Love Untangled - Chapter 159

Saphira

I threw the phone across the room with a thud. I could not believe that I had once again lost him.

I truly did not understand… Jasmine did not seem to appreciate was he was offering her. And still…. Still he kept on picking her…

He needed him to pick me. He needed to choose me and I would make sure he would do that soon enough.

I would make him see that he could act tough, saying that he would not mind me marrying another.

He had specifically said that he did not want me to  marry anyone he knew. Besides, he had already admitted that I could not see me with someone else and that he loved me. The fact that he kissed me… Drunk or not… truly meant that he loved me just as much as I loved him.

The best way to make him see was through Malik. I could not really get a grip on what Malik wanted of me… But I could sense that there was something between us.

The thing is, that Malik wanted a real Saudi wife… And well.. we just establish that I did not really know what I was…

Tonight had been confusing. Malik had seemed hot an then cold.

I needed to go to bed now. I did not think I would be able to sleep.

Benjamin

It was already getting late. I took out my phone again and called one of the staff members that had shift on the deck tonight.

“Are they done?” I asked. “Good evening your majesty. I believe they have just finished one of the portraits.” She said. I hung up the phone and went upstairs

I scratched my beard when my eyes took sight of them. Jasmine was smiling animatedly to the artist and he was having a laugh as well. My heart sank. And  I felt jealous somehow.

I was being an idiot again. I needed to be happy that she was smiling at all and search of anything behind it.

“Hey gorgeous.” I said as I pecked my wife’s lips. It was foolish, I know… but I needed to stake my claim on her.

“Your grace.” Pablo said.

“Your wife is very much talented.” He told me. He looked at her adoringly. “She is in everything she does.” I acknowledged.

“May I?” I asked Jasmine hopefully. She seemed unsure and did not answer me right away.

Then she slowly nodded after Pablo seemed to encourage her by the look on his face. I took the paper in my hands and let my eyes glide over it.

“Jacob.” I mused. “That is incredible.” I said raw with emotion to Jasmine and Pablo.

“Pablo, I wanted to invite you on our yacht tomorrow, to help us draw our other twin.” I said, looking at Jasmine.

Jasmine did not look at me, but held Pablo’s eyes. “That would very much be my pleasure.” Pablo said.

“It is getting late.” I said meaningfully. “The helicopter will take you home.” I told Pablo.

“He can stay on this ridiculous large yacht as well.” Jasmine offered much to my dismay. “We have more rooms then we could ever fill.” Said in disgust again.

I tried to keep my emotions in check and put on a poker face. She did need to see that she affected me like this.

“Well…”

“I think Pablo very much liked to sleep in his own bed.” I said intently eyeing Pablo, letting him know he was not wanted here.

“Of course.” Pablo said getting the message. “I will be back tomorrow whenever you desire me back.” He said looking at Jasmine.

I did not like the vibe the two of them shared. There was something that I could really not stand about him. I could not pin point where those feelings came from.. but…

My servants guided him towards the helicopter and Pablo took off. From the moment he left, Jasmine’s smiled left as well.

I sighed and felt utterly frustrated.

“let’s go to bed.” I told my wife as I wheeled her to our cabin suite.

The doctor came in to check on her the moment we were inside. I needed to be alone with her, but her checkup felt like it was taking forever and ever.

Jasmin kept on asking a hundred questions about her health, and when all of those were answerd she kept on asking questions about the medical equipment’s and the medicine she was on. When she had all those answers she went on to ask about all the silly details on how those were created.

It was like she was dragging it on and on and on and on…. To me it felt like she was postponing to be alone with me. But she had been alone with me in the plane and she had slept in my arms..

What was up? Or was I just imagining it all because I felt so guilty, it felt like my guilt was consuming me.

“Jazz…  I think it is time we let our dear doctor here, rest a while.” I told her meaningfully. I eyed the doctor, making clear that this was enough.

The doctor curtsied and went on his way,

“Where did you do that for?” Jasmine complained. “It is time for us to go to sleep my  love.” I said as I put one of her hairlocks behind her ear.

I saw that the closeness had an affect on her. Her eyes grew big. I helped her get up. I underdressed her with one hand, while my other arms was still supporting her.

Not knowing how she would feel about me touching her, I held my her gaze eyes. I did not want her to feel uncomfortable. And let’s be honest, I only needed one look at her to get too carried away.

I gently caressed her shoulders and scooped her up and placed her in our bed. I took off my shirt and I saw that she did not take her eyes off me. I inwardly smiled a little.

I know that it was vanity, but I simply enjoyed seeing that my wife enjoyed me just as much as I did her.

I walked to my side of the bed and took off my pants. Jasmine kept following me with her eyes. “What are you grinning at?” She said with a funny look on her face.

I got in bed next to her and opened my arms. “Come.” I said feeling a tat smug. Jasmine seemed to hesitate. I gestured her for her to come and she pouted her lips.

“I think I will stay on this side of the bed tonight.” She whispered. “Mhh…” I said scrutinizing her face. “Then I’ll come to your side of the bed tonight.” I offered, not feeling discouraged.

I came closer to her and wrapped my arms around her. “Ben…” She said getting up a little. Can’t I just sleep freely tonight… She asked me. I stroke her lips with my index finger and looked into her gorgeous cat-like green eyes.

“No…” I breathed close to her lips. Her eyes seemed unfocussed. “Besides.” I told her and sweetly brushed my lower lip against hers, making her lips part. “My wife has asked me to kiss her numerous times today and I am taking her up on it.” I breathed against her lips.

Hesitantly, but never the less, her lips moved against mine. In this moment, the only thing I felt was love for her. Nothing else mattered.

Jasmine snuggled against my chest and I kissed her forehead. I kissed her on the crown of her head and we fell asleep together.

Saphira

I woke up in a daze. I honestly did not know how I would occupy myself today. Lynn seemed different here. And I truly did not feel like I belonged here.

I took a nice bubble bath and actually enjoyed all of the maids who catered to me. Someone braided my hair and I took the most beautiful dress out of my closet.

I decided to go on with my plan and try to win Malik over. He was not someone who I would win by offering myself to him. If I had learned anything from that witch of a Jasmine, was that men wanted thing that they could not have.

I would position myself close to him, but just a little out of his reach.

The royal family was having breakfast and I was asked to join them today.

I went to see mom first, but I could not find her.

Maybe she was invited as well and would be at the breakfast table.

I went to Lynn’s room, in order to see if she was still there and I was in luck. “W.O.W.” She exclaimed.

“Who are you trying to catch?” She snickered, wiggling her eyebrows. “Or do I already know who?!” She said wiggling her eyebrows.

I sighed. “Maybe.” I told her.. It would be best if everyone thought I was interested in Malik.