Chapter 123 - Drifting

Jasmine

"Can I hear a round of applause for my beautiful wife." Benjamin said to the crowd. "Isn't she beautiful?!" He went on. My cheeks felt like they were on fire. 

My heart raced in my chest as Benjamin began to sing. His voice was stunning and the crowd seemed to agree. Benjamin looked at me while he sand the most beautiful love song. 

I tried to stop myself but tears started to flow down my cheek. When the song ended Ben got up and wiped my tears away. "That was beautiful." I said a little reluctant.

I looked at him, begging for a kiss, but he did not give it to me. I guess we both knew why. Benjamin bowed and waved at the crowd and led me back to our seats. The whole crowd went hysterical. 

On the way back to the hotel Zachary kept trying to animate me, since Saphira kept talking to Ben. Benjamin kept looking at me the entire time, his eyes almost seemed black. 

Benjamin

I had to remain cool. I knew it was not fair to say something about it after I just danced with Saphira, but I still did not want another man to entertain, or and touch my wife. She was mine. 

"Who knew Zachary could dance like that huh." Jasmine said. "Yeah, who knew." Saph said a little irritated. 

"I've got an idea." Jasmine said while touching Zachary's arm. "Let's take a swim when we get back at the hotel." I offered. "Now that is a great idea." Zach said looking at me wife for too long. "There is just one pool, so we cannot split up." I said narrowing me eyes at her, trying to warn her.

"What do you mean, split up." Zach said amused. He knew far well what I meant.

"Jasmine is very religious, she does not mingle with other men." I said trying to warn him as well. "Ah.. well.. we are all friends here right." Zach said touching my wife again. They were both getting on my nerves. 

Saphira seemed awfully quiet. "I don't see any harm, do you?" Jazz asked Saph, trying to get her on her team. Saphira shrugged. "We can swim if the two of you want that." She said and looked at me. 

"I remember when Benjamin taught me to swim after Zachary almost drowned me." She said, while her blue eyes held mine. 

"Remember when you dragged me in the pool, fully dressed that time?" She almost smiled. "You were angry at me." I mused. "Something like that, but not entirely so."

Jasmine

We arrived at the hotel and got out of the limo. It was a little cold and I shivered. "Are you cold?" Ben asked me. Before I could react, Zachary took off his jacked and placed it around my shoulders. "Thank you Zach. That is very kind of you." I said. 

Saphira walked before us. She seemed out of it for some reason. She was making it way too easy for me. I liked it better when se fought back. 

I stood in our bedroom and took off my dress. Benjamin stood in the far corner of the bedroom and looked at me. 

"thank you for that song." I said to him, while I walked up to him, bare naked. Benjamin traced his fingers against my skin and said nothing. 

I wasn't done playing with his feelings like he always seemed to play with mine, so I quickly walked to the closet and picked up a green bikini.

"You are not wearing that." Benjamin warned me. "Why not?!" I asked incredulous. "Because I can see everything, if you wear that, you might as well go naked." He shot at me.

"It's just the four of us, who cares." I stated. "I do." Benjamin almost shouted. "I don't understand, weren't you the one that is always telling me I should act more western?!" I shrugged. 

"Not like this…" He said in a strained voice. "Well… you are just my friend, so I can make that decision for myself!" I shot back at him. Benjamin slapped his own face.

"Fine." He snapped at me. I took a robe and headed out to the pool. Zachary and Saphira were already in the water. 

I tried the water with the tip of my toes and the water seemed nice and warm. "Where is Benjamin?" Saphira asked me. "He is still in our bedroom, I guess he will come soon." I said reluctant. I did not want her to spend any more time with him, but I did not think that I could stop them from spending time, so I could only make them drift apart. 

Saphira

I knew exactly what that bitch was doing. She was tying to get the attention of Zachary, but she would never have him. 

Although I did have a hard time because Zach kept ogling her. Sure she was ridiculously stunning. She looked absurd. She was every man's wet dream. 

But then Benjamin entered the pool area and he slowly took off his shirt, while looking at me. Jasmine splattered some water to Zachary and he played along with her. 

What was that stupid girl thinking?

Did she not hear that Zach and I were together? 

"I can see that you have practiced!" Ben cheered as he stood in front of the pool, wearing nothing than his swimming trousers. His body was still so hot.

"Have you worked out more?" I blurted out without shame. "Yes I have. I needed the distraction." Ben said while stroking his hand through his hair. 

Benjamin positioned himself and then took a dive into the pool. Water splashed everywhere. God, did he look sexy.  I threw him a ball to get his attention, but it landed on the back of his head.

A giggle escaped my lips. "Ah!" Benjamin winced and then turned around. "You!" He said narrowing his eyes teasingly. 

He approached me like a shark.. His almost golden eyes locked with mine, completely focuses on his prey.