Maybe It's Destiny

Chapter 11

"You're home early." Edward states coming through the door. He takes his jacket off.

"I was off." I say. He glances around before sitting on the couch. "D-Do you want coffee?" I'm going to make this so awkward.

"Please." He agrees. After a few minutes, I join him on the couch, making sure I left enough space between us. "What are we doing?"

"Figuring out the kinks." I state. "After thinking last night, I've come to a conclusion. Since both of our names are on the lease, I can't kick you out." He sighs relieved.

"I'm glad. You really scared me." He chuckles.

"I'm not finished." I mumble. "I'll sleep on the couch if you come home throughout the week." He frowns.

"WH-"

"I've been looking online for an apartment. I'll move out or at least be out by the time the lease is up." I explain. "it ends January 1st. I should be out by then."

"So you're just ending it?" He asks, his voice raising slightly. I nod. "Everything we had?"

"Yes, Edward." I say. "I'm done."

"All of these years you just want to throw it all away?" He yells. "And call off our wedding and plans?" I nod. "I've been busting my ass at work to save money for us! For our future! I told you I was going to work on myself! For you! How are you going to afford everything on your own? Did you get a new job or something? Huh? Or is there someone else?"

"Edward please." I whine.

"I would do anything for you, and you just want to give up!" He huffs. "Why? For what? Is there someone else? Do you even love me?"

"Don't!" I cry, my voice cracking. "All I ever did was love you! And you chose to go out and cheat!" His eyes serge with anger. I went there.

"You never showed me that you love me! You're so absorbed by yourself that you lacked attention to me! Maybe if you weren't such a bitch, I would of stayed home!" He yells. The tears spill over my cheeks. I stand up. He grabs my arm roughly and pulls me back down. "Don't you dare walk away from me!" I yank my arm out of his grasp.

"Fuck you!" I cry. "You never loved me! You never changed! What makes you think you can now? You're pathetic." I wipe my tears.

"You always play the victim when you're the issue." HE growls.

"If I'm the issue, then stop trying to make this work!" I yell. He doesn't say anything. I let my pent up emotions flow out in my tears. Have I really been this issue this whole time? I internally argue with myself until I feel him hug me. His hand rubs my back. I can't stop the tears from falling. I sniff not moving.

"I'm sorry." HE whispers. "I just don't want to loose you. I love you and I want to fix this." I shake m y head. I think of a response.

"I can't do this." I cry. "I can't anymore." There is a long moment of silence. I pull away from him and grab a tissue. I finally collect myself after a couple of minutes. We sit in silence after what feels like forever. He turns slightly to face me.

"Rosie." He sighs. "I guess there's no other choice than what you've mentioned." I don't respond. "Can we be friends or at least civil during this time?" I glance into his blood shot eyes. He looks devastated and broken. Worse than I've ever seen him look. I let out a sigh.

"Okay." I croak. "Fine." He grabs my hands.

"I promise I will work on myself for you and myself." He sates. "I won't try to make this hard for us. We can take turns sleeping in the room. I'll do anything to make you happy again until we depart" Guilt surrounds me as he begins to tear up. "Maybe one day we can try again if it goes good?"