Chapter 30
Sharon kept looking at Andy coldly, unable to understand what he is doing right now. She couldn't believe that he proposed her a marriage after all that had happened between them. She bit her lip and managed to hide her tears.
"What is it? What do you think you're doing?" she asked sharply and dropped his hand. Andy was expecting such a reaction, but her behavior hurt him deeply. He took a deep breath and looked at the engagement ring.
"Sharon, I love you and I just want you to give me a chance, nothing more. I can't be away from you and I ask for forgiveness. I know I'm an idiot but I can't live without you and our son. " he said quietly, but Sharon couldn't accept such a thing, although she loved Andy. She took the engagement ring and threw it on the floor angrily.
"I hope you can understand my answer Andrew Michael Flynn! This is not a game, nor we are actors. I can't believe that you come here to propose a marriage so calmly after all that happened between us!" she almost shouted. Andy closed his eyes for a moment and swallowed the lump in his throat. He looked at the engagement ring that was on the floor and took a deep breath. He couldn't believe that she was behaving in this way.
"Sharon, stop. I'm here because I love you." he said firmly. Sharon laughed derisively and approached him.
"How interesting, right? You remembered that you love me when I was on the verge of death! What a fool I am to be with you. You left me when I needed you. You don't know what sleepless nights I had when I was pregnant. " she said with anger. Andy took her hand.
"It was your fault and you know this very well. Sharon, you lied to me and I didn't even know whether the child that you carried was mine or Jack's. You can't believe in what hell I went considering the fact that maybe this child is not mine. And yet, today, I am here in front of you and I want you to be my wife. I can't believe that you're so selfish! " he shouted. Sharon gave him a slap. It was pretty awkward situation. In fact, she didn't want it and she couldn't believe that they've come here. Andy touched his cheek and looked at Sharon coldly. He couldn't believe that she gave him a slap.
"Well done Sharon. I never expected anything like this. You ... You were the woman I love with all my heart. You were the one with which I want to be the rest of my days. I can't believe that you are doing this to me. Sharon, you were everything to me, I ... "Andy didn't know what to say. He looked at the engagement ring that was on the ground and grabbed his coat, then left without saying anything more. Sharon leaned against the wall and wept loudly. So hard that Rusty came to her worried.
"Mom, are you okay? Tell me, please." he asked anxiously, wiping her tears. Sharon took a deep breath and looked at the engagement ring on the ground.
"Rusty, I beg you, take care of your brother. I need to be alone." she said quickly and went into the bathroom for a cold shower. Rusty shrugged and looked at the ground, seeing the engagement ring. He'd heard their cries, but now he could understand what was happening between his mother and Andy. He returned to the nursery while Andy drove wildly to his home. He couldn't believe that Sharon had smashed his heart again. After the cold shower, Sharon returned to her bedroom and lay down on the bed crying. She didn't know why she does it and she didn't know what was happening to her. But she couldn't bear the fact that she'd given a slap on Andy. Andy came home and threw his keys angrily. He sat on the couch and closed his eyes, wanting to forget the pain. The next morning, Sharon went to the kitchen to make breakfast, but she noticed that the engagement ring is on the floor yet. She took the engagement ring and took a deep breath.
"Mom, I tried to calm Nicholas, but I think he needs you." Rusty said anxiously. Sharon nodded and left the engagement ring on the table, then took her son in her arms. She kissed him gently, trying to calm him down. She'd fed him and she couldn't understand why he was crying. She sat on the couch hoping to calm him while Rusty was having breakfast in the kitchen. During this time, Nicole had visited her father. She couldn't believe that he looks so bad. She looked around and she almost fainted because of the mess.
"Dad, what happened here. What is this mess? Besides, you look pale and you're not ready for work. You're not going to work?" she asked anxiously. Andy sighed wearily and shrugged.
"Nicole, believe me, I don't want to go to work right now." he said indifferently. Nicole sat down beside her father and squeezed his shoulder.
"Dad, I know you very well. What happens to you?" she asked, more worried than ever. Andy took a deep breath, ready to tell everything to his daughter.
"Last night I went to Sharon to make her a marriage proposal, but she refused. Moreover, she threw the engagement ring on the floor and gave me a slap." he said sadly. Nicole's eyes widened. She couldn't believe that Sharon has refused.
"Dad, I can't believe that is true. But how is this possible? Sharon loves you." she said, confused. Andy swallowed the lump in his throat and took a deep breath.
"Nicole, don't ask me why. I just don't want to be with her again. I curse the day that I met her and fell in love with her, but I can't forget my son. Nevertheless, I'll be with Nicholas . " he said firmly, but behind his words there was pain, bitterness and disappointment. Nicole hugged her father tightly, rubbing his back soothingly. She was determined to talk to Sharon. In the meantime, Sharon still couldn't calm her little son, and she began to worry. She immediately consult with Dr. Julie who advised her to come to the hospital for a checkup. Rusty insisted to accompany her, but she decided to go with Brenda because she was here. After about an hour, Dr. Julie had calmed Sharon, saying that Nicholas is good, but he just has a slight temperature. She prescribed medication and only then, Sharon sighed with relief. Coming out of the hospital, Brenda decided to talk to Sharon.
"Sharon, are you okay? You look pale. You have a new problem with Andy?" she asked softly and concern. Sharon took a deep breath and nodded slightly.
