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This chapter is shorter than the last ones. Not a lot happening, but I had to do it in order to get where I want in the next one.
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3 days have passed since the night they officially became a couple. 3 days and Wade hasn't told Zoe yet about the job. She in turn had
forgotten that he was supposed to tell her something. And the truth was that Wade was relieved. But this morning, he decided it was time. He can't avoid this subject anymore.
He lay in bed, thinking. She was still asleep, her head resting on his chest. He didn't know she was actually awake, listening to his breathing
"Good morning" she said, she still didn't look up
"Good morning beautiful, I didn't want to wake you."
"Are you okay?" She asked quietly
"Why do you ask?" He smiled to himself. She knows him well.
"I felt it when I listened to your breathing ... What's bothering you? You're not relaxed"
"I need to talk to you about something," he said and took a deep breath.
She raised her head, sat in front of him, "Okay … what is it?" She asked warily
"Okay so ... I got quite an interesting call the other day"
"Oh yeah, I heard about this call"
"You did?" He said in a little panicked voice
"Well Lavon said you were concerned about it"
"Oh ... Yes"
"Okay, go on" she listened intently.
"So it was Robin, from group of investors who wanted to open another Rammer Jammer in Atlanta."
"Yes ..." Zoe was restless, began to stroke his leg with her finger.
"they are going to open their own bar, And it turns out they are really into the Southern vibe and are looking for someone to work as a consultant to the new place for two - three months."
She frowned.
"The bar is in New York," he said. Her eyes opened wide.
"And they want you." She said. It wasn't a question. She didn't look him in the eye.
"Yes, and I need to get back to her with an answer until tonight" he said, trying to catch her eye with no success.
"Wow ... what do you think about it?" She asked, and got up, started pacing around the room.
"I was surprised, But I think I'm the right person for the job and it sounds very interesting. I admit that the thought of leaving the Rammer Jammer here for two or three months is making me nervous" He stated.
"And leaving you ..." he said almost in a whisper. Zoe turned to him and looked him in the eye for the first time since they began to talk about the subject.
"Well, I think it's amazing and they knew exactly whom to offer the job. And I think you'd do it perfectly." She smiled at him. But there was some sadness in her smile. He noticed it.
"So you think I should do it?"
"Yes. But it doesn't matter what I think. The Important thing is what you want, what you feel about it."
"Okay." He didn't remove his gaze from her. Zoe felt a little discomfort.
"I'm going to get a shower, I work in an hour"
"Okay, breakfast?" He asked
"Oh, yes. You can go now to Lavon's, I will come soon," she went into the bathroom and closed the door behind her.
Wade sighed. The conversation wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. He wasn't sure how he felt about it, If he was disappointed or not.
/
An hour later, Zoe was already in the practice. She gave up on breakfast at Lavon's and bought coffee on the way to work.
She sent a text message to Wade.
"Sorry I didn't come. Shower took longer than I thought and I didn't want to arrive late"
He returned to her immediately
"It's okay. I'll see you later," she got the message, and her heart began to pound. Thoughts started running in her head. Zoe frowned. In a way she was selfish and she knew it. Yet that didn't stop her from feeling that way.
She felt she had to speak to him. She left her office
"Annabeth, I'll be back soon, I have to go to the Rammer Jammer, call me if you have something urgent"
"Okay, don't worry Zoe"
/
When she arrived to the Rammer Jammer she couldn't find him.
"Hey Lemon, where's Wade?" She asked
"He didn't tell you? He took the day off. The truth is it was quite sudden. Everything all right?"
Zoe frowned. Lemon caught it.
"Zoe Hart. What did you do?"
"What, why do you think I did something?"
"You have that look on your face, And Wade is not here. it's Not hard to guess. What happened? Did you have a fight?"
"No ..." Zoe said evasively. She didn't really want to talk about it with Lemon.
"He told you about New York" Lemon stated confidently.
"What? you know about New York? When did he tell you? He told me just this morning," she was surprised
"Of course I know. You can't blame him. I forced him to tell me"
Zoe sighed.
