Love Untangled - Chapter 129

Benjamin

I opened my mouth and then closed it again. I looked at her as she was getting dressed. What in the world possessed her to hit her husband.

I wanted to make clear to her that I would not tolerate such disrespectful behavior, but I honestly did not know how to talk to her about it without the situation escalating further.

So I said nothing.

I should say something, because if I don’t, she would think it was normal to behave this way. I opened one eye again, while I held the other shut. Jasmine wore a white dress and although she looked absolutely beautiful, I could not see her like that.

“Ben?” She said quietly.

“Mhh hhuu…” I barely answerd. “I’ll go check on her.” She whispered. I did not really know how to respond to that, so I decided it was best to say nothing at all.

I kept looking at the chandeliers that were hanging from the ceiling. I knew full well that I should not think the things that I were thinking right now…

But Saphira would of never hit me like that. She would of honored me as her husband and our days would have been filled with peace and joy. I hated myself for thinking this, because I loved Jasmine. I loved her more then I could ever love Saphira…

But I wondered if this love was mutual, or at least compatible. Maybe she had bewitched me… I shook my head and closed my eyes again.

After a while I heard that Jasmine returned by the sound of her high heels clicking on the floor. “Uh.. Well ahm.. fhh… I think they made up.” Jasmine scrambled for words.

My eyes flashed open and I looked at her, waiting for her to continue talking. “They were uh…” Jasmine said uncomfortable. “What?” I said raising one eyebrow.

“Busy.” She offered with pink cheeks.

I baled my fists. “He was screwing Saphira?” I choked. “I-” She sighed. “Well… They have made up!” She said while sounding like she held her breath.

My hand searched behind my head and found my pillow. I took it and placed it over my head. I wanted to roar, but that was a bad idea in any case.

“I am taking a flight back home.” My words were muffled by the pillow. “What?” Jazz questioned. I got up from the bed and walked to the closet. I took out a blue blouse and put it on. “I am-” I started to say and took out a pantaloon from the drawer. “Taking a flight home.” I said as I put it on.

While I put on a belt, Jasmine walked up to me.

“You are going to take a flight to Saudi, or are we?” She eyed me.

“I am going home and you are taking that test tomorrow.” I said slowly. “I haven’t studied.” She almost whispered. “Then you go and see what the test is like, so you won’t fail next time.” I told her as I tied my shoes.

“I’d rather come home with you.” She whispered. All those hours with her on the plane… I shook my head.

“I’ll see you soon enough.” I sighed.

I got off from the bed and looked in the mirror while tying my black tie.  My face was in a bad shape. Of course not because of the slap my little wife gave me, but because of all the weariness she brought me so far.

“When are you leaving?” Jazz asked as she walked up to me. “Right now.” I said. Jasmine touched my blouse and I had a hard time looking at her right now, so I looked at the vase of red rosed behind her.

“Did you already sent for your pilot?” She said almost inaudible.

“Yes.” I lied.

“Can’t you stay with me tonight… maybe help me study…” Jasmine grabbed more of the material of my blouse. “Nnno.” I managed to say.

She looked up at me, with those huge puppy eyes. I shook my head and clenched my jaw again, remembering how disrespectful she treated me.

“Then I’ll come with you.” She murmured. I twitched my lips.

“You will stay here.” I uttered. “But you planned to stay here tonight, didn’t you?!” She noted. “Plans have changed.” I responded as calm as I could.

I tried to keep my breathing even.

“You cannot leave me alone like this.” Irritation started to tear up her act. I narrowed my eyed at her. “Jasmine, I am utterly tired of fighting with you, so let’s not.” I offered.

“I would very much like to have a peaceful evening.” I admitted. This honesty would probably cost me. “So you are saying that I take your peace away?” She said in a daring tone.

I licked my upper lip and just looked at her. “Why don’t you just go to sleep.” I suggested. “If you sleep next to me.” She insisted. I cocked my head to the left, looking at her from feet to crown.

“Let’s be honest with each other.” I said and immediately regretted my words. “We haven’t had much…” I was lost for words… “Nice and sweet and quiet days in….” I tried to remember. “I honestly don’t know how long and…. I…”

“You wish you had chosen Saphira right.” She said and placed her hands on her hips, ready to attack me again.

“Jasmine…” I said as I tugged a curl behind her ear. “Being toxic is not cute.” I told her. She looked stunned by my choice of words, but I made sure I spoke them with care. I stroke her cheek with the back of my hand and my skin burned where I touched her.

I sighed. “I am going home to send off my female servants and make sure that they get a good job somewhere else.” I said and looked into her huge green eyes.

“I am not toxic.” She contradicted me.  “Yes you are and really…. It’s draining the life out of me, it is unhappy and to be honest, I ahmm..” I sighed as I kissed her nose. “I don’t want parts” I shrugged.

Jasmine traced the shape of my beard and tilted her eyes with her mouth seeking a kiss.

I couldn’t.

She opened her eyes and look at me pleadingly. “Let’s make love.” She said with a longing in her voice. I shook my head. “Yes… Yes it is exactly what we need right now.” She said pulling me down by her blouse.

“Well… I think it would be pretty much toxic of me to do so as well…” I said scratching my head. I knew I had bad traits. “This mess is not your fault alone, but I think it is best if we both have a good night sleep. You make tour test and We will see each other at home.” I said touching the skin where she had hit me before.

“You are punishing me because I have…” She started to say, but I interrupted her. “Although I find it highly disrespectful for one spouse to abuse the other, I am not punishing you.” I said trying to make that clear.

“Abuse?!” She said making a face of disgust. “Just because you are much smaller than I am, doesn’t mean it is not abuse when you hit me right in the face.” I lectured her.

“If it was reversed… and I smacked you in your face, wouldn’t it be abuse?” I said picking up my glasses from the side table and put them on. I was too tired to put on my lenses right now.

I walked back to her and took her into my arms. “I love you.” I said feeling hollow. “And I will be waiting for you at home.”

Jasmine began to unbutton my blouse. “Jazz…” I warned her.

I closed my eyes and counted to ten.

“I need you.” She whispered and tried to take my shirt off. I let her fidget with the material and just looked at her movements. When she succeeded she looked like she had won a battle or something.

Jasmine kissed my chest and my body shivered when her soft lips touched my skin. She guided me towards the bed and with a soft thud she pushed me on it. Jazz stood before me and kissed me with might while she unbuckled my belt.

My breathing quickened as she took off her dress in front of me and came to sit on my lap. She stroke her fingers through my hair and pushed me down on the bed, so that I laid flat on my back.

She opened my zipper and took my manly hood out. I tried to say something to stop her, but I surrendered myself to her.

With her tongue She explored me and I let my head back. Her mouth felt warm and wet. And I felt the urge to take her, but I needed her to take control of me.

Her eyes twinkled like the stars at night.