Hey guys, I was sooo happy with all the reviews i got for the first chapter! Thank you for all the feedback!
I may respond to a few, but here is the second chapter!
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Previously on Chasing Pavements:
But what did Jo mean by asking "So you're saying that night meant nothing?."
Chapter 2: No Denial
S.P.O.V (Sam's point of view)
Nash had been reassigned to Jerry for the rest of her shift, so that left me flying solo. I missed McNally on days like these, she always filled the silence and not for one second was I bored with her. It was one of the main reasons why I didn't rush to Guns & Gangs for the next undercover op. Andy McNally always kept me on my feet; she was just a magnet for danger.
I drove back to the barn to drop off Nash, I spotted Oliver's cruiser pulling up the same time I did.
Maybe they brought someone in for booking?
I only spotted Oliver getting out of the cruiser; he spotted me as well with a confused look on his face.
"Oi brother, what happened to partnering with Nash today?" Oliver yelled
"She got reassigned to help out Jerry, looks like I'm solo for the day." I yelled back trying not to show my annoyance of riding solo.
"I've got some paperwork to do; perhaps you can assist McNally in whatever she needs to do." Oliver said with a hint in his voice. He also had the look, the look that told me I should be worried about whatever Andy was about to do next. I took the hint loud and clear and quickly asked Oliver if he could let Best know for me.
I looked over at Andy and chuckled internally; McNally thinks she is allowed to drive?
"McNally, you know the rules. I drive." I said with a wink.
I was trying to lighten up whatever mood Luke had put her in; I noticed that a lot lately. How she didn't seem her chatty self, and then she had a look of loneliness in her eyes. Those times I just wanted to hug her and let her know that I was here for her, especially since her prick boyfriend wasn't.
She unwillingly got out of the seat and practically broke the door slamming it shut; now this is a side to Andy that I don't think I have seen. It must be serious, I thought to myself.
"Jeez McNally, you're a whole bucket of sunshine today." I said.
No reply, she merely looked away. I went back into Swarek mode;
"So, where to McNally?" I asked.
"Edinborough Hotel." She said.
Edinborough Hotel? Now why did that sound familiar? Sam thought.
I started the cruiser and made my way downtown, I didn't question McNally. This was obviously serious; I could tell her mind was in overdrive. Something was ticking inside that head, and I really wanted to find out. But I'll just be there for her when she needs me, just as I always am.
A.P.O.V (Andy's point of view)
The trip from the head office back to the cruiser seemed like years, as though my footsteps were in slow motion. My heart felt like it was shattering with each step I took. How could he do this to me? How could I be so stupid and not see the obvious attraction between them? I'm a cop and I can't even see what's going on right in front of my eyes.
I took a breath before opening the door, I could see outside and Sam was nowhere in sight. He must be getting a coffee from the diner across the road, I sat in the cruiser and waited for him, trying as best I can to compose a straight a face for when he returned.
I was waiting for at least five minutes before he finally got back in the cruiser, I was anxious to get this day over with. So that I could get drunk with Tracy tonight and bitch about what a complete lying cheat Luke is. Of course I couldn't go jumping to conclusions before I got it out of either one of them, and I was hoping it would be Luke to tell me.
He handed me a coffee, he always knew how I liked it.
"Are we done here Andy?" Sam asked me.
Andy? He used my full name?'
"Yeah Sam, I'm all done here" I said to him, trying to muster up a smile.
We drunk our coffees in silence, today had been a slow and quiet day. As if the criminals in the world gave me the day off, just so I could begin my own investigation. If Sam thought I was silent before, it was nothing compared to now, we cruised the streets in semi-comfortable silence. Shift was almost over and we were called back to the barn for a quick status report.
I really didn't want to face Luke, so I practically leaped out of the car and ran for the locker rooms. I sped past everyone and texted Tracy to meet me at the Penny, as soon as possible. I'd just gotten outside when I saw him, with her.
I couldn't believe it; they were hugging each other behind the wall. I felt sick, I felt my sides clench up giving me the clear sign of needing to throw up. I ran around the corner and threw up in the rubbish bin; I felt someone's hands on my forehead and holding my hair back away from my face.
When I was finished and done hyperventilating I could tell Sam was concerned, I knew he wasn't leaving without an explanation.
"Andy, I understand if you don't want to tell me what's going on. But I'm worried McNally. You've been acting strange all day, barely spoken to anybody. You have that look in your eyes when you're just completely shut off from everyone. I may not seem like I care all the time, but you've got me worried McNally." Sam said
"I'm fine Sam, just ate something off for lunch is all." I said
"McNally, you and I both know that you didn't eat lunch." Sam said with that ridiculous smirk on his mouth.
