Chapter 5

Sharon looked at Carolyn. She looked sadly at her and squeezed her hand.

"Sharon, why didn't you say anything? You'll take care for my son as his real mother?" Caroline looked at her pleadingly. Sharon smiled slightly.

"Of course Carolyn. I'll take care of Nicholas, don't worry. I promise you that I'll perform my duties as a mother to him. He's a good kid, everyone loved him. Besides, he's Andy's son." Carolyn hugged her hard.

"Thank you, Sharon. You're so good. I'll die calmly." Sharon hushed quietly.

"Don't talk like that."

"Sharon, can I ask you something? '"

"Of course." Carolyn took a deep breath and asked, "Sharon, you love Andy, right?" Sharon smiled slightly. On the other hand, Andy and Nicole sat in the waiting room. Nicole put her head on his father's shoulder and closed her eyes.

"Dad, I wouldn't like to see my mother in this condition." Andy sighed and rubbed her back soothingly.

"Calm down, Nicole. It's destiny. Nobody can escape." Nicole looked at her father.

"Dad, Nicholas will live with us, right?" Andy nodded slightly.

"Of course, darling. He's my son and your brother. "Nicole smiled sadly and thought.

"Whether Sharon will accept it?" Andy took his daughter's hand.

"Sharon is now happy. She accepted Nicholas. But I have a doubt." Nicole looked questioningly. "What doubt?" Andy took a deep breath and replied, "Nicole, you saw Nicholas's behavior when he learned the truth. I'm afraid that he'll accept Sharon as a second mother." Nicole nodded and put her hand on his shoulder.

"Don't worry, Dad. I'm sure over time he'll accept. ''

"I hope." The conversation between Sharon and Carolyn continued.

"I'm delighted that Andy has found a woman like you. He deserves this happiness, I'm convinced that he is happy with you. My daughter also loves you. I hurt a lot Andy and my daughter. I'm sorry for everything, but I can't turn back time. Now that I know that I live my last days, and that my son will have a father and a mother, I feel more relaxed. I can't repay your kindness Sharon. I don't know, but I understand that you''ll be a great mother of Nicholas and Nicole. " Sharon took her hand with a smile.

"Carolyn, I really love Nicole. She's like a daughter to me, and I'm convinced that Nicholas is also very good and I believe that we'll get along well." Carolyn smiled and wiped her tears.

"Sharon, you have children, right?"

"Yes, I have. If I had to admit I had no real love for 20 years. My marriage was a complete failure. I lived with my ex-husband just for the children, but finally I divorced and I'm happy with Andy because he is my true love. Now I understand how he is different from Jack. " Carolyn nodded slightly.

"I understand that you also haven't had an easy life. I'm sorry about your marriage."

"Oh, no. I'm happy. Because this false marriage is over and now I can be happy with Andy."

"I'm so glad for you. I can see a real family. You, Andy, Nicole, Nicholas and your children. It will be big happy family." Sharon smiled and wiped her tears.

"But nonetheless, Nicole and especially Nicholas will need their mother." Carolyn swallowed the lump in her throat.

"No, Sharon. You have to manage to get them to feel you as their mother. I know it will be difficult to Nicholas, but I believe you. You'll be able to do it. They shouldn't feel my absence. henceforth, you'll be their mother. " Carolyn said quietly. Sharon pursed her lips and nodded slightly.

"I promise you Carolyn." Sharon knew that all this will be difficult. Especially with Nicholas, but she wanted to do and to soothe Carolyn's soul.

Several hours later, Nicole was with her mother in the room while Sharon and Andy were in the waiting room. Andy looked at his watch and sighed. Sharon squeezed his shoulder.

"What's wrong? You look worried."

"Sharon, I'm worried about Nicholas. He's still not here. '"

"Andy, calm down. Everything will be all right. The truth that he taught today is a great shock to him. He just needed to be alone." Sharon tried to reassure him. Seeing that Nicholas comes Andy sighed with relief. Nicholas looked at them with anger and without a word, he went inside. Sharon rubbed his back.

"Andy, give him some time. He today learned the truth. Moreover, he'll have to get used to the idea. From now on, he'll live with us." Andy looked questioningly at Sharon.

"What do you mean when you say" us "?" Sharon took a deep breath.

"Andy, today I spoke to Carolyn. She asked me to promise her that I'll be their second mother. She wants me to be Nicholas's mother." Andy's eyes widened.

"You accepted?" Sharon smiled and stroked his face.