"Recently I have many problems with him, but last night everything between us was over completely. He proposed me a marriage but I turned him down. And besides, I gave him an unexpected slap. Yes, I admit. It was a terrible thing, I admit." Sharon said sadly holding Nicholas in her arms. Brenda hushed quietly and they got into the car. Brenda had decided to drive because Sharon couldn't in this state.
"Sharon, calm down. But I can't understand why you do such a thing." Brenda said, driving slowly. Sharon wiped her tears and shrugged.
"This is something I can't explain. Brenda, I make mistake after mistake. I don't know what happened to me at that moment. I just lost control. But I'd never like to give him a slap. I feel terrible . " she confessed and kissed her son. Brenda tried to comfort her - somewhat. But this was not possible. After half an hour, Sharon came home but she was greeted with a new surprise - namely, Nicole. Rusty took his little brother and went to his room, leaving his mother and Nicole alone. On the other hand, Provenza was visited Andy as he wasn't at work today. Andy had told all to his friend and Provenza couldn't believe it.
"Flynn, I understand your frustration but you need to stop behaving that way!" Provenza said sternly. Andy rolled his eyes angrily.
"What do you want old man? I can't forget this terrible pain. It's not just disappointment. The fact that she gave me a slap makes me feel terrible. I never expected such a thing from Sharon. But she broke my heart to thousands pieces again. I can't bear this. I feel terrible. Provenza, tell me where I made a mistake? I think of Nicholas. He is my son and he is everything to me, but these problems... I don't know what to do." he admitted sadly. Provenza nodded and squeezed his shoulder.
"You make a mistake trying to have a relationship with Sharon - the impossible. Andy, believe me, that was your biggest mistake. You're both stubborn and you two can never without disputes. It began as a feud and so should continue. " Provenza said firmly. Andy gritted his teeth in anger.
"Provenza, I have a son. I can't think of a feud again. She's the mother of my son, after all." he said, frowning. Provenza shook his head. He couldn't understand his friend. In the meantime, Sharon and Nicole had a serious conversation.
"Sharon, I didn't expect such a thing from you. I can't believe that you're given a slap on my father." she said angrily. Sharon took a deep breath and bit her lip.
"Nicole, believe me, I didn't want that. I regret this slap and I feel terrible. Despite everything that happens between me and Andy, we should think about our son. He needs us." Sharon said thoughtfully. Nicole shook her head.
"I can't believe that my little brother should grow up in such an environment. By the way, why you went to the hospital?" Nicole asked anxiously.
"Nicholas had a temperature, but now he is fine. Dr. Julie confirmed that he is well." she assured. Nicole sighed with relief and grabbed her jacket.
"I'll see my brother and I'll leave." she said sternly. After seeing her brother Nicole assured that she must share this situation with her father. However, he had a right to know that Nicholas has a temperature. She went to her father, but he was still the same.
"Nicole, what happens now?" Andy asked indifferently. Nicole took a deep breath.
"Dad, I talked with Sharon. Look, please don't interrupt me. My brother has a temperature today, and Sharon was in the hospital. But don't worry, Nicholas is well now." she said confidently. Andy's eyes widened and he was worried about his little son.
"Your brother had a temperature? And Sharon hid this from me?" he asked angrily. Nicole squeezed his shoulder.
"Dad, calm down. It's not like you to fall into panic, especially after last night. But look, I saw my brother and he is much better. I just wanted you to know that." she said firmly. Andy didn;'t want to hear such things. He was determined to see his son at any cost. Sharon and Rusty were in the nursery, looking at the little boy.
"Mom, don't worry. He's better." he said softly with a smile. Sharon nodded and smiled.
"I'm afraid for him. He is the best gift in my life. But I am grateful that he is now better." she said softly, wiping her tears. Rusty squeezed her shoulder and kissed her gently on the cheek. They came out of the nursery. Rusty went into his room while Sharon went back into the living room and sat on the couch thoughtfully. Late in the evening, Sharon was surprised to see Andy in front of her, especially after last night. But he was here for his son. Without saying a word, he went into the nursery. Sharon closed the door tightly and followed him. She stood by the door, watching father and son. Her eyes filled with tears, seeing how concerned is Andy for their son. He took his son in his arms, kissing him gently. He smiled softly, seeing that Nicholas grabs his tie with his little hands. Finally, Sharon approached them. Andy looked at her coldly and turned his attention to his son. He was here only because of Nicholas and he didn't want to talk to Sharon - especially after last night.
"Andy, I know that you are here just for Nicholas, but I want ...- ''
"Sharon, I didn't come to talk to you. Why didn't you say that Nicholas has a temperature?" he interrupted sharply. Sharon took a deep breath and shook her head.
"Andy, please understand me. I didn't want you to worry. Besides, now Nicholas is much better. But I want to apologize for last night." she said sadly and swallowed the lump in her throat. Andy took a deep breath and rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.
"Sharon, stop with these false excuses. Like I said, I'm only here because of my son." he said firmly. Sharon pursed her lips and nodded slightly.
"I'm aware of that. But still, I'm sorry." she said quietly and handed him the engagement ring, which she was thrown to the ground last night. Andy looked at her more confused than ever. He couldn't understand what was her purpose ...
~~~ TBC ~~~