The throbbing in Jacques chest seemed to stop all together, time froze, and breathing seemed to be the last thing he wanted to do at the moment. Although Jacques had his suspicions on what was going on with Zephyr he never fully intruded on her or even tempted to probe the information out. He knew whatever she was working on was important and entirely huge for her career but he didn't know that it would intel her not being physically in his presence even if it was for a set amount of time. He wanted to be completely supportive but the monster on his shoulder was greedy and having Zephyr around was the only way to cure its appetite.

Through gritted teeth and much self control Jacques finally mustered up enough strength to respond.

" When do you leave ? "

He couldn't help the tone of his voice it was somewhere perfectly between anger and pure sadness. But let's face it the anger was showing its ass at this point. Though it was out of a place of selfishness Jacques still couldn't wrap his head around this and as much as he wanted to be happy for her he was just as angry. Zephyr was his sun and he was a measly planet that just lost its orbit. How could she just snatch herself away from him like this ?

" Two weeks, I leave on the third. " Zephyr wanted to cry. She noticed the anger seeping from Jacques and that's the last thing she wanted to happen. This was what she was scared of but in the back of her mind she knew they would be okay. She hoped.

" Zephyr. " Air escaped his chest like water rushing from a dam. He hated this, he hated this so much. And it wasn't because she was chasing her dreams and finally getting the recognition she deserved, it was simply because of his utter possessiveness over her.

" Why didn't you tell me earlier ? All of this time you've been moving weird all for you to tell me you're leaving ? Where the fuck are you even going ? At least give me that satisfaction. "

She could tell he was trying his best not to break but she noticed the octave in his voice change and his tone. She felt as though she was being chastised.

" Europe. They're sending me to Milan for six months. "

Six months. It sounded like she said forever when the words finally hit his ears. Six fucking months was six too fucking long. How was he supposed to deal with not having her next to him ? Six months just to take fucking pictures ? No, it had to be more to this, it just had to be right ? Was there someone else ?

" Zephyr don't lie to me. "

" What do you mean don't lie to you ? Don't you dare fucking go there Webster. Don't make this about you. " she knew all to well where this was going and she couldn't believe he was pulling this bullshit ass card with her, out of all people.

" Don't dare I what Z ? Don't dare I think you're leaving me to go half way across the damn world to give your heart to someone else ? Is it because we're not where we want to be right now ? I'll try harder if that's what this is about but you can't just leave me Zephyr. I won't allow it. "

Zephyr scoffed and stepped away from him. She couldn't believe her ears.

" Jacques you can't be serious right now ? This isn't about you this time. "

" Then what is this about Zephyr ? I'm so confused and right now it seems like you're just trying to leave me. "

Zephyr didn't know what it was but in that moment a strange amount of anger ran thru her like water. Red. That's all she saw was a blinding red anger.

" You know what - " pushing him away and kicking her heels off to the side she pushed passed him and into their closet. The first thing she grabbed was the vintage Louis Vuitton luggage that Uncle Travis had given her for her birthday last year and she made a beeline for her necessities.

Walking over to the closet Jacques looked at her as she was in a world wind gathering her clothes. Although his immediate action was wrong he still did it anyway. Going behind her he grabbed the duffel bag from her hands and threw thru the door leaving whatever she had got the chance to put in there scattered.

" What do you think you're doing ?! Huh ?! Huh ?! Are your seriously just going to leave me like this ?! "

Jacques voice was almost inaudible as he screamed at the top of his lungs. Zephyr only responded back accordingly.

" I'm fucking going to chase my dreams like I've been chasing yours all these years ! " At this point Zephyr resembled that of a bull, a very pissed off bull.

" You DONT have the fucking right to sit here and do this to me ! It's always been about you and chasing your fucking dreams Jacques I've been chasing shit that's not even for me since the day I fucking met you ! And you can't be happy I'm finally getting my chance ?! "

Up and down. Up and down. Up and down. Up and down. That's how her chest moved rapidly as she screamed at him. Her caramel skin was on the verge of being red and she had worked up a sweat. How dare he ? Who the fuck does he think is ?

" Zephyr calm down. "

" No ! You don't have the right to fucking tell me to calm down when you started all of this Webster ! As a matter of fact go get my shit so I can get the fuck out ! "

At this point Zephyr was fed up and Jacques was scared out of his mind. Neither one knew how they had gotten here but what went from a moment of comfort and love quickly turned toxic and they both did things they never thought they do. They were crumbling slowly but surely piece by piece.

Jacques watched as Zephyr quickly changed her clothing he made sure to engrave every aspect of her into his mind because he was sure this was probably the last time he would see her. He knew he crossed the line but he couldn't help it, even though Zephyr brought the good out of him she also fed his darkest sides as well. A side that he wish he didn't have but he did and Zephyr just so happened to bring it out. He hated himself right now but it was too late to press rewind and take back everything he said.

" Move. "

Her voice snapped him from his running thoughts and like always she had his concentration. His heart damn near exploded as he took in her appearance. Her skin was rented red, a tear stained face, hair pulled back into a messy ponytail, and even in shambles he still found beauty in her.

" Little Dove. " his voice had cracked and all the regret and shame came rushing in on him like the swat team during a drug bust.

" Don't. Just don't. You don't get to call me that. "

" Baby listen to me please I'm sorry. " Jacques proceeded to grab her hands directing them towards his chest. Her resistance was tearing him apart. She kept tugging away from him and when she finally got free she shoved him hard enough to make him move a few feet.

Zephyr quickly went for her bag that Jacques had so angrily threw a few minutes ago collecting the things that had scattered. Zipping the vintage luggage and throwing it over her shoulder she grabbed her backpack and her cameras and a beeline for the front door was her first and only option. She could hear his heavy footsteps behind her and even in anger they were perfectly in sync with her own. That little detail made her want to crumble and cry, how the fuck did they get to this ?

" Zephyr please. "

She could tell he was crying that his heart was breaking but he deserved it. He fucking deserved it for treating her like this when all she wanted was support. Fuck him.

" I'll see you in 6 months Baby Jacques. " She reaches for the door opening it and walking across the threshold. Before the door fully closed Jacques pulled it open and tugged Zephyr back and into his embrace. And although she hated him more than anything right now she still hugged him back.

" Birds ? "

His husky tear driven voice almost brought her to her knees but she would resist this time.

" Til the wings fall off. "

And like wings she flew. She was gone.

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Dramatic ass ending to this chapter but whatever. Whose ready for their interludes because we digging up a few demons this time 😏😏