When he came inside, the bar was stuffy, dimly- lit and completely silent. No wonder, this time of a day all bars were desolate. The last guests left some hours ago and next would appear in a few. There was no living soul in sight. Except her and some other girl. They were standing behind bar and talking, Cruz was probably explaining something to her. As they were facing each other he could see the girl's smiling face and Cruz's back. He was making his approach slowly and cautiously, like a tiger hunting his prey, not giving away his presence. But Davis wasn't so careful. He went after Bosco and entered the bar but his brisk, loud steps revealed that somebody was there. The girl looked around for a moment and finding a stranger focused her eyes on him. Cruz didn't bother to turn her head. For one thing from the girl's reaction she could tell that they were having company, for another it was pretty frequent that people dropped into the bar so early, most of them drunk, not getting the chance to sober up, some longing for a drink as a proper start of the day. She could get rid off them easily; in fact all would end up outside the bar within the minutes.
"We are closed. Come back later."- she said flatly, refocusing her attention on the girl. For her this petty problem disappeared the moment six words come out of her mouth. Now she was completely engrossed in their talk or rather her monologue because she was the one doing talking. Earlier she noticed that her worker was subdued, dispirited today, as if she was afraid. Something must have happened yesterday, something serious because she tried to pump her for some information but the girl stalled her. She was sure it concerned one of Sanchez's guys because she saw these two talking quietly in a corner and maybe even arguing a bit? And it bothered her pretty much. Now she was getting annoyed as she was receiving no attention. The girl was blatantly ignoring her as her big blue eyes shifted repeatedly from one thing to another and back to the first. The source or rather sources of confusion were apparently behind her back so when she couldn't stand it any more she turned around, eager to confront whatever was waiting for her there. But she wasn't prepared to see Bosco's face. He was furious, from what she saw in his eyes she could tell that he was ready to kill her but judging from the way he was moving, predator-like he was cautious and still controlling himself." Not for long."- she thought to herself. You couldn't possibly expect a lioness to behave like a prey. Cruz passed the girl and leaned on the counter.
"What do you want?"- she asked leaning on the counter and an evil grin spread across her face. She was bending over the counter, her elbows supported on it and facing Bosco. The blouse she was wearing today was pretty low-cut. He could really enjoy a fine view. A part of plan to distract and confuse him. But it appeared to be deceptive. Bosco wasn't intimidated at all. He came nearer and leaned on the counter, the same way she did so that there was tiny space left between them.
"We need to talk."- he said coolly, dangerous flickers in his eyes. He glued his eyes to her, determined not to let her slip away this time.
"Some pressing matter?"- she was talking dirty. She raised her head a bit and moistened her lips with her tongue. She could give it a shot once again.
"Yeah and pretty captivating but complex."- he moved closer. His fingers gently caressed her cheek. He got no response from her, just a raised eyebrow and quizzical look.
"Who you really are, because apparently you are not the one I thought you were. What kind of game you are playing?"- he blurted out.
That caught her off- guard. Well she knew that they were slowly moving to this stage. But she wasn't prepared for this now and who the hell was he to ask her these questions, so painful for her, bringing so many traumatic memories? She felt fury running through her veins. It was time to definitely end it without cuddling him.
"Haven't you figured it out by now?"- she answered sardonically moving away from him, so that she could pass the counter and stand right in front of him without counter separating them.
"You sold your soul and body to Sanchez. Is it worth the price? Can you look into the mirror or sleep at night knowing that you are giving drug to kids that they die because of you? You really are heartless bitch."- Bosco was trembling with rage, her reaction or lack of it only adding more fuel to his anger.
"Spare me. I am not in mood for being told off by a flawless Super-Sergeant. Go save the word somewhere else."- it hit her pretty hard especially the Sanchez part, but she still could control herself and didn't want to show what she was capable of with witnesses around. When did he become so pushy?
"If you would just allow me to help you I would get you out of this mess."- he said pleadingly. He could even beg her to agree on this. She looked carefully at him and her eyes started to darken. What he said was the last straw. Because she could imagine what he had planned.
"And price would be similar, wouldn't? Except I would be on the right side of law?"- she forced a mocking laugh. Now it was beyond the point of return and nothing could stop her.
"You know you are so naïve. It was so easy to control you, like every other man, always randy and on the make. And you really thought that you could build a relationship with me? I was just toying with you. Call it a passing infatuation. Oh I see you have already assigned me a role in this romantic tragedy of yours. Correct me if I am wrong but isn't it a beautiful, unhappy criminal that falls in love with cop, cleans up her act helps, helps him lock other criminals, her former friends up and sadly dies in the end because honestly the other way it would be distasteful. Sorry, to disappoint you but that's never going to happen."- she ended her cruel tirade. The atmosphere was so tensed that it was like electricity running through the building. Bosco was shocked and he felt as if he was slapped. He was left speechless and dumfounded. And she was satisfied with herself, grinning smugly as if she won.
Bosco not having any adequate response, furious and hurt acted impulsively. He grabbed her by arm and turned around.
"And now what? You will arrest me? I will be sooner out than you start filling your report."- she said to him smirking, teasing him but he was silent. He started to search her not depriving himself the pleasure on physical contact with her body. Well his hands stopped a bit longer on her legs than necessary and the way he did it was pretty unprofessional but very sensuous.
"Enjoy while it lasts."- she leaned back and hissed to him as he put handcuffs on her wrists.
"I am "- he answered, glaring coldly yet dangerously. And pushed her toward the door.
"Call…"- Cruz looked at the girl.
"Sanchez?"- Bosco asked icily with a trace of irony in his voice.
She turned her head so that they were standing face to face and gave him steely, murderous look. Their eyes locked together in the battle of wills. Neither of them would back down as the first.
"My lawyer."- she said as a sardonic smile appeared on her lips.