RoRo90 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thanks JarlieFanEver and Spotd1 for the comments. Hope you like this one CHAPTER SIXTY ONE She knew too well when he was sleeping. His chest always rose at a slower more gentle pace. But as she lay with her body pressed into his and his arm around her she looked up to see his eyes closed but knew he was awake. Her gaze remained on him for a few seconds hoping he would open his eyes and talk to her but they remained shut. Sighing she removed her gaze knowing how stubborn he could be. He would open up in his own time... At least she hoped he would. ... Haven woken up to an empty bed Charlie finally got up and made her way into the kitchen. Ruby and Casey looked up both giving her a faint smile "Morning" they spoke simultaneously "Morning guys... is Brax not home?" Somehow she already knew the answer to her question Both Ruby and Casey shook their heads "He left about half an hour ago said he wouldn't be long" answered Ruby "Oh ok" Charlie sighed as she walked over to the fridge "You guys got anything planned for today?" Once again they both shook their heads and Casey speaking this time "Might just stay here… have a lazy day in" "It's a Saturday and you guys want to stay at home?" Charlie's eyebrow rose not believing the both of them for a second "Nothing better to do" replied Ruby Charlie sighed and walked around the center counter before taking a seat on the stool opposite Ruby and Casey "He asked you to stay here with me didn't he?" Charlie gave them a knowing look "He just doesn't want you here all by yourself" answered Ruby 'Then he should be here with me' Charlie thought to herself. Discarding her thoughts she addressed Casey and Ruby "I have been in this house on my own countless times… I don't need babysitting" Charlie sighed and stood to her feet "Well you two can stay here but I'm going to get dress and go out" "Where?" Asked Ruby as she too stood to her feet Charlie shrugged "Anywhere, I just need to get out of the house" the frustration in her voice speaking loudly "Brax say's you've been told to get rest" Charlie voice rose a little louder than she had intended as she replied "And that's all I have been doing lately" she sighed briefly closing her eyes before looking at Ruby and Casey "I'm sorry ok just…when Brax gets back tell him I went for a walk" Charlie turned from them "That's if he comes back" she muttered to herself so Ruby and Casey couldn't hear "Well I'll come with you" said Ruby "I just want to be by myself for a while" Charlie edged closer to the foot of the kitchen entrance "Please" Ruby looked at Charlie wide eyed Turning to face her daughter Charlie sighed and walked back over to the stool she had been sat at "Guys I need you… the both of you to worry a little less. I want things to be the way they always have been. I'm the one that supposed to be watching out for the both of you not the other way round. This condition doesn't change anything. I promise I don't plan on going anywhere for a long time" Casey and Ruby sighed but both nodded "Ok" Charlie gave them both a weak smile "If you really want to come with me then we all might as well make a day of it. That means you have to come too Case and I will see if the others can meet us down at the beach" "Shouldn't we let Brax know?" asked Ruby "I'll call him and let him know; the both of you should go get ready" Ruby and Casey nodded before standing and walking to their rooms Picking up her phone Charlie smiled lightly as Bianca's name flashed on the screen "Hy" "Hy, how you feeling?" asked Bianca "Ok...I was actually just about to call you" "Is everything ok?" "Everything is fine... I eh wanted to know if you Heath and the kids where free and wanted to come down to the beach with me, Rubes and Case?" "I thought that Sid said you were supposed to be resting" Charlie sighed "I have been resting, plus I can do that at the beach... I just really need to escape these four walls for a while" Bianca sighed but knowing if they were all there they could at least keep her company and keep an eye on her "Ok we'll be there" "Good see you guys in a while I'll let Martha know" "Ok bye" "Bye" Charlie dropped the phone before standing to her feet and heading towards her room … "Hy" Brax looked up as Jack walked into the restaurant "How you feeling?" Brax shrugged "Alright I guess" Jack nodded sympathetically "I err was actually on my way to your place before John told me you was up here" "Remind me to thank him for that later" Brax spoke sarcastically as he sat aimlessly on a stool in front of the bar "And don't worry I haven't been drinking I just..." Unsure what his aim was Brax's words came to an end "How's Charlie doing?" Asked Jack Brax shock his head "Ok I guess… well as ok as she can be given the circumstances" he paused then spoke again "Actually no; I'm not sure if she is ok at all… I don't know" Jack sighed "And you?" Once again Brax shook his head but Jack was taken aback by how honest his next words where "I am all over the place and to top it off I am scared ****less" Brax chuckled lightly almost as I amused by his own words "Says a lot about me doesn't it" Walking over to Brax Jack took a seat on the stool next to him "She's strong Brax… there is every possible chance that everything will work out" "I know. But this...This is out of our hands... This is out of my hands. I can't fix this; there is nothing I can do for her to make it go away" Jack instantly realised what part of the problem was for Brax. When it came to Charlie he always had a way to somehow save her. Being it keeping her safe or jumping in front of a bullet. But this time was different; the outcome was out of his hands. Jack was taken out of his thoughts by Brax's voice "I can't save her from this... I can't do anything. What good am I to her if I can't even keep the promise I made to always keep her safe. A month ago I had everything, and know I stand to lose it all. I never told Charlie this but when we found out she was pregnant all I could think for days was that she was already pregnant when Grant turned up at the restaurant and how if he had succeeded and shot her that day I would have lost them all… the relief I felt that it hadn't worked out that way was beyond huge. And then this… all of that, we overcame all of that and I might still lose them" Jack felt a cold shiver hit him as Brax's words sunk in. He thought about life without Martha and Sophia and wondered if he would be able to cope. Looking at Brax he had never seen him look so defeated. But Jack decided to try regardless "I have never seen a better match than you and Charlie... the two of you are so well suited it's a little freaky. The both of you make it possible for all of us to believe in fate and destiny and love. So you really need to start believing" Brax looked at Jack with a raised eyebrow "What?" "I said believe. You have to believe in her, in you and in your ability to overcome anything. Not many people could have been dealt the life or circumstances that you and Charlie have and still remain standing but you are... You both are" "I'm trying so hard" Brax ran his hand through his hair "Then try harder. But I can guarantee you sitting here isn't helping you and it definitely isn't helping Charlie. You're worrying about what's going to happen in the future but yet you're disregarding of the time you have with her now" Brax couldn't deny the truth in Jacks words "I just need some time" Jack nodded "Ok. I'll just sit here and wait till you've had enough time" Brax nodded and silence fell upon the two of them … Charlie sat on the blanket as she took a breath of relief "Oh this feels so good" she closed her eyes as the cool breeze caressed her face. She smiled and opened her eyes as she heard Reece's voice "Aunt Charlie" She turned round as Bianca walked with Abi in her grip and Heath by her side as Reece paced down the beach "Hy" Charlie chuckled as Reece swung his arms around her neck and pecked her on the cheek, their own exclusive way of greeting each other "How's my favourite boy today?" "I'm good. Mummy says I can go on my buggy board as long as me and daddy be safe" "That's nice of her" Charlie smiled at Heath and Bianca as they reached her "It is nice of me isn't it" Bianca grinned as she set herself and Abi down on the sand "Hy Heath" Charlie smiled up at him "Hy how you feeling?" Heath looked down at her as he stuck his surf board into the sand Charlie chuckled; she had been hearing those three words way too much lately but all the same she answered "Good, I'm good" "Good" smiled Heath "Daddy come on" Reece jumped up and down as Bianca stripped him of his shirt "You guys take it easy out there… I don't want even the tiniest scratch on him" Bianca looked up at Heath Heath saluted "Yes mam" We might go in with them smiled Ruby and Casey both of them standing up discarding of their layers before following Heath and Reece into the water Now only remaining Bianca and Charlie, they watched as Reece stood on his buggy board with the support of Heath. Both of them clapping and cheering Reece on, their attention was caught by a voice "Hy guys" Martha greeted her friend but her eyes lay solely on Charlie "How you feeling?" she asked as she sat placing Sophia on her lap "You know I think every single person that I have seen today has asked me that question" Charlie gave a little laugh "Well it's only because we care" added Martha "I know and thank you I feel good. I feel even better being out here" Martha passed her a smile as all their attention was caught by Reece further down the beach as Ruby, Case and Heath cheered him on as he Stood on his board for a few seconds without Heaths support. The girls let out a laugh as Reece bobbed up and down in the water clapping his hands "Just like Heath" Charlie spoke with a smile as she shook her head … Brax and Jack had been sat in silence for over half an hour before Brax finally spoke "I should get back home… Charlie wasn't even awake when I left" he stood up from his stool "You won't find Charlie there" said Jack Just as Brax was about to reply both his and Jack's attention was diverted to the cheers coming from the beach. Walking over to the open balcony, Brax caught sight of Reece as he bobbed up and down in the water with Ruby, Casey and Heath cheering. His eyes travelled further up the beach till it landed on Charlie. "She called Martha before saying everyone was going down to the beach" Brax sighed wondering why she hadn't called him to let him know "She's supposed to be resting" "She's sat on the beach Brax not lifting weights. And talking about what people are supposed to be doing, you're supposed to be dealing with this together yet you're here and she's down there" … "Hy" Charlie and the girls turned around to see Jack and Brax walking towards them "Hy" both Martha and Bianca replied. Charlie gave Jack a smile before her eyes settled on Brax, their eyes locking instantly Glancing between Charlie and Brax, Martha and Bianca quickly excused themselves as Bianca spoke "Well we were just going to go down and join he others. I think these two wouldn't mind getting their feet wet a little" Martha and Bianca stood up with both Abi and Sophia as they walked further down the beach "I'll leave you guys to it" Jack followed the girls Watching as they retracted further down the beach Charlie returned her gaze back to Brax who was still peering at her "So what was so important you had to leave the house so early… and without telling me?" Charlie wasn't expecting the reply she received "I'm sorry" Unsure why Charlie felt her eyes instantly glaze over "Hy... hy" Brax quickly lowered himself onto the sand "I didn't mean to make you cry" "Brax I can't have you shutting me out... Not now. I want to be able to talk to you and vice versa" Brax sighed, kicking himself mentally for making her feel like this. Moving slightly he placed himself behind her. Pulling her into him he placed a kiss on the back of her head "I don't mean to shut you out...I just..." Brax sighed heavily "I'm scared... I don't want to be but I am and I don't want to lay all that on you. You shouldn't have to deal with it" Charlie turned her body slightly so she could look at him "But I should have to deal with it. We should be dealing with this together. I don't care what you're thinking Brax or how you feel I want you to share it all with me. When you don't, I just feel like you're pushing me away... I feel alone" Brax shook his head "I'm right here, I promise you are definitely not alone… and I'm really sorry" "Promise?" Brax nodded "I promise. I will bore you with every single detail of how I feel… all you have to do is ask but you have to do the same" Brax grinned at her Charlie chuckled and nodded "Deal" Turing back around to face the others she rested her head against his chest smiling contently as he buried his head into the crook of her neck "I love you" he placed a kiss on her neck "I love you too" Charlie laid her hand on top of his arms that where now wrapped around her … For the first time it seemed to Charlie that everyone had forgotten the drama revolving her and they had all had a great afternoon. Even Brax seemed to have slowly returned back to his cheeky self and Charlie only hoped it wouldn't disappear once they returned home Walking through their front door Brax instantly placed his hand on the small of Charlie's back "Ok you have had a long day, so don't even think about arguing when I say you need to get some rest" Charlie sighed "Don't bother arguing he's going to win" Ruby interjected with a smile "See she knows it and so do you" Brax grinned "I'm really not tired" Charlie pushed her bottom lip out as she looked at him wide eyed Brax shook his head and a grin passed his face "Sorry but that's not going to work. You're still going to rest" "But; and before I say this don't all make your lame cooking jokes, but I really wanted to cook something for you guys tonight. Bianca showed me a little recipe the other day and it's so simple that even I can't get it wrong" "I prefer Brax's idea" spoke Casey before quickly retracting into the kitchen behind Ruby Turning Charlie around, Brax wrapped his hand around her waist "Babe I know I've been a little distant but don't you think that punishment is a tad bit harsh" "Oi" Charlie hit him lightly on the chest. She left her hand lingering on his chest as she looked up at him. It felt like it had been so long since she had seen that grin on his face "We're going to be ok aren't we?" She asked Brax nodded and placed a kiss on her forehead before placing his hand on her small bump "We're going to be just fine" Brax leaned down and placed a kiss on her lips. Pulling away he smiled down at her, his dimples now on show "How about I make you a deal; you will rest and I will get some pizza and we can sit and do nothing while watching the proposal or ..." "Deal" Brax chucked as Charlie quickly obliged "I'll get the pizzas" Charlie nodded "Ok I'm Going to go changed" moving out of his embrace she turned and smiled when she realised he was still watching her with the same look he used to have on his face when they had first got back together "I love you" said Brax Charlie's smile grew wider "I know…I love you too" … "I can't take anymore. I'm going to bed" Spoke Casey as he placed a kiss on Ruby's temple before standing Charlie and Ruby giggled. This was the fourth film they were watching all of which had been chick flicks "But we still have one more film to go" Ruby teased "Does it have Ryan Reynolds in it and does anything blow up at any point during the film?" Casey raised an eyebrow "Yes and No" "Then I stand by what I said before, I'm going to bed. Night guys" and with that Casey retired into his room "The both of you are evil, you know that right?" said Brax as he shook his head at them playfully "I have no idea what you are talking about" grinned Ruby "But I'm going to head off to bed too" Ruby stood to her feet "Night guys" "Night Rubes" Charlie and Brax spoke simultaneously "And there were two" Brax look at the grin displayed on Charlie's face "No, no way, I won't survive any more chick flicks" "They're not chick flick, they're romantic comedies" Brax screwed his face mockingly "That's what I said" Charlie hit his chest as she shook her head "And plus we should be getting you to bed" "But I'm not tired" "But I am and I would sleep better if you were right next to me" Brax's words brought a grin to Charlie's face "Fine I'll come but only because I don't want you losing out on any sleep" Brax grinned and leaned forward and placed a kiss on her lips "Well aren't you just the perfect fiancée" Charlie nodded "I am aren't I" Brax smiled as he tucked a strand hair behind her ear and rested his hand against her cheeks "I can't wait to make you my wife" Charlie felt her cheeks sting as her smile widened "I can't wait either" said Charlie "Charlotte Braxton…as a nice ring to it" Brax grinned "And as soon as these two get here I'm going to make you Mrs Braxton" Brax placed his hand on her stomach Charlie smile captured the whole of her face; today had been the first time in over a week since he had placed his hand on her bump. She watched as his gaze lay on her stomach and she could tell by the slight squint in his left eye that he was thinking something. She placed her hand over his that lay on her stomach "What are you thinking?" Charlie watched as his gaze lift up to meet hers as he parted his lips she quickly spoke "And don't say nothing… you said all I had to do was ask. So I'm asking… what are you thinking?" she raised an eyebrow at him Brax chuckled before sighing "I just really hope everything works out" Charlie tilted her head slightly before placing her free hand on his cheek "So do I" leaning in she placed a soft kiss on his lips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoRo90 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks JoJo1602, Freakie42, ~JarlieFanEver~ and Spotd1 for the comments. hope this one is ok CHAPTER SIXTY TWO Brax chuckled before sighing "I just really hope everything works out" Charlie tilted her head slightly before placing her free hand on his cheek "So do I" leaning in she placed a soft kiss on his lips ... Two weeks later Charlie groaned in frustration as she buttoned up her shirt that only gave her bump a little room. Glancing at her Brax chuckled "I thought you got a bigger shirt for work" Charlie turned and glared at him "Yes I did" "Oh" Brax bit his bottom lip trying to stop the grin forming on his face. "This isn't funny Brax, I look so fat" Brax shook his head "Babe you're not fat, you're pregnant with twins. Your bump will obviously be bigger than usual" "Bigger than usual?" Charlie put her hand on her hip as her eyebrow rose Brax sighed "I didn't mean you're bigger I meant it's the bump that's making you look bi…" Brax stopped sensing what he was going to say would only make things ten times worse for him "Babe you look beautiful" he flashed his dimples Charlie rolled her eyes as she turned back to the full length mirror "Nice save" Brax chuckled "I thought so too" he peered at her as she tucked her shirt into her pants "Charlie are you sure?" Charlie sighed as she turned to face Brax. Stepping closer to him she wrapped her arms around his waist "Brax, I have been practically locked up in this house for the past two months. I really want to get back to work. I promise I will take it easy and stay away from anything that may be too much for me and the babies" Charlie stuck her bottom lip out Brax sighed "Fine... But I don't want you going to any call outs that involve having to stop fights or anything like that" Charlie gave him a salute "Yes sir" Brax shook his head before giving her a kiss "I'll see you guys at lunch" he placed his hand on her stomach Charlie grinned "Can't wait" giving him another quick kiss she turned back to the mirror and she buckled her belt "Charlie…Brax" Brax and Charlie walked out of the room at the sound of Jacks voice "Hy" Brax walked into the kitchen where Jack stood as Charlie grabbed her stuff "Keep her away from the radio. I don't want her answering any dangerous call outs or any call outs at all" "I'm right here you know" Charlie spoke from the foot of the door "Don't worry mate the only thing she's going to be doing is keeping the passenger seat warm" "Hy firstly I am right here... And there is no way I am sitting in the car all day" "Actually yes you are" said Jack "No I'm not… and remember what happened last time you suggested that" Charlie peered at him Brax chuckled "Actually babe I agree with Jack" Charlie scoffed "Of course you would, but say what you want, it's not happening" "Yea you're right, because you probably won't get to leave the station with all the paper work you have to get through" "Jack you said you would sort those out" Charlie folded her arms against her chest allowing them to rest on her bump "Yeah I did but then I changed my mind. So come on we don't want to be late" Charlie glared at both Jack and Brax who bore grins on their faces "I hate you both... Seriously" Brax chuckled as he walked over and placed a kiss on her temple "I love you too" Charlie scoffed and rolled her eyes "Come on we don't want to be late" Charlie mimicked Jacks voice as she walked to the back door Brax and Jack chuckled "See you later" said Jack "See ya" replied Brax ... Charlie gave a heavy sigh for what seemed like the hundredth time. She had been in the office for two hours and was yet to get away from the paper work. As Jack walked back into the room he placed a cup of juice on her desk and held tightly to his cup of coffee " I cannot believe you left all this for me to do" Jack chuckled "Well I figured you would want to keep busy when you got back. And I am helping aren't I" Charlie rolled her eyes before picking up the cup Jack had placed on her desk. Noticing it wasn't hot she took in the orange liquid "Err what's this?" Charlie looked up from the plastic cup with a raised eyebrow "Orange juice" replied Jack "Who's it for?" "Err you" replied Jack as he took a seat at his desk "No its not" Charlie stood to her feet with the cup in hand "Where you going?" " To get myself some coffee" "Err actually Brax said..." Charlie turned and glared at him "Jack, finish that sentence and you will be wearing this on your uniform" she indicated towards the cup in her hand "If I want a decaf coffee every once in a while I will have one...ok" Knowing from experience not to anger a pregnant woman must of all a pregnant Charlie, Jack nodded his head "Got it" "Good" Charlie sighed before turning and going to get her coffee ... Brax smiled as Charlie walked into the restaurant. He had already received a call form Jack warning him about Charlie's mood. His grin quickly disappeared when Charlie glared at him with a straight face. Jack had definitely not exaggerated "I am this close to having to give birth in a cell somewhere... Because I swear I am going to kill him" Brax bit on his bottom lip as he tried not to laugh. Clearing his throat he spoke "And who are we talking about?" "Jack ok... your stupid friend. He is worse than you. We were stuck in that stupid office for three hours and then we finally get a call out and after I refused to stay in the car he actually locked me in" Brax clenched his jaw as he tried hard to stop himself from laughing "Daryl if you dare laugh" Charlie glared at him as she sat down in a booth not too far from the bar Brax dropped his pen as he walked over to where she was sat and slid in besides her "I'm not laughing" "But you want to" "But I'm not going to. What was the call out for?" Once again Brax already knew the answer Charlie looked up sheepishly "It was just a little disturbance by a few guys down at the Yabbie creek" "A little disturbance?" Brax asked with a raised eyebrow Charlie rolled her eyes "Fine so it wasn't very little but it's nothing I wouldn't have been able to handle" "Well I for one am glad he didn't let you get involved" "Well I'm glad your happy" Charlie rolled her eyes "Yep but its only because I love you and these two" Charlie peered at him before sighing "He's just looking out for you" said Brax "Right so I guess you telling him not to let me have any coffee was your way of looking out for me" "Well apparently you had some anyway" Brax narrowed his gaze Charlie sighed she wasn't surprised Jack had already called Brax "I didn't, I just made him think I did. Although I can have decaf... I know you would prefer I didn't drink it anymore till after we have the twins" Brax smiled and placed his hand on her stomach "So would the three of you like feeding?" Brax's eye's widened as the twins kicked. He glanced up at Charlie before looking back at her bump his mouth slighlty agap "Oh my... did they..." Brax looked up at Charlie who was smiling broadly at him, her hand now placed over his as a little laugh left her lips. She nodded rapidly "Yea... they did" Brax laughed as the twins kicked again. Exhaling deeply at the way it felt he peered down at her stomach "That is Amazing" "I thought I felt them moving a few days ago but I wasn't sure" "You should have said something" Brax's grin still placed his gaze barely moving from her bump "I wasn't sure I didn't want to say anything in case I was wrong... but I think it's safe to say that was a definite movement" "Yea" Brax nodded, laughing as he felt another kick "They must be really hungry" Charlie giggled "Great they have an appetite like you" Joked Brax, his hand still placed on her bump "And what's wrong with that?" Charlie feigned offence "The three of you plus Ruby are going to run my bank account dry that's what" Charlie chuckled "Please, like you can talk. I have never heard you turn food down before" "That's different I'm a growing man I need all the energy I can get" "Yea and not only am I still growing so are these two inside me" grinned Charlie "So when you're ready a spicy caeser wrap with a big side of chips should fill us up" Brax shook his head and chuckled "Coming right up" placing a kiss on her temple he stood up and walked into the kitchen. ... "Wow" Brax peered at Charlie wide eyed "Me and the babies are officially full" Charlie stroked her stomach "You better be because I don't think there's any more food in the kitchen" "Shut up" Charlie rolled her eyes at him. "I didn't eat that much plus like I said earlier still growing" "Trust me I think they're all grown with all that food you just inhaled" "Shut up" Charlie hit him against the chest and pouted her lips Brax shook his head "You know I'm only joking. I want you and the kids to be as healthy as possible and if that means clearing out the kitchen then so be it" Brax grinned moving away from Charlie before she could hit him again "You're lucky I love you" said Charlie "I am" grinned Brax as he placed a quick