...Perfect Catch...

Chapter 36 – Goodbye My Lover

Minutes after the argument Ronnie sat on Arthurs bench, black streaks running down her face. She flicked open her phone and scrolled down to Jack's name pressing the delete button. As the name deleted Jack walked out the house with his suitcase in tow.

Ronnie's eyes shot up at the sound of a door slamming. Without realising what she was doing she stormed over to Jack and looked down at the suit case.

"Where do you think you're going?", she asked tearfully.

"Away from everyone", Jack replied picking up the suit case.

Ronnie put out her hand and pushed the suit case back to the ground. "That your answer is it ... running away."

"I don't need to explain myself to you", Jack said pulling the suit case up and placing it in the boot of his car.

"Fine ... have a lovely life Jack. I hope I never come across you again", Ronnie said angrily before walking away.

Jack let out a huge sigh before shouting, "Ronnie wait."

Ronnie didn't stop, just carried on walking until Jack reached her, grabbing her arm and spinning her round, their lips inches apart.

"I need to do this Ron", Jack explained.

"Do what Jack?"

"Manchester Police Academy have accepted me. It's what I've always wanted", Jack said softly.

"Then why not tell me? Why? Why cause all this shit?", Ronnie asked emotionally.

"Because I'm no good at goodbyes", Jack replied stroking Ronnie's cheek.

"I should be used to this", Ronnie said putting her hand on top of Jacks, removing it from her cheek.

"I'm sorry", Jack said looking Ronnie in the eye realising the pain he had caused. "But one day I will come back."

"I'm not gunna wait around for you Jack", Ronnie replied.

"And I don't expect you to. You deserve someone better", Jack said getting emotional. "Right now I'm not that guy who deserves you."

"It's not if you deserve me Jack. It's if we love each other", Ronnie reasoned. "Please don't go."

"I have to", Jack replied taking Ronnie's hands. "I don't want anyone to know. You can't tell anyone where I am. I don't want to be found."

"You sure this is what you want?", Ronnie asked.

"I'm sure", Jack answered.

"Then I think you should get going ... before anyone see's you", Ronnie said allowing the tears to flow once again.

Jack took his hand and whipped the tears from her soft cheeks. "I will always love you Veronica Mitchell."

"And I will always love you", Ronnie replied trying to smile.

"One last kiss", Jack asked making Ronnie let out a slight laugh.

"Come on", Ronnie said taking Jack's hand and leading him to his car. As soon as they reached his car, Ronnie closed her eyes and kissed Jack softly, both savouring the moment. They both pulled away, tears rolling down their cheeks.

"You're one in a million. Don't let anyone tell you different", Jack stated as he opened his car door and took a seat behind the wheel.

"I won't", Ronnie said with a smile.

Jack slammed the door shut and started the engine. Before driving off he took one last glance at Ronnie mouthing those three famous words ... "I love you."

Sorry it was a bit short and I'm afraid that was the last chapter.
Thank you all for your support throughout this Fanfiction.
I do have something else planned ... that is do to with this story, so keep your eyes peeled.