"What are you so afraid of Zoe?"
"It's not that I'm afraid. It's just ... I feel like every time we're together, something happens that interferes. It is as if we have no luck."
"Every time you're together? Zoe, you were together once."
"Yeah, but you know what I mean."
"No I do not. Yes, there is no doubt that the fact that you won't be together for three months will be difficult for both of you. But what is three months compared to the rest of your life? Don't try to find an excuse because you're afraid something will ruin your relationship. You have no reason to. You're both adults and you two can deal with it. Can you imagine Wade in New York? This is such a great opportunity for him.
"I know, and I'm so happy for him. I know I'm being selfish, but we got back together just now"
"yeah so? life sucks sometimes. not everything goes the way you want. so what? you got a second chance to be together. You love him, he loves you. These three months are not going to make you give up."
"I know. You're right."
"And Zoe, he really needs you right now ... especially now. Don't think it is easy for him..." Lemon said softly.
Zoe sighed. "Thank you Lemon. I must get back to work now ..."
"Talk to him."
"I will. I Promise" she smiled at her and left.
/
Meanwhile at the gate house, Wade was laying on the couch thinking about the events of the morning. He told Zoe about the job offer. He knew there was a chance she would react the way she did, but he hoped she'd react differently. He knew it was probably really hard for her. It was hard for him too. stressful thoughts went through his mind as well, But unlike her, he had no doubt that they can get through this. "I wish Zoe would believe it as I do" he thought.
/
Zoe was already back in her office. She sent a text message to Wade
"Have you talked to Robin yet?"
"No." He replied back after a few minutes.
Zoe felt that he was angry or hurt and she knew he tried hard not to show it to her.
/
The rest of the day had passed quickly. She was on her way back to her house when she saw him sitting on a rock by the lake, throwing stones into the water. She moved quietly and sat on the rock, She hugged him from behind and held him tight, resting her head on his back. He shivered a little as she caught him by surprise. He took a deep breath.
"Go." She said.
"No," he replied.
"Go," she repeated.
He turned to her and looked into her eyes.
"You're going because it's an amazing opportunity and I'm not letting you miss it. I know you, I can see that you really want it. These two months will go fast." She said
"Maybe three months," he whispered
"Okay, maybe three months. And perhaps, I'll come with you," she whispered back
"You can't ..." he said gently. "you just became a partner again"
"Okay, I can't. But I'll come visit you and maybe you can come visit sometime. And if you can't, that's fine, because we'll talk every day, several times a day. Oh, don't think that just because you're in New York you won't have to listen to my stories. I'll tell you what I ate, what I wore, what I bought, what I did. everything! "
Wade laughed and took her hand.
"Are you sure?" he asked her, stroking her palm.
"I'm sure that I want you to do whatever makes you feel happy, and I think this job will. So yes, I'm sure."
"Okay." He smiled at her. "I promised Robin to give her an answer ..."
"I'll leave you alone to talk to her, I'll wait for you inside. Come in when you are done, okay?"
"Of course" And before she could disappear into the house he kissed her. They both smiled at each other.
/
When he hung up he went into the house, just as he promised. He found her sitting on the couch, staring into the air. He sat down beside her and pulled her to him, put his hand around her waist. She rested her head on his shoulder and her hand on his knee.
"I spoke to her. The bar is still under construction. This means we have a whole month before I have to leave"
"Good. I'm not ready to let you go yet." She patted his knee
"I miss you already" he said softly
"Oh Wade Kinsella, you have it bad" she chuckled
"Yes, I'm afraid I do"
"I do too." She whispered.
/
If there was one thing that would stop him from going, it was the fact that he wouldn't be able to see her every day.
He recalled the time she was in New York and he was waiting for her here, in Bluebell.
The feeling he had then was nothing compared to what he feels now.
Zoe fell asleep in his arms. He knew that they are facing a challenging time. But he also knew that they could go through this together.