A Divorce in June (GxG)

Chapter 14

Rebecca started her new job today at Stephanie's flower shop. She was nice enough to give Rebecca a job, which we were thankful for. But, with the kids visiting my parents and Rebecca at work, I had nothing to do.

I strolled into Twist and took a seat, Blake walking up shortly after. "How's it going?" She asked.

I shrugged. "Bored."

She chuckled. "Wanna beer?"

I nodded and she slid one my way. I popped the cap off and took a sip before Twist's newest addition caught my eye.

I stared at the fist sized hole in the wall, caused by yours truly. Now, that hole had a story, a story that started when Rebecca came home that night...

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   I felt my phone vibrate from my pocket. I pulled it out and read the text from Rebecca.

   "Gonna be home soon. We need to talk."

"Alright, kids, it's time for bed." I said as I slid my phone back into my pocket.

"Awe." They replied in unison.

"C'mon, mom's gonna be home any minute." I said with a laugh as I took their hands and led them to their room.

After getting them tucked in, I heard the front door open and soon enough, Rebecca joined us.

She helped me get the kids to sleep before we made our way to the kitchen and sat at the table.

"So, your text sounded pretty ominous, what'd you wanna talk about?" I asked.

She smiled. "Well, hopefully good news."

I smiled back. "Lay it on me."

She laughed a little before she spoke. "I got a job opportunity today and it would pay five times what I'm making at the diner."

My smile grew a little wider. "That's great, where's it at?"

Her smile quickly faded and she sighed. "California..."

"What!?"

"Shh, we just got the kids to bed." She whispered.

I took a few deep breaths to calm myself before whispering back. "We can't go to California, we have a life here, friends, family. What about them?"

She lowered her head. "I'd miss them, a lot. But, I think this is something I need to do."

I stood up. "Are you crazy? We can't just leave. I mean, we just bought a freakin' house." I said, gesturing around the room. "And what about my job?"

"We can get a new one in California and I'll be able to support us until you can find a new job."

I rested my hand on my forehead. "Rebecca, do you know what you're asking me?"

She nodded.

I shook my head. "I don't think you do, you're asking me to throw my whole life away and start a new one two thousand miles from everything I've ever known and loved."

"Skylar-"

"No."

"Excuse me?"

"I said no. I won't do it and neither will you."

She scoffed. "You sound like my mother."

"Really, you wanna go there?"

She shrugged. "I'm just calling it how I see it."