NOT AN ORDINARY HUSBAND
Chapter 53
Next day.
Jasmine, who was at his Kindergarten, sent Kevin a message.
Jasmine
Kevin we can meet at Cafe XX. I want to have lunch with you. But I don't want Omar to know, it's just the two of us.
Kevin
What's up, Jasmine? Tumben you want to have lunch alone with me. Is this a request from my candidate?
Jasmine
Just think of it
Kevin
Well, at 12 o'clock we meet at Cafe XXX.
Jasmine
Ok. L waited.
Kevin stared at his screen. In fact he did not believe Jasmine's request. Tumben Jasmine just wants to eat alone with him. But maybe this is the request of the baby, so be it. Think Kevin.
Kevin stared at his watch, an hour away from the time of his lunch appointment with Jasmine. Looks like he should leave now. He does not want to be late, can lash out later pregnant mother of that one.
Kevin immediately rushed to leave the office.
"Where are you Vin?" ask Omar.
"Let's out for a minute, Bro, there's a lunch appointment with a friend" Kevin replied.
"Tumben's appointment is day, usually don't you promise it's always night?" ask Omar wonder.
"This time is different, today is special" Kevin replied as he stepped down to the basement.
Kevin's car is hurtling down the highway to where he and Jasmine made the deal. Kevin arrived at Cafe XX ten minutes ahead of the allotted time.
Kevin chose a comfortable place for pregnant women, which is clearly free from cigarette smoke.
Kevin's HP is shaking.
Jasmine
I've arrived, where are you?
Kevin
I'm inside. Just come in, I've booked a private room so you're comfortable.
Jasmine stepped into the room in question escorted by one of the Cafe's servants.
"Have you waited a long time?" ask Jasmine.
"Lumayan, five minutes less" joked Kevin.
"Oh yeah, what do you want?" Kevin offers a food menu.
After reading the menu Jasmine chose the food she wanted. The waiter took note of it and left the two of them.
"Tumben you invite me to eat together. I feel like a secret date. Watch out for your husband you know, about us being mistaken for cheating" teased Kevin.
"Do you want to think you're having an affair with a pregnant woman?" ask Jasmine.
"You are the one who lost, your good name as the Casanova can fall if caught cheating on someone's wife" led Jasmine.
"No problem, maybe the news should be immediately reported so that the gossip is fast. I'm also tired of dating single women. Dating with a wife is more adrenaline challenging. Heart palpitations in fear of being discovered" retorts Kevin teasing Jasmine.
"Basic" Jasmine replied smiling.
"Just this time we can talk freely. There is something I have to tell you a long time ago but only this time I have a chance" Kevin said.
Jasmine looked into Kevin's eyes as if asking.
"Jasmine I'm sorry for everything I ever did to you. Maybe it's time you knew the reason for your marriage to Omar. I'm sure Omar will never tell you why you're married" Kevin began to tell me.
"What do you mean?" jasmine asked confusedly.
"Omar has past wounds that traumatize and allergic her close to women. All this time he could not be close to any woman except the woman he already knew close. Like the family and the housekeepers in our house. His past wounds turned him into a cold man for every woman. It made her never get close to any woman. Until five months ago, my father forced her to marry for reasons of passing on the descendants of the Barrakh family. Papa just gave her one month until her birthday. Omar was so confused, he asked August and me for help. Up to our accidental meeting when your car tires deflated. I gave him the idea to choose you. Because I see you're a good woman. I don't want Omar who is innocent to women to meet women who are not good and use them. I'm sorry I set you up with sleeping pills, that afternoon in Omar's office and again sorry I set you up on your first night of marriage" Kevin said.
Actually Jasmine was not angry and blamed Kevin again for what Kevin had done to her. Jasmine had already accepted it, perhaps this was indeed the path God had given her to walk. But still Jasmine was surprised to hear Kevin's explanation.
"I feel like I should do that Jasmine, because if I didn't do it Omar would definitely not touch you. He has allergies if he is close to a woman, he will be nauseous and vomiting. Me and the whole family know about the allergy. Just being with you the allergy doesn't crumble. I'm sure you're Omar's soul mate" said Kevin.
Jasmine still faithfully heard Kevin's story.
"Me and August did it, didn't they? you are finally pregnant, we are so happy to hear the news. We're Omar's best friends, especially me, I'm Omar's cousin. Knowing the pain he went through in the past. I want to see him happy and I hope you are his happiness. With you she changed Jasmine a lot. Maybe you don't know it but we as the people who are always with him can see it very clearly. Now Omar is warmer, more considerate and more cheerful. She's been more excited about life ever since you got pregnant. Every day he smiles and tries to fulfill whatever your cravings request" Kevin continued.
"Thank you Jasmine, you don't hate us. Thank you for accepting Omar as your husband and thank you for making a big difference to Omar's life. I hope you can love and love him sincerely. Help him, make him happy. I beg you" asked Kevin.
Jasmine has never seen Kevin this serious, usually Kevin is always ignorant and likes to joke. But this time Kevin looked very serious and honest.
"I'm not angry and I forgive you. Maybe it's the destiny I have to live. There must be some wisdom behind this. God will not give us a trial if we are not able to live it. Even though our marriage is without love, I can accept it. Although love may not be present between us but I feel comfortable living with him. Slowly I came to know the nature of Omar, its advantages and disadvantages. I accepted. He has become my husband. Although he is not yet a perfect priest but I am sure one day he will change" said Jasmine.
"Thank God you accepted it. I hope you're happy with this marriage" Kevin prayed.
"Kevin actually has something I want to ask you" said Jasmine.
"What is Jasmine, you want to ask what?" asked Kevin curiously.
"You want me to make Omar happy?" Jasmine asked back.
"Yes" Kevin nodded his head.
"Then please tell me what you know about Omar's past. Everything was.. Please.." pinta Jasmine.
"I can't Jasmine" Kevin refused.
"Please Kevin. So that I know how I should behave to make her happy. I don't want any secrets in our marriage" Jasmine said.
"I can't say Jasmine" elak Kevin.
"Please Kevin you're my only hope. I don't know who else to ask, there's no way I'm asking Omar. He would definitely be angry and it was obvious he would not want to tell a story. I want to treat his wound. I also want to live a happy home with him. Help me Kevin" Jasmine asked for Kevin's understanding.
Kevin was silent and thought hard. Does he have to divulge Omar's past? A very heavy decision.
Suddenly the waiter came with the food they ordered and served it at the table in front of them.
"Eat it. After I finish eating I promise, I'll tell you everything you want to know" said Kevin.
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