kiss on her lips Brax looked up to see Jack walking in "She done yet?" Brax chuckled "Only just... But I need to restock the kitchen. She's cleared me out" Charlie glared at Brax before looking at Jack and rolling her eyes "So still not talking to me" said Jack but received no response from Charlie Jack chuckled as did Brax "Those guys were off their heads this one would have killed me if I let you anywhere near them" Jack pointed at Brax "He's right, I would have killed him" added Brax "Well you won't have to, not if I do it first" Charlie stood up "We best get going I don't want to miss out on all the joy of sitting in the office doing the rest of the paper work" Charlie spoke sarcastically "You heard the lady" Brax spoke with a grin but it was soon erased "And I don't know why you're grinning it's because he's your stupid friend that he won't let me have any fun. I'll be at the car" Charlie spoke as she walked out of the restaurant Jack sighed "This is going to be a long afternoon. You owe me big" he pointed at Brax "Err how do you figure?" "Because you're the one who got her knocked up and yet I'm the one copping the worse end of these hormones. Did she tell you she whacked me across the head after I sorted out the fight… that is the second time she as assaulted me. There is only so much beating this head of mine can take" Brax chuckled and shook his head at Jack "No she left that part out but you must have saw it coming, you did lock her in the car" "Like I said you owe me big" Jack called out as he walked down the stairs ... "Hy" Charlie smiled at Ruby as she entered the house "Hy mum" "How was school?" "Ok I guess" Ruby shrugged her shoulders and Charlie chuckled "Where's Case?" Asked Charlie as she looked around "Oh he, Dex and Xavier have gone into the city" Charlie nodded and took a seat next to Ruby and stroked her hair. Since finding out about Charlie's condition Ruby hadn't spoken about the twins. Although she seemed ok Charlie could tell recent events were bothering her more than she was letting on "You know you can talk to me about anything regardless of what it is" said Charlie Ruby looked up at Charlie confused before nodding "Yeah I know" she gave a light smile "So" Charlie pushed Ruby looked up at her again "So?" She looked at Charlie confused Charlie sighed deciding to come right out and say it "You haven't spoken or mentioned these two in a while" Charlie placed her hand over her stomach "I mean when you found out we couldn't get you to stop talking about them but now..." Charlie sighed "I just want you to talk to me. I don't like thinking things are getting to you and you are trying to deal with it alone" Ruby shook her head and turned back to the TV "I guess I've just been busy with school" even Ruby knew her lie wouldn't suffice "That never stopped you before" said Charlie. Ruby had hardly even glanced at the twins' room. "Do you like their room?" Asked Charlie "It's nice" nodded Ruby "Right so what colour are the walls?" Ruby sat unspoken before sighing, she knew Charlie had caught her out but she refused to give in "I can't remember but like I said it's very nice" Charlie wasn't going to give in "I was actually going to go in there now. There's something I wanted to show you" "Could you show me later I was actually going out" said Ruby "Rubes it will take two minutes" "Mum later" Ruby stood to her feet "Ruby..." Before Charlie could finish Ruby spoke over her "Charlie just leave it" Ruby's voice rose a little as she put her thongs on and paced towards the back door ... Walking in through the back door Brax stood confused as Ruby paced past him and out the door "Ruby" Charlie stood to her feet calling after her but the young girl refused to heed to her mother's voice. Stopping at the foot of the kitchen entrance Charlie sighed as she looked up at Brax. Even if she had tried she was powerless against the tear that fell from her eyes "Hy" Brax quickly stepped forward and placed both his hands of Charlie's arm "She just called me Charlie" another tear fell from her eye. She hadn't heard Ruby refer to her by name for so long "What happened?" Brax glanced back at the door that Ruby had walked out of; before turning back to Charlie "She won't talk to me" "What about?" asked Brax "She isn't coping with all this Brax. She doesn't talk about the twins anymore, she avoids looking at my stomach when she's talking to me. I don't want her keeping these things to herself" Brax sighed, he couldn't lie he had noticed that although Ruby seemed ok, she was holding back; but how could he fault her for something he himself was doing "She hasn't even been in their room since you did it up. She was so excited before and now it's like she's trying to forget that I'm pregnant" "Charlie you're her mum. She's just worried about you. She's still a kid so this is going to be hard for her" "I know but... Brax she's my baby I just... I want her to talk about it." Brax nodded as he gently pulled Charlie towards him. Wrapping his arms around her, he placed a kiss on her forehead" "You stay here and I'll go find her" "No I should go" "Charlie I'll go...ok" Charlie sighed "ok" Brax nodded placing a kiss on her lips before pulling away and backing towards the door "Won't be long" Charlie nodded watching as he walked out the door ... "I lost you guys already so just... Keep her safe for me. You need to keep the three of them safe because I really need her" Ruby wiped her tear away before silence fell on her, her gaze following the crashing waves. Brax spoke "Hy" Ruby turned but only gave a glance before she returned her gaze back to the ocean "I'm sorry for just storming out. I know she doesn't need the stress... I just, I can't go in that room" Brax didn't need to ask what room she was talking about "It's fine" Brax spoke as he sat beside her "Not sure if your mum as noticed but I haven't been in there either. I try but I get to the door and..." Brax stopped "It's like your feet won't go any further" Ruby finished for him Brax nodded "Yea" Ruby looked up at Brax and it seemed her tears picked up pace "I'm really scared Brax. And I am trying to stay positive but then there's this voice in my head that keeps saying what if... What if the worst does happen" Brax sat without a word, he had no answer "You're scared too I can tell when you look at her, you think no one can see it but I do" Brax looked at her surprised he had thought he was doing such a good job at keeping his poker face up. He nodded "I'm scared but do you know what's been keeping me going?" Ruby shook her head "The look on Charlie's face when she stares at her bump in the mirror. Or like today when they kicked... she seemed so mesmerized" "They kicked?" the corner of Ruby's lips rose slightly and Brax nodded "Yea... it was pretty amazing" Ruby smiled "She was doing that thing she does, yesterday morning with the food. She rubbed her bump and apparently they told her they wanted pickles and gelato" Ruby screwed her face up at the combination Brax instantly knew what she was talking about and instantly chuckled "She did the same thing last night. I told her there were no way the babies wanted to eat cheese and ice cream but apparently they did" Ruby chuckled "I know it's hard but I know Charlie would really like for you to get more involved, so how about I make you a deal" "what kind of deal?" Ruby asked "You talk to Charlie let her in even if it's just a little, let yourself be happy about having little brothers or sisters or even both and when you feel like it's all too much for you, then you and me can go and let off some steam or we can just come here and sit... Just me and you and we can be scared together" Ruby looked up at Brax "I am happy, I'm just scared too, maybe even more" "Me too" replied Brax Ruby smiled and put her hand out "let's shake on it... And we can do whatever I want" Brax chuckled "Whatever you want" he took her hand and pulled her closer to him and she lay her head on his shoulder "But we'll be ok" ... Ruby and Brax chuckled as they walked in through the back door to Casey's voice and Charlie cheering "No way did you just beat my high score" Casey spoke in disbelief "Oh I love this game, I want to go again" "It took me weeks to get that score" spoke Casey "Really" asked Charlie as she shrugged "it doesn't seem that difficult" "Unbelievable" Casey shook his head Brax and Ruby couldn't help but laugh causing Charlie and Casey to turn around "She just beat my score" spoke Casey wide eyed causing Ruby and Brax to chuckled harder "So we heard" Charlie shrugged as she dropped the game pad on the table "It's pretty simple" she smiled at Brax before looking at Ruby and smiling. Ruby returned the smile before waking into the living room and taking a seat next to Charlie. Casey quickly excused himself and joined Brax in the kitchen "She ok?" asked Casey as he looked up at Brax Brax gave a nod "Yeah I think they just need to talk a little" ... "I'm sorry for walking out like that" Charlie pursed her lips together "No I'm sorry. I shouldn't have tried to force you into anything. I just..." Charlie sighed "I guess I just want you to talk to me. I want you to be a part of this Rubes" "I want to be a part of it too. And it's not that I'm not happy because I am but I'm scared as well... really scared. I don't want to lose you" "I'm not going anywhere. I'm going to be there when you graduate, when you start Uni, when you get married. I'm going to be there for all of it and so will these two" "You can't promise that" Ruby blinked away a tear "No, but I will fight to make sure I'm here for everything" Ruby nodded "How about we go and have a look in their room..." Charlie looked at Ruby unsure "We don't have to, you..." Ruby stopped her as she spoke "No I want to... Plus I want to make sure their room isn't nicer than mine or me and Brax need to have a little talk" Charlie chuckled lightly "You sure?" Ruby nodded "Yeah" Standing to her feet Ruby stood waiting for Charlie before they both made their way out of the living room and down the hall till they had reached the room the twins were to occupy Charlie turned the door nod and pushed it open before looking back at Ruby. Walking into the room she stood as Ruby walked past her and further into the room. They both remained unspoken as Ruby's eyes surveyed the room. "It looks great" Ruby smiled as she looked into the two cots. Her eyes lay on the changing area at the side of the room. Walking over she chuckled as she picked up the small matching overalls that said on the front 'I love mum while the other one said I love dad' "Where's the one saying how much they love their big sister" Charlie laughed lightly "We could write it one of the other ones" "Oh thanks" laughed Ruby as she admired the rest of the room "I can't believe Brax did all this" Ruby smiled as she looked at the quote written on the wall "I know" Charlie gave a light smile. She was well aware that Brax had been avoiding the room just like Ruby had. But after talking to both Bianca and Martha about it she came to the conclusion she would let him deal with things his way as long as he didn't shut her out "This room is actually really big" said Ruby taking Charlie from her thoughts "Too bad it's way too close to your room" "So that is why you didn't want it… I thought Brax was making that up" Ruby chuckled "Way too close for comfort" Charlie looked down sheepishly. Well it wasn't something Ruby had to worry about now seeing as she and Brax were not allowed to have sex till after the twins "But I guess it's a good thing. These two get to be closer to you guys" smiled ruby Charlie nodded "Yea" stepping forward she tucked a strand of Ruby's hair behind her ears "I love you" Ruby returned the same smile before stepping into Charlie and wrapping her arms around her "I love you too mum" Charlie smiled as she wrapped her arms around Ruby placing a kiss on her temple ... Charlie watched as Brax stripped down to his boxers before getting in beside her. She smiled as he instantly pulled her close and her head rested on his chest. She lay her hand on his chest "Thank you" "What for" Brax asked softly "I don't know what you said to Ruby but whatever it was it helped. Thank you" Brax shook his head gently "I didn't do much trust me. She just needed a subtle push" Charlie raised her head and looked up at him. Brax tucked a stray hair behind her ear their gaze not leaving one another "How are you feeling? You ok?" Charlie nodded "Yea" she gave a faint smile as her hands reached up to the side of his face and rested against it "What about you?" She asked as she stroked his cheek with her thumb Brax ran his hand through her hair and one corner of his lips rose slightly "As long as you're ok then I'm ok" Brax smiled as Charlie reached further up the bed and placed a kiss on his lips. As she backed away she smiled up at him before bringing her head back down to his chest and pushed her body further into his ... Like every night for over a week Charlie had opened her eyes to see Brax was no longer by her side. Sliding up the bed she rested her head against the bed frame as she sighed deeply. Running her hands over her face she looked over at the time. Another deep sigh left her lips as she saw it was only 3:15 in the morning. Still sat Charlie contemplated whether to leave him be or to go out and try and get something out of him. During the day everything was normal. Everyone had stopped being so anxious around her and everything was the way it should be. So the only time Brax let his poker face slip was at night when he was sure no one would see him. She would wake without him then close her eyes when he entered the room pretending to be asleep. But this didn't ease her worry for him. Yes he talked more about the twins and her condition but e still kept a lot bottled in. But something was different tonight, Charlie didn't want to give him space or rollover and pretend she was asleep when he entered the room. She wanted to talk to him. It wasn't something that she would ever admit to him but her own fears had begun getting the better of her. She worried that she would miss seeing her children grow up, start school, get married, have kids. It had begun daunting on her that if the worst did happen her kids may never know who she is or Ruby and Brax could lose all three of them. Feeling her tears brewing at her own thoughts she quickly dismissed them as she swung her legs down the side of the bed before standing to her feet. Picking up her silk robe she tied it loosely around her body before walking out of the room and down the hall. She stopped as Brax came into view. She peered at his slumped composure on the couch as he hung his head back with his eyes shut. She watched as he gently tapped his feet on the ground a ritual he performed when he was lost in his own thoughts or was anxious. Charlie jumped slightly as he spoke still with his eyes shut "It's rude to stare you know" Brax slowly opened his eyes as he tilted his head to the side catching his eyes with hers "And it's rude to leave a lady in bed all by herself" replied Charlie as she made her way over to him. She smiled as he reached his hand out to her. Taking hold of it she moved onto the couch her gaze still on his "I wondered how long it would take for you to come out here" Charlie looked at him confused "I know when you're sleeping and when you're not" added Brax referring to the times she had shut her eyes when he re-entered the room Charlie bit the corner of her lips "So why didn't you say anything" Brax shrugged and followed it with a light sigh "I don't know... same reason you didn't say anything I guess" "You haven't sleep through the night in a over a week Brax" "Neither have you" Charlie sighed "that's because I keep waking up without you beside me" Brax sighed Ok let's go back to bed" he pulled gently on Charlie's hand but she shook her head "I don't want to sleep" "Charlie it's past three in the morning" "I don't want to go to bed. I want to stay here with you" She buried her head into his chest Brax sighed he knew she wasn't going to budge. He nodded "Ok and I'm sorry" he didn't want to upset her Charlie responded by leaning as close to him as her growing bump would allow her. Silence fell on them for a while before Brax chuckled lightly "What's funny" Charlie raised an eyebrow Brax shook his head "I just thought back to the day you got lost when we went to the city... Your face when I finally found you" "You mean the day you lost me at the mall" Brax chuckled with a shake of his head "I did not lose you... You disappeared. I still can't believe how scared you was" Charlie let out a little laugh "I had only been here for two months" "Yea and you got them to make an announcement on the speakers asking me to come get you" Charlie smiled as she remembered that day "That was the first time we argued... Well sort of argued" "Yea and then you threatened me saying if I ever scared you like that again you'll kill me" "And I meant it" smirked Charlie. She pondered on whether or not to ask him what was on his mind, sighing she decided against it knowing he probably wouldn't give her a straight answer. Brax brought her out of her thought "I love you so much Charlie" he quickly cleared his throat Charlie pursed her lips together as she heard the breaking of his voice. She removes her head from his chest as her eyes instantly found his as he looked down at her. She felt her chest tighten as he spoke again "That's all I can think about… how much I love you" Brax glanced away from her momentarily before looking back down at her face Charlie tilted her head slightly. Bringing her hands up to his face, she stroked her thumb against his cheek. Her eyes remained locked on his and like hers it had glanced over but she knew he wouldn't let a tear fall "And I love you too, so so much" leaning forward her lips met his as he met her half way. Pulling away she buried her head into his chest his arms wound around her holding her to him as tightly as possible "Brax?" she bit her lip not knowing what he would say to what she was about to suggest Brax chuckled instantly recognising the tone in her voice "How much is what you're about to ask going to cost me?" Charlie looked up at him before speaking "Remember I said I wanted to wait till after I had the twins before we got married" "Yea" Charlie exhaled lightly "Well how would you feel if I said I didn't want to wait… I want to marry you as soon as possible" Charlie held her gaze to his trying to read his expression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoRo90 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Thanks to ~JarlieFanEver~ and Spotd1 for the comments hope this one is ok... not my favourite but its something I guess. CHAPTER SIXTY THREE Charlie looked up at him before speaking "Remember I said I wanted to wait till after I had the twins before we got married "Yea" Charlie exhaled lightly "Well how would you feel if I said I didn't want to wait… I want to marry you as soon as possible" Charlie held her gaze to his trying to read his expression … Brax's gaze stilled on Charlie as if unsure of how to react to what she had just said "Why?" "Why what?" asked Charlie "Why have you changed your mind… you were pretty adamant about waiting till the twins were born, so what's changed?" Brax looked at her confused Charlie sighed, knowing if she told him the real reason he would freak and most possibly wouldn't agree "I just… a lots been going on lately and I figured it was about time something good happened" Charlie watched as Brax shook his head "I know you better than you know yourself Charlie and you're lying" "Brax I just want to be your wife… I don't see the need to wait" Charlie placed her hands on his chest "And you can still be my wife after the twins are born" he replied adamantly "Brax please…" Charlie stopped as Brax spoke over her "No Charlie… we're waiting. Arranging a wedding will be stressful I'm not taking the risk. We'll wait till the twins are born and then…" he stroked her arm lightly Charlie shook her head "No, we'll just have a small wedding, nothing big or stressful; maybe just our family" She looked pleading at Brax and his gaze bore into her "Charlie you said you wanted a church wedding… what's going on?" "Nothing going on; all that doesn't matter. I don't need a big wedding, I just want to be your wife" "And you will be after…" "Stop saying that" Charlie exhaled lightly "Stop saying what?" Brax looked at her confused and frustrated "Nothing, it's just… I just changed my mind. I don't want to wait till the twins are born and I don't want a big church wedding" "You're lying" Brax stated. By now they had edged apart a little "Charlie what's really going on?" Brax had an idea but he wanted Charlie to voice it "Nothing is going on" "Fine. If there's nothing going on then we're waiting till after the twins are born" Brax stood up from the couch but stopped at Charlie's next words "What if it's too late then?" Charlie looked up at him through her eyes that had now glazed over "What if I don't get the chance to be your wife" Brax's eyes widened as he peered at her. His head shook aggressively "Don't…don't say that. You're going to be here with me" Charlie edged forward on the couch bringing her hand out and grabbing hold of Brax's. Brax simply clenched his jaw together "You don't get to start losing faith now… you said everything would be ok" "I'm not" "Yes you are. Look it's late, we should get some sleep" Brax looked away from her and Charlie sighed pursing her lips so her tears wouldn't fall. Letting go of his hand she stood to her feet "Yea you're right" peering at him for a while longer she turned walking down the hallway and into their room. Brax finally picked his gaze up as he watched her walk away from him; his lowered gaze had been a way of hiding his now reddened eyes. They stung as he tried to hold onto his tears. His hands now rested on his hips as a tear finally fell from his eyes. Her faith in them coming out of this on the better side was a strong part of what kept him going, but now knowing she too was having her doubts he felt fear overcome him greatly. Quickly wiping his tear away he exhaled deeply before slowly following her track and entering their room. Walking in he looked at her as she lay on her side with her eyes shut. His gaze traveled from her face till it reached her bump. He clenched his jaw and cleared his throat before walking over to his side of the bed and climbing in. Usually she would instantly turn and push her body into his but not tonight, her back remained turned to him and he knew he had upset her. But he refused to back down, instead he lay watching her, listening for when her breath would soften and she would be asleep. … "Hy" Jack smiled at both Brax and Charlie as he entered into the kitchen through the back door. Charlie and Brax looked up at him, both giving similar smiles "I'm ready if you are" Charlie stood up from the stool and walked over to the sink placing her cup into it. Picking up her jacket she walked over to Jack Jack peered between Charlie and Brax, the awkward air not going unnoticed by him "Jack I said I'm ready" Charlie stood in front of him "Right" Jack nodded "We best get going them" Charlie had walked past him before he had even finished. Jack stood unsure of what could have happened between them since the day before "You ok mate?" Jack looked over at Brax who just simply gave a nod "Yea I'm good" and with that Brax retracted out of the kitchen and down the hall Jack sighed before shutting the door behind him and walking out to the car. He entered the car with Charlie already sat in the passenger seat. Putting his seat belt on he peered at her but her gaze remained placed ahead of them. Deciding to give her a bit of time, he started the engine and made way for the station … "So glad that's over" April sighed as they walked out of English "I wish Miles hadn't left he was so much better than Mr Grimshaw don't you think?" April turned to Ruby when she received no reply "Ruby are you listening?" April stopped walking Ruby looked up at her "Errr… sorry yea" "Right so what was I saying?" April cocked an eyebrow Ruby looked at April unsure before she exhaled "I'm sorry I didn't hear a word of what you said" April chuckled lightly "Are you ok… you've been miles away all day" Ruby gave her best smile "Yea I'm fine" "Ok, benefits of being your best friend is that I know when you're lying and right now you're lying" Ruby carried on walking "I'm not… I'm just a little tried today that's all" April sighed and followed behind Ruby as they walked out of the school gates. Ruby sat on a bech not to far from the school gates "Is that all it is? Because it seems something is bugging you. Is it your mum?" Ruby glanced up quickly at April before looking down at her fingers "Her and Brax are fighting about something. They hardly said two words to each other this morning. I just get the feeling something might be wrong" "Well couples argue all the time I'm sure it's nothing to worry about" "I know, that's what Case said but with everything else they need to stick together" "Just because they've had a disagreement doesn't mean they won't stick together, plus Bianca always says a little banter makes for a healthy relationship" "Yea" Ruby smiled weakly "Depends on what they are fighting over" Ruby looked down at her phone "Actually April is it ok if I take a reign cheque on coming over to yours… there something I need to go and do" April nodded "Yea sure. Dex will be happy, he was sulking this morning when I said I was spending the afternoon with you. Both girls stood up from the bench picking up their bags and making way further down the pathway that would lead them to the beach … "We're closed" Brax spoke as he walked out of the kitchen but he smiled lightly as she walked into the restaurant "Hy Rubes" "Hy" Ruby walked over to him and perched herself up a stool "Before you say anything I'm done for the day I have two free periods" "I know" smiled Brax "But don't you usually spend it with April" "Usually" Ruby shrugged Brax peered at her before sighing and droped the crate of glasses that was in his hand "Ok what's wrong?" he leaned his elbows on the bar Ruby exhaled "Why are you and mum fighting? You hardly said two words to each other this morning" Brax sighed "We're not fighting" "Yes you are, is it about the twins? Is something wrong?" Brax quickly shook his head at the panic in Ruby's voice "Rudy I promise you, your mum and the twins are fine; it's nothing to do with their health" "Ok, so you are fighting" Brax chuckled lightly "Not fighting, we just had a disagreement; nothing that won't fix itself" Ruby peered at him "Promise?" Brax nodded "Yea I promise. Is that why you came here?" Ruby nodded "I was a little worried" "Well you have nothing