Testing Times
Chapter One
Cold Shoulder
Opening a packet of spaghetti she snapped it into half, she knew that he had entered the room but did not acknowledge him. Dropping it into the boiling water she sighed as she heard him walk out closing the bathroom door. Since they become serious things hadn't been the same, they both realised that they wanted different things in life. Although this was true both loved each other and this was why neither wanted to end it. To begin with they were inseparable constantly showing affection to one another but now it was a different story. The reaction from each other was frosty and only the odd word was exchanged, they loved each other dearly but did not warm to each other's idea of life. The spaghetti had finished simmering and was being served onto the plate when he walked in and sat down on the table, walking over she handed the plate to him. Barely exchanging words throughout dinner they remained quiet for most of the night until they sat down to watch TV. Putting his around her he attempted to pull her into his arms, pushing away his affections she shifted to a different position on the sofa.
"What's wrong you're acting like I've got avian flu Kerry" Smithy said slightly put out,
"Nothing I just don't feel like it Ok" she replied.
"That's the point Kerry you never do." He said in a raised voice towards her.
"For god sake Smithy you make it sound like its all my fault and its not." She stated, clearly upset.
"What its mine is that what your getting at Kerry?" he shouted back.
Before answering Kerry looked around the room unable to make eye contact, instead of being aggressive in tone her reply was somewhat calm.
"No, it's not your fault Smithy. It's both of ours we can't keep on wanting different things yet still be together. I think we need a break Smithy, and if we decide that its best off being apart then I suppose that's what we should do. Look I'll find a place to stay as soon as I've found one I'll move out."
Clearly shocked by what she said he could not speak instead he went to hold her in his arms. Again pulling away from his affections she said,
"Smithy don't, please."
You could hear the ticking off the clock in the background as they settled into the night. Tucked up on the sofa Kerry lye awake staring at the ceiling, her gaze burning through. Upon the other side of the wall Dale lye with his head buried deeply into the pillow rubbing his hand over his face as he thought about the future. There bodies were racked with pain, they both knew that they couldn't carry on the way that they had been but neither wanted to part. For the entire night they did not move, did not murmur, did not communicate. For a couple so in love it seemed so hard to do, whenever one felt hurt they had each other to cry on but now they had to face the truth and hurt alone.
The sun shone through the gap in the curtains and beamed onto Kerry's face. The burning sensation on her cheek awoke her subconsciously and as she got up she saw a figure sitting at the table.
"What time is it?" She asked, rubbing her eyes.
"Seven." He stated, and then carried on eating the toast that he had made.
"Shit!" She pronounced, jolting up and rushing to the bathroom.
Raising an eyebrow Smithy walked into the kitchen throwing the plate into the washing bowl. Looking at his watch he realised that if he didn't leave soon he would be late briefing the relief, he had no time to wait around for Kerry. Calling out to her he said that he was going but there was no reply instead he walked into the bathroom. Having just stepped out of the tepid shower Kerry was wrapped in a fresh blue towel; seeing Smithy standing at the doorframe she leapt at screamed at him.
"For god sakes Dale, go away I've just got out the shower."
"Well I've seen you in much less so I shouldn't be bothered" He Joked.
"Not funny Dale, look I'll be out of your hair soon; please keep this to ourselves I can't bear all of the jokes about how another one of my relationships have fallen apart." She replied walking into the landing.
"It hasn't fallen apart yet." He said solemnly.
She stopped just before walking into their once shared room to pick up her toiletries, facing him she said,
"Don't make this any harder than it's going to be Dale, please"
" Im not, I still love you and that's never going to change. Love doesn't disappear that easily Kerry." He stated.
She knew that he was right but accepting that he was right would increase the pain that she was going through, blocking out his affections was the only way.
"Haven't you got to go to work Dale? Don't bother waiting around for me I'll just face Gina's wrath when I get to work."
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