Chapter 20. I Am Leaving

Becca's POV

"And how is Zane reacting to your new job, Becca?"

Marelva's question pulls me out of my thoughts, but it doesn't cheer me up when I think about my relationship with Zane, or what's left of it.

"Absolutely down," I told her.

"We hardly ever talk anymore. He comes home late, leaves for work early in the mornings, doesn’t eat at home, neither sleep in our room any longer," I added sadly. "I didn’t think he would take this so seriously. It’s like I don’t exist to him now. I miss him so much, but I'm not sure how to fix this situation. I love my job, it's something that I've grown to feel is essential in my life and can't give up easily anymore, but losing Zane really hurts too."

Tears are closer than laughter these days.

What I told Marelva is absolutely true. I haven't had a chance to talk to Zane since our argument. He ignores me as if I'm not even in his house. He hasn't taken back the credit card that I left on the ta