Ch. 5
The Phone Call….
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Sharona stared at him through the doorway; she stepped inside slowly and stood awkwardly by the door.
Monk stepped closer to her, and wrapped his arms around her. She was startled, but she hugged him back, laying her head on his shoulder.
Natalie was standing nearby, also startled by his actions.
"Sharona…you're back." He said in a joyful, high-pitched voice.
He slowly let go of her, but she still held on for a moment longer. He smiled that genuine smile of his.
Sharona had not said anything to him since she got there, "Yea…. I'm back."
"What happened?"
"It was Trevor…he's an ass." Sharona said with a glow of happiness. She felt so good to be back in his house, with him. There was still one problem, Natalie wasn't going anywhere. She figured once Natalie saw her, she would quit and Monk would take her back.
But, that didn't seem to be happening.
"Sharona, can I get you anything?" Natalie asked quietly.
"Um…. some water, thanks."
Natalie walked off and Monk led Sharona over to the couch.
"So how have you been holding up without me?" She asked, crossing her legs.
"Bad…very…bad. Well…good. Yes, Natalie is good."
Sharona had that feeling in her gut again, "Good, she seems really…. good."
Natalie came back and handed Sharona that water.
"So…. you're working on a case huh?" Sharona asked, looking at the papers spread across the table, neatly of course.
"Yea…this guy killed his wife, but we can't figure out how, or why." Natalie stated.
"We're getting there." Monk replied.
Sharona felt so out of place between them, "Oh, well…."
There was silence for a few seconds; Monk stared at Sharona, then at Natalie.
"Adrian, I came here today for two reasons…one, to see you and two…I really need my job back."
Monk knew it was coming, so did Natalie. Personally, he wanted Sharona to be his assistant again, but he felt Natalie needed this job, and the money, and well…. Sharona left.
"Sharona…. you left."
"I know I left but…. I need the money…"
"I hired Natalie…."
"I know…. but…I'm back."
"I'm sorry Sharona, Natalie needs this job too."
Sharona felt a small tear roll down her eye, but she quickly wiped it away.
"Okay…Okay…I understand. Well actually I don't but… I'll leave."
She got up and rushed toward the door, before she started to cry anymore.
"Sharona, wait…" Monk said running after her. She walked down the hill in his front yard, about to get in her car, when she heard him calling after her.
"Sharona!" He said approaching her, out of breath.
It was dark outside, and her eyes shined in the moonlight. She wiped her face quickly so he did not see her cry.
"What?" She said turning around to face him.
He looked at her, trying to say something, but could not get it out.
"I…I…I can't…. I"
"If you cared for me…at all…. you would have taken me back Adrian," she said. And with that she got in her car and drove away.
Monk sighed heavily and his head sagged down.
Natalie came up behind him and placed a caring hand on his shoulder.
"Mr. Monk, go after her."
"No, I…can't."
"She needs you…. you need her. Look at you! It took you three months to get over her leaving."
"Three and a half," Monk corrected her.
"The point is…. you…. love her."
It was the first time he ever heard someone say that to him.
He knew he had loved her, but never wanted to admit it.
But finally, hearing someone say it out loud made him realize…
Maybe he did love her.
"Go, Mr. Monk."
Monk looked at her and smiled. He got in the passenger seat of her car, and waited for her to get in.
"What are you doing?"
"Getting Sharona back…."
"You can drive yourself…I have to get home to Julie…."
"Please?" Monk asked, staring into her eyes. Natalie sighed and got in….
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I know, you probably all hate me for not letting Sharona be back…. but don't worry! Good stuff is coming! Review!
Kiera Kay
