-1Chapter 8
Jack and Audrey got out of the car together and headed into CTU. They were joking around, when Bill came up to them.
"Hey Jack, Audrey. Erm Audrey i need to talk to you privately ok?"
Audrey looked at Jack," yes sure Bill just give me a second".
Bill nodded and returned to his station. Audrey turned back to Jack.
"I wonder what he wants to talk about?" Audrey said.
"I'm sure its nothing. I'll see you later ok". Jack said leaning down to give Audrey a kiss.
"Yeah, I love you"
"I love you to". Jack turned and went to his office and Audrey went to Bill's station.
"You wanted to talk to me?" she asked blankly.
"Yes i did. Audrey a man arrived at CTU about thirty minutes ago asking to speak with you. He said his name was Luke Bryon?"
Audrey's face turned pale. She had forgotten about him.
"Wh..Where did you say he was Bill?"
"In conference room 3".
"Right thanks."
Audrey walked away and headed to the room. She stopped when she got to the door. 'Pull yourself together' she scolded to herself and entered the room.
"Audrey" Luke exclaimed.
"Luke, what are you doing here? I told you were are over why can't you accept that?"
"Listen to me Audrey, can you just hear me out?" She simply nodded.
He continued " I can't stop thinking about you Audrey, ever since you left it feels like apart of of me is missing. I love you Audie, and i haven't realized that until now. Please just give me a chance."
Audrey looked at him "Oh God Luke, I don't want to hurt you but i'm with Jack now. I'm sorry, I love Jack."
"Audrey how can you love a man, who you haven't seen in two years, who has murdered your husband. How can you Audrey?"
The words hit Audrey like bullets to the heart. "Because its not a love that will die away, its a love that lasts forever. Luke i want to spend the rest of my life with him. Please can't you just go!" Audrey answered.
For the first time Audrey saw anger flash in his eyes. "Audrey i'm not giving you up to some traitor to this country!".
Audrey burst "How dare you Luke! How dare you say that, that man out there is not a traitor to his country. He has done everything to protect this damn country, he's a hero! That man has been through more pain and grief than you ever will in your entire lifetime. He's more of a man than you will ever be! What have you done Luke? Nothing, your stuck in a dead end job and claiming that you love me!"
"Audie" he started.
"No my name is not Audie, its Audrey! Now if you do care about me then you will leave here now."
Luke was about to protest when he saw Jack Bauer walking towards the office. A smile struck over his face, he knew what would break them up, but he had to act quick "Fine Audrey can i at least have a hug?"
Audrey seeing no harm in it she agreed. It was then when Luke had his arms around her and bent down to kiss her when Jack walked in
Jack saw then hug and then Luke kissing her. His heart broke. So Audrey was back with Luke, and that was it between them. How could he have been so stupid and hoped to get back with her after hurting her so many times.
"I..I..i'm sorry, i didn't mean to interrupt" was all he could say.
Audrey spun around "Jack its not what this looks like, he bent down to kiss me when he saw you coming. Jack i swear. I love you."
"Babe, thats not what you were saying to be five minutes ago. You said that you blamed Jack for everything with your husband and China." Luke said, glaring at Jack.
Audrey saw Jack's heart break in his eyes. "Jack..thats not true, don't listen to him please".
Jack remained speechless, he took one look at Audrey and left.
"Jack!" Audrey cried, tears now streaming down her face. "Luke how could you? what have i ever done to you?"
Luke replied " If i can't be happy then you can't either."
Audrey went up and slapped him hard, she then ran off after Jack with Luke slowly following.
Audrey ran into Jack's office "Jack please listen to me, he's lying. I swear to you".
"Audrey, why didn't you just tell me?"
"Because Jack there is nothing to tell. He is talking Bullshit!"
"Audrey.. I don't know what to think anymore. Please just go".
"Jack NO! Not until you listen to me" She was sobbing hard now, the tears were racking her body. Jack knew that she was telling the truth, he walked over to her. "Come here". he said softly taking her into his arms and pulling her close to him.
Audrey clutched onto him like her life depended on it and burrowed her head into his neck.
"Shh" he whispered rubbing her back in circles "calm down, i love you, its fine, shh"
Audrey started to calm in Jack's arms, she whispered back " Jack i didn't mean to kiss him he just out of the blue kissed me-".
Jack cut her off " What like this?" he asked bending down to kiss her, she returned the kiss with all her love for him.
Just then Luke strolled in. Jack had seen him coming up the stairs. Audrey stepped away, but Jack lightly tugged her, so she was against him again with her arms wrapped around his shoulders.
"What do you want?!" Jack asked coldly.
"I don't believe we've met. I'm Luke Bryon"
Jack stared at him, ignoring his hand. " I don't give a damn who you are. I asked you what you wanted?"
Jack felt Audrey's grip tighten on him. He kissed her forehead.
"I want Audrey, Jack to be honest i don't know what you see in her, she's easy like a hooker" Luke replied getting jealous.
"What did you just say?" he asked releasing his hold on Audrey.
"What you didn't know, Audrey and i started dating a month after she came out of a coma, and you know what i fucked her on the first date" Luke smirked as he could see he was winding Jack up and so he continued "She wore a tight little thong didn't you sweetheart" he looked at Audrey who was now blushing, and avoiding Jacks horrified stare on her. "and you know what Jack not once did she ask about you. She fucking hated you until today".
Jack's blood was boiling, in one swift move he took Luke out and hit him hard in the groin. Jack was about to kick him when he heard Audrey scream his name.
"JACK".
He turned around and Luke snarled, "shes nothing but a cheap hooker". Jack punched him again drawing blood, knocking Luke out.
Jack stood slowly up from Luke, he needed to get out of here and clear his mind. He went to reach for his jacket and grabbed his phone. He turned to walk out of his office, when Audrey clasped his arm.
"Please.." she begged.
He looked her in the eyes "Audrey get off of me" He replied coldly "I need to be alone right now". Then walked out the door.
Audrey ran after him. She didn't care who saw her in this state. She wasn't going to let Jack go. Audrey reached his car in time just as he was about to leave. "Jack" she shouted.
He turned around and locked his eyes with hers, the eyes were ones she didn't recognize; they were pain mixed with anger. "Please don't go I'm sorry".
She put her hand on his. "Audrey you have nothing to be sorry for, i just need to be alone okay?"
"Will i see you later?" she asked pleading for a yes.
"I..I don't know, i might take the rest of the week off and go see Kim. I think its best if you go back to D.C."
His words stung her "What Jack so your breaking up with me?"
He hesitated "No, No i'm not i just think we need to let things cool down, you need to speak with Luke and i don't want to get in the way."
With that he took his arm back and got into the car. She backed away, her tears starting again as he drove away. She collapsed against the wall sobbing her heart out. Not noticing a black van pulling up slowly in the car park. She didn't notice the two masked men slowly coming up behind her. Her mind was on Jack. Then she suddenly felt cold metal against the nape of her neck. She opened her mouth to scream but the cloth covered her mouth. She gasped for air, as the chloroform took its affect on her. The last thing she was aware of was her being bundled into the van and rope being tied around her feet and hands...
to be continued.
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