Love Untangled - Chapter 140

Benjamin

Saeed screamed on the top of his lungs, as I heard his flesh tear apart. I felt a cold shiver down my spine, in spite of the heat of the sun.

“Well done my son.” He said as he looked at the camera. I followed his gaze and I sighed. “Arrrrrrghhhhhhh.” Saeed yelled again. I felt like I had to throw up and walked out of the arena.

Yes, he was getting everything he deserved, but yet I felt like the bully. No, that was not a good enough description of what I saw just a few moments ago. I felt like a Tiran.

Stopping this, would make me seem weak. So I had t toughen up and get back to my grandfather.

The moment I returned I heard Saeed scream again. My stomach twisted when I heard his boned break.

My grandfather looked at me questioningly. “I had to make a phone call.” I lied.

My grandfather nodded and looked at the show in front of us.

“Split by four.” My grandfather mumbled. “That is pretty harsh.” He said and clapped when the lights in Seed’s eyes died.

I had a hard time swallowing.

I was not very talkative on the way back. “They want you to give a press release.” My advisor said. “And?” I asked. “Not yet.” He advised me.

“Okay.” Was the only thing I managed to say.

When we got back, I went straight to Jasmine. I closed the door and tears started to spill. I sobbed like a little kid, but there was no way I could stop myself. Hours flew by and I stayed by Jasmine’s side.

“Your highness, would it be okay if we run some test on the princess?” A nurse asked. I was probably in her way.

“Yes.” I said and stood up. “I uhm.. will be back shortly.” I told her. Needing to work, I headed towards my office when I bumped into Saph. She bit her lip when I steadied her. “We meet again.” I said trying to keep the conversation light.

“I’ve heard you followed through on it.” She said and folded her arms across her chest. I closed my eyes, sighed and then opened them again. Her blue eyes pierced through mine.

“I have.” I simply said. “I don’t know you.” She whispered. I cocked my head and looked at her. She meant what she said. “Sure you do.” I said and instinctively stroke her cheek. Shit, what was I doing. I abruptly retrieved my hand and cleared my throat.

“I have to go to my office.” I told her and turned around, wanting to flee. “No I don’t!” Saph said knowing me well enough I would not leave while she said such things. I turned around and looked at her again.

“Okay.” I said soothingly. “You did not know I was a prince, but the rest you knew.” I told her. “You are delusional.” She frowned. “You are a Saudi king and I never knew that you were a prince to begin with and if you ask me, that actually implies a lot about you that I did not know.” She rambled on.

“But maybe it does explain it all.” She said sourly. I sighed. “You know what…” I said thinking out loud. I took her hand and towed her towards my office. “What are you doing?” She asked.

“I am going to give you what you want.” I told her. “What?” She squeaked. I barked a laugh. Now she seemed nervous.

We walked through my office door and the smell of my grandfather’s cigars welcomed us. I let go of her hand and it seemed to starlet her. I smiled at that. “Now take seat and tell me what it is that my family origin implied about me.” I said as I sat behind my desk.

I waved my hand for her to sit across from me. She fumbled with her abaya. “You look beautiful in that abaya.” I told her. Saphira shyly looked down. “Really?” She mused. “Really.” I chuckled.

“Now in all seriousness my dear Evangeline… will you please just… speak your mind and get everything off your chest.” I said using my most soothing voice again.

“What were you thinking, ripping someone apart… in four pieces!” She said in plain disgust. I swallowed. “I know.” I mumbled. I sharply blew out. “I mean.. In some States you have death penalty, like the chair or something, you could of done that. You chose to be barbaric.” She said with a strained voice.

“I know.” I said again. “And what more.” I offered. “I did not know you were such a womanizer.” She almost whispered. I touched my stubble beard. She threw me off a bit. “A womanizer.” I repeated.

“Yes!” She said stubbornly. “All that crap about saving yourself for the one… and then I find out that you are not only a prince, but you are thaaaat kind of prince that has a whole harem full of woman who adore him. LITERALLY!” Saph shouted,

“Mhhh mhh…” I said. “Okay… so let me get this straight.” I said gathering my thoughts. “You are angry with me because I have had some…” I stopped talking because she looked very upset when I had said ‘some’. “Because I have had woman in my bed,” I tried to correct myself.

She seemed to think about this. “Yes.” She decided. “Fair enough.” I said trying not to smile.

“And what is it that upsets you most about that fact.” I questioned. “Just so you can get it off your chest.” I said with humor.

“I have begged! You to sleep with me… and I did not even get a single kiss!” She yelled. I looked behind her, at the door and held my finger to my mouth. She needed to be a bit more quiet.

“Saph…” I quietly said. She did not dare to look at me. “Saph.” I tried again. She bit her lip and did not respond. I stood up and walked up to her. I bent down through my knee’s until I was at eye height.

I cupped her face.