to worry about" smiled Brax "Ok" Ruby returned his smile "Err is it ok if I stay here I could help you if you wanted" "You want to spend your free period helping me set up this place?" Brax cocked and eyebrow "Yea, you said whenever I got scared we could do whatever I wanted" The corner of Brax lips turned slightly and he gave a gentle nod "This is what I want to do" Picking his elbows off the bar Brax placed the crate onto the counter "One glass per seat… and if you get it right I might even feed you" Smiling at him Ruby hopped off the Stool, dropped her school bag before picking up the crate and beginning to discard the glass cups onto the tables. … Walking back to the car Jack sighed as Charlie sat in the passenger seat staring out the window. They had already received two call outs neither of which Charlie had protested to helping with when Jack had suggested she let him deal with. Opening the door he slipped into the car "Well that's that sorted" "Great" Charlie answered her gaze still taken by the view in her window Jack sighed "Ok this may sound odd but I actually quite like loud abusive Charlie… this version of you is just… well I don't like it" He frowned as Charlie chuckled "What's funny?" "You calling me abusive" Charlie finally looked over at him Jack shrugged and grinned "Well you are. If not because people wouldn't believe that I am the victim of violent attacks from a pregnant women, I would actually consider reporting you" Again Charlie chuckled "You're an idiot" "I aim to please" smiled Jack. He pondered for a minute before asking "Is everything ok with you and Brax? The awkward air this morning was enough to turn a person to drinking" "It's nothing, we just had a little disagreement" Charlie sighed "It'll sort itself out" Charlie gave a little smile Jack nodded before starting the ignition … "Hy" Charlie smiled as she entered Heath's and Bianca's house "Hy" Bianca smiled up at her friend as she kicked off her shoes "Why did I decide to become a teacher. I want to swing for some of those kids" "Charlie chuckled "You love it" "I do, but it isn't half draining" Charlie nodded "Where's Abi and Reece?" "Reece is with Heath and Irene as Abi till this evening. Figured I could do with some time to myself" "I can go I you want" said Charlie "Oh no. Charlie don't be silly I meant from the kids and Heath not you" "You sure?" asked Charlie as she sat on the couch "Yea, Plus I'm sensing you want to talk about something?" Looking over at Bianca, Charlie sighed and even unexpectedly to her a tear fell from her eye "Charlie" Bianca instantly shuffled closer to her "Hy what's wrong?" is everything ok with the twins?" Bianca looked at her with worried eyes Charlie nodded pursing her lips together as she wiped her tear away "I'm sorry" "Don't be, just tell me what's wrong" "I'm not even sure why I'm crying, I just…" Charlie glanced at Bianca before looking back down at her lap "I'm further along in the pregnancy and the closer I get to the 36 week mark the more scared I am" "Charlie of course you're going to be scared… I'd be worried if you wasn't but you've said it yourself everything is going to be fine and you're only 22 weeks gone, you still have a while to go" "Saying it's going to be fine is different from it actually being fine" "Charlie you can't think like that ok… So far everything has worked out just fine. You and the babies are going to make it out of this" "And then last night Brax…" Charlie sighed as she wiped away another tear "Brax what?" asked Bianca Charlie removed her gaze from her lap "We kind of had a fight… I think?" "You think?" asked Bianca as she raised an eyebrow Charlie sighed "I kind of freaked out a little and said I wanted to move the wedding up" "How further is up?" asked Bianca "Before I have the twins" "Right" Bianca nodded "I'm guessing he said no" Charlie nodded "More like he freaked. He wouldn't even consider it. Says I'm starting to lose faith that everything will work out… maybe he just doesn't want to marry me anymore" Bianca scoffed "Firstly we both know that's not true and…" Bianca tilted her head "I can see where he is coming from. Agreeing would mean accepting that things may not work out the way we hope but waiting would give him that little bit of hope" "But I don't want to wait… I just want to be happy and just forget all the complications for a while" Bianca sighed "Charlie I'm your best friend and I love you but if I were Brax I think I would freak too" Charlie looked at Bianca and pursed her lips together "But what if I don't get to be his wife" Bianca sighed as she pulled Charlie into a hug "I'm sure you will be" … "Hi uncle Brax" Brax looked up and smiled as Reece ran into the restaurant "Hy buddy" Brax placed his custoemrs food on the table before picking Reece up, ruffling the young boys hair before perching him up on a stool "How was school?" "It was ok. But we got's homework... we never gets homework in pre-school" Reece sighed "Well you're a big boy now and big boys have to do home work" "That's what mummy and daddy says but we gets to much homework" Reece scrunched up his face Brax chuckled "Don't you like it" Reece shook his head "Mummy never let me play if I don't do it" "Well how about you do it now and then when you get home you get to play uh" Brax smiled down at Reece s he passed on of the staff a tray of drinks Reece nodded as he took his book out of his bag. "Why did I just get a text of the missus asking me to come and talk to you" Heath spoke as he approached the bar "And Reece I told you to wait" Reece sighed "But you were taking too long and he stop talking" "Who's he?" questioned Brax "Palmer" replied Heath Brax chuckled "The kid does have a point" Heath shook his head and looked up at Heath "So?" Brax looked at him confused "So what?" "Well Bianca called saying I had to come talk to you but she failed to tell me why. I'm guessing it's about Charlie" Brax sighed knowing Charlie must have told Bianca what had happened that morning "It's nothing" Brax edged around the bar as he cleared up some empty glasses "Well obviously it isn't if she has to call me up" Heath looked down at Reece "Hy why don't you go do your homework over there dad wants to have an adult talk with uncle Brax" Heath picked Reece up off the stool and the young boy bounced to the booths nearby Heath sat on the stool peering at Brax whose gaze refused to meet his "You're seriously not going to tell me what's going on?" "There's nothing to tell" "Right so why is it when I saw Case a few minutes ago he said things seemed a bit tense between you and Charlie this morning?" Brax looked up at Heath "Just drop it Heath" "It must be really bad then" Brax glared at Heath "If you've just come here to annoy me you can get lost" "Look Brax if it's enough for Charlie to go to Bianca then I think it's safe to say it's more than nothing… you never know I might be able to help" Brax scoffed "Yea I don't think anyone can help" "Try me" Heath looked at Brax expectantly Sighing, Brax buried his head in his hands and exhaled deeply before bring his gaze back up to Heath "She wants to get married" Heath looked at Brax confused, his forehead creasing "To you?" he asked Brax tilted his head slightly and glared at Heath "Ok well that answers that. What I don't get is why that is a problem, pretty sure you already proposed to her" "She wants to get married as soon as possible" Heath nodded slowly still unsure as to where the problem lay "I know I said I might be able to help but this is proving a little difficult. Why exactly is that a problem?" "Because she only wants to rush the wedding in case she…" Brax's words came to an end and his gaze lowered to his hand that swiped across the bar Heath's confused expression slowly changed into that of acknowledgment "Oh" "Yea oh" "And you saaaaid…" "I said no Heath, what do you think" "And now she's pissed at you" Brax shrugged "I don't know, we didn't do much talking after that. But it seems like it" Heath sighed unsure if he should share his thoughts on the situation. Recognising the look on Heath face Brax rolled his eyes "Just say it" Heath scratched the back if his head "I get why you said no, honestly I think I probably would have too but…" He paused "Heath just spite it out" "I kind of see where she's coming from" seeing the glare Brax was now giving him Heath quickly continued "Apart from the twins the one thing you guys wanted was to get married and I'm not saying she won't be ok but, she probably just wants everything she thought you guys would have... just in case" Heath trailed off "So what you're saying I should marry her because she might not be here after the twins" "I'm saying if someone told you, you only had one day with Charlie would you rather spend it fighting or spend it with her as your wife" Brax sighed as he ran his hand through his hair "It's not that simple" "Actually yes it is. And plus it might be good, take her mind of everything else… but it's up to you" Heath gave Brax a warm smile before hopping off the stool "Reece come on lets head home" "We not be here long" sighed Reece "Well you can come say hi to uncle Brax another time right now we have to get home before you mum starts calling me endlessly" "Bye uncle Brax" "Bye kiddo" Brax smiled as Reece edged out of the booth putting his book in his school "Just think about it" Heath spoke as he turned to Brax before walking behind Reece down the stairs Sighing deeply Brax entered the office taking a seat at his chair. Exhaling deeply he closed his eyes momentarily before opening them only for his gaze to land on the picture of him and Charlie sat in a frame on his desk. Peering at the picture he sighed, thinking over what Heath had said … "Hy" Brax smiled at Case and Ruby as he entered the house "I come baring gifts" Brax placed the pizza box on the dining table "Is your mum home?" Brax looked over at Ruby as her and Case walked over to the dining table "Yea she's in your room" replied Ruby Brax nodded before making his way down the hall. Opening the door he smiled as Charlie stripped off her shirt. Charlie looked up at him sheepishly "Hy" "Hy" Brax closed the door behind him before walking over to the bed and sitting to the edge of it. Glancing at her he kicked his shoes off as she continued undressing out of her uniform. He watches as she pulled on a pair of tracksuit and a white singlet "You only just got in? asked Brax "Err yea... I went to see Bianca after work... and sorta lost track of time" "Right. How was work?" asked Brax Charlie nodded "Same. Jack is still as bossy as ever" "Right" Brax exhaled "Charlie about this morning…" Charlie shook her head "No its fine, you're right we should wait. I just had a little moment" "Come here" Brax held his hand out to her, smiling as she took hold of it he gently pulled her towards him so she now sat beside him. Looking at her he tucked a strand hair behind her ear gently rubbing her cheek with his thumb "I kind of freaked out too. I should have listened to you" "Like you said we should wait" Charlie looked at Brax confused as he lightly shook his head "Whether we get married right now, tomorrow or next year all I know is that I want you to be my wife so if you want to get married now then I'm willing… if you'll still have me" Brax gave a grin Charlie's eyes widened slightly "Seriously?" she tried to hide the excitement in her voice Brax nodded "Yes seriously" A smile broke out on Charlie's face "Are you sure? If you want us to wait…" "I'm sure unless you've hanged your mind" Charlie shook her head vigorously "Never, I want this more than anything" "Then it's sorted. We'll start planning when you want" A grin settled on Charlie's face as she leaned into him placing a soft passionate kiss on his lips. Pulling apart she rested her forehead against his "Thank you" Brax grinned placing another kiss on her lips before they pulled apart "But you're going to get your church wedding" Charlie shook her head "Brax a beach wedding is fine as long as you're there and our family" "You wanted a church wedding so you'll get one. The girls will help and I'm sure I can rope the guys into doing a few things" Charlie sighed as her gaze locked on his "I really don't tell you I love you enough" Leaning back into him her bump pushed into him lightly as she placed a kiss on his lips. Brax pulled away and Charlie chuckled as the twins kicked "Looks like they're excited about this too" spoke Charlie "Yea" Brax smiled as he placed his hand on her stomach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoRo90 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thank you Spotd1, Freakie42, ~JarlieFanEver~ and CharlieandBrax4Ever for the comments. Hope you enjoy it CHAPTER SIXTY FOUR Charlie sighed as her gaze locked on his "I really don't tell you I love you enough" Leaning back into him her bump pushed into him lightly as she placed a kiss on his lips. Brax pulled away and Charlie chuckled as the twins kicked "Looks like they're excited about this too" spoke Charlie "Yea" Brax smiled as he placed his hand on her stomach ... Four weeks on "Brax where are we going" Charlie sighed as she peered out of the window. Regardless of the fact the only task she had been left with for the wedding was to choose a dress for herself and her brides maids Charlie had begun stressing over every little detail, mostly because they seemed to fall short on a venue and the local church was booked out for the next four months "Charlie like I said when we left the house about ten minutes ago and two minutes ago when you asked it's a surprise plus we're nearly there" answered Brax as he continued driving down the road "Well we best be getting there quick, these two seem to think my bladder is some sort of toy" Charlie rubbed her now hugely grown stomach "How could they have possibly grown so much in just a month" by now Charlie's usual cloths had stopped fitting and as much as she hated maternity wear, it seemed they were the only things she felt comfortable in. But today she opted for a black strapless maxi dress Brax chuckled "Well at least they are active" "Yea easy for you to say, they're not using your bladder as a squeeze toy" Charlie shuffled in her seat smiling lightly as the twins kicked. Brax recognised her smile "See they hear you talking about them" he grinned "Well they might hear me, but they're clearly not listening because I really need a wee. But then again they're Braxton's" "Oi" Brax feigned offence and Charlie grinned "Anyway we're here" Charlie turned her gaze only for her mouth to fall slightly agape as she glared at the view ahead of her "Ok please tell me where not here just to look at the view" Brax shook his head with a grin as he stepped out of the car, Charlie followed him, her gaze not leaving the church that was before them. Brax chuckled as Charlie stood peering in awe at the courtyard of the church before her gaze stood on the big traditional style stone bell tower church Brax held his hand out "Come on then, let's go inside" Charlie put her hand in Brax's her gaze not leaving the building. Brax chuckled shaking his head at how mesmerised she seemed. Walking up to the church they walked through the open doors and even Brax couldn't deny how impressed he was. A gasp left Charlie's lips as she peered at her surroundings. "Ok, I have to admit I'm a little impressed" spoke Brax as they walked further into the church their eyes darting everywhere Their heads turned slightly as a figure approached from a door at the back of the church. Both Charlie and Brax smiled as the blond headed woman walked towards them "Ah you must be Mr Braxton… we spoke on the phone" she help her hand out which Brax instantly shook. "Yes" answered Brax "And this is my fiancée Charlie" "Hi" Charlie smiled at her "This place is amazing" "Thank you. It's been in the family for decades and I'm guessing by the looks on your faces you like what you see so far" "Love it" beamed Charlie "Well I can let you guys have a look around for a while" the blond headed woman passed them both a smile before leaving them alone. Charlie eyes immediately started scanning the place again. After a while she turned to Brax both their hands still linked "You know it's bad to tease a woman like this, a pregnant woman at that" Brax chuckled and pulled her as close as her bump would allow "Well it's a good thing I 'm not teasing you. There was a last minute cancellation and a date as opened up. So if you like it then, this is where we're going to get married" "If I like it, Brax are you crazy, I love it. I should probably feel bad for the person that had to cancel their wedding but I'm just grateful" Brax laughed as he shook his head "Wait what day is it?" asked Charlie "Three weeks from today" answered Brax "What?" Charlie's eyes widened "Brax how are we going to get everything done in three weeks?" "Well if you don't want it…" Brax tried to hide the grin on his face "No" Charlie shook her head "I didn't say that" "Good because I kind of like this place too" Brax smiled at her. Both their heads turning as the blonde headed woman walked back into the church "So have you guys decided?" she asked "We'll take it" Charlie quickly spoke causing both Brax and the woman to chuckled "Yea what she said" added Brax … Two days later "Charlie how are you possibly not ready yet?" shouted Brax as the girls sat waiting for her in the living room A moment later Charlie walked out of the room in a grey maxi dress "Because it seems these two are growing at the speed of giants, hardly anything fits" Charlie groaned as she walked over to the girls "Well the dress you're wearing now seems to fit to me" replied Brax Charlie turned and glared at him. Bianca, Martha, Ruby and April trying to stifle a laughter as Brax immediately held his hand up in defence "Forget I said that… what I meant was you look beautiful" grinning at her he cautiously walked over to her before placing a quick kiss on her cheek. "Right remember guys, she…" before Brax could finish all the girls joined in "Shouldn't be on her feet for more than fifteen minutes at a time" they all giggled along with Charlie "He's given you guys the speech too" said Charlie and all four girls nodded "About ten times" answered Bianca "Yes well she's getting bigg…" Brax trailed of as Charlie cocked an eyebrow "…further along in the pregnancy now so she shouldn't be on her feet too long" he spoke as he avoided eye contact with Charlie "Nice safe Braxton" Bianca grinned "I don't know what you're talking about" replied Brax as he finally looked over at Charlie "I love you" he winked cheekily at her at which she rolled her eyes. "Right we best get going" Martha stood to her feet along with the other girls. Supporting her weight on the arm of the couch Charlie finally stood up and walked over to Brax "I'll see you later" she smiled as she placed a kiss on his lips before following the girls out the door. Picking up his car keys Brax called out "Case get out here we have to get going" … "Ok I think it's safe to say I will definitely out shine you… I mean look at me" Heath stood with a grin in front of the full length mirror in his suit Case and Jack chuckled as they too stood in their now fitted suites "You're and idiot" said Jack as Brax walked out in a black tux "Sorry to break it to you but you can't out do this; Brax grinned as he tugged slightly on the collar of his tux and walked over to the full length mirror "That actually looks good on you" spoke Jack "Everything looks good on me" replied Brax his grin settled as he glanced up at the boys. He looked over at Case through the mirror and smiled before turning around "Don't you look sharp" he smiled at the young boy "So I had a talk with Jack and Heath and we came to a conclusion. I need the best looking man standing next to me so, I was wondering if you would like to be my best man?" Casey's eye's widened in surprise "Me?" Brax and the rest chuckled "Yes you, unless you don't want to" Casey smiled before nodding lightly "No…I mean yea,Yeah that would be great, thanks Brax" he peered thankfully at Brax "Don't be thanking him yet, as best man there's a lot riding on you" said Heath "He'll be just fine" replied Brax giving Casey a quick glance and a smile before turning back to the mirror "But you will need to change into a tux… I can't have my best man blending in with bare commoners" Brax glanced at Heath and Jack and laughed at the look on their faces. His gaze was once again shifted as an unexpected voice filled the room "Hope I haven't missed much" Brax, Heath, Jack and Casey turned around, all four of them smiling as they saw who it was "Miles" said Brax Miles grinned at them "You didn't honestly think I was going to miss this did you?" … Charlie sat waiting for the girls to emerge from their changing rooms. She had found the perfect dresses and hoped they looked the way she had imagined "Girl's what's taking so long?" Charlie shuffled on the chair tapping her fingers against it impatiently. "Still as impatient as ever" Charlie turned around, her mouth falling slightly agape as Leah stood grinning at her "Leah" she spoke disbelievingly "Figured I should come and see how the bride to be is doing" A smile spread across Charlie's face and she slowly stood to her feet. Leah rushed over to her and both friends embraced as close as they could "I can't believe you're here" beamed Charlie as they finally pulled away "Are you kidding I wouldn't miss this for anything" replied Leah, her gaze soon travelled down to Charlie's bump "I know I'm huge right" chuckled Charlie Leah laughed "No, but I still can't believe you're pregnant with twins" Charlie smiled as she placed her hand on her bump "Oh I can… they hardly ever stop moving these days" "That's a good thing" smiled Leah. Not wanting to ruin the moment she decided to leave aside the talk of the placenta pervia. Both girls turned as one of the blinds edged open and Bianca walked out. Seeing Leah she immediately smiled and paced over to the two of them and embraced Leah in a hug "You made it" said Bianca "Yeah we dropped the kids with Marilyn, then Miles dropped me off" "Wait you knew she was coming?" Charlie looked at Bianca who gave a sheepish nod "Yeah, how do you think she knew where to find us… and before you say anything it was as surprise so I couldn't tell you" Charlie shook her head lightly "Well it was a nice surprise so thank you. I'm guessing Martha knew as well?" Both Leah and Bianca nodded before Leah finally caught sight of Bianca's dress "Bianca that dress is beautiful" smiled Leah causing Charlie to also look at it a smile instantly settling on her face "Bianca it is… oh and it looks exactly how I imagined" Bianca smiled at both of her friends before turning to the mirror and peering at the sapphire pleated chiffon overlayed floor length dress, with one shoulder. "I think I may have just fallen in love with it a little" smiled Bianca as she admired the dress "This is defiantly the one I can't wait to see how the others look in theirs" Charlie smiled as Martha and April walked out of the changing rooms both smiling as they saw Leah. Embracing her in a hug they too turned to the full length mirror as they all admired the dresses although same as that of Bianca's, their dresses stopped mid knee. "You girls look beautiful" spoke Charlie Charlie turned as she saw one of the shop assistants walk by "Excuse me" she smiled at the woman "Do you by any change have another dress like these two in stock I have an additional bridesmaid" she smiled over at Leah The shop assistant nodded "I will go pull on out for you" "Thank you" smiled Charlie as the woman walked away "Charlie you didn't have to so that" said Leah "Are you kidding, there is no way you will be at my wedding and won't be part of it… It's non-negotiable" Before Leah could reply, all four girls turned as Ruby walked out of the changing room; her dress different from the rest. She wore a floor length royal blue halter dress, which flowed down from the emprise waist. Charlie felt herself well up as she looked at her daughter "Ruby you look amazing" all the girls nodded in agreement as Ruby smiled sheepishly at them "Are you sure because you're crying" said Ruby Charlie shook her head "No these are happy tears" Ruby and the rest chuckled "I really love this dress but I still don't get why I have to wear a different one to Martha and April" Charlie wiped away her tear and walked towards Ruby "Well that's because you're not a bridesmaid" Ruby looked at Charlie confused "I'm not" "No. If mum and dad were still alive, dad would have been the one giving me away but seeing as he can't I would really like it if you would do it" Charlie bit her lip as she waited for Ruby's reaction Ruby stood surprised before speaking "Are you serious?" Charlie nodded "Deadly. So what do you say?" Ruby's smile captured her face as she nodded her head "I would love to. Yea" Charlie smiled as she pulled Ruby into her side and placed a kiss on her temple "Thank you" … "Why didn't you say you guy were coming down?" asked Brax as he and they guys made their way out of the shop all five of them having pursed their suits and tux for the big day "I would have but Leah wanted to keep it a surprise" Miles rolled his eyes "So I was only permitted to tell these two" Miles turned to Heath "And by the way you are crap at giving directions" Mile's referred to the amount of time he spent trying to find the place Heath shrugged "Well you found it didn't you" "Eventually" said Mile's as he turned back to Brax "So in less than three weeks you'll be a married man" he gave Brax a pat on the back Brax grinned "That's the plan" … The girl's sat anxiously waiting for Charlie to emerge from the changing rooms. This would be the third dress she was trying on and they were all sure it was the one, but not wanting to over excite themselves they sat waiting till she showed. "She has been in there way too long" spoke Ruby as she sighed tapping her feet against the floor. "I think you spoke too soon" said Bianca as Charlie slowly came into view. She stood wearing an A-line scoop tea length, lace tulle wedding dress; her bump displayed perfectly. Charlie stood glancing between the five pair of eyes that were glued on her. She waited for someone to speak but they just looked on at her. Biting her lip she spoke "So… what do you think?" All five mouths were now slightly agape before Leah finally spoke up "Charlie you look amazing" Charlie chuckled as the others nodded in agreement "I think it's safe to say you have got to be the most mesmerizing bride I have ever seen" added Bianca and once again the girls nodded in agreement "So you like it" Martha shook her head "No, we love it. I'm actually a tad bit jealous right now" "Yea mum you look amazing" Ruby beamed at her mum Charlie smiled at them before turning around to take a look at