Forbidden desire - S01 E03

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Forbidden desire - S01 E03

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(Five years later)

Nathan had returned from work that Thursday evening only to meet his wife sobbing on the couch that was in the living room.

“Sweetheart?” Nathan called quickly dropping his suitcase and his car keys on the centre table.

Then with curiosity and concern on his face, he sat next to her and asked,

“Babe, what’s wrong? You don’t look okay. Why are you crying?” Nathan asked worriedly.

But Danielle remained silent. Then folding her arms, she looked away breaking into more tears.

Seeing her in such a condition made Nathan restless and worried sick. He quickly placed his palm on her cheek and gently turned her face towards his.

Then staring steadily into her eyes, he asked,

“My love. What is it? Why are you crying? You know how much I love and adore you don’t you? And I’m sure you are fully aware that seeing you in such a situation only breaks my heart. So please, open up to me. Tell me what exactly is going on” Nathan said pleadingly.

Then with a deep breath, Daniella wiped off her tears and began,

“Nathan. This is the fifth year of our marriage. Yet, there is nothing to show for it. For the past five years, I’ve been battling depression all because of my inability to bear a child. Nathan when exactly will this change? When exactly will I become a mother like all my friends who got married after me? I’m seriously losing it, Nathan. The side talks, the mockery, the insults and humiliation is seriously beginning to get to me. And at this point, I don’t even know what to do anymore. Like, what exactly is my offence? What wrong have I committed in time past to warrant such punishment from God?” She lamented all at once.

Nathan who was suddenly weakened by her words, didn’t know what to do or say. Rather, he slowly took off his hand from her cheek and coldly readjusted himself on the couch.

Then burying his head in his palms with a deep sigh, he said,

“I’m truly sorry Daniella. I’m truly sorry” He apologised remorsefully.

Hearing this, Daniella shook her head in disagreement and said,

“Babe, why apologise when it’s not even your fault? If there’s anyone to apologise then it should be me. Because I failed in my duty and responsibility to bear you children. I really should be ashamed of myself” Daniella said fighting back tears.

Then sitting upright, Nathan took her hands and said,

“My love, this is not your fault in any way. So please stop pushing the blames on yourself because it really breaks my heart to see you do so” Nathan said.

“Then what would you rather have me do? I am just confused…..”

Daniella was yet speaking when Nathan cupped her lips with his in a deep kiss that suddenly got her silent. Then pulling his lips away from hers, he cupped her cheeks in both palms. Then with a reassuring smile, he said,

“Babe, trust me. We will have a child of our own in due time. Okay?” Nathan asked.

Then with an affirmative nod, Daniella responded.

“Okay,” She said giving a pathetic smile.

“Now, that’s my baby girl,” Nathan said wiping her tears.

Then pulling closer, he embraced Daniella and began rubbing her back with sadness in his eyes.

Later that night, Nathan who couldn’t bring himself to sleep, quietly stepped out to have a drink with his best friend Caleb who was also his colleague and best man at his wedding five years ago.

Arriving at the bar, Caleb met Nathan staring helplessly at his cup of beer with both arms folded on the table while lost deep in thoughts.

He walked up to him and tapped him on the shoulder jolting Nathan back to reality.

“Oh my God!” Nathan exclaimed with his hand on his chest. Then turning to see Caleb, he quickly composed himself.

“Oh, you are here?” He asked with a sad smile.

“Y-e-s” Caleb responded with a look of curiosity and confusion.

Seeing how Nathan reacted, Caleb couldn’t help but grab a seat for himself. Then facing Nathan, he asked,

“Nathan, is everything alright with you? I mean you look like you have a lot going on in your mind” Caleb said.

Then waving at the waiter who walked up to him, Caleb said,

“A bottle of beer, please. The same brand as his” He said pointing at Nathan’s drink.

Then with a nod, the waiter left to get his order. Then facing Nathan, Caleb continued.

“Nathan, do you mind sharing what is it that made you call me out by this time of the night?” Caleb asked leaning in with his clasped hands resting on the table.

Then without a word, Nathan reached for his cup of beer and gulped it down his throat. Then placing the cup back on the table, he began refilling it again when the waiter returned with Caleb’s order.

“Thank you,” Caleb said taking the drink from the waiter.