We lied next to each other and got comfortable on the bed.
"How was your day,babe?"I asked.
"It was very stressful but I'm happy."he said staring at me.
"I was thinking...since the kids are older now,I wanna get a job."
"Babe,no."
"Why not?I'm so bored in here.There's part-time jobs,you know."
"Babe.we talked about this."
"Yes we have but you never told me why you didn't want me to work."he reached for my hand and rested it on his stomach.
"Babe,I want you here.I want to come home seeing you and the kids."
"We can arrange that."
"Babe,no,you're not working,I don't want you to stress yourself."
"I don't wanna stay inside the house for the rest of my life.I studied so hard so that I can get a degree in fashion design,I don't want it to go to waste."I was trying to keep my cool.
"Don't I earn enough money to raise this family?"
"I know you do."
"Then why do you want to work?"
"I want something to do!"
"Isn't taking care of the kids enough?"
"You know what,forget it!I'm getting a job no matter what you say."I got up and went to the guest bedroom.
"Babe,open the door!"
"Babe,"he kept knocking while I put a pillow on my ear and went to sleep.
The next morning...
I fixed myself and headed for the door.Nathan stood in front of me right when I opened the door.He looked like he just woke up.
"Good morning babe.Listen,about last ni---"
"No matter what you say,I'm getting a job."
"But babe,we talked about this.I thought you were perfectly fine with it."
"You said I could go back to work once the kids are grown up."
"I know but..."
"What?You want me to stay here for the rest of my life?Nathan,I'm tired of this!"
"I thought you enjoyed being a stay at home mom."
"Yes,I do but we had an agreement."
"But babe,"
"No.We're talking about this later."I went in our room and took a shower.Once I was done,I headed downstairs.
"Where do you think you're going?"
"I'm going to find a job."He ran to the door and blocked it.
"No."
"I've had enough of this!"I ran upstairs and packed my things.
"Babe,what are you doing?"
"I'm leaving."
"Babe,no.Don't do this."I continued packing my things.
"Babe,don't leave me.Please.I love you."he said hugging me.
"Get off of me!"
"Babe,I'll let you have a job.Just please don't leave me."he gripped my shoulders and kissed me.He was so mad that he kissed me really hard.
"Nathan!"I pushed him away.
"Babe,please.Don't give up on us."
"I just need a break from all of this.When the kids get home,let them call me.I'll have someone pick them up."he knelt down and tears streamed down his face.