"Why I shouldn't accept? Andy, I love you. I love Nicole like my daughter. I'll love and Nicholas as my son. You'll see, we'll get along very well." she assured him. Andy nodded, although he wasn't convinced. Nicholas would never accept Sharon as his mother. Suddenly Sharon's phone rang. It was Rusty.

"Hello, Rusty."

"Hey, Mom, becomes late. You'll come home, right? '"

"Yes, dear. I'll be home in a few minutes." Sharon hung up and looked at Andy.

"Andy, I didn't want to leave Rusty alone. You'll be here?" Andy nodded slightly.

"Yes, Sharon. A moment ago I spoke with Carolyn's doctor. He doesn't know whatever she..." Andy couldn't finish his thought. Sharon shushed softly and hugged Andy.

"Calm down Andy, whatever happens, I'll always be with you." Andy kissed her gently.

"Beware." Sharon smiled and added, "You too." After about 1 hour, Sharon came home exhausted. She saw Rusty in the living room and sat down beside him on the couch. She kissed him on the cheek.

"Mom, did you see Nicholas?" Sharon sighed wearily and nodded.

"Yes, but he didn't want to talk to us and was angry. I understand it because this truth was a great shock to him. ''

"Yes, he's right. But whether he'll accept Andy as his father?"

"Frankly, I don't know. Even if he accept it, it need to pass the time." Sharon shrugged. Sharon thought about Carolyn's words and decided to talk to Rusty about it. She cleared her throat and looked at him.

"Rusty, actually there's more." Rusty looked at her questioningly.

"What's wrong?" Sharon took a deep breath and continued, "Rusty, Carolyn ... I promised Carolyn that I'll take care of Nicholas as my son. From now on, you, Andy, I and Nicholas will live together." Rusty's eyes widened.

"Wait a minute. This is the truth? Oh my God. It's very good, I'll be glad Nicholas to live with us, but ... '"

"But?" Sharon repeated impatiently. Rusty sighed and shook his head.

"Mom, I don't think that Nicholas can accept you as his mother. '"

"Andy said the same thing. But I don't think so. You'll see. I and Nicholas will get along very well. ''

"I hope." Rusty looked at the clock and kissed his mother on the cheek and went to his room. Sharon sighed wearily and leaned back. She loved Andy, very much, she knew it would be hard to be a mother to his son, but she was willing to do it. And most importantly - she'd given a promise to his ailing mother. Sharon rose slowly and moved to the kitchen for a glass of white wine. She took the glass and went to his bedroom.

The next morning, Sharon spoke with Andrea in "her office before going to the hospital.

"So, you'll take care for Nicholas?" asked Andrea. Sharon nodded slightly and took off her glasses.

"Yes, Andrea, I want to do it and I gave a promise to his mother." Andrea nodded slightly and took her hand.

"I have no doubt that you'll be a good mother to him. But if he'll..-."

"Andrea, he'll experience difficulties in the beginning. But I assure you. He'll accept me as his mother." Suddenly Sharon's phone rang.

"Andy, I was about to go to the hospital."

"Sharon I should tell you something." His voice sounded sadly.

"Andy, what's happening?" Sharon asked anxiously.

"Carolyn ... She died."

"Oh, my God! I'm really sorry. How are Nicole and Nicholas? '"

"They ... They cry for their mother. Sharon, I need you. '"

"Andy, calm down. I'll be there in a few minutes." Sharon hung up and took her jacket.

"Sharon, what happened?" Andrea asked anxiously.

"Carolyn died, I should go to the hospital. I'll see you later." Sharon immediately left.

After half an hour, Sharon was with Andy at the hospital. She hugged him hard.

"Andy, everything will be fine. I'll be with you. '"

"Sharon, I'm worried about Nicholas. He just couldn't accept that his mother is dead." Sharon took his hand.

"Don't worry, I'll try to calm him down." She slowly walked up to Nicole and Nicholas. Nicole immediately embraced Sharon crying. Sharon shushed softly and rubbed her back soothingly.

"Nicole, calm down. I know this is very difficult, but you must be strong." Nicole nodded. Sharon approached Nicholas, who was crying loudly. She put her hand on his shoulder. Nicholas pulled away her hand with anger.

"Don't touch me!"

"Nicholas, sorry for your loss. Really. But I want you to know that I'll always be with you as your mother. '"

"You're not my mother and will never be! My mother is dead. I don't want you to touch me again!" Nicholas shouted angrily that surprised Andy and Nicole, but not Sharon. She knew that her relationship with Nicholas will be tough. But despite all the difficulties, not impossible.

~~~ TBC ~~~

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