14I didn't even have to type a response.
14:16A guy named Tlyer from the 18th floor stepped in.
14:20Three messages, each one a knife to the gut.
14:22Are you blind, Brenda?
14:24Harper posted an official county document.
14:27You can literally see the watermark and the gold seal.
14:30Your picture is just a trashy photoshopped wedding photo.
14:32You literally cropped out half of Kyle's shoulder.
14:35Next time you use photoshop,
14:37try not to use the free version.
14:38Brenda lost it.
14:40She fired off a voice memo.
14:41Tyler, you piece of trash!
14:43Are you sleeping with her?
14:45You're taking her side!
14:47Your mother raised a brat!
14:49Watch her back, you crazy old bat.
14:52Sarah and I exchanged a look.
14:54Everyone knew Tyler.
14:55You don't mess with him.
14:57But his threat was buried.
14:59A tech guy, Kevin from the 23rd floor,
15:01dropped two screenshots.
15:02Alright, settle down.
15:03I ran both images through an authenticity check.
15:05Harper's photo, 90.8% original.
15:09Brendan's photo, 90.90% fake.
15:13The hallway fell dead silent.
15:15Brenda's arrogant smirk vanished.
15:18The elevator doors opened.
15:20Two police officers stepped out.
15:22We got a report of a burglary.
15:24Who called it in?
15:25I pointed straight at Brenda.
15:27She was still clutching my debit card.
15:29I called it in.
15:29My husband's commanding officer.
15:31My husband is deployed,
15:32so she thought I was an easy target.
15:34She broke into my home,
15:35stole my debit card and jewelry,
15:38the sourcey and that money,
15:40and cleared out my fridge.
15:43Then, she faked documents
15:45to cyberbully me online.
15:47It's, it's an understanding!
15:49Harper, my Kyle doesn't want you!
15:52The engagement is a joke!
15:54We are done with you!
15:55She spun around and bolted for the stairs.
15:57But Sarah was faster,
15:59grabbing Brenda right by the collar.
16:01You broke in,
16:02stole her money,
16:04and forged documents.
16:05You think you can just walk away?
16:09Let go of me!
16:11Get away from me!
16:14I was treating her like family!
16:16She spends too much!
16:18Someone had to teach her
16:19how to be a proper wife!
16:21Puffing at her chest,
16:23she looked to the officers for backup.
16:25The female officer didn't blink.
16:28I need to ask you some questions.
16:30She pulled out a notepad.
16:33So, you admit you entered her apartment
16:35and took her belongings?
16:37Her ego inflated again.
16:39Took?
16:40You cops need better training!
16:42I was setting house rules!
16:45Whatever!
16:45She's a spoiled brat!
16:47You can keep her!
16:48Now, if you'll excuse me,
16:50I have to go...
16:50She snorted and tried to push past them again.
16:53The officer stepped directly in her path.
16:56Burglary is a felony, ma'am.
16:58You are not leaving.
17:01Brenda was trapped.
17:02Are you crazy?
17:04I'm an old woman!
17:05I opened the wrong door!
17:06The floors look the same!
17:09Police brutality!
17:11Our building uses electronic deadbolts.
17:13No passcode?
17:15The handle won't even turn.
17:17I stared at her,
17:18amazed by the sheer shamelessness.
17:21How do you accidentally pry open a steel door?
17:24Exactly!
17:25And ten minutes ago?
17:26You bragged!
17:28You sold her jewelry!
17:29You gave away her groceries!
17:31Brenda's face twitched.
17:32She looked away guiltily.
17:34Then she glared at Sarah.
17:38You ugly tramp!
17:40You have zero respect for your elders!
17:43You're making things up!
17:47She pointed right at my front door.
17:49Why do you think I kept you talking out here?
17:53Harper has a ring camera.
17:55It records audio straight to the cloud.
17:57Every insane word you just said?
18:00Saved.
18:01Brenda's face went pale.
18:03Scrambling to her feet,
18:05she lunged at my door to smash the camera.
18:07That's an invasion of privacy!
18:10I'll sue you!
18:11The elevator doors flew open.
18:13A man charged out like a raging bull.
18:15He glanced at Brenda,
18:17then locked eyes on me.
18:19Harper, you little bitch!
18:22He swore my head and fist straight to my face.
18:24But the punch never landed.
18:26The female officer moved like lightning.
18:28She grabbed his arm,
18:29and slammed him face first into the drywall.
18:34Mom, don't worry!
18:36Once I marry this tramp,
18:37I'll make her life a living hell!
18:40The officer tightened her grip,
18:42looking completely baffled.
18:44She glanced over at me.
18:46And who the hell is this guy?
18:49Who am I?
18:50I'm her man!
18:51She belongs to me!
18:53Before I could even answer,
18:55Kyle started screaming.
18:56This bitch is crazy!
18:57She called the cops on my mom!
19:00He thrashed against her grip.
19:02The officer just slammed his face harder into the drywall.
19:06Shut up!
19:07I wasn't asking you.
19:08Harper, this is ridiculous!
19:10You're carrying a bastard child!
19:13And I was nice enough to step up!
19:17And this is how you treat my mom?!
19:19I spat on the ground in pure disgust.
19:22I don't even know you!
19:23What is wrong with this family?
19:25You're just making up rumors about a pregnant woman.
19:27You think I want her?!
19:29A good woman wouldn't give me the time of day!
19:34She's damaged goods!
19:35Knocked up by a loser!
19:37I'm a nice guy!
19:39I'm settling for her!
19:41Her!
19:42As long as the next baby is mine!
19:44The absolute audacity.
19:45The entire hallway froze.
19:49Sarah looked like she was going to be sick.
19:51I've seen a lot of crazy,
19:53but I have never seen delusion this bad!
19:57Stop calling yourself a nice guy!
19:59I felt like I was losing my mind.
20:01This mother and son lived in a completely different dimension.
20:04To them, bullying a single woman and stealing her money was just normal.
20:08Taking a deep breath, I turned to the officer.
20:11Can you have them psych-evaluated?
20:13The officer's face went cold.
20:15She radioed dispatch to run their names.
20:17A few minutes later, her radio crackled.
20:20No prior psych holds.
20:21Dispatch confirmed.
20:23They're fully competent.
20:24The hallway fell silent again.
20:27All right then.
20:29Take them in.
20:30The metal handcuffs clicked shut.
20:32Brenda immediately started thrashing and screaming.
20:35Sarah leaned in and whispered.
20:38Are you kidding me?
20:40They're legally sane?
20:43Good.
20:45If they're sane, they pay me back.
20:47I watched the cops drag them toward the elevator.
20:50And they go to real prison.
20:51Say hi, bro.
20:51Exciting.
20:52Goodbye.
20:52Bye.
20:52Bye.
20:52Bye.
20:53¡Gracias!
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