Love Untangled - Chapter 155

Benjamin

“I am sorry.” Jasmin whispered.

“It is fine.” I said as I kissed her forehead. “No it is not. I shouldn’t have behaved like that.” She said angry at herself.

“I get where that was coming from and I deserve that.” I told her. That and so much more, I thought to myself.

“But have you slept with her?” She frowned at me. I completely burst out in laughter. I did not know what possessed me. Jasmine looked angry, so I composed myself again.

“No.” I simply told her and that was the truth. “Alright.” She said settling in my embrace.

The doctor came in to check on her.

Saphira.

We were in this incredible building. It was not as beautiful as the palace, but it did come close.

Inside, there was a large hall with a indoor fountain. “Incredible.” I mouthed to Lynn. “It is pretty, isn’t it.” She agreed.

We were guided into another hall and I only saw woman. I saw that Malik and his group did not join us, because they entered another hall. “What is that all about?!” I asked. “Woman and men do not usually mingle.” Raina explained.

The room was filled with chandeliers. The floor seemed to be marble and woman were dancing in a circle.

Each table was filled with all sorts of fruits. They were the prettiest colors. It almost seemed like decoration.

“This is your table.” A woman wearing a red dress told us. Suddenly I noticed that woman did not wear a veil here. “Why are we the only ones dressed like this?” I hissed at Lynn.

“Well I did not know we were allowed to take our abaya off once we got to the place of destination?!” Lynn said defending herself.

I sharply breathed out. “You look just fine.” She said. I looked at Raina, who looks incredible.

I took my abaya and hijab off and looked down on my dress. “You look just fine.” Lynn repeated, taking down my hair. “Hey!” I muttered. Linked rolled her eyes at me.

“Now let’s dance.” She said to the group of us. I honestly did not know how Saudi woman dances. They seemed to shake there hips and belts with bells were being handed out.

“Lynn can really dance.” I said to Raina wo was standing next to me. Lynn was already dancing in the middle of the circle, not holding back. Sometimes I envied her for her boldness.

Benjamin

We were once again on solid ground. “It has been a while since I’ve been here.’ I acknowledged We were in port town Kyrenia in Cyprus. I acknowledged.  I pushed Jasmine in her wheelchair.

“Look honey that is an old castle from the middle ages.” I said pointing towards the large sand colored building that reached the sea.

“Really?!” She exclaimed. “I can’t believe my eyes, everything is so beautiful here.” Jazz said as her eyes wandered around. “It smells like salt here.” She said with a hint of a smile.

“What is the history of that place?” She asked me full of wonder. I smiled at that.

My brain was barely working right now, although the sleep did me some good. I parked her and sat beside her on some greyish rocks.

Jasmine put her hands in her lap, waiting for me to begin my story.

“The Middle Ages were a turbulent time for the island with many conquerors and this is clearly visible in the castle.” I said pointing towards the ruins of what was once a magnificent castle.

“The castle was built by the Byzantines and expanded by the Venetians. Thick walls and towers with battlements had to defend the castle from enemy attacks.” I told her.

“So there has been fought over this ground?” She asked my curiously. “Yes, as there has been over most lands.” I smiled at her. “The life of the different types of soldiers who once lived here are also depicted through dolls.” I mused.

“Can we go see that?” I saw her trying to be enthusiastic. I knew better than that, because I could see the grieve in her eyes for our babies.

I looked at the doctor, who was present with us at all times. “Your majesties.” He began. He wiped some sweat off of his forehead. Although the sun was slowly burning.

“The yacht is better equipped for your condition right now.” He said carefully. Jasmine did not seem to like that. “When you are better and able to breathe on your own, we will come back and go inside.” I promised her.

“Alright.” She agreed. “What else is there to say in this beautiful place?” She asked me. I smiled at her. “What?!” She said flustered. “Then I know what I have to look forward to.” She said sheepishly.

“They have found old shipwrecks in various placed.” I mentioned. “One of them is displayed in the castle.” I said.

“Really?” She said in disbelieve. “Really.” I smiled. “It is a cargo of amphorae from Roman times and the remains of a ship that sank 2300 years ago off the coast of Cyprus.”

“Interesting.” She whispered. “It makes you think about how time works.” She said already in her philosophy mode.

The doctor eyed me. I saw that he found it time to be near all his medical equipment. “Let’s go to our yacht.” I said getting up.

Jasmine looked unwillingly as she eyed the ruins. “Soon.” I promised her.

Saphira

The others were having a blast, but I felt a little left out.

I understood no one, and that was only to begin with… everyone had fun dancing, but I had never danced like that before.

Lynn wanted to teach me some Arabian moves, but I was way too insecure for that.

I covered myself with the hijab again and put the abaya back on and darted out of the gigantic party area.

I found myself back in the main hall and went to sit on the edge of the fountain, when I saw Malik approaching me.