herself in the full length mirror. She grinned as her eyes traced the dress from her bust down to the train. She smiled contently "I think this is the one" and once again the girls nodded their heads in agreement but their eyes soon widened as a tear fell down Charlie's cheek. All bouncing up at once they rushed over to her "Mum what's wrong?" asked Ruby "Do you not like it?" added Bianca Charlie chuckled lightly and shook her head "No I love it. Ignore me these hormones are getting the better of me. I'm just a little overwhelmed that's all" The girls sighed in relief "In less than three weeks I'll be Mrs Braxton" a blinding smile captured Charlie's face … Now back at home with the guys Brax Looked up at the time and sighed as the girls were yet to return. Looking down at his phone he hadn't received any calls from Charlie "Will you relax, they're women; its takes them a lot longer than it does us guys" Miles spoke as he entered the kitchen Brax chuckled "Oh trust me I know… I just don't want her tiring herself out" "Have you met Bianca or Martha or Leah for that matter? Please they'll probably get her to rest every five minutes" he chuckled "You're right" Brax exhaled and put his phone down on the counter "Thanks for being here mate. Means a lot and I know it will to Charlie too" "Yea, well I know you've been through a lot lately. I'm just sorry I couldn't be here with the whole Grant thing and you being in hospital and now…" Miles trailed off Brax nodded "Yea it's been one hell of a year but you're here now plus there really isn't much you could have done" Miles exhaled lightly "So how is everything going with the pregnancy?" Brax sighed deeply "So far so good. We went for her 24 week check-up two weeks ago, everything is still the same but in a way I guess that's good. It means things aren't getting worse" "And how's she doing?" asked Miles "Ok" Brax nodded "I think the wedding is doing her some good. It's given her something to focus on… take her mind off everything else" "And you?" "I've had worse days so I think right now I'm good. But ask me again tomorrow" Both Miles and Brax chuckled "Well if ever you need anything" said Miles Brax nodded "I know, thanks" … As Bianca pulled up outside the house followed by Martha, Charlie smiled as she looked down at the caller id on her phone as it rang. Glancing to the side Bianca saw Brax's name "And it lasted five hours" she chuckled as Charlie picked up the phone "Hy babe" Charlie spoke as she climbed out of the car "Hy how's the shopping going?" Brax tried to keep his voice casual not wanting to show Charlie he was worried Charlie bit her lip not haven missed the worried tone in his voice "It's going slowly we might be a few hours yet" Bianca and Ruby shook their heads at her "You are evil" whispered Bianca Charlie shrugged and grinned as she slowly walked up the path to the back of the house with the girls following behind her "Charlie shouldn't you be getting back it's getting late" spoke Brax "You sound worried Braxton" she grinned as she walked into the kitchen, Brax immediately turning around as he heard her voice. Sighing he dropped the phone "Funny" he rolled his eyes at her grinning face "I thought so too" walking over to him she placed a kiss on his lips, one which he quickly deepened as he wound his arms around her waist. They pulled apart at the sound of Ruby gagging "We get it you missed each other. All that's just not necessary" Ruby grinned cheekily, her own smile capturing her face as Casey walked into the kitchen. "Hy" Casey smiled and gave her a quick kiss earning an eye roll from Brax and Charlie "We get it you missed each other. All that's just not necessary" Brax mimicked Ruby's voice earning him a punch in the arm from her Moving out of Brax's embrace Charlie walked into the living and Brax looked up noticing Leah "Leah" he smiled as she walked over to him giving him a hug. "It's really good to see you" said Leah "You too" Brax smiled. Everyone's attention was stolen at the laughter that was coming from the living room. They made their way into the living room to see Charlie standing with her hands on her hips, Miles stuttering and Jack, Heath, Bianca and Martha trying badly to stifle their laughter "What's going on in here?" asked Brax Clearing his throat Heath spoke "Miles was just pointing out how…" he pondered for a moment "…Different Charlie looks. His choice of words haven't done him any favours though" "Why what did he…" Leah stopped talking and shook her head "You didn't?" she peered at him with a cocked eyebrow Miles shifted his gaze between Charlie and Leah "I meant big in a good way… you know what I meant Brax" "Oh" Brax grimaced with widened eyes before walking past Miles and giving him a pat on the back "You're on your own mate" Miles looked at Charlie sheepishly "Is there any chance we could rewind this to when I was saying how good it is to see you because it is. Plus you look great; you're going to make a stunning bride. And I will stop talking now" "Good idea" said Jack "Before she violently attacks you" he chuckled but soon stopped as Charlie hit him on the back of the head "What was that for? Jack rubbed the back of his head "Just felt like it" Charlie smirked as she walked over to Brax "So did you guys get everything sorted?" she sat next to him "Yep" "And Case?" she asked Brax smiled and nodded "Yeah the best mans sorted too" "Wait you're best man?" asked Ruby as she turned to Case "Yh" he smiled "Why didn't I know this?" she asked as she turned to Brax and Charlie "Same reason Case didn't know you would be giving Charlie away. You two cannot keep a secret" "We can" spoke Ruby and Case at the same time causing everyone to chuckle lightly "No actually you can't" added Heath "How about you? Did you all get your dresses" asked Brax A smiled captured Charlie's face "Yes we did?" Brax looked around "Where are they?" "In the car; Bianca's going to take them back to their place" "Guess I won't be getting a peak at your dress" Charlie shook her head "Nu uh you'll have to wait till the wedding" "Can't wait" grinned Brax as he placed a kiss on her lips. Charlie pulled back and smiled her hands going to her stomach "Oh that was a big one" she grinned as the twins kicked "They've been moving about nonstop all day" "Oh are they kicking" Ruby stood from Casey's lap and paced over to Charlie crouching down beside her. Charlie nodded and grinned as Ruby placed her hands on her stomach "Oh they're really going for it" smiled Ruby "Oh can we have a feel?" asked Bianca. Charlie nodded as the girls moved over to her all four hands finding a place on her bump "Wow. Yeah these two are definite Braxton's" laughed Martha "It felt weird having one kid kicking me like a football I can't imagine two" smiled Leah Charlie looked up to see the guys peering at the girls "Guys would you like to feel them kick?" Charlie questioned as Heath and the guys nodded as the girls moved away. Placing his hand on her stomach Heath grinned as one of the twins gave a forceful kick "Ok that kid got muscle, that's definite Braxton blood" Jack smiled as he and Miles also felt the twins kicking "Please Braxton's are over rated; this one's defiantly a Buckton girl" Heath shook his head "Na I think its two boys… a couple of heart breakers like us Braxton men" Miles and Jack scoffed as they sat back on the couch "I don't ever remember anyone of you breaking girl's hearts and I think its two girls" said Jack "That's what this one thinks" Charlie nodded at Brax "but Heaths right it's going to be two boys" "And you're sure of that?" asked Miles Charlie nodded "Yep" "Well I think it's one of each" "I agree with Miles" said Ruby "Definitely one of each" "So do I" added April Bianca and Leah shook their heads "Na it's two girls" "Nope it's definitely two boys" added Casey "See even Case agrees with me" said Charlie "Doesn't mean he's right though" spoke Martha "I agree with Miles and Ruby, one of each" Charlie shook her head smiling as she peered at her family as they continued to debate about the sex o the twins. These were the sort of moment's that made every obstacle worth fighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoRo90 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thank you guys so much for the comments. hope you enjoy this one CHAPTER SIXTY FIVE Charlie shook her head smiling as she peered at her family as they continued to debate about the sex o the twins. These were the sort of moment's that made every obstacle worth fighting ... Day before the wedding "Charlie get out here, we should have left ages ago" shouted Bianca from the living room as her and Ruby waited for Charlie to appear from her room Charlie groaned as she placed her hands on Brax's chest her bump pushing into him "I don't want to go" she pursed her lips together as she looked up at him Brax chuckled and placed a strand hair behind her ear "It's only one day not even that I mean it's already 3. And this time tomorrow you'll officially be Mrs Braxton" Charlie simpered up at him as he lowly leaned forward and placed a kiss on her lips "But it's almost a whole day. I've never been apart from you for that long and trust me I have a feeling Bianca is going to make it impossible for me to see you till tomorrow" "Charlie…" Bianca called out again and Brax chuckled "You best get out there before she comes and breaks this door down" Charlie sighed and rolled her eyes "Fine. Have fun tonight, but no…" "No strippers, lap dancers or if possible any women at all" finished Brax with a shake of his head "Good" Charlie gave him a grin before he placed another kiss on her lips "Mum" this time Ruby called "I'm coming" Picking up Charlie's bag Brax that Ruy had helped pack and made his way out of the room behind Charlie "What took you so long? Puffed Bianca "I was saying bye to Brax" Charlie pouted at which both Ruby and Bianca rolled their eyes "It's one day Mum" said Ruby "Yea well it's one day too long. I can't wait for tomorrow to get here" "Neither can I" added Brax as he wrapped his hand around Charlie resting his hand on her bump and placing a kiss on the back of her head Bianca scoffed "Right it's time to go" Charlie turned around to face Brax placing another kiss on his lips "I love you" said Brax "I love you too" replied Charlie "Can we please go… me and April are meant to be meeting Case and Dex at the surf club" Charlie turned around "Err, no you're not" Ruby looked at Charlie confused "Actually yes I am. I would have left with Case but Bianca didn't trust you to get packed up on time" "No" Charlie shook her head "If I can't see Brax at all today then no one is seeing thier other half till tomorrow" Brax chuckled and Ruby's eyes widened a little "Charlie we're not the ones getting married tomorrow" spoke Bianca "Yes well you're my maid of honour and you're giving me away so unless you and the rest are willing to stay away from your men all day then I refuse to stay away from mine" Charlie folded her arms and they rested perfectly on her bump Brax stood behind Charlie biting his bottom lip as he tried to stop himself from laughing "Mum that's not fair" exclaimed Ruby "Well that's my proposition" She peered at both Bianca and Ruby with a childish glare Brax cleared his throat "I don't think she's going to back down on this one" "Fine" replied Bianca finally giving in "No one will see their other half till tomorrow; happy?" Charlie nodded with a grin "Very" "This is not fair" protested Ruby as Brax handed Charlie's bag to Bianca Charlie tilted her head slightly as she walked over to Ruby "It's only one day Ruby" she mimicked her daughter's voice from earlier "You're evil" Ruby pouted her lips "And I love you too" replied Charlie her grin still placed "Right lets head off. I'll text Leah and Martha to come over now and you best call the guys and let them know you and April won't be meeting them" Bianca opened up the front door Tuning around Charlie went to place one last kiss on Brax's lips but was stopped by Ruby "Err no, if I can't see Case till tomorrow, there will be no more kissing" she tugged on Charlie's arm and pulled her towards the front door. Brax chuckled at the look on Charlie's face as Ruby tugged her out the front door and closed the door behind them. Looking up at the time he sighed lightly before going into their room to get dressed … "I really should change the locks" Brax spoke as he walked out of the room to find Heath, Jack, Casey and Miles sat in the living room with a few six packs placed on the center table "Isn't it a little early to start on the beer and I thought we weren't meeting till later" Heath scoffed "You're getting old, it's never too early. Plus your missus as decided we will all be spending the whole day apart from our missus so we figured we may as well get a early start" "Yeah thanks for that by the way" spoke Case and the guys chuckled "Hy that had nothing to do with me… that was all Charlie" said Brax "Right bro I know you said no strippers or lap dancers but…" Brax immediately turned around and glared at Heath who burst out laughing "Chill I'm kidding, please Buckton would skin me alive" Brax sighed in relief "Good" "But I am starving so I am going to kick start the Barbie" spoke Heath as he stood to his feet. "We are going to have a great day" Heath smirked as he gave Brax a pat on the back before walking out into the garden "Why does that worry me?" "Probably because it should" answered Miles as he and Jack stood up chuckling to themselves and following Heath into the back garden … "Are you sure we haven't forgotten anything" asked Charlie for the millionth time as she and the girls sat around the couch at Bianca's "Charlie we haven't ok. We have everything down to the tee. Stop stressing so much… actually there will be no stressing whatsoever. We're going to do nothing but enjoy ourselves today" said Leah as she stood to her feet and got herself another drink. Charlie exhaled "No you're right. Everything is going to be fine" a small smile broke out on her face "Yes it is" added Martha "So ladies how about we start with a few games. I opted for I have never" said Bianca "Oh yea that's a good one" added Martha and Ruby and April groaned "What's wrong with the game?" asked Charlie as she looked over at the two girls "Oh nothing" April and Ruby shook their heads "No you guys are a part of this too so…" Bianca looked at them with raised eyebrow "Could we try and keep it clean the last thing either of us what is to be traumatised with unnecessary images the day before my mother's wedding" spoke Ruby Bianca, Leah, Martha and Charlie giggled as they glanced between one another and Charlie nodded "We promise to keep it wholesome" Ruby and April exhaled "Good" "Right I'll go first" piped Leah and all the girls sat expectantly … It had now gone past ten and the guys had moved the buck's night the restaurant. Heath and Jack who were already both clearly drunk sat in one of the booths cheering every now and again much to the amusement of both Casey and Miles. Although not as drunk as the other two Brax was well on his way as he walked out from behind the bar juggling six beers in his hand "Whoa" he staggered slightly trying to keep his balance and the beers from falling. Steadying himself he laughed loudly before making his way over to the booth and trying to slowly ease the bottles onto the table. Seeing he was going to struggle Miles quickly intervened grabbing the bottles before they fell to the ground. Brax instantly slumped down beside Jack as he opened up one of the beers. "You guys should slow down on the alcohol" spoke Miles at which Heath and Jack scoffed "Don't be a party pooper Copeland" Miles chuckled "Oh I am going to enjoy this tomorrow" taking the camera he had brought along with them he took another picture of the guys as Jack and Heath picked up a beer each and sluggishly clicked them together. Brax sighed as a grin settled on his face "I am so l-lucky you know" he chuckled as he took a swig of his beer Miles and Casey chuckled before Miles spoke "Why do you say that?" "Because I'm marrying Charlotte…no because Charlotte is marrying me" Brax abruptly stood to his feet "I have to go see Charlotte" Quickly grabbing hold of Brax, Miles steadied him before sitting him back down "You can't see her till tomorrow" Brax creased his forehead as he attempted to stand again but was pushed back down by Miles "Why…she's my Charlotte" "Bad luck to see the bride before the wedding and plus you are wasted" Brax gasped in shock as he pointed his finger at Miles "I-I am drunk" he shook his head along with his fingers "I am not dr-drunk" Miles nodded "Yea sure you're not" "Ok lets-lets make a deal" Brax sat up trying to look attentive "You let me s-see Charlotte and I promi-promise to stop being drunk" his gaze shifted between Casey and Miles as they laughed at his words "Don't think it works like that" laughed Miles. He looked over at Heath and Jack to see both of them dozing off before turning back to Brax who was calling Casey's name in a whisper "Case" Brax whispered loudly "Brax I'm right here" chuckled Case "Shh they'll hear you" spoke Brax as he put his index finger to his lips "I have a secret to tell you" he chuckled still whispering loudly Casey and Miles glanced at each other with grins before turning back to Brax "Sorry I'll try and be quite" spoke Case "So this secret what is it?" "O-ok fine I'll tell you but it has to stay between me and you… you can't tell anyone else, not even him" Brax pointed to Miles who was sat next to Case Case shook his head biting his bottom lip to stop himself form laughing "I won't tell a soul" "Pr-promise" Brax held his pinkly finger out at which Casey and Miles chuckled lightly. Miles quickly taking his camera and taking a picture Casey nodded "Promise" "There's this girl that I really like" Brax grinned as he leaned forwards his elbow slipping off the table but he quickly perked himself up "Shh" he widened his eyes before leaning closer to Casey and Miles "She is so beautiful, and kind and funny…and f-funny" Casey nodded as he and Miles chuckled lightly "She sounds really special" spoke Casey Brax nodded his head with a grin "Yeah she is" his eyes closed momentarily before they darted open again "Her name is Charlotte" Brax's grin returned "Did I tell you" he pointed his finger between Miles and Casey "About the day we had the house to ourselves and…" Casey quickly interrupted not wanting to find out whatever information it was that Brax was going to share "No…no that's ok we don't need to know that" he turned to Miles who was laughing "Maybe we should get them home" Casey looked over at Jack and Heath "They're already dead to the world… how are we going to wake them up" as Casey spoke Brax leaned over the table outstretching both his hands his wacked both Heath and Jack across the Head "WHAT THE..." Heath and Jack bounced up at the same time groaning as they butted heads "F**k" Heath groaned as he rubbed his head "They're awake" Brax Smirked as Miles quickly took a picture of both Heath and Jack rubbing their sour heads. Heath and Jack groaned as they dodged from the flash on the camera "They're going to regret this in the morning" spoke Casey as he stood to his feet Miles chuckled "Yep they are and I am going to enjoy every second of it" looking over at Brax who seemed like he too was about to doze off. Miles quickly stood to his feet "Right time to get you idiot's home" Miles and Casey peered between the three drunken men and Casey looked over at Miles "So how exactly are we going to get them all to the car?" … Ruby and April had retired to April room a while back leaving only Charlie, Martha, Leah and Bianca in the living room Charlie sighed as she walked out of the bathroom for what felt like the millionth time that evening. Taking her seat on the couch she rubbed her stomach "They best behave tomorrow, I can't afford to be going to pee every five minutes" Leah, Bianca and Martha laughed but Charlie pouted "No I'm being serious I can just imagine it now. Do you take Daryl Braxton to be… oh sorry could you just hold that thought a sec I need to pee" At this the girls burst out laughing Letting her laughter subside Bianca spoke "Charlie I'm sure you'll be fine… and trust me needing to use the toilet will be the last thing on your mind" Charlie scoffed "Please don't underestimate these two. But as long as they wait till after we say I do then I don't mind" "So how you feeling?" Bianca looked up to Charlie with a smile "Good… excited" Charlie beamed thinking of the event that was to take place the following day "I just hope everything turns out ok" "It will" answered Leah "Marilyn will be here first thing to do everyones hair and makeup. The dresses are all safely put away and the limo will be here for eleven on dot" Charlie exhaled and gave a little chuckle "I'm getting married" Martha, Bianca and Leah smiled at her the gleeful look on her face not going un-noticed by any of them "Just think this time tomorrow you will be the latest Mrs Braxton" … Pulling his phone out of his pocket, Brax squinted his gaze as he struggled to steady himself. Leaning against the front door he finally found her name and pushed the call bottom. Waiting impatiently as the phone rang he grinned widely as she picked up Tossing and turning Charlie failed to get comfortably enough to get any sleep. Looking over at the bed side table she smiled as she saw the name that was flashing against her phone "Hello" "Shh" Brax immediately said, holding his index finger to his lips "Brax" Charlie called as she sat up on the bed in the spare room of Bianca's house "Hy baby" Brax spoke laughing a little "I missed you" Charlie shook her head amusingly instantly picking up on his drunken tone "I missed you too, I'm guessing you guys had fun" Charlie frowned as she heard a little thud on the other side of the phone and one from outside "S**t" Brax groaned obviously having knocked something over "Brax where are you?" Charlie asked as she pushed the quilt down her body "Outside" he whispered loudly "Outside where?" Charlie wrapped her robe around herself before quietly waking her way out of the guest room and down the steps making sure not to wake any of the girls "I wanted to see you" spoke Brax Reaching the bottom of the stairs Charlie quickly made her way to the back door and opened it up to find Brax stood with a grin on his face and a broken flower pot in his hand "It bumped into me" he held the pot up Charlie bit her lip as she tried to stifle her laughter not wanting to wake the girls "Brax you shouldn't be here" putting her phone down she took the flower pot from his hand and placed it aside before looking around "Where are the guys?" Brax shrugged before stepping forward placing a kiss on Charlie's neck "Brax" Charlie sighed and pulled away "Did you sneak out?" she asked with a cocked eyebrow Brax grinned and nodded his head almost childishly "Only a little bit" Charlie shook her head and chuckled quietly "But I missed you" added Brax Charlie smiled at his words "I missed you too, but if the girls see you they'll only send you packing" "They don't have to know" grinned Brax as he pulled Charlie slowly into him Feeling the night's breeze hit her exposed legs, Charlie sighed and pulled Brax into the house with her "Fine but don't make a noise Brax" Brax grinned and crossed his heart "Promise" Charlie shook her head with a grin as she ran her hand through his hair, even drunk he managed to put a smile on her face "I want to stay here with you" spoke Brax as he put his hand on either side of Charlie's waist, as he caught her gaze he widened his eyes hoping they would work in his favour Charlie chuckled and knew she wasn't going to deny his request. She stood pretending to ponder on his request "Ok, but you have to be quite and you have to be out before the girls wake up in the morning" Brax nodded excitedly as Charlie locked the door and turned back to him "Come on, let's get you to bed" Taking hold of her hand Brax stood to his feet trying to keep steady as they walked up the stairs Charlie in front of him. Closing the bedroom door behind her Charlie breathed a sigh of relief but quickly spun around as a loud thud came from where Brax was. "F**k" "Brax" she whispered as she walked over to him "Shhh" she held her hand over his mouth as he went to speak again. After a moment she released her hand instantly laughing as he spoke "The bed was in the way" Looking at him she saw that he had already taken his shoes off. Slowly guiding him to the other side of the bed she began undoing his trousers "Constable Buckton are you trying to take advantage of an innocent drunk man" Charlie laughed lightly as she pushed his trousers down help him edged each foot out of it "Babe you may be drunk but there is nothing innocent about you" Slowly unbuttoning his shirt she pushed it down his arms leaving him only in his boxers. "I'm offended" Brax gasped mockingly "Don't be, it's a compliment". Setting him down on the bed she took his socks off and grinned as he tugged lightly on her hand as she went to turn away "You have to stay with me" spoke Brax Charlie shook her head "I'm not going anywhere" "Promise" Brax looked up at her with barely opened eyes "Promise" Charlie replied before leaning forward and placing a kiss on his temple. Picking up his clothes she folded them to one side before slipping her robe off and sliding in beside him. She smiled as Brax instantly wrapped his hand around her pulling her closer so her bump rested against him. She exhaled as she felt herself instantly relax in his arms "I'm glad you came over" she spoke "I could never be away from you" spoke Brax Charlie looked up to see his eyes closing. Placing a kiss on his lips she lowered her head back onto her his chest finally finding she was comfortably enough to get some sleep. As her eye's began to weaken as sleep came she heard his voice in a murmur "You're everything to me" lifting her gaze to him she watched as his eyes closed as his chest rose slowly and his breathing deepening. She watched as sleep over came him her hand slowly stroking his cheek "You're everything to me too" placing her head back on his chest she closed her eyes letting sleep finally overcome her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoRo90 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Thank you Spotd1, Jarliefanever and Freakie42 for the comments. hope you enjoy this one CHAPTER SIXTY SIX "You're everything to me" lifting her gaze to him she watched as his eyes closed as his chest rose slowly and his breathing deepening. She watched as sleep over came him her hand slowly stroking his cheek "You're everything to me too" placing her head back on his chest she closed her eyes letting sleep finally overcome her ... Day of Wedding "What do you mean you can't find