Forbidden desire - S01 E05

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Forbidden desire - S01 E05

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 5

“What!” Caleb finally managed to exclaim with shock and disbelief on his features.

“Yes, Caleb. Help me get my wife pregnant” Nathan said with a stern face.

“Nathan, have you suddenly gone nuts or something? How could you even come up with such a ridiculous request?” Caleb fumed standing to his feet in disbelief.

Then raising his voice, Nathan said,

“Yes, Caleb! I have gone nuts! I have lost my sense of reasoning and I’m currently losing my mind as we speak! Besides, it takes only a madman like me to ask his best friend to get his wife pregnant. Do you think it pleases me to make such a request to you? Believe me, you wouldn’t be here trying to judge me If only you know how much pain and humiliation this ailment has caused me,” Nathan fumed at Caleb, not minding if anyone was watching or overhearing him.

Listening to him, Caleb couldn’t help but notice the pain and agony in his voice. And as such, he slowly sat back in his seat and heaved a sigh with his palm rubbing his forehead. Then in a calm tone, he asked.

“So, have you tried out other available options like adoption? Because I can’t help but wonder why you think getting me to sleep with your wife is the best thing to do in a situation like this. I mean, this is your wife we are talking about here and not some random stranger” Caleb said.

“Don’t you get it? this is the only way to retain my dignity and respect. Besides, you wouldn’t want me going for adoption and letting the whole world know that I’m infertile right? Caleb, can you at least try putting yourself in my shoes? Because only then will you be able to see things from my perspective” Nathan said.

“But even at that Nathan. What you are asking of me is truly despicable, absurd and highly formidable. How do you expect me to face you tomorrow knowing full well that I have had a taste of your wife? Your lawfully wedded wife Nathan” Caleb said.

Hearing this, Nathan stood up from his seat and went to his knees.

“What are you doing?” Caleb whispered looking around to ensure that no one was looking their way.

Then with tears in his eyes, Nathan clenched his fist and said,

“Caleb, please help me. I know the gravity of what I am asking of you. But I have come to seek your help at the expense of my pride and dignity because this is the only way I can wipe off the shame that this ailment has brought upon me. Please, Caleb, I beg you in the name of whichever god you hold dear. Help save me from this slum. For I have failed as a man and as a husband to my wife who doesn’t deserve all the pain and agony she’s been going through for the past five years” Nathan pleaded with his eyes fixed on the ground in tears.

Then quickly, Caleb held him and helped him up. Then when he was finally seated, he said,

“Look, Nathan. What you asking of me is against my belief. And ordinarily, I’m not supposed to even put such a request into consideration. But because I know that if I were to be in this same condition, you won’t hesitate to help me out. And for that reason, I will try giving your request a deep thought before giving you my final answer” Caleb said.

When Nathan heard this, he quickly reached for Caleb’s hand and held it with tears in his eyes.

“Thank you so much, Caleb. And I’m sorry. I’m truly sorry for putting you in a tight situation. The truth is, never have I ever thought that I would one day come to you or anyone with such a ridiculous request. But here I am today doing the unbelievable. And believe me, it isn’t easy seeking your help this way and that’s because I truly love my wife and can’t even stand another man talking to her let alone do that which I am asking of you” Nathan said with tears.

Then with a reassuring smile, Caleb placed his hand on his shoulder and said,

“Nathan. It’s well. Everything will be alright soon” He said.