I Just Want You

Chapter 23: Saying Goodbye to You

Chapter 23: Saying Goodbye to You

The next morning I wake up feeling more empty and sad than before. Travis isn't in bed when I wake up. 

The rest of the weekend goes that way. I don't see much of him, and we don't speak much. I feel like some kind of chew toy.

But for some eason I stick around with false hope.

.....

Monday...

Travis and I didn't speak all weekend. Shocker. When I get to work my boss Mr. Reynolds asked to see me in his office.

I make my ay towards his office. Once there I knock on the doors.

"Come in Mrs.Marquet."

"Good Morning Mr. Reynolds."

"Please have a seat."

"Thank you." 

"You have been working for this company for two years now correct?"

"Yes."

"You have been doing a remarkable job might I add."

"Thank you sir."

"That is why I am offering you a promotion."

"Really?" 

"Yes. I want you to help open up another branch in our New York office."

"You mean the one in New York City?"

"Yes. I know you probably will want to go home and discuss it with your husband.." I interrupt him.

"No. I will take it!" 

"Splendid! You need to be in New York at the end of the month. Let me know if you decide after all to just stay here. I will get you more information later this week."

"Thank you so much Mr. Reynolds!"

I stand up to shake his hand, but instead he gives me one of his famous bear hugs. He's been a very good friend the past few years.

"You are very welcome my dear!"

I exit his office, and then I am finally bombarded with thoughts.

I can't leave. What about Travis? Maybe he will come with me. No probably not. I love him. It might be good to get a change of scenery though. What is he insists I stay. That's why I won't tell him until it's time to leave. Am I really going to leave him? I can't. Maybe I will wait another month and if there is no change I will go to New York to give him some space. It's decided as of right now I am going to New York.

.......

One month later...

The past month has yet again been miserable. After our one night of intimacy Travis was back to being as cold as ice. Tomorrow I have to leave for New Yok. I still don't know how to break the news to him.

Part of me is still hoping that there will be some dramatic change in the next 24 hours, and I will want to stay. I decided to try and talk to him tonight.

Just as I'm thinking about what to say. He walks in. Impeccable timing. 

"Hey Travis."

"Hi." He replies back emotionless.

"Sit down. I think we need to talk."

He sighs and plops down on the couch across from me.

"What do you want to talk about?"