him… have you tried his phone?" Bianca spoke in a harsh whisper as she stood pacing the kitchen floor and glancing at the stairs every now and again to make sure Charlie wasn't coming down yet "He's a grown man, how could he be lost?" Bianca pinched the bridge of her nose as she took a deep breath "Miles says they put him to bed last night… maybe he's just gone for a surf. And yes we tried his phone but it's switched off" spoke Heath. He winced and he put the phone further away from his ear as Bianca spoke "Then I suggest you go down to the beach and find him Heath or I will hold you responsible" "What?" he bellowed "Why me, Casey and Miles put him to bed not me" "Yea and if you hadn't gotten so drunk you probably would have noticed when he left the house" "What makes you think I was drunk?" Heath asked in an offended tone Bianca scoffed and said nothing more "Fine, so I had a few but it was his bucks night" "Yes Heath, Brax's bucks night not yours. Look just find him and make sure he is at the church on time. We spent all night reassuring Charlie everything would go smoothly; I am not having the lot of you mess that up now. Find him Heath" and with that she dropped the phone Heath looked up at Jack and Miles "Anyone would think I kidnapped him and stashed him somewhere" Heath threw his hands up hopelessly "He best turn up soon because there is no why I am facing that wife of mine without him" "Well we've checked the beach and the restaurant, I'm all out of idea's" spoke Miles as Casey walked down the hall way and joined them "This is your fault" Jack pointed at both Casey and Miles "And how do you figure that?" asked Miles "You were the sober ones, you were meant to be keeping an eye on him" "No we were meant to let him have a good time then get him home safely which we did. Babysitting him during the night wasn't part of that" spoke Miles "Well if we don't find him, the only thing people will be attending today will be our funerals" replied Heath Jack, Miles and Heath tuned to Casey as he chuckled lightly "And what's funny? because as best man you should really be copping all the blame for this" said Heath Casey rolled his eyes at Heath before picking up his phone and dialling a number "Who are you calling?" asked Miles. Casey turned to face him "Who did Brax keep asking to go see last night?" A knowing look crossed Miles face as he turned to Jack and Heath "Charlie" … Bianca, Leah, Martha, Ruby and April were now all awake and had started panicking as to where Brax could be or how to possibly tell Charlie "What are we going to do?" asked Leah "Like the guys said he's probably just gone for a quick surf… we're worrying over nothing" said Martha although unconvincingly "The wedding is in three hours and he decided to go for a surf" asked Ruby "Errr… they're guys they don't take as long as we do to get ready. Everything is always last minute" "But what if Charlie asks if we've heard from the guys?" asked Bianca "We say yes and that everything is fine on their end" answered Martha "You know I'm no good at lying" said Bianca "Well you better learn unless you want a pregnant hormonal bride breaking down on her wedding day, all because you couldn't tell a single white lie" "But what if he left the house and then feel asleep in a bush or something, or what if something bad as happened to him" Bianca and Martha glared at Leah as both Ruby and April's gaze widened "Really Leah… really" Martha cocked an eyebrow Leah turned to Ruby "I'm sure there's nothing to worry about" Ruby's gaze left Leah's as her phone vibrated against the coffee table. Quickly walking over to it she picked it up as she saw Casey's name flashing against the screen "Case have you found him? Ruby asked straight away "Sort of" replied Casey Ruby frowned her face and the girls looked at her expectantly "How do you sort of find someone?" "Is Charlie awake yet?" asked Casey "Err no… what as that got to do with anything?" Casey chuckled "Well we're pretty sure Charlie knows where he is" Ruby shook her head lightly confused by his words "What do you…" she stopped as she finally picked up on what Casey was saying her gaze landing on the stairs "Why didn't we think of that before. "Thanks Case" and with that she dropped the phone before looking at the four pair of eyes that were lay on her "So, have they found him?" asked Bianca Ruby nodded and pointed towards the stairs "Yea I think they did" Bianca and the girls looked at her confused for a few seconds before the expressions on their faces changed "How was that not the first place we thought of" asked Martha … Charlie's eyes fluttered open slowly as she adjusted them to the small light that had escaped into the room. As her eyes opened fully her smile invaded her face as she realised what day it was. Only then did she realise she was still enveloped in Brax's arms. Smiling she leaned up and placed a kiss on his cheek and her eye caught the time beside him "Oh crap. Brax" slowly sitting up she nudged him roughly "Brax" she whispered harshly as he groaned "Brax get up" sending a punch into his arm Brax quickly opened his eyes "Ow" quickly putting her hand over his mouth Charlie nodded to the time at which Brax's eye widened. Charlie slowly removed her hand off his mouth and Brax slid up the bed "You have to leave now before the girls see you" Charlie grabbed her robe tying it loosely around her as she passed Brax his cloths and he got dressed. Doing up the last button on his shirt Brax stood up and walked over to Charlie "Morning" she smiled as he placed a kiss on her lips. Smiling into the kiss Charlie settled her hands against his chest as she parted her lips their tongue colliding against one another "Mmmm" Charlie reluctantly pulled away and leaned her forehead against his "Morning" she smiled as they locked eyes "As much as I wish you didn't, you really have to go. Bianca will flip if she finds out you spent the night" Brax nodded a grin placed on his face "Just a few hours left" Charlie's grin now mirrored his as she gave a gentle nod placing another softer kiss on his lips "Only a few hours" Brax looked to the door then back at Charlie "So how are we going to do this?" Stepping towards the door Charlie spoke "I'm hoping they're all still asleep" turning the door handle Charlie slowly edged the door open looking around for any signs of life "I think we're safe" as quietly as possible she edged out of the door with Brax behind her; both of them stopping as they reached the stairs "Shh" Charlie stopped Brax as she heard Ruby's voice and then Bianca's "So, have they found him?" asked Bianca "Yea I think they did" answered Ruby "How was that not the first place we thought of" Charlie heard Martha say. Hearing the nearing footsteps Charlie quickly shoved Brax back and took to the stairs "Morning guys" she smiled down at Ruby and Bianca who were about beginning climbing the stairs "I can't believe you let me sleep in so late" she walked past them hoping they wouldn't climb the stairs. A sigh of relief left her lips as Ruby and Bianca turned around and followed her "We err… we were actually just about to come and wake you" spoke Ruby "So did you sleep well?" she asked as she and the girls glanced at one another Charlie shrugged "Would have been better if Brax was there. I tend to use him as my pillow but that's fine because in a few hours I will officially be Mrs Braxton" she beamed as she walked into the kitchen pulling out a bottle of water before returning into the living room "So you slept alone last night" asked Bianca Charlie glanced at all of them "Err as far as I'm aware" she chuckled lightly "Why, who would I possibly have slept with?" "Well…" Bianca went to speak but Martha quickly interrupted "No one we err… we just thought we heard voices" Charlie frowned and shook her head "Nope, not from my room anyway". Charlie bit her bottom lip trying to hold onto her laughter as the girls all glanced at each other nervously "Is something wrong? You all seem a bit anxious" The five girls shook their heads simultaneously and Ruby quickly grabbed hold of April "We're just going to go try our dresses on one last time… in Aprils room" both girls rushed away Ruby quickly taking her phone out dialling Casey's number to tell him Brax wasn't with Charlie Knowing that Brax had to get out of the house somehow Charlie walked into the kitchen and quickly brought her hands to her stomach and smiled widely "Oh wow that was a big one" she giggles "Girls you have to feel this, they're both really going for it" Leah, Bianca and Martha were by her side in no time with their hands on her bump "Wait they'll probably kick again it's never just the once with these two" Charlie held her breath as Brax had picked up on the diversion and slowly made his way down the stairs. Her eyes remained glued on him as he slowly opened the back door and edged out. Poking his head back in he smiled and mouthed "I love you" before slowly shutting the door Charlie smiled and looked back down at the girls "Uh... they must be a little shy today" she smiled sweetly at them before unscrewing the cap on the bottle of water and taking a swig Not haven picked up on anything the girls watched as Charlie walked into the living room "Ok what are we going to do" asked Leah "Not tell her that's for sure " Martha glanced at Bianca "Marilyn will be here in a minute so we are all going to go about this morning, get ready, get Charlie ready and pray the guys find Brax soon" "Is everything ok? Asked Charlie and the girls instantly looked up at her with the same smiles on their faces "Yea… we were just saying we should probably start getting everything sorted…why don't you go take a bath and by the time you're done Marilyn will be here to do your hair and makeup" said Martha Charlie nodded "Ok" giving her friends a smile, she made her way up the stairs as fast as her bump would allow, only letting her grin show when the girls were out of view. … Casey sighed as he dropped the phone "Well Brax isn't with Charlie. Rubes said she just woke and she was alone" "We're all dead you do know that" Heath ran his hand through his hair "We don't know that for sure" replied Miles Jack scoffed "have you met your wife…have you meet our wives. Heath's right if we can't find him I opt for leaving the country" Casey chuckled unable to hide his amusement at both Heath and Jack "Yea laugh Case, but your girlfriend is her daughter I have a feeling you might cop it worse than any of us" Casey's grin faded at Heath's words "I'm only sixteen… this is all on you guys" "Yeah I'm sure that argument will go down well with Ruby… and you're also the best man so technically it's your duty to make sure he makes it to the wedding in one piece" replied Heath "I don't think anyone of us are making it to this wedding in one piece" added Jack Just as Jack spoke the back door opened and all four guys turned to see Brax walk into the house "Where the hell have you been?" Heath and the rest glared at Brax "I just went for a walk… needed to clear my head. Why?" "I'm not sure which one making me want to punch you more, the fact that you're lying or the fact that you think we would actually believe that" spoke Heath "Well it's the truth" answered Brax keeping a straight face not wanting to give anything away "So you've been out walking for over an hour because that's how long we have been looking for you for; and why are you still in the same cloths as last night?" spoke Miles "I guess you just didn't look hard enough. And as for the cloths Ivenot even had a shower so I didn't see the point in changing and then having to change again into my tux" Brax glanced between the four guys "What's with the faces, I'm getting married today, remember" a smile settled on Brax's face "I think these two were afraid they were going to have to skip the country to avoid Bianca and Martha" laughed Casey "Shut up" Heath went to hit him on the back of the head but Casey quickly dodged Brax chuckled "Well I'm going to jump into the shower and you guys should start getting ready too" and with that he walked away a grin playing on his face … "Charlie" Bianca stood mouth slightly agape as she walked into the guest room ad Charlie turned to face her "Ok. It's official; you are the most beautiful bride I have ever seen" Marilyn had enhanced Charlie's naturally wavy hair and softly pinned them back with a few silver Jemima diamante and pearl bridal hair pins; allowing a few waves to fall around her face. She had kept Charlie's makeup simple and natural; applying mascara and copper eye shadow to bring out her blue eyes. Charlie's grin captured her face as she exhaled lightly "Thank you" Bianca smiled as she walked closer to Charlie "So I figured every bride needed their something new, something borrowed and so on… so" Bianca walked over to the bedside drawer and pulled out a slam box "Here is your something new… Martha and Leah put towards it too" Opening up the box Charlie peered down at the pearl studs "Bianca" she looked up her friend and tilted her head slightly "You guys didn't have to get me this" Bianca smiled "We know… but we wanted to" Charlie's smiled widened as she placed the box on the desk and took the studs out before putting them on and turning to look in the mirror "They're beautiful, thank you" "You're very welcome" smiled Bianca "We best get down there… we don't want to be late now do we?" Bianca edged out the door Charlie nodded as she exhaled ... The girls stood anxiously at the bottom of the stairs as they waited for Charlie to show herself. Seeing Bianca come into view they all perked up waiting for Charlie to follow. Walking down the stairs Bianca smiled and turned as she too waited for Charlie to walk down the steps. The girls stood in awe as Charlie came into view, all of them grinning as she slowly walked down the stairs. "Charlie you look amazing" said Leah "Yea what she said" added Martha as they peered at her "I agree" added April "Thanks guys" Charlie replied as she reached the bottom of the stairs Ruby looked at her mum a little teary eyed "Hy what are these for?" asked Charlie as she walked over to Ruby and took her tear with her thumb Ruby shook her head "You look really beautiful" Charlie pursed her lips together as she held onto her tears. She placed a kiss on Ruby's temple "Thank you" she smiled down at her daughter "I err…" Ruby un did the blue charm bracelet around her wrist "I figured you already have something old" Ruby looked down at Charlie's engagement ring "And I know the pearls are something new" she smiled "So…" she took Charlie's wrist and placed the bracelet around it "It's not very fancy but here is your something blue and borrowed" Ruby smiled up at her mum as she placed the bracelet Ross and Elise had given her for her fourteenth birthday around her wrist Charlie looked down at the bracelet before looking back up at Ruby "You're trying to make me cry aren't you" Charlie widened her eyes slightly stopping her tears form falling. Ruby and the girls chuckled lightly and Charlie pulled her daughter in as close as possible "I love you, you know that" Ruby nodded "I love you too mum" Ruby grinned All the girls turned their heads towards the door as a horn was heard "I think that's the limo" spoke Leah "Right let's get a few pictures in before we go" … Brax, Case, Jack and Heath were now at the church and most of the guests were seated. All four men stood in a room at the back of the church getting ready to go inside "Ready?" Jack looked over at Brax A grin formed on his face "As I'll ever be" Brax turned to Casey "You ready kiddo? You're my best man I need you on top form" smiled Brax Casey nodded "Ready" "Good" Edging his head out the door Heath looked back round "Right I think we should get out there everyone's pretty much here" Brax nodded and exhaled lightly … Charlie peered at the church as the limo came to a standstill. The girls gently made their way out careful not to ruin their dresses before they all turned to Charlie who was still sat in the limo "Ready Buckton?" asked Martha Charlie nodded her head holding her hand out as Ruby helped her out of the limo "Ready as I'll ever be" … The girls stood in line as the church doors opened up. All the guests watched with smiles as Leah made her way through first, followed by Martha then April and lastly Bianca. As the quick church was brought to life with Heart beat by Jose Gonzalez all the guests slowly stood to their feet everyone waiting excitedly for the bride to come into view. Taking a deep breath Charlie looked over at her daughter as a smile filled both their faces, she smiled as the twins kicked her hand grazing over her stomach before she brought her gaze back up "Ready?" Ruby questioned as she looped her arm around Charlie's right arm Charlie nodded "Ready" and with that both Buckton's slowly made the way to the wooden Church doors All the guests stood peering in awe, gasps leaving their lips and mutters of adoration spilling in whispers from their mouths as Charlie came into view with Ruby by her side. ... Watching as she came into view, Brax exhaled deeply; composing himself as his heart rate increased immensely. He gazed at her in awe as their gaze locked against each others ... Don't hate me for leaving it there lol. Hope you enjoyed that chapter as I really enjoyed writing it, just like you guys I love happy Chax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoRo90 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Thank you guys for the comments. I am so sorry for how long it as taken me to update but I haven't had the time to write never mind update. I literally started and finished this chapter today in two hours (Usually takes me lot longer but I have to go to work soon) but I felt bad about the wait. I really do hope its OK CHAPTER SIXTY SEVEN Watching as she came into view, Brax exhaled deeply; composing himself as his heart rate increased immensely. He gazed at her in awe as their gaze locked against each other's. … Charlie stood gazing at him and the grin on her face couldn't be helped if she had tried. Even as her heart rate picked up pace a sense of calmness overcame her. Listening to the words of the song that filled the church she closed her eyes briefly and her grin only grew. Opening her gaze to once again to meet Brax's, her feet began moving to the pace of the song as she fought to pace herself towards him; in that moment everyone around her had been forgotten apart from Brax. Exhaling lightly she reminded herself to breath … In Brax's eyes no beauty had ever been able to match Charlie's but as she progressed towards him, he felt her beauty almost take the breath from his lungs. He felt his face sting as his grin stood in place watching her with concentrating as she closed the gap that seemed to go on forever between them; till finally she stood before him. He fought to tear his eyes away and glanced at Ruby as she gave Charlie a kiss on the cheek before smiling at Brax. Returning the gesture Brax immediately returned his gaze to Charlie as she stepped forward and stood before him. Brax exhaled as he took her hand in his wanting nothing more that to pull her towards him, closing the gap between them. He ran his thumb softly over the back of her hand and Charlie gave his hand a light squeeze fighting back her already brewing tears All the guests took their seat eager for the ceremony to begin; soon enough it was time for both Charlie and Brax to say their vows "The couple would now like to exchange their written vows and their rings" said the pastor Brax exhaled as he turned to Casey who was already holding the ring out to him. Turning back to Charlie he took her hand placing the ring halfway up her right finger before looking back up at her and locking his gaze against hers "Charlotte Alexa Buckton" Charlie chuckled lightly at the use of her full name "I hear people say this all the time, and as cheesy as it sounds it's true; from the very first time I saw you, you have had me mesmerized. You came and you changed everything in my world for the better; you gave me love and you gave me and my brothers a family and nothing could ever be enough to thank you for that. I have never wanted, needed or loved anyone the way I do you; You are the love of my life" Brax cleared his throat and couldn't help but bring his hand up to her cheek and stroke his thumb gently against it "You are my world Charlie, you're the reason for every breath that I take. I love you not only for who you are but for the person that I am when I am with you. From the kindhearted person that you are, the way you laugh and that beautiful smile of yours, those eyes that seem to take the very breath from my lungs; and the way you love me, all those things and so much more are the reasons you have my heart Charlie. Never have I felt such pain as I did when you was apart from me and I never plan to feel that way again" He sighed as a tear fell from Charlie's eye but his thumb quickly claimed it "Being without you isn't an option for me, because believe it or not you are my life; everything I believe in resides in you; you are my other half". Bring his hand down from her cheek Brax pushed the ring all the way up her right finger "This ring is my way of letting everyone in this place know what you mean to me; I promise to forever be faithful and true to you. I will be your strength when you get weak and never will I let any harm befall you. You have my soul and my heart, because of you I know what love is and I will spend the rest of our life's together loving you the way you deserve to be loved" The girls and the rest of the church cleared the throat and some wiped away the tears that Brax's words had brought to their eyes. Charlie tilted her head to the side and pursed her lips together as another tear fell; quickly clearing her throat she composed herself before turned to Bianca who passed her the ring. Turing back to Brax she did as he had and slide the ring slightly up his right finger. She gave him a cheeky smile before speaking "Daryl James Braxton" Brax and everyone in the church chuckled at the use of his full name "To say that I love you doesn't quite seem enough to fully express what you mean to me. We have been through so much but knowing that all those things led to this moment, this day; I wouldn't change a thing. Never have I known such happiness as the one I feel when I'm with you. You came into my life and you took away every pain and hurt and you healed me; you gave me a new life and I will forever be grateful to you. I smile because of you, I laugh because you love me and I only stand here as the person I am today because regardless of everything that has come our way, every obstacle that we have faced; you have never once wavered or given up on me. When I think of how much I love you I feel like my heart could explode. You are my best friend, my heart and my soul Brax; I live because you live, without you there is no me. I love you with my heart, soul and body" Her gaze lowered as she pushed the ring up the rest of his right finger she stroked her thumb against it before looking back up at Brax "With this ring I promise to forever be faithful and true to you. I promise to adore you all the days of our life, to be the shoulder you lean on when things get tough, to laugh when you laugh and to always stand by you no matter what may come our way. You are the love of my life Brax…" Charlie paused as she choked on her words "Today in front of all these people I promise that each day of my life with you I will cherish you above all other and will spend the rest of our life together making you feel the way I do when I am with you" Brax had been fighting it but the tear finally escaped his eyes and he had to chuckle when he heard Heath, Jack and Miles clear their throats and a few people in their seats blowing into tissues. "By the power vested in me I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride" At the words Brax immediately stepped forward and both his as Charlie's grin widened dangerously as he rested his hand on her cheek bringing their lips together in a tender, gentle but passionate kiss. The church was filled with the clapping of hands and numerous people whistling. Brax and Charlie's grins were still placed as they pulled apart. They both laughed as they felt the twins kicking with force; Brax hands instantly fell to her bump "I think they're congratulating us" spoke Charlie and Brax nodded with a grin Charlie rested her forehead against Brax, their gaze focused solely on one another "I love you" Brax placed another kiss on her lips "I love you too Mrs Braxton" … All the guests had now made their way back to the restaurant where the reception was to be help; and everyone was waiting for the bride and groom to make their appearance. Sat in the back of the limo Brax had his hand entwined in Charlie's as they made their way to their expectant guests. Brax sighed with a sense of satisfaction as he gazed at Charlie "You look beautiful" he spoke his grin only widening as she blushed under his intense glare. He lightly brushed her reddened cheek with his thumb "You make it hard not to keep falling deeper and deeper in love with you" he spoke his gaze never leaning hers Charlie felt the sting in her cheeks as her smile widened leaning forward she placed a soft kiss on his lips "That's the plan" … Walking into the restaurant hand in hand, Charlie and Brax smiled as their family and friends brought their hands together and once again the clapping of hand's and whistled filled the room. Greeting their guests and thanking them for coming Brax lead Charlie to their table not wanting her to be on her feet for too long Charlie shook her head mockingly at him "Brax it's my wedding day, one day won't hurt" But her word's fell on deaf ears as he lowered her into her seat "You've been on your feet for way too long… plus we still have our first dance" giving her a wink he placed a kiss on her lips before taking to the seat next to her. The kids were being watched by Irene and Marilyn while Bianca and the girls and Heath and the guys sat on the center table next to Brax and Charlie. The restaurant was filled with laughter and Charlie had to hold onto her tears to stop them from spilling over at the happiness that filled the room. Everyone fell silent and Brax and Charlie looked up at the sound of clicking on the glass. Bianca stood with a smile on her face as she began giving a speech "Many of you here know Charlie as a police officer and Brax as a restaurant owner but to me they are so much more than that;and most especially to one another. I have seen many different kinds of love but never have I seen one like the one these two share. Life as thrown more than their fair share of obstacles their way and each time they come out of it stronger than ever. Everyone knows it's somewhat a