I was out of excuses, but i certainly wasn't going to say anything to Sam until i had proof. "Honestly Sam, don't worry about it. I'm going to the Penny for a drink, you coming?" I asked while walking away.
I didn't hear a reply but he followed anyway, I was desperate to see Tracy. She always knew what to say.
Once I entered the Black Penny, I immediately spotted Tracy beside Jerry at the T.O table. I didn't want to interrupt them, but I really needed Tracy, I needed her to tell me that I was imagining things and that there is a perfectly good explanation for all of this.
"Hey Trace, can I talk to you?" I asked her.
"Of course, I'll be back soon Jer." Tracy said
I walked over to an empty table, ordered a shot of tequila and waited to for the right words to come up.
"Are you having second thoughts about getting married?" Tracy asked after a few moments of silence.
"No, I mean, yes. Look Trace, I don't know where to start." I said, struggling to say it. If I said it out loud then that makes it seem so much more real than it is.
"Take your time Andy, I'm not leaving." Trace said
God what's wrong with me? This is Tracy, she'll help me. So why can't i just say it?
I ordered another shot, and I finally said it.
"So this lady from the hotel called this morning and told me that Luke had left his credit card there so when I asked him about it he said he had bought me a day at the spa and I was so surprised and happy but then I felt suspicious as to why he was all defensive *takes a break to drink the shot* and then this morning i went to say goodbye to Luke and I overheard him talking with Jo and he said something about "it's never going to happen again" and then Jo was all like "So that night meant nothing?" *takes a breath for another shot* and so i decided to do some snooping and I went to the hotel to get his credit card for him and ask if there was a scheduled spa day set under my name. There was none. So I asked who he was staying with, I kind of had to threaten her but i got the information anyway."
*Huge breath.
"Tracy, I think Luke cheated on me with Jo." I said finally.
Tracy sat there in shock, and I'm guessing trying to absorb all of the information i gave her. She continued to look at me, and then order three more shots.
"Oh Andy, are you sure? Have you confronted him about it?" Tracy asked
"No, I don't know how. You're the only person I've told about this." I said while having all three of the tequila shots. I don't think Tracy minded.
"Do you want to stay at mine tonight? Until you can talk to him tomorrow?" Tracy asked
"Yeah, thanks Trace." I said. I was really grateful for the offer, even if i wouldn't be seeing him tonight I couldn't stand being in that apartment alone.
The rest of the night was spent pulling Luke and I's relationship apart, weighing the pros and cons, how he treats me. Everything was laid out on the table, and that table was a dead body and we were performing the autopsy. I couldn't help but smile when I pictured the body as Luke's; it was the tequila talking of course.
By the end of the night I was completely smashed, I could barely look 2 feet in front of me. I felt someone grab my arm, but it wasn't the familiar amazing scent of Sam. It was Luke's cologne.
"Get awf mee." I said to him
"Come on Andy, you're drunk. I'll take you home." He said in that stupid condescending tone that he used.
"No, I'm going home with Trace. TRAACCCE." I yelled out
Then I remembered that she had gotten a lift with Jerry, and that I was going to catch a cab to her place once i had finished drinking Dov under the table. Who the hell had called Luke?
I looked over for the traitor and spotted Sam looking at me with a apologetic look on his face, he must have known what I was accusing him of and looked towards Oliver and pointed his finger at him.
Damn that Oliver, I'm not returning the favour now.
"Come on Andy, stop resisting me. I have paperwork to get on to." He said clearly annoyed.
"oof course, ppaaperworkk, don't you mean you have ROSATI to do." I said half staggering and half yelling. By this time he had hauled me out of the Black Penny.
He turned around to face me; his face was full of shock.
"Don't be ridiculous Andy, you're drunk." He said clearly avoiding my gaze.
"You're full of shit Luke." I said getting angrier by the minute.
"Get in the car Andy; we'll talk about this tomorrow." He said with finality in his tone.
I got in the car and waited. The drive was silent, until I couldn't bare it anymore.
"So what you're not denying it then?" I said
I looked at him and he didn't say a thing, I'm not a person who usually swears. But when I'm angry, oh boy do I swear.
"FUCK YOU LUKE, why won't you just admit it!" I said. I was shaking with anger.
The light went green, Luke still didn't answer. Everything went into slow motion; I turned to look out my window and noticed head lights coming towards us. I thought I heard Luke shouting my name.
But then all I could see was darkness and the smell of burning metal permeating the air.
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