Snapshots Of Love (OneShots)

Chapter 15- The Break

Everything in Bennifers life has always been on display.. However, every relationship has its challenges, and Bennifer was no exception. A heated argument led to an unexpected break, leaving both wondering if their love could withstand the test of time and distance. The argument that changed everything erupted on a seemingly ordinary evening. What started as a minor disagreement quickly escalated into a full-blown fight. Ben felt overwhelmed by Jennifer's demanding schedule, while Jennifer believed her husband wasn't making enough effort to understand her pressures. Harsh words were exchanged, emotions ran high, and before they knew it, they were questioning their future together.

"I'm tired of seeing your hairs all over the sink, Jenn!" Ben snapped, throwing his hands up in frustration as he walked into the bathroom and looked at the sink.

She shot back from the bedroom in bed, "Oh, and I'm tired of you leaving the toilet seat up! It's like you don't even think about anyone else!"

His eyes narrowed. "This isn't about hairs or toilet seats. I'm tired of having to make an appointment just to talk to my own wife."

She felt a sharp pang of guilt, quickly replaced by defensiveness. "I'm working because I love it, Ben. You knew this when we got together."

"Well, then you should've married your work instead of me!" His voice was a mix of anger and hurt, the words cutting through the air like a knife.

Her eyes welled up with tears, but she refused to let them fall. "That's not fair. I've always tried to balance everything. You know how important my career is to me."

"And what about us, Jenn? Where do we fit into your schedule?" His voice softened, but the pain was evident.

She took a deep breath, trying to steady her emotions. "I never wanted you to feel neglected. I just thought... I thought you understood."

He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I did. But it's getting harder to cope with. I miss you, the real you, not the busy superstar the world sees."

"I miss us too," Jenn admitted, her voice breaking. "But I don't know how to fix this."

"We need a break," Ben snapped, his voice trembling with a mixture of anger and sadness. She looked at him, her heart breaking. She nodded slowly, understanding the weight of his words.

They decided to spend some time apart to reassess their relationship, hoping that distance would bring clarity.

She moved slowly, as if in a daze, gathering her things and packing her suitcase. Tears streamed down her face as she placed clothes into the suitcase, each item feeling like a piece of their life together being ripped away. The reality of their situation hit her with every garment she folded, with every pair of shoes she tucked away.

In the other room, Ben sat on the edge of their bed, his mind racing. He felt a surge of paranoia and anger. He reached for Jennifer's phone, his hands shaking slightly. As he scrolled through her messages, his heart pounded. He searched for any sign of infidelity, any clue that she might be seeing someone else. But all he found were endless work emails and texts.

A mix of relief and rage filled him. "Is this all she cares about?" he muttered to himself. In a moment of blind anger, he deleted all her emails and texts. His finger moved quickly, erasing the evidence of her dedication to her career. With a final, frustrated sigh, he set her phone back down and stormed out to the garage. He hopped on his motorcycle and sped away, needing to escape the suffocating reality of their crumbling relationship.

When he returned hours later, the house was eerily silent. He walked through the hallway to their bedroom and found her side of the closet empty. The room had been tidied up, a stark contrast to the chaos of their emotions. On the counter, all the jewelry he had ever given her was neatly laid out, including her wedding ring. The sight of the ring made his heart ache with a deep sense of loss.