tradition to spend the night away from your other half the night before your wedding…" Bianca paused and grinned down at Charlie and Brax before looking back up at the peering eyes of the guests "But it seemed even one night away from each other wasn't something these two could manage" Bianca produced Brax's phone from her bag and placed it in front of him. The look on both Charlie's and Brax's face was priceless "I found this one the floor in the guest room. If you're going to sneak around you should really try get rid of all evidence" Bianca smirked at the two of them and the guests laughed loudly. Bianca turned back to the crowd "The love I see in their eyes when they look at one another, the way they hold each other above all else is simply amazing" she turned to Brax and Charlie "I only pray that everyone in this room will find a love even if it's only a fraction of what the two of you share. I wish you both the happiness that I know you deserve" Charlie looked up at Bianca mouthing a 'thank you' as she sat down. Brax smiled at her also nodding his head hoping she knew how much he appreciated her words Charlie and Brax smiled as Casey stood moments after Bianca sat down. "Err…" Casey exhaled "Brax, he is more than just my brother; regardless of our parents not being here like they should be, never once did I feel a void because Brax gave both me and Heath more than most parents give their kids. He gave us his time; he took care of us and most of all he always put us first regardless of what that meant for him. And I want to thank him for that" Casey looked down at Brax "You gave more than they ever could have and you deserve to be happy" Brax looked at his younger brother with much pride in his now reddened eyes with a smile on his face. Heath cleared his throat as he looked at Brax with a smile on his face; he only knew too well the truth in Casey's words "You and Charlie deserve each other; I know she will make you happier than any other person ever could" and with that he took his seat "To Charlie and Brax" spoke Jack and everyone lifted their classes and repeated "To Charlie and Brax" … Charlie had been for another tour around seeing to all their guests and was now sat back down with Brax as everyone ate. Charlie and Brax turned their heads to the stage at the sound of Heaths voice "We're thinking it's time for the bride and groom to have their first dance" he winked at the two of them A smile crept onto Charlie's face at the intro to the song that filled the room. Surprisingly her and Brax hadn't discussed what song to use for their first dance but as Jason Mars 'I won't give up' started playing she looked over at Brax to see he was already standing with his hand held out to her "I figured this song fitted us perfectly" he spoke and displayed his dimples Charlie sighed as she looked at him; eyes filled with love. Placing her hand in his, he brought her to her feet and she allowed him lead her to the dance floor. Her bump pushed into him and she rested her hand on his chest. The lyrics to the song kicked in as Brax rested his hands on her waist; both their eyes locked against each other as they forgot about all the people watching them in adoration 'When I look into your eyes it's like watching the night sky or a beautiful sun rise there's so much they hold' Charlie's smile widened at the words, her eye's still locked against Brax's; his gaze sending that familiar shot of electricity through her body. No words were spoken between them for a while but so much was said through their silence. The guests fell silent as they watched the both of the move with much grace in the arms of one another 'I won't give up on us even if the sky get rough I 'm giving you all my love I'm still looking up' Brax brought his hand up to her cheek and shook his head lightly the both of them still swaying "I will never give up on us" and with the he placed a slow and soft kiss on her lips … Their first dance soon came to an end and they were joined by their family and friends. Heath was now dancing with Charlie and Brax stood by the bar watching with a grin on his face "Hy" Jack walked up to him taking a seat on a stool "Hy" Brax replied before his gaze slowly drifted back to Charlie as she laughed at something Heath had said. Jack smiled at the grin displayed on his best friends face as he watched Charlie "I'm really happy for you" spoke Brax causing Brax to tear his gaze from Charlie and to Jack "Thanks" said Brax, he took another quick glance at Charlie "She's my wife" he chuckled in joy Jack smiled and nodded "I know, I kind of feel sorry for her" "Funny" Brax spoke mockingly. His gaze turned with everyone else's as Ruby's voice filled the restaurant. He watched as she tapped on the microphone almost nervously before she looked up and smiled at the faces peering at her. Brax walked over to Charlie placing his arm around her waist and resting his hands on her bump. "Unknown to my mother in my grandparents will I was given instruction to speak tonight, in case they were not here for my mums big day" Charlie looked at Ruby confused as she continued "With mum, my grandparents wrote letters in twos depending on who would be by her side on this day and although I wasn't completely sure I still throw one away a few months after we came back to the bay and I kept this one" Ruby held the letter for everyone to see "It seems even after all the years we spent away they still held faith that mum and Brax would end up together, I guess it paid off" Charlie felt her eye sting with tears as Ruby opened up the letter and Brax placed a kiss on her shoulder blade pulling her closer to him Clearing her throat Ruby smiled at Charlie and Brax before she began to read the content of the letter Charlie, We really hope Ruby never as to read this letter and we're there in person to tell you this but if not, then Elise was right in making sure we prepared just in case we missed your big day and if Ruby is reading this letter it also means Elise was right in getting us to right more than one letter for your special day and it warms both our hearts to know you found your way back to Brax; but even more so that Brax has proven himself to be the person me and your mother saw him to be and allowed you in his life Charlie, we want you to know not a day goes by that you don't make myself and your mother proud; we have watched you grow into a beautiful woman and even without us there we know you will only continue to exceed our expectations. We can only image what a beautiful bride you must make and you may not be able to see us but we believe we will be watching you each step of the way. We have no doubt you will make an excellent wife And Brax, we can tell you now it may not have seemed like it when we left but we have never once stopped praying or caring about you and your brothers or you and Charlie. We lost her once and you effortlessly brought her back to us. We got the sons we never had in you and the boys and even in our absence you have always been considered family. We can rest with no worry knowing Charlie is in your arms because we know you will never fail her. You have proven yourself worthy as a brother and a son and we know you will do so as her husband. We wish you both all the joy and happiness in the world; remember to love each other always, listen to one another and in the time of adversity join hands and face them together. Love Ross and Elise Ruby looked through her watered eyes at her mother and Brax to see Charlie was also now crying and Brax's eyes were red and glazed over. Putting the mick down she made her way over to them and Charlie immediately engulfed her in her arms. Finally releasing her Brax stepped forward and pulled Ruby into him and he placed a kiss on her forehead "Thank you kiddo" Ruby looked up at him through her glassy gaze a smile spread across her face ... "Mind if I butt in" Brax smiled at Ruby who stood talking with Casey, April and Dex. Brax held his hand out to her "How about a dance?" Ruby smiled and nodded as she placed her hand in his swaying on the dance floor Ruby smiled up at him "You make her really happy" the corners of Brax's lip's curled up "And she makes me really happy" he replied "You enjoyed yourself today?" he asked and Ruby nodded "So much" she giggled a little before looking at Charlie who was stood with Bianca, Martha and Leah as they all laughed about something. She turned back to Brax "For the first time I really believe everything is going to work out" Brax nodded with a smile "Me too" he looked at Charlie in awe before turning back to Ruby as she spoke "I'm really glad we came back" he placed a kiss on her temple "So am I" … The night had been filled with laughter and joy and as it clocked eleven the guests had left and only a few people now remained. Charlie and Brax stood in each other's embrace on the dance floor "Thank you" spoke Charlie as she trailed her thumb lightly against his chest Brax raised an eyebrow in confusion "What for?" "For today… for making it perfect" Charlie simpered up at him Brax shook his head "I didn't do much, but I would do anything for you… you know that?" Charlie nodded her head "I know" … Everyone had now retired and Ruby and Casey were spending the next few days with Bianca nad Heath giving Brax and Charlie some time alone Charlie sighed as she and Brax approached the front door she stood behind waiting for him to open the door. Hearing the key click she stepped forward but Brax stopped her "What?" she looked up at him confused Brax didn't speak he simply brought his arm to her legs lifting her into his arms gently. He chuckled lightly as Charlie let out a giggle "I'm carrying you over the threshold" he grinned and walked into the house shutting the door with his foot before placing Charlie back down onto her feet "We don't want to go messing with tradition now do we" spoke Brax Charlie chuckled as she rested her hand against his chest "Says the man that snuck into Bianca's last night" she grinned up at him as his lips closed in on hers and soon enough he captured her lips. Her hand moved to the back of his neck as she tried to get more of him. Finally pulling away they both looked at each other a little breathlessly, their grins matching "I love you Mrs Braxton" spoke Brax Charlie simpered up to him at the use of his words as her hands played with the hairs on the back of hid neck "I don't think I will ever get tired of hearing you call me that" Lowering his head he once again took her lips in his in a gentle kiss "Good" Looking down at the wedding band on her finger she smiled in disbelief of how perfect the day had been before looking back up at Brax as he spoke "This was by far the best day of my life" Brax grinned, his dimples on full display Charlie brought her left hand up to his cheek and ran her thumb softly against it "I have never been as happy as I am now. I just wish we didn't have to skip on a honeymoon" Brax sighed "Me too, but once the twins are here we can all go away together" he replied before his eye took in the time on the clock that hung on the opposite wall "We should get you to bed" he laughed as Charlie instantly stuck her bottom lip out, pouting at him childishly as she shook her head "I'm not tired" she protested "But you've been moving all day which means you have to rest" responded Brax Charlie sighed knowing he was right "Fine but I want to take a bath first" Brax nodded "I'll run one for you" he placed a kiss on her temple as they walked into their room. Charlie slowly stripped the layers as Brax walked out of the bathroom. He stopped and exhaled as he took in her beauty. She had removed the pins in her hair and the curls now ran down her left shoulder and ran over her left breast. Moving slowly he ran his hand around her bare waist as he looked down at her bump "Your beyond beautiful you know that" Charlie looked at him through the full length mirror as she rested her head in his shoulder "You make me feel beautiful" she spoke with a smile as she turned in his arm her bump creating some space "How about…" she paused as she unbuttoned his shirt "You join me in the bath" she pushed the shirt down his arms. "I know we can't do much but I just want you close to me" Brax's grin appeared "Trust me being close to you is more than enough" discarding of his own layers he allowed her lead him into the bathroom; and soon they both settled in the warmth of the water embedding themselves in their new found title as husband and wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoRo90 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Thank you guys for the comments and I Really am sorry for the delay in my chapters recently but I cant even lie, my life is hella hectic at the moment and I have a feeling it will be this way till just after Christmas. Hope this chapter doesn't disappoint CHAPTER SIXTY EIGHT Brax's grin appeared "Trust me being close to you is more than enough" discarding of his own layers he allowed her lead him into the bathroom; and soon they both settled in the warmth of the water embedding themselves in their new found title as husband and wife … Charlie's eyes flickered open and she squinted a little from the sun breaking through the edge of the curtains. A smile played on her face as she recalled what yesterday had brought to her. Her gaze travelled down to her right finger examined her wedding band. Running her thumb over it her smile only grew the more. Inhaling lightly she frowned at the breeze that hit her back and turned to find Brax was no longer by her side. Edging up the bed slowly she went to swing her legs down the side till the room door opened with a gentle creak. Her smile returned as Brax walked into the room tray in hand "I was about to come looking for you. I thought you'd done a runner already" Charlie smirked at him Brax grinned as he placed the tray on the bed side table before resting his hands on the bed and edging closer to Charlie as he shook his head "Never" Brax lightly brushed his lips past hers his grin widening before he placed a soft kiss on her lips. Charlie's hands drifted up to rest on the back of his neck instantly deepening the kiss as their tongues flickered against each other. Finally feeling the need for air Brax pulled away his forehead resting against hers "If I knew that was the kind of greeting I would get in the morning once we got married, I would have married you a long time ago" he grinned at her plum cheeks before placing another quick kiss on her lips. Brax pushed himself up and turned to pick up the tray he had brought into the room and settled it on the bed next to Charlie Charlie looked down at the tray that was filled with croissants, Bagels and strawberries before looking back up at Brax with a grin "You didn't have to do this, I would have been happy with toast" Brax shook his head "This is our first full day being married, no way are you starting it on toast" Charlie chuckled at his words but stopped and looked up at him sheepishly as her stomach growled and Brax laughed lightly "And by the looks of it that stomach of yours agrees, plus I want to treat my babies to the finer things" he leaned over and placed his hand on her bump rubbing it lightly Charlie smirked "I should have known this was all for them" she spoke mockingly "Of course" grinned Brax as he removed his hand from her bump and picked the orange juice from the tray placing it on the bedside table so it wouldn't spill. Charlie immediately picked up a bagel and Brax picked up one of the croissants. "Err I thought this was for me and the twins" Charlie spoke with a cocked eyebrow "I didn't want you feeling bad about me not having anything to eat so I figured I'd join you; you know... to ease your guilt" he winked at her his dimples on full display and took a chunk out of the croissants Charlie shook her head and chuckled "How nice of you" she rolled her eyes "Umm I know" Brax grinned and the both of them continued with their breakfast "So what do you want to do today?" Charlie shrugged " We could stay in… have a lazy day" she grinned at him Brax nodded with a smile "Sounds perfect" … "I wish Miles and Leah could have stayed a little longer" spoke Charlie as she lay spread out on the couch her feet swung over Brax's lap Brax nodded "Yeah, but I guess they have to get back to things back there" Charlie sighed as she tucked into her Ben n Jerry's "I guess so, I just miss having her here all the time" Brax rubbed Charlie leg and gave her a smile "Well maybe we can go visit them next year" Charlie nodded "That would be good" Charlie turned back to the screen as the closing credits came on "Finally" Brax sighed in relief "And as promised we're now going to watch a choice of mine" picking Charlie legs up he slid out from beneath her before placing them back on the couch and walking over to the TV. "I don't care how many times you deny it I know you enjoy those movies just as much as I do" Charlie spoke with a grin at which Brax scoffed "I watch them because of you, no other reason" "If you say so" … "Casey no" Ruby ran out of the kitchen and edged around the couch quickly picking Abi up and using her as a shield against Casey who's front shirt had splashes of water on it, courtesy of Ruby Casey chuckled as he shook his head "Sorry, but even Abi can't protect you" he edged closer and Ruby instantly edged away from him "Case you wouldn't" Casey nodded with a smirk "Oh I would. If you put Abi down I might go lightly on you" Ruby slowly put a giggling Abi down into her play pen before edging further away from Case "Case it was an accident" she spoke through her laughter "Didn't look like one to me" Case moved quickly grabbing her before she could move causing her to squeal as her swarmed to get out of his grasp. Casey laughed as he swiped the soap bubbles down her cheek "Case no" she giggled Finally stepping back Casey stood with a grin on his face "now we're even" he laughed at the look on her face as she wiped the soap of her cheek "Just for that I'm not talking to you for the rest of the day" Ruby stuck her bottom lip out but squealed as Casey pulled her back into his arms "What just today?" he gave her the Braxton grin but Ruby bit on her bottom lip and folded her arms against her chest refusing to reply, causing Casey to chuckle. Casey shrugged his grin still placed "Ok" leaning closer to her he placed a gentle kiss on her lips pulling back to see her reaction "Still not talking?" he grinned as he leaned back into her and placed another kiss on her lips. His grin widened as she responded and kissed him back before he pulled away "You're not playing fair" Ruby smirked "You started it" Casey nodded down at his shirt before looking down at who was looking at the two of them and babbling "See she agrees with me" Ruby shook her head her hand moving to rest on Casey's chest "No I think she's on my side on this one" leaning on the ball on her foot she placed her lips on his just as Heath and Bianca walked into the house with Reece Heath chuckled as the both of them pulled away "Do you two ever give each other a break" he smirked as they broke apart and Ruby blushed Bianca hit him on his chest "Ignore him guys" she walked over to Abi picking her up "Hope this one behaved herself" Bianca tickled Abi causing her to giggle "Yeah she was no trouble at all" replied Ruby as she moved out of Casey's arms and onto the couch "Casey was more trouble than she was" "Oi" Casey feigned offence as he sat next to Ruby And Bianca and Heath chuckled "I don't doubt that for a second" added Heath … Brax chuckled as he looked over at Charlie; her breathing had slowly down long ago indicating she was asleep. He gently ran his hand up and down her legs that lay on his lap, and his grin invaded his face as he noticed how peaceful she looked. Leaning forward gently, he tucked a stand hair behind her ears careful not to wake her from her sleep. Stroking her cheek with the back of his thumb he sat back up slowly before edging out from under her legs and carefully as possible. Walking back out of the kitchen Brax smiled as Charlie had turned slightly so her bump was now leaning into the couch her hand lay protectively over it. Thinking about the twins, his gaze travelled down the hall before his feet began moving. He stopped as he reached for the handle on the door of the room before pushing down and opening the door slowly. He remembered the last time he had stepped foot into the room and wondered if Charlie had noticed too. Standing at the foot of the door he flicked on the light in the room and everything came into display. His eyes wondered everywhere as if they had never seen the inside of the room before. He moved further into the room walking straight towards the two wooden cots. He smiled as he looked at the wall ahead of them and familiarised himself with the quote he had carefully plastered on the wall; his smile only widened at the words 'Baby Braxtons' He turned around at her unexpected voice "I wondered how long it would take before you came in here again" Brax looked over at her with a smile "I didn't mean to wake you" Charlie shook her head and rubbed her eyes "You didn't" "So you noticed?" Brax asked feeling a little guilty about her earlier statement Charlie nodded "Yeah, but I figured you would come in here when you were ready. I didnt want to push you" Charlie walked into the room and rested her hands on his chest her bump not allowing her go any further Leaning forward Brax placed a kiss on her hairline, before looking around the room "Not to toot my own horn or anything but I did a good job" he grinned as he looked back at her Charlie chuckled "Usually I would disagree but I'll give you this one" "I might have to bring a man couch in here" spoke Brax as he looked at the rocker in the corner Charlie narrowed her eyebrows and cocked one up "A man couch?" Brax nodded "Yea, so I can sit in here with the twins as they admire their ever so handsome father" Charlie laughed lightly "Handsome I'm not too sure of, but what's wrong with the rocking chair?" Brax lifted an eyebrow "I'd much prefer a man chair" "Babe I'm sorry to break it to you but I'm pretty sure there's no such thing" "Oh you'd be surprised" Charlie couldn't but help the smile that had now settled on her face "What?" asked Brax with narrowed eyebrow Charlie shook her head "Nothing, I'm just happy that's all" Brax lips curved into a grin before he leaned in and placed a kiss on her lips "Glad to hear it" he looked around the room "You know we haven't actually brought many clothes for our girls yet" Charlie chuckled at his persistence of referring to the twins as girls "Well how about we go into the city at the weekend, I know this place that sells the most beautiful clothes for new born boys" she grinned knowing he would protest to their gender Brax smirked "Why would we go there? I'm not dressing my girls up in boy's clothes" Charlie laughed lightly "Because it's two boys Daryl" Brax shook his head "Na you're wrong Charlotte, defiantly two girls, and as soon as they arrive we are laying down a couple of ground rules" Brax's arms were now resting on Charlie's waist and her thumb stroked his chest "And what would those be?" Charlie asked in amusement Brax cleared his throat giving her a straight face "First rule, they will be chaperoned at all times till they turn 25 by either myself, Heath, Jack or Casey, preferably me" Brax kept a straight face and Charlie bit on her both lip trying to hide her smirk "25?" Charlie cocked an eyebrow "Yep 25" replied Brax and Charlie nodded waiting for him to carry on "Second rule and this can in no way be negotiated…" he looked at her pointedly "No and I mean no boyfriends till they are at least… at least thirty" At this Charlie burst out laughing but Brax fought hard to keep a straight face "I'm not joking" he spoke Charlie composed herself and looked directly at him "You can't possibly expect that to happen" she stifled her growing laughter "Oh I do and it will; if they look anything like you I might even consider locking them in the house and just have them home schooled" Charlie chuckled and shook her head "Sorry to break it to you babe but I don't see either of those two rules happening and if they are as stubborn as you are then you definitely have a fight on your hands" The corner of Brax's lips turned up as he finally sent Charlie a grin "Well It's a fight I'm prepared for" Leaning forward Charlie placed a kiss on his lips "Well good luck with that" she smiled not remembering the last time they talked like this, about the twins, about their future … Next Day Charlie and Brax pulled away from their kiss as the front door opened and Ruby and Casey walked in "Hy guys" Ruby smiled over at Charlie and Brax "Hy, what are you guys doing here?" asked Charlie Ruby held her hand out in defence "Don't worry we'll be out of here soon I just came to get my bathers" she quickly walked down the hall and into her room Casey looked at her retracting form and sighed Brax narrowed his eyebrows "I know that look… what have you done?" Casey looked over at Brax and Charlie "What makes you think I've done any wrong?" "I never said you did anything wrong, you just did" replied Brax Casey slumped his shoulders and sighed "Fine. We were supposed to be going out this afternoon and I err… I kind of forgot and fell asleep…" he paused as he looked down sheepishly "At Dex's place" "And now you're in the dog house" Brax grinned slightly earning himself a nudge in the ribs from Charlie "She wont even talk to me… spent the whole way here trying to get her to say something" Casey stepped forward a little and kept his voice low "It's a little freaky how quite she is being" Brax and Charlie chuckled a little louder "Case don't worry about it; she'll be chewing your ear off before you even get back to Heath's place" Charlie smiled at him before looking down the hall to make sure Ruby was still in her room. She turned back to Casey "And between me and you it's nothing a chocolate mud cake from the dinner won't fix" Brax turned to Charlie "You can't just go feeding the boyfriend with inside information. You have to make him work for it" he grinned displaying him dimples Charlie shook her head and hit him lightly on the chest "Ignore him Case" "Thank Charlie" Casey smiled at her "Err what about me?" Brax asked with a smirk "What about you?" responded Casey causing Charlie to laugh lightly All three heads turned as Ruby returned with a bag in hand "You ready?" Casey asked her with a smile but she simply scoffed at him before turning to Brax and Charlie "We'll leave you guys to it" She placed a kiss on Charlie's cheek and then on Brax's Charlie and Brax stifled their laughter as Ruby walked past Casey and towards the door. Casey gave them one last desperate look before turning to Ruby "I was thinking we could go to the