Let's Get Divorced
Celebrating the Birthday
Rachel feels like Jasper's tonight is so different. The man was more silent than that.
"Did I make a mistake with you?" Rachel asked as they sat on the sofa in the living room.
"Why are you asking me that?" Jasper looked surprised.
"You were just silent. Do you intend to silence me again?" Rachel saw an unusual gurgle from her husband's face.
"Of course not. Me," Jasper hung his words.
"You why?" Rachel was impatient.
"Ehm," Jasper cleared his throat.
"Rachel? Let's celebrate your birthday!" Jasper said as he stared in any direction.
Rachel closed her eyes in surprise.
"Where do you know today is my birthday?" Rachel was flattered.
"Mama told me to say birthday to you," Jasper spoke frankly.
Rachel was silent. It was like being lifted up to the seventh heaven and directly thrown into the deepest ocean.
"Oh," Rachel could only get the word out. He thinks Jasper's been looking for him.
"Well happy birthday to you. And what can I do for you?" Jasper looked into Rachel's eyes which implied a hint of sadness.
"I will grant your wish. Whatever it is," Jasper said.
"I want to do something" Rachel smiled.
*****
Rachel and Jasper are in another corner of Birmingham with plenty of food to eat.
"This much?" Rachel rounded her eyes when she saw their car full of food.
"Let's not waste time!" Jasper opened the car door and got out of the car.
Rachel and Jasper began handing out food and blankets to homeless people in Birmingham. In the UK, homeless people are better known as homeless.
"I don't believe in the UK there are also homeless people, too" Rachel walked up to give a meal to one of the homeless.
"Basically being poor in this country is very unlikely. That's because the UK regulates salaries and employment rights in a law" Jasper explained.
"Then, why did they become a homeless?" Rachel asked as she continued to walk beside Jasper.
"Maybe it's a bigger stake than a pole or maybe the guy doesn't have a job" Jasper explained.
"Yes that's right. I remember the first time I set foot in this town. I was shocked by the expensive rent. Fortunately, Daniella had a job in this city. Otherwise, I might as well become a homeless, "Rachel spoke softly. He is so grateful that he did not end up being a homeless person in this country.
"So, is that why you work at the club?" Jasper wants to know.
Jasper stopped his steps.
"Jasper, why did you stop? There is still plenty of food!" Rachel stopped her steps while swinging the food and drink in her hand.
"Rachel?" Jasper looked at his wife.
"Yes?" Rachel puffed her head to stare at Jasper who was taller than her.
"Listen! If you disagree with something, shake your head like this" Jasper touched Rachel's shoulders shaking her head.
"And if you agree to something, then nod your head like this!" Jasper shook his head.
"I knew. But sometimes it's just a habit" Rachel took Jasper's hands off her shoulders. Somehow treated like that by Jasper, making his heart pound.
"Jasper, why don't we just give them money?" Rachel asked curiously.
"We better give them food. I'm afraid if given money, money they buy drugs or liquor" replied Jasper, holding Rachel's hand.
"Jasper?" Rachel looked at the hand held by Jasper.
"I'm sorry I touched your hand like this! In this crime-prone region, I just want to protect you," Jasper continued walking with Rachel's hand.
"Why does it feel like my heart is being pulled out?" Rachel smiled looking at her hand that was in the grasp of her husband.
After the food ran out, Rachel and Jasper got into the car and rushed home.
"Jasper, thank you for granting me my wish!" Rachel smiled happily.
"I really wanted to share with them, but it was only achieved today. Never mind to share, for me and my brother eating just feels very difficult. I know what it's like to be in such a miserable position," Rachel's eyes were far away. He remembers when he was in a bad state. In the past, to eat was Rachel and Daniella had to save money.
"Either. Now you can eat what you want" Jasper replied. He had never been a listener to a girl's heartwarming about economics.
an hour they spent in the car with small talk, without feeling their car had reached the yard of the house.
"Rachel?" Call Jasper when Rachel takes off her safety belt.
"Yes?"
"This is a gift for you!" Jasper took a box and gave it to his wife.
"This?" Rachel looked at the dus and then looked at her husband.
"That's the latest phone for you. Wear it! I bought you that phone, because the internet is so fast. You can read the internet as much as you can," Jasper explained.
"I can still use my old phone."
"So, you don't want to? If you don't want to, I'll take it again!" Jasper pretended to take the phone back.
"Don't!" Rachel put her phone away and laughed.
"Jasper, thanks again!" Rachel puffed up her body and hugged Jasper. Jasper was shocked by his wife's behavior.