Chapter 10

Sharon drove home so fiercely that she was even ready to lose control. She couldn't believe that Andy had told her such things. She didn't regret that she'd thrown the engagement ring at him, but she really regretted that she'd trusted to a man who doesn't deserve her love. She finally arrived home and violently threw the keys. Rusty motioned her to be quiet. She at first didn't understand anything, but seeing Jack asleep on the couch, she almost fainted.

"Rusty, why Jack is here?" she asked angrily, looking at her husband. Rusty sighed and shrugged, answering, "Sharon, look, I have no idea. You know very well that I was with friends for the weekend and returned a few hours ago. I was also shocked seeing Jack here, but I really don't know how he entered inside. " Sharon nodded and squeezed his shoulder. She shook slightly Jack and gave him a pillow to wake up. She couldn't believe that he has the courage again to come to her home drunk to death. The place smelled of alcohol and the bottles were thrown on the ground. Jack opened his eyes and looked at Sharon who looked at him with unspeakable anger. Rusty was standing in the other side, watching what will happen now.

"Oh, Sharon, you're here?" Jack said as a whisper. He was so drunk he didn't even have the strength to speak. Sharon glared at him and sternly, saying, "Yes, Jack, I'm here, in my home. But do you have any explanation why you're here? I'm tired to deal with you!" Jack stood up and looked around. Rusty chuckled slightly and sat next to Sharon. Sharon grabbed the bottles and throw them in the basket, then again turned her attention to Jack.

"Jack, I have enough problems. Perhaps it would be better to leave now. Don't forget that you're in my home." she said firmly. Jack rubbed his eyes and stood opposite her, watching her angrily and said, "I know Sharon! But you forget that we're married and you're my lawful wife!" Sharon gritted her teeth in anger. She was angry because of Andy and now Jack was her second issue.

"Stop talking nonsense! I gave divorce papers a month ago or you don't know about this? Don't be ridiculous! Between us there is nothing and never was. You were the biggest mistake of my life. Get out of here!" she shouted. Rusty watched them carefully. Jack took his jacket, saying, "Don't think that everything will end up just like that! I promise you that I won't sign these papers!" he left and Sharon was filled with even greater anger. She took a deep breath and swallowed the lump in her throat, then looked at Rusty.

"Rusty, I'm sorry that you had to witness the scene." she said apologetically. Rusty shook his head, saying, "No, Sharon, don't apologize. This is nothing compared to the scenes that I saw years ago." Sharon nodded and hugged Rusty, who was her only support at this difficult time. First problems with Andy and then with Jack. She really didn't know if she'd ever be truly happy. On the other hand, Andy sat on the couch in his apartment, looking at the engagement ring in his hand. He repeatedly recalled the moment Sharon angrily threw her engagement ring at him. He closed his eyes for a moment and took a deep breath. He was guilty but he just wanted to protect her, nothing more. But how could he tell her the truth? He didn't want to part with her, but he simply had no choice. But he could never forget her face in this last moment.

After dinner, Rusty went into his room while Sharon was sitting on the couch, just thinking about the moment she'd thrown her engagement ring. She knew that henceforth nothing between her and Andy will not be the same. She sighed wearily and bit her lip, leaning back and taking a pillow in hand. Her phone rang a few times, but thinking it's Andy, she decided not to respond. Even if it wasn't Andy, she had no the strength to talk to anyone right now. Somehow she was dozing here and suddenly her phone rang, awakening her. She rubbed her eyes and grabbed her phone sleepily. She sighed wearily and after a few minutes again she was filled with anger, seeing that this is Andy.

"Lieutenant Flynn, what's the problem?" she asked sternly. Andy sighed wearily and said, "Sharon, please don't call me like that." Sharon coughed slightly, saying with anger, "Stop calling me. I'm tired to deal with men like you! Besides, you want to know something? You're the same as Jack. There is no difference." she angrily hung up. Andy threw the phone on the table, blaming himself for their relationship. But he couldn't tell her the truth. He still was afraid that Steven could make something to his beloved. The night passed stressful for both. The next morning, while eating breakfast, Rusty could feel the change in her. She hardly ate anything and looked pale. Sharon drank her water and checked her watch. She quickly kissed Rusty before he went to college and then she went to work. All day, Andy tried to be close to her, but she wouldn't let him and she was right, he knew it perfectly. Provenza, however, couldn't understand what was happening to his friend and why he is so concerned about the captain.

Now it was lunch break. Everyone was out but Sharon and Andy. He sat at his desk thoughtfully. Sharon went to her office and at this moment Andrea Hobbs came and went to her with a smile, breathlessly. Sharon hugged her tightly and the two went into her office. Sharon looked at Andy coldly through her office window and closed the blinds tightly. Andy shook his head and pulled from his pocket her engagement ring. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't understand when Provenza came, who was surprised to see his friend so distracted, looking at engagement ring. He squeezed his shoulder, looking at him questioningly. Andy took a deep breath and shook his head. He knew now that he is obliged to explain this situation. Andrea looked carefully at Sharon.

"Sharon, what's wrong? You look pale." she noted. Sharon took a deep breath, answering, "Andrea, something terrible happened. I believed in love again and loved someone. But I made a terrible mistake in a row. I fell in love with Lieutenant Flynn." Andrea's eyes widened and she fell into shock.

"What? Lieutenant Flynn? How? What happened then? If you found love again, I'll sincerely be happy." she confessed confused. Sharon bit her lip and said, "No, Andrea. Nothing is as you think. Everything was good. We decided to hide our relationship for a short time. At Christmas, Andy gave me an engagement ring. I can't tell you how happy I was at this moment. But everything is over. Yesterday I threw the engagement ring against him because he told me that he couldn't continue. " Sharon suddenly began to cry and Andrea hugged her comfortingly. She couldn't believe that her friend should experience this. Provenza looked at Andy carefully.

"Andy, I now really don't understand. What's wrong with you? You were one of those who hate Captain Raydor and now you suddenly defend her! What's happening? Why are you concerned about your boss so much?" he asked heatedly. Andy rolled his eyes and almost shouted, "Because I love this woman!" Provenza suddenly was left without words. If what he'd heard was true? But how was this possible? After so much enmity between them ...

"You're kidding me?" he asked angrily. Andy glared at him, saying, "Of course not! I love Sharon. We had a relationship but it ended yesterday! It's over because I want to protect her from Steven. You know this story very well. I parted with the woman I love without my desire and the only thing left is this engagement ring and the emptiness inside me. " Provenza really didn't know what to say. He was sorry about his friend, seeing that he is truly in love and that he made such a sacrifice to protect Captain Raydor. The evening Sharon was ready to go home but seeing the unpleasant surprise at her, she was filled with more anger - namely, Jack Raydor. Fortunately Andy wasn't here otherwise he would have raised a great scandal.

"Jack, what are you doing here?" she asked angrily. Jack stood before her, looking at her coldly and said, "What do you think Sharon? That I don't know? You want to divorce me for being with that man! Sharon looked at him confused and almost shouted," Stop! This is my life and I'm a free woman who can do what she wants. "Jack grabbed her arm, causing her pain.

"No! You're still my wife and I won't let you be with that idiot!" he shouted, and suddenly gave her slap. Just then Andy went inside and pounced against him. Sharon didn't know what to do and she immediately called detective Sanchez and Lieutenant Provenza for help. They both managed to bring Jack out. Andy's nose was bleeding and he and Sharon looked at each other in silence.

~~~ TBC ~~~

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