dinner maybe... get some chocolate mud cake after the beach" Ruby turned to face him. Bag on shoulder arms folded against her chest, she looked at him for a moment before turning back around "Fine but I'm not sharing" "Bye guys" she called to Charlie and Brax as she walked out the door Casey turned to Charlie with a smile "Thank you" "I still think you should have let him suffer a little" smirked Brax "Shut up Brax" Casey growled at his brother before he quickly shut the door behind him and paced to catch up with Ruby Charlie turned to Brax "You're evil you know that?" Brax nodded with aa grin before leaning into her and taking her lips with his … "I can't believe you locked me in our room" Spoke Charlie as Brax helped her off the bed before standing behind her and wrapping his hand around her waist resting his hands on her bump Brax chuckled "Well I know you, and I didn't want you peaking" Gently moving his hands from her bump, he placed one on the small of her back and one over her eyes "Brax what are you doing?" Charlie giggled "Covering your eyes" he spoke smugly, earning himself a a light jab in the stomach by Charlie "Ow" Brax feigned hurt "I go through all the trouble of doing something nice for you and you assault me violently" Charlie chuckled at his words "It's your fault" she sighed "Brax I'd rather see where I'm going" But Brax shook his head "Don't worry I'll lead you" Knowing Brax wouldn't relent Charlie sighed "Fine but if I even so much as hurt a toe you're going to pay Braxton" "Got it Braxton" Brax replied with a grin Slowly guiding her out the room and out into the hall way Brax kept his other hand on the small of her back, leading her into the living room. "Ok… you can look" taking his hands from over her eyes Brax smiled waiting for her reaction Charlie opened her eyes, and they immediately widened as she took in what Brax had done. Her gaze roamed the dining table on which stood two lit candle and a few rose petals scattered upon it. He had dimmed the lights in the living room and she couldn't help but inhale at the smell that was coming from the kitchen. Wrapping his arms around her Brax placed a kiss on her shoulder blade "I hope your silence is a good thing" he chuckled lightly when Charlie nodded her head immediately. She turned in his arms and showed him her eyes that where now glazed over "Are these good tears?" asked Brax wearily as he took them from her cheek with his thumb. Once again Charlie nodded in confirmation "Sorry, these stupid hormones are driving me crazy" spoke Charlie as she gave him a wide smile "You're amazing you know that?" She placed her hand in his chest Brax grinned "I've been told so once or twice" giving her a wink he placed a kiss on her lips before pulling away and leading her over to the dining table. As Brax Pulled her chair out Charlie smiled as she sat down "Whatever it is that you made smells really good" "Of course it does" Brax gave her a cheeky wink as he poured her some juice before walking into the kitchen "You are far too cocky Daryl" Charlie smiled as she spoke Brax grinned at her word as he pulled the oven open "And you love me for it" Charlie giggled and shook her head before her eyes scanned the room again and her smile settled in place. She looked up as Brax walked into the living room with two plates in hand. Looking down she inhaled at the sweet smell of the meatballs grated in cheese on spaghetti. Looking up at Brax she frowned playfully "How is it possible to get meatball and spaghetti to smell so good?" Brax grinned as he took a seat "What can I say… I'm just that good" and with that he gave a wink "And I assure you it tastes even better" Charlie rolled her eyes as Brax passed her the salad bowl he had set on the table "Well at least one of us can cook I don't think the twins would appreciate having to eat my food once they're old enough" Brax chuckled as she placed the salad bowl down "Yea I think we should keep them away from your cooking. We don't want them disowning us" "Oi" Charlie looked up mocking offence "You're lucky I am way to hungry to argue with you" digging her fork into her food she stopped as she caught Brax watching her with a grin "What?" she felt the heat in her cheeks rising under his gaze Brax shook his head slowly his grin still placed "I love you" His words only caused Charlie's cheeks to redden "I love you too" … Brax cleared the table and placed the plates in the dish washer before walking back out into the living room smiling as Charlie lay on the couch legs stretched out. "Babe that food was amazing" said Charlie as she looked up at him "Glad you liked it" Brax smiled as he walked around the couch "I did" Charlie looked up at him sheepishly "You know how you said you love me?" she batted her eyelids at him Brax stood in front of the couch and groaned "Ok what's this going to cost me?" "I really really want some chocolate mud cake" "From the dinner?" asked Brax Charlie nodded childishly "I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since Ruby and Casey left" Brax chuckled "You really are lucky I love you" Charlie grinned "I know" Bending down to her level Brax placed a kiss on her lips "I won't be long" Standing back up he picked up his keys from the coffee table "Thank you" Charlie smiled after him as he walked out the front door … Charlie groaned as she slowly stood to her feet and rubbed her stomach "The two of you really need to stop playing with mummy's bladder" she smiled as she walked into hers and Brax's room. Lifting her top over her head she laid it on the bed before pulling out one of Brax's shirt and putting it on. Flicking on the switch in the bathroom; she sighed as she shimmied her sweats down and lowered herself. Flushing the toilet she stood in front of the basin washing her hands as she looked up at the mirror in front of her. Turning off the tap she smiled as she looked down at her engagement ring and wedding band then back up at the mirror, her smile still in place. Turing around to switch off the lights she stood still her hand flying to her bump. Exhaling deeply she waited for a moment before proceeding to walk again. "Arhhhh" she clutched her stomach as she leaned her free hand against the wall ahead of her. As her gaze travelled down her eyes widened at the stain on her sweats and the trickled blood that landed on the floor below her. She inhaled deeply as her eyes glace over with tears. Trying not to panic she tried to guide herself out of the bathroom and to her phone but before she could get to the door another pain sent her crashing to the ground "Arhhhh…Brax" Clutching her stomach she felt her body weaken and her voice came out in a silent cry "Brax" … "Brax smiled as he opened the front door two chocolate mud cake slices in hand. Dropping his keys on the coffee table he walked into the kitchen and placed one of the cakes onto a plate and picked up two forks "Charlie?" he placed the plate and forks down on the dining table "You best get out here before I eat this all by myself" he grinned as he followed the light coming from their room "Charlie?" he frowned at how quite everything seemed before he reached their door. His frown picked up a little as he saw the shirt she had been wearing before he left on the bed "You know if you keep giving me the silent treatment I might have to take your cake back" he smiled at the light coming from their bathroom. Getting closer his smile faded as he saw her feet near the door "Charlie?" his voice had sounded in barely a whisper; fear laced through it He felt himself stumble back as she came into full few "Charlie?" pacing with speed he crawled below her and pulled her to him "CHARLIE" his gaze widened as he saw her blood stained sweat pants and the blood on the bathroom floor "CHARLIE" I have Officially gone into hiding lol... putting aside the way it ended I hope you enjoyed this chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoRo90 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Sorry for the very late update again... life seems to be getting in the way lately. But here is another chapter finally; hope it doesn't disappoint. CHAPTER SIXTY NINE "Charlie?" pacing with speed he crawled below her and pulled her to him "CHARLIE" his gaze widened as he saw her blood stained sweat pants and the blood on the bathroom floor "CHARLIE" … The race to the car, the speed of the car as it screeched down the road, the tight grip on the steering wheel turning his knuckles pale white, the screeching of the wheels as the car came to an halt, the bolt into the hospital, the tears that clouded his eyes and dried on his cheeks; Brax had no recollection of any of these events. Now standing with his two hands on the back of his head he begged with desperation as they wheeled her away from him; not allowing him go any further with her. He watched till she was no longer in sight and no sooner did his back crash against the wall behind him and his legs sent him to the ground as they buckled beneath him. With a tight chest, he tried to breathe as the very breath seemed to have been knocked out of him. Pain surged through his body as his heart tightened and with no warning to him or the passerbyers around him, his body trembled as his cries echoed through the hospital halls. Time seemed to have come to standstill; every passing second felt like a lifetime and if asked, Brax couldn't recall the length of time he had been sat on the ground with his back against the wall. His train of thought had refused to move from the image of her on the bathroom floor, the paleness of her face, the blood that lay beneath her; it was all he could see. Sound had stopped a long time ago, the noise in the hospital, the steps of those passing by him; none of these things could be heard by Brax … Sid had called to Brax but he received no response. He wasn't sure if Brax had even been aware of his presence. Quickly moving to the reception he thanked God that Heath and Bianca's number were on the hospital system. dialing the number he waited for someone to pick up "Hello" Ruby had picked up the land line and Sid exhaled at the laughter in her voice. Not wanting to have to tell her over the phone "Hi Ruby its Sid, is Bianca or Heath there?" "Yea hold on" Ruby placed the phone down as Sid waited to hear another's voice "Hello" Bianca stopped laughing as she answered the phone "Bianca its Sid" he exhaled as he heard the laughter of the people in the house from the back ground. He hated that he was about to take that away from them "Hi Sid, is everything ok?" Bianca spoke in a cheerful tone unaware of the news about to come her way Sid exhaled "Err you guys should probably come down to the hospital" he winced and it was as if he could see the smile leave her face "Why? What's going on?" her earlier carefree tone had disappeared and was now strained as if she herself knew how bad the news was going to be "Charlie's in surgery Bianca, she was brought in by Brax not long ago. He really needs someone" Silence; that was all he could hear on the other side of the phone. The laughter he had earlier heard in the background had now vanished and nothing but Heaths muffled voice could be heard "Bianca" Sid called her name "We…err" her voice cracked as she choked on her tears "We'll be right there" and then the line went dead Placing the phone back down Sid peered at Brax as he sat unmoved; his dark gaze lay blankly ahead of him … "Brax…Brax" Sid had called his name several times but his presence had not been registered by Brax; instead he remained crouched down his un-blinking gaze burning into the wall ahead of him "Brax" This time Sid crouched down and placed his hand on Brax's shoulder hoping that wound jolt him back to the present time Finally Brax's gaze shifted slowly from the wall before him and to Sid's hand that lay on his shoulder before he looked up at Sid. Finding it hard to locate his voice Brax barely managed to shake his head before speaking "She was fine... when I left she was fine" Sid had only managed to pick up Brax's voice because of how close he was to him "You have to go in there" Brax's voice broke and another tear fell from his face "Brax they are working on her…" "Please" Brax looked at him with pleading eyes "Please" Unable to decline Brax in such a state Sid nodded his head "Ok" Standing to his feet Sid walked through the double doors hoping he wasn't going to have to come out and deliver bad news … Everything seemed to be moving at an excruciatingly slow pace. Ruby felt her smile drop at the look on Bianca's face as she held the phone to her ears. She watched as Bianca glanced up at her through her now glassy eyes. Ruby wasn't sure how, but she knew; she knew what the look on Bianca's face meant "Bianca what's wrong?" Heath placed Abi in her play pen as he walked over to Bianca "We err…We'll be right there" Ruby and Casey watched as she dropped the phone and Heath stood in front of her. Bianca's lingering tears finally made way down her cheeks as she glanced at Heath, then at Ruby "It's your mum Rubes…we have to go to the hospital" … Ruby felt her knees bend as her legs bucked but Casey quickly caught her holding her against him; now they sat in the car seemingly going at an impossible speed but yet it seemed to take forever. The car had barely stopped before she jumped out, her legs moving faster than her body as she entered the hospital, rounding the corner only to stop so unexpectedly her feet slid slightly against the smooth floor From the moment Bianca had spoken those words a sense of numbness had overcome Ruby; she couldn't feel a thing as she focused on the breath she was taking. But every feeling, every emotion crashed into her like a hurricane when her eyes met Brax. "Brax…" she had barley whispered; she wasn't even sure if she had spoken but he had heard her. Brax's gaze turned almost in pain and landed on Ruby and that was that; Ruby's composure crumbled to the ground as she ran into him. Crashing down to his level Ruby buried her head in-between his chest and his knee and no sooner did he pull her closer wrapping one arm around her as the other lay on her head. Her cries invaded every path in the hospital only slightly muffled by his chest. Brax's grip tightened his eye wide and bloodshot red. The one thing they had feared was now happening … Heath, Bianca and Casey rounded the corner not long after Ruby. They stood watching as Ruby rushed to Brax burying herself in him as he enveloped her in his arm. Bianca brought her hand to her mouth trying to stop her cries from being heard. Heath and Casey stood wide eyed, the sight before them knocking the both of them for six. Heath looked at Brax almost as if he didn't recognise him; no color remained in his face. Brax's gaze was pointed at them but it was almost as if he was looking right through them. Bianca, Heath and Casey watched as Brax slowly stood to his feet, Ruby still firmly placed against him as he moved the both of them to the lined up plastic seats. Lowering the both of them, never once did they break contact, and Ruby's tears had now quietened down Bianca exhaled and turned around, facing her back to Brax and Ruby as her tears refused to stop. Heath looked at her and turned; his chest pressed against her back "She's gonna be fine ok. Her and the twins… they will make it out of this" Bianca turned and buried her head into his chest as her tears continued to fall and Heath instantly wrapped his arms around her praying he was right. Heath stared after Casey as the young boy slowly walked over to where Ruby and Brax were now sat; taking a seat next to Brax, Casey looked up at Brax as Brax unwrapped one arm from around Ruby and placed his hand over Casey's giving it a tight squeeze but yet his gaze remained placed in front of him. Casey exhaled heavily as he shut his eyes briefly unwilling to think of the possibility of Charlie and the twins not making it. ... Jack and Martha had now joined them but no words were spoken, they entered and slowly lowered themselves to the free plastic chairs knowing there was nothing anyone could say to make any of this better. Brax still had an arm around Ruby and his other still lay on Casey's. Heath had his fingers laced into Bianca's and Jack with Martha; everyone sat simply praying All heads shut up as Sid approached; Brax, Casey and Ruby bolting from their seats, wide eyed in anticipation of what news he was about to deliver Sid sighed heavily at all the desperate eyes that lay solely on him. Closing in on Brax he saw the pleading look in his eyes but Brax didn't speak; no one spoke. They all stood silently waiting for Sid to say something Sid glanced between them all before his gaze settled between Brax, Ruby and Casey "It's probably already clear to you guys but unfortunately Charlie did hemorrhage and they had to carry out an emergency C section. The twins have been taken to intensive care" Sid sucked in a breath "The twins?" Brax asked, Sid nodded "They're ok… they…" Brax paused waiting for Sid to speak Sid gaze went to the ground before meeting Brax's "Sid they're ok?" Brax asked with pleading eyes "We are taking good care of the both of them but they are only 29 weeks old. They haven't completed the normal development that is needed inside the uterus but like I said we are taking good care of them" "What did she have?" Ruby's voice was heard quietly, her body still pressed against Brax. Brax looked up in anticipation of the answer and Sid smiled lightly "She had one of each" Ruby choked on a tear and her lips curled ever so slightly "A boy and a girl?" Sid nodded "Yea" Brax nodded "Charlie… how about Charlie?" Brax instantly felt his heart drop to the pit of his stomach as Sid's light smile faltered and disappeared "Sid where is she?" Brax asked; although his voice still low the tone was more forceful "They got the bleeding under control but she lost a lot of blood Brax. She is stable at the moment…" Sid paused unsure how to phrase his words without breaking all those that stood before him "We can't say whether or not she is going to wake up from this… only time will tell" Brax staggered back moving his arms from around Ruby and pressing his hands against his knees that where now slightly bent. He took a deep breath trying to stop his trembling legs. Ruby's whimper and her tears were all he could hear alongside his heart that was now thudding with aggression against his chest. Brax felt a hand on his shoulder but he couldn't move, the fear of buckling and hitting the ground below him was too great "I'm really sorry guys I wish there was more I could tell you" "The twins, are we allowed to see them?" Brax registered the questioning voice as Bianca's Sid nodded "Yea but not all at once" "Charlie I err… I want to see Charlie" certain he had gained control over his legs, Brax slowly took his hands from his knees and stretched his back "I need to see Charlie" Sid nodded "Of course… but for the moment only one person at a time" Brax looked up to see Ruby was now wrapped in Casey's arms. Ruby looked up breathing heavily with pursed lips "You go" Brax nodded and his feet slid against the floor as he followed Sid. He watched at Sid stopped at a door then turned to face him "I'll leave you to it" and with that he walked back the direction they had just come from. Brax lingered outside the door; placing his hands on either side of the door frame he exhaled heavily trying to stop his trembling body; he needed to be strong. Discarding of the lump in his throat; slowly he pushed on the door till Charlie came into full few. He shut his eyes as he felt the little breath he had left being knocked out of him. She lay motionless on the white sheets with a pale expression. Moving to her side he ran his hand through her hair before bending to her level and kissing her lips softly. He pressed his forehead against hers his hand still slowly stroking her hair "Please don't leave me" he placed another soft kiss on her lips "I need you" … Sid returned to the others about fifteen minute later and stopped looking down at Ruby, her head tucked into Casey's shoulder "Ruby" At the call of her name Ruby looked up along with the others, hardly a word had been spoken between them. Bianca and Martha sat beside their husbands. Jack and Heath sat peering at both Casey and Ruby only hoping this was nothing more than another obstacle that they would overcome. "You don't have to, but would you like to see your brother and sister?" everyone peered at her waiting for her answer Ruby looked up at him with a blank expression for a moment before she shook her head "No" her gaze travelled back down "Are you sure?" asked Sid "I'm sure they would like to meet you" But Ruby shook her head vigorously "I said no… someone else can go" she buried her head back into Casey's shoulder Sid sighed and looked over at Bianca as she spoke "Ruby do you want us to go?" Ruby shrugged refusing to give a verbal response Bianca sighed and stood up to her feet closely followed by Heath "We'll go" Sid nodded as Bianca walked over to Ruby and placed a kiss on her head; Heath squeezing Casey's shoulder Not long after Bianca and Heath had followed Sid, Brax came down the hall; he looked at both Jack and Martha glad they were there but not being able to change the expression displayed on his face. Ruby stood to her feet instantly and threw herself at him. She looked up at him through her reddened eyes "How is she?" Brax swallowed a lump "She's just resting, she'll be awake in no time" Ruby heard the pain in his voice "Come on I'll take you to see her" added Brax and Ruby nodded … "They don't deserve any of this" Martha shook her head once Ruby and Brax were out of sight "Haven't they been through enough already" she wiped her tear away "Babe Charlie is going to be ok, the twins they are going to be ok" spoke Jack and he pulled her into him "They have to be". He couldn't wash the look on Brax's face off his mind. No one needed to be told that if the outcome didn't favour them, they would lose Brax as well … Bianca stood in between the two incubators and gasped at the sight of her niece and nephew. They were no longer than fifteen inches, she couldn't believe anything could be so small. Her eyes roamed over there red skin and their visible blood veins through their fragile looking skin. She looked up at Sid "They're so small" she looked back down at them watching as their chest rose. Heaths eyes examined all the different wires attached to each of them and he looked up at Sid "What are all these for?" Heath took a step closer "They haven't developed fully having being born so early" Sid points at some of the wires "This is to help regulate their temperature and…" Sid points to the monitor "It probes to monitor their heart rate and respiratory. And this…" Sid points to the IV going through their belly button "This is to supply them fluid and medicine" Bianca blinked as she looked at the tube going into the baby girls nostrils "What's that for?" she asked noticing the baby boy didn't have one attached to him Sid sighed, he had wanted to talk to Brax about this but he wasn't sure how long it would be before Brax was ready to see the twins "We had to attach her to a ventilator in order to help her breath" "Help her breathe?" Heath questions as he and Bianca look up at Sid with worried eyes "So what, she can't breathe on her own?" "She can…to an extent" replied Sid "It seems her lungs are slightly under developed than that of the boy but this is common with premature babies" he tried to reassure them "Being born early just means she will need a little more help with the basic things until her organs develop fully they both will" "But they will be fine right… the both of them?" the pleading look in Heaths eyes brought a heavily exhale from Sid "Honestly only time can tell but right now they are both fighting strong" Heath sighed knowing that was the best they were going to get out of Sid. Giving them a nod he left Bianca and Heath alone with the twins Bianca pursed her lips together as she slightly shook her head trying to rid herself of her tears "They have Charlie's hair" she examined the dark chocolate slick of hair that lay on their heads "They're going to be ok, right?" Bianca thought of what could become of Charlie if she woke to find something had happened to the twins , then she thought of Brax and what would become of him if he lost all three of them "Right?" she looked up at Heath who nodded as he wrapped his arms around her "Yeah they will" … Ruby sat on the chair besides Charlie's bed her eyes un-blinked as she peered at Charlie's pale face. She had been sat for over ten minutes but hadn't said a word; her eyes just remained fixated on her mother. Finally she parted her lips "You said you would be there when I graduate and when I start Uni and when I get married" Ruby wiped a tear away "That's what you told me…" she paused for a moment "So really you have no choice, you have to wake up" moving a little closer she lay her head next to her hand that was entwined with Charlie's "We really need you to wake up mum" … Martha and Jack had also been to see the twins, and now they sat once again with Heath and Bianca all four unable to speak any words Jack glanced at the entrance that Brax had walked out of over half an hour ago followed by Casey about ten minutes ago "Maybe I should go look for them. Casey might not have found him" they had wanted to go search for Brax but Casey had insisted on going. They could see how this was affecting the young boy so they all obliged Heath shook his head "Give them a while longer" Heath knew Casey was one of the few that could get Brax talking … Walking out of the hospital it hadn't taken long for Casey to spot Brax. He sat slouched on a bench not far from the entrance. Casey slowly walked over to him and without a word sat beside him; neither of the brothers spoke for a good few minutes before Brax broke the silence "You ok?" Brax glanced at his younger brother quickly before looking back ahead of him "We're going to come out of this, all of us" Casey's voice came in more of a question than a statement and Brax finally looked at him properly. Casey's eyes were dull, his body slumped and Brax could see the slight trembling of his right leg, a habit he displayed when nervous or scared Brax put his hand on his brother's shoulder and squeezed tightly "Yeah mate… we are. She's going to be fine all three of them are" Brax felt a lump form in his throat as he thought about his two new arrivals that he had yet to lay eyes on, and as if Casey could read his mind he spoke "You should go see them you know" Brax nodded "I know" but he couldn't. The thought of seeing Charlie in their faces knowing she might not make it was too much for him to bare and the thought of seeing them and falling in love with them more than he already had only for the two of them not make it made his stomach churn. A voice in his head shouted that he was being a coward but he paid it no attention … Casey walked back into the hospital alone "Did you not find him?" asked Heath who had already stood up to his feet Casey nodded "I did…err… he just needs a little more time" he peered at his brother "Ruby still with Charlie?" asked Casey and Heath nodded "Yeah" "Err do you think I could see the twins?" Casey asked a little unsure Heath nodded "Yeah of course... I'll get Sid" … Casey felt his eyes widen slightly as he and Heath entered the room after Sid. He walked slowly and stood in-between the two incubators his eyes not believing how small they both were "They're so tiny right" Heath looked up at Casey before looking back down at the twins "I could almost fit them in the palm of my hands" spoke Casey his eyes examining their small fingers and toes Sid could see the questioning look in Casey's gaze as he looked at the countless wires attached to the twins. Stepping forward he pointed at on the few wires "This" Casey looked up at Sid briefly as he spoke before looking back down at the wire he was pointing at "Is to monitor their heart rate and this" Sid pointed at the other wire going through their belly button "Is used to supply them with necessary fluids and medicine" Casey nodded as Sid spoke taking in everything he was saying. Casey's gaze landed on his niece "And this?" he pointed at the tube attached to her nostril, his eyes never leaving his niece "She's having a little trouble breathing but that is normal due to their early delivery. It is attached to the ventilator and will help her until she is strong enough to breathe on her own. But the little guy is doing really well. He has a strong set of lungs" "But they're going to be alright?" Casey looked up at Sid pleading and Sid couldn't help the sympathy he felt "We will do everything we can" … "Hy" Ruby looked up to see Casey walking into the room "Sid said it was ok to come in" Casey's eyes travelled from Ruby to Charlie. He exhaled at the paleness of her face but he refused to allow his worry show on his face. Walking over to Ruby he sat on the seat beside her and she instantly buried her head in his chest. They sat for a while before Ruby spoke "Have you seen them?" Casey knew what she was asking and nodded "Yeah" he gave a small smile "They're so tiny" "And Brax?" she asked but Casey shook his head "No he hasn't… he's been sat outside the hospital since you came in here" Ruby looked up at the clock hanging on the wall and realised she had been sat with Charlie for over an hour. She pulled away from Casey "I'm just gonna go check on him" she spoke as she stood from her seat. … Ruby spotted him straight away and quietly sat next to him before resting her head on his shoulder. She pursed her lips together as Brax took her hand in his and squeezed it tightly "I was right you know" spoke Ruby Brax glanced at her "About what?" "I said she would have one of each, a boy and a girl. I was right" Brax smiled lightly but it soon faded as he thought of the situation. What if they didn't make it? What if Charlie didn't make it. "She never breaks a promise" spoke Ruby "She promised she would fight and she won't break it, I know she won't" (Would love some name suggestions for the twins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoRo90 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thank you guys for the comments Cannot believe how long its been since I updated I really do apologise hope you guys all had a great Xmas and really appreciate you guys waiting patiently for updates. hope this is ok and happy New Years in advance CHAPTER SEVENTY "She never breaks a promise" spoke Ruby "She promised she would fight and she won't break it, I know she won't" ... He had convinced both Ruby and Casey to leave with Bianca and Heath but he refused to heed to his own advice at getting a shut eye, instead he made a trip to the coffee machine prepared to stay up all night in hopes of Charlie waking up Sid approached from behind and sighed as he saw Brax with yet another coffee "Brax I think you really should go home… get a good night's rest I promise to call you if there are any changes" "Thanks Sid but I would rather be here" Brax went to walk away but Sid spoke again "At least get something decent to eat" "He's right" Jack appeared behind Sid and looked at Brax "I will… tomorrow" answered Brax "What's wrong with tonight and you could use a shower too. Look you don't even have to spend the night away just enough time to take a shower and get a decent meal and I will bring you right back" Brax sighed knowing he needed to get out of his current clothes "An hour" Jack nodded "That's more than enough" and with that he and Brax made their way out of the hospital and to Brax and Charlie's place Walking into the house Brax ignored everything in his surrounding and stalked straight into the bathroom in the hallway trying to buy himself some much needed time before he had to go into his and Charlie's bedroom. Feeling too anxious at not being with Charlie he shut the shower off fifteen minutes later drying himself as he stepped out of the shower. he stopped momentarily as he looked at the slightly ajar door that led into the twins room. His gaze quickly shifted and he slowly pushed open the door to his and Charlie's room. He kept his gaze from wondering to the bathroom as he dressed as quickly as he possibly could. A deep breath escaped his lips as he walked out of the room and down the hallway into the living room. "You done" Jack stood from the couch and looked over at Brax but Brax seemed to be staring aimlessly at the dining table "Brax? Jack called his name taking a small step forward Leaving her on her own to go to the diner, coming back to the quiet house, walking into their bathroom to find her lying motionless; every thought evaded Brax's mind as he looked down at the chocolate mud cake that sat on the dining table with two forks lay beside it. With no warning he pounced forward picking up the plate and with a throat wrenching groan swung it against the wall before him. Jack flinched and looked on stunned as the plate crashed against the wall, bits flaying in different directions as the mud cake slid down against the wall Brax ran his hand over his face in frustration his eyes now fully reddened "A bloody cake" Brax shook his head refusing to allow his tears fall over "I left her alone to get a stupid cake. If- if…" Brax paused and brought his eyes up to Jack "If I had been here… I would have got her to the hospital earlier and…" Brax stopped his words "Brax you can think like that" "How do I stop? because it's the truth; I promised her I would never let anything harm her, I stood in front of everyone we know and I made her that promise" Brax felt the sting in his eyes "What am I supposed to do if I fail her? If I lose her?" Jack sighed taking a deep breath before speaking his mind "You're not going to do this. You can't change what's happened Brax, you didn't cause this so you have to stop. Brax they're fighting...they're fighting that means something" Another deep breath "And you have to go and see them Brax… not seeing them won't make anything of this go away" "DON'T YOU THINK I KNOW THAT" Brax barked but his anger soon subsided "If I thought there was a way to fix this I would. I know I should, I want to see them I do but I…" Brax wasn't sure how to justify himself Jack nodded "we're here Brax, all of us we're all here. You're not in this alone" "I know" as he walked towards the broken plate on the floor and began clearing the pieces. Jack silently joined him the both of them clearing up the mess ... Two days later Brax turned briefly to Ruby who was now curled up fast asleep on the couch near the window. Brax turned back to Charlie analysing her the way he had been doing for the past two days. Hoping to see some sort of change…anything. But it never came, see looked just like she had the first time he had stepped foot into that room. He had closed his eyes a number of times trying to get some rest but all it did was bring back the one image he wanted to forget, so he gave up. No sleep was better than reliving that moment. Stroking his thumb against the back of her hand he exhaled heavily as his thoughts travelled back to the twins who he had still yet to see. Sid, Jack, Heath everyone had been to see them; Casey had asked even begged for him to go see them but till now he had refused. Casey still kept him updated and although he didn't show it, he was relieved every time he spoke of their progress. Looking up at the time on the wall he sighed and stood to his feet making his way over to Ruby. Crouching down in front of her he called her name softy and gave a gentle nudge "Ruby" he waited till her eyes flickered open "Is she awake?" the same voice of hope she had upheld over the last couple of days was still there Brax shook his head already expecting the question, it was the same question she asked every time she woke from her sleep "No not yet" he watched her eye's darken at his words and spoke again "But she will soon" Ruby nodded "But you have to get up and get something to eat… you're due for your insulin and you're not taking it on an empty stomach" "I'm not hungry" Ruby replied as she lay her head on the arm of the couch "Tough" Brax "You have to, if you don't your mum is going to come out of this and immediately have my head and I'll be the one laying on that bed if anything happens to you" Standing to his feet Brax made his way to the door "I'll go see what they have at the canteen" not giving her a chance to object again he opened the door and stepped out Walking the path of the hospital he stopped at the sigh that pointed to the ICU, he lingered for a number of seconds before turning away and towards the canteen. He didn't need a mirror to tell him how bad he looked he could feel it and all the questioning eyes of strangers roaming the halls only confirmed it … Casey sat with Heath in-between his niece and nephew watching as their chest rose. He had to do this for Ruby and Brax, they may be hurting too much to want to see the twin but he knew that although Brax never voiced it he needed someone to be there for them and that is what he would do. "Hello Casey, Heath" Sid greeted the two men the same as he had done the past two days. Sid had hoped Brax would have come around by now or maybe even Ruby but they were still shutting themselves away from the twins "Hi" replied Casey and like he had done the last couple of days he asked "Any improvements?" Sid sighed as he looked between Heath and Casey "The boy is doing well, he still as a long way to go but he is definitely getting stronger by the day" "Right and what about her?" Heath placed his hand his niece's incubator Casey looked down at his niece, in the two days he had been coming to see them Sid hadn't been able to give him any news on her. No genius needed telling she wasn't doing as well as his nephew "What you have to understand is that she was a lot less developed than her brother so her progress won't be as quick as his is" "So in other words there is no change?" asked Casey Sid nodded "I'm sorry but all we can do is care for her best we can and hope" "Hope" repeated Casey "It's all we can do" answered Sid Casey and Heath heads jolted up as the monitor next to the baby girl started beeping. Casey glared down at his niece and his expression drained with widened eyes. Before either he or Heath could think Sid was pushing his way past them as a herd of nurses rushed into the room "Sid what the hell's going on?" Heath looked on wide eyed at the slightly twitching body of his Niece "Guys you have to leave now" Sid hadn't even looked up as he opened the incubator "Is she ok, what's happening to her?" "She's having a seizure you guys really need to leave" "A seizure" Casey gasped his words "Guys please" Sid finally looked up at the two of the "I promise I will help her as best I can but you need to wait outside" Both stumbling outside Heath immediately placed both Hands on the back of his head while Casey stood at the mirror watching on in horror … Walking back into the room Ruby now sat in Brax's previous seat as she watched Charlie the way Brax did as if trying to see everything in case a slight thing would change. Pulling the seat on the other side of the bed next to Ruby, he sat down at placed the salad on her lap "I'm really not hungry" "Yeah but you're still going to eat it" Ruby looked up at him and sighed knowing there was no point in arguing, he would eventually make sure she ate it even if he had to force feed her "Fine" she slowly took her hand from Charlie's before peeling open the lid of the plastic container "Thank you" she spoke before she started eating her food Brax gave a weak smile and placed the bottle on juice on the bed and no sooner did both their heads turn as the door opened up Heath stood glancing between Brax and Ruby, Sid and the nurses had still been working on the baby girl when Heath sprang determined to get both Ruby and Brax to come and see the twins. After what both he had Casey had seen he feared the outcome if the twins didn't make it and Brax nor Ruby had been to see them even if only to say goodbye Brax involuntarily held a breath as he examined the look on Heath's face, he knew straight away something had happened but before he could bring himself to speak he heard Ruby' voice "What's happened? Are they ok?" just like Brax, Ruby knew it had to have something to do with the twins "She err…" Heath let out a long breath "You guys have to come and see them" he looked at the both of them desperately Ruby and Brax picked up on Heaths unspoken words 'in case they don't make it' "What happened?" asked Brax. He wasn't aware of when he had stood to his feet but he now found he was stood in front of Heath "She had a seizure Brax" both Brax and Ruby's eyes widened "W-what… how?" Brax and Ruby's eyes widened "how's that possible?" Brax's voice broke and he leaned his palm on the side of Charlie's bed mostly for support "You really need to talk to Sid… just come and see them" Heath ran his hand through his hair Brax looked at Heath before his gaze travelled down to Charlie; he felt a flood of shame hit him. He knew she would want him to be there for their twins, she wouldn't want them going through this without him or her by their side Looked back up at Heath he nodded, he heard Heath sigh almost in relief before he turned to Ruby and met her now glazed over eyes. She peered at Brax knowing what he was asking her, she broke her gaze from him and turned back to Charlie before looking back up at him "I don't know if I can" a tear fell from her face Brax nodded his head "You don't have to, you can stay here" Ruby looked at him with an uncertain gaze before looking at Heath and then down at Charlie "I'll stay here" she spoke in a whisper looking down not wanting to see the look on Heath and Brax's face She felt Brax walk back over to her and he placed a kiss in her hair "Try and eat that salad" she heard the shakiness in his voice before he retracted out of the door with Heath … His chest seemed to tighten to an impossible knot as Heath stood in front of him. Looking past Heath, Brax had a small view through the glass window. Stepping past Heath he slowly walked towards the window and now stood alongside Casey. He hesitated slightly as he brought his hand up to the window. He had many a time imagined what they looked like but nothing could prepare him for what he could now see as Sid stepped out of the way. He imagined they would only be small but he had never seen such tiny forms in his life. He felt a shaky breath leave his throat and his head turned up as the door opened. Sid looked at Heath thankfully before looking back at Brax "Would you like to come in?" he could her the caution in Sid's voice almost as if waiting for him to bolt in the opposite direction Brax glanced back through the window and nodded his head. Brax followed behind Sid, stopping as they stood about a foot away from the twins. "You can go and say hello" Sid stood back allowing Brax to progress towards the twins in his own time. He felt like he had been rooted to the spot for a life time. His peering eyes roamed over their faces, their tiny and fragile looking posture, his mind tried to take in all the wires wound around them but it only caused more pain. Finally his feet moved and he stepped in between the two incubators. His gaze flickered and followed the wires from the twins to where they had come from. He glanced back at Sid with guilt in his eyes. He didn't know what anything was Sid stepped forward and without Brax asking he did what he had done for the others and explained what each tube and wires were for. Sid exhaled as he watched the sorrow in Brax's eye as his eyes settled on his little girl "How… what caused her seizure?" Sid didn't need to explain to Brax that his baby girl wasn't holding up as much as his boy was. There were differences in the colour of their skin, in the way their chest rose "Her immune system isn't yet strong enough to fight off infections. She developed a bacterial infection but we're giving her antibiotics to fight the infection. There's still a long way to go but so far she seems responsive" Brax nodded taking in Sid's words. He brought his hand up and stroked his thumb against her incubator leaning over it closely "You're so beautiful" he whispered down to his daughter before looking over at his baby boy and placing his hand on his incubator. Sid slowly slid out of the room wanting to give Brax some time alone with them. Hearing the door shut behind him Brax clenched his teeth and shook his head, he placed a hand firmly on each of the incubators watching with concentration as their chest rose and fell "I love you both so much" … Casey had left to go and check on Ruby and Heath had been watching for over half an hour as Brax stood rotted to the spot the only sight of movement coming from his eye as they flickered between the twins and his thumb as he stroked the top of their incubators. A pair of arms wound around hi and heath smiled lightly as Bianca placed a soft kiss on his shoulder blade. he felt her smile lightly against his back when she noticed Brax "He finally came" Heath nodded "Yeah he did" … Another day had come and gone and Brax registered it had now been four days since he found Charlie, four days since the last time he heard her voice and four days since the twins came into the world. The morning had slipped by so quickly their family had been going and coming all morning. He had barely seen the outside of the hospital walls and although Ruby left each night she was back again before the sun had time to rise. He had once again left Ruby with Charlie and was now with the twins. He heard the door creak open "I just have to check on her… make sure everything is ok" Brax nodded at Sid and reluctantly stepped back allowing Sid to do his job. He watched Sid with an intense glare following each of his movements. Satisfied that Sid was done he stepped forward and his hand returned to the top of her incubator "So?" he looked at Sid with a hesitant gaze "It will take a while to tell if the antibiotics have removed all the infection but for now everything is on track" Brax nodded knowing that was as good as the news was going to get. "I err… can I hold them?" he looked at Sid pleadingly "Even for just a minute?" It was all he could think about the night before. He wanted to hold them, let them know he was there. Sid had let him know he could put his hand through the rounded holes on the sides of the incubator and the feel of the slick hair in his palm and their tiny toes as he softly ran his fingers against them only made his want to have them close to him greater Sid sighed, he knew how difficult it would have been to only have minimal contact with the twins "You won't be able to hold your girl yet her skin is still very thin and the infection means she is really fragile at the moment" he saw Brax's eyes drop in disappointment "But I think your boy can handle it" he gave a lob sided smile as Brax looked up at him "Yeah?" Brax asked in hope Sid nodded "I'll get one of the nurses" Brax prepped himself down on a chair the nurse had situated for him between the two incubators. He fought his shaking hands as she slowly opened up the incubator and with much care gently lifted his boy out. Maybe it was just his eyes but outside of the incubator his boy looked so much smaller. The nurse smiled as she turned to him. Brax sat up straight bringing his hands out… he thanked his stares for all the practice he had gotten from carrying Casey when he was a baby but his nerves kicked in when he remembered Casey was much bigger. The nurse must have seen the emotions flashing across his face because she spoke "Don't worry he's small but he is definitely strong. All parents worry about the right way to hold their child but as long as you support their head there is no wrong way. Just what feels right" She slowly lowered him into Brax's arms. Brax sat peering down in awe at how light he felt in his arms. The nurse smiled down at him "I'll be back soon" and with that she left them alone No words were spoken for a while as Brax simply looked down at his baby boy. He fit perfectly from the dent of the inside of his elbow to just about the middle of his palm "Hy" Brax stroked His thumb lightly against his boys cheek "I can't believe you're my kid" he spoke and the corners of his lips turned slightly "You're going to be just fine I know it. I'm gonna teach you to surf and your mum can help you with your homework, cant she" Brax chuckled lightly as his boy squirmed lightly in his arms "Your mum can't wait to see you" he spoke with hope before looking up at his girl Slowly pushing his hand through the hole he lay his thumb in her hand and stroked softly "And we might even be able to renegotiate the terms of my ground rules but you have to keep fighting ok. And I might just push the no boyfriend till 30 mark down to 25" The door opened and he smiled as he heard Ruby's voice "Don't listen to him I'll help you bring it down to at least 18" Brax turned his head slightly to look at her "You take your insulin?" Ruby pursed her lips and nodded "Yeah and I even ate some of the salad" "Good" Brax smiled at her, watching her gaze flicker from the little bundle in his arm and to the incubator on his left "Casey can be persuasive when he wants to be" Ruby spoke as she stepped forward. She stopped short of Brax her eyes meeting her brother and sister. "He said they were small but…" she paused her eyes taking them in the way Brax had. Brax went to speak but Ruby spoke over him "Sid err… I got him to explain everything about the twins" Brax nodded at her words as she moved closer. He smiled lightly as he saw Casey and Heath stood outside by the window peering into the room. Looking back at Ruby he nodded his head forward "Come here" She looked at him before walking closer and standing beside him "I think they want to get a close look at their sister" Ruby pursed her lips together fighting her tears at the sight of how small and fragile they looked. The door opened and the nurse from earlier walked back in "How's he doing?" she asked as she smiled over at Brax "Good" he replied "Err this is their sister could she hold him?" Ruby glanced nervously at Brax and at the nurse unsure as to whether it was a good idea. The nurse looked up at her and smiled "Yeah, I'm sure the little guy won't mind a bit of bonding time with his sister" The nurse gently retracted the baby boy from Brax's arms and Brax stood to his feet and looked at Ruby "Sit" he noted the nervous look on her face before she spoke "He's really small I don't want to hurt him" "You won't, I promise" Brax smiled as she stepped forward and slowly lowered herself into the seat. Ruby watched as the nurse slowly guided him into her arms indicating where her hands should go. Ruby stilled for a moment before relaxing back into the chair "There you go" the nurse spoke and once again left the room Ruby peered down at her baby brother as he lay contently in her arms "He's got mums hair" she looked at her baby sister and smiled "They both have" Brax nodded "I noticed too" A reoccurring thought passed through Brax's mind "We hadn't even discussed names" he shook his head "She's gonna wake up. She wouldn't miss this for the world" spoke Ruby … She tried to move each time she heard their voices, she fought to hold his hand when he placed it in hers but regardless of all her efforts she came up with nothing. She felt herself screaming each time Brax or Ruby begged her to wake up, she felt frustration seep through her every time she heard Sid tell them there had been no change. She was fine; she could hear them and feel them, she wanted desperately to let them know she was ok. But now she had to wake up, she had to know they were ok, Heath's when he broke the news about her baby girl had had her fighting trying desperately to move something… anything. she wanted to hold Brax and Ruby and her babies Days went by and still nothing not even a flicker of a finger. She was beginning to tire and she felt herself about to give up until she heard Ruby's voice after she had placed a kiss on her temple "I promise to be back tomorrow, I only agreed to go because I don't want Brax worrying about me as well, he's been watching the clock like an hawk making sure I take my insulin everyday. You really have to wake up and save me from him" she heard Ruby's attempt at a chuckle, then a short moment of silence before she spoke again "I saw the twins today, they're small like really tiny... but they're so cute" She heard Ruby sigh and the door open but no voice spoke. Ruby placed another kiss on her temple and she felt the pressure on the bed decrease "Brax will be here soon. Love you" she heard the door shut and almost cried as she struggle against her still body. She wanted to see her babies… she needed to see them … Ruby had finally allowed Bianca and Heath take her home for the evening. Brax had been up and down between the ICU and Charlie's room all day. As he left the twins once more to re-side for the night in Charlie's room he stopped as Sid called his name as he paced towards him. The look on Sid's face was different, it wasn't strained as it had been the last few days. There was no frown to it and it almost seemed as if Sid was smiling. Brax held his breath one thing running through his mind "She's awake" as Sid spoke Brax jolted past him running towards Charlie's room. He swung the door open finally stopping as her eyes slowly flickered open and meet his "I've missed you" she spoke in barley a whisper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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