Charlie:

Every day I hear my fair share of complaints, sometimes about a silly teenager up to no good or Bianca's having problems with Liam or that the infamous River Boys are causing chaos. But nothing compares to the complaints I wish to share. If only it was that easy.

I rolled onto to my side and stared at the old alarm clock on my bedside table. The big bold red letters beamed 3:21 am. I just couldn't believe it, I hoped that the sleeping pills would have helped but they did nothing to ease my stress.

The bed started to move and I felt him start to spoon me. I turned around in his embrace. "I can't sleep" I said groggily.

"How about we get up to some mischief?" Angelo replied. A couple of months before this I would of easily agreed but now it repulsed me. Every night for the past six months we had been trying for a baby, it just didn't seem to be happening. I was getting sick of it, it used to be something I loved but now it was just like a chore. I didn't even know if I wanted a baby, all I knew it could be the tool to fix our relationship.

"Maybe in the morning." I heard him groan and roll over again.

On the outside we looked like a couple that everyone wanted to be or admired but on the inside we were as broken as could be. Well that's how I felt. About a year ago Angelo bought a restaurant above the surf club and called it Angelo's. before the restaurant I used to be his number one priority, he'd send me flowers at work, surprise me when I got home with a romantic dinner, we even had a date night once a week but ever since Angelo's opened I have gone from being number one to number two.

And after the late nights that spark had gone, I decided that I needed him back, I needed to get him back. I would send him naughty messages to persuade him to come home early or I would rock up to Angelo's in a beautiful frock and ask him to have dinner with me or I plan date nights but he'd always cancelled or worse a couple of times he stood me up. That's when I got the idea of a baby. Angelo is the kind of man that would step up and be a good father to his kid. By this way I could get him to be home more and spend time with me. Just maybe we could be the couple everybody admired.

I woke up again to the sounds of an empty house, I rolled over and there was no Angelo to be found. I checked the house before finding a little note on the kitchen bench.

Hey Baby,

Sorry I had to leave so early this morning, I got a call from John, he said there had been problems with rent, I had to deal with it.

Meet me at the beach at 10 and we can have a lunch date.

Angelo xoxoxoxo

I scrunched up the piece of paper a flung it at the wall. He frustrated me to no ends. I looked at the time and decided to get ready.

I slowly walked along the beach waiting for Angelo, it had been half an hour since 10am and I was wondering whether or not he was going to show up.

"CHARLIE!" I heard Bianca call out my name.

I turned around and smiled. "Hey Bee. How are you?"

"Puffed, just been for a run… How are you? Not with Angelo today?" she asked.

"Uhm, we have a lunch date planned but he's failed to show up… again!"

"Naw, Charlz! Its okay things will get better, I'm sure you're going to fall pregnant soon."

I scoffed. "I wish it would hurry up already, we have been trying for six months and nothing except three negative pregnancy tests. Maybe some things just aren't meant to be." I said sadly.

Bianca stared at me quizzically. "Charlie, you know I love you right?"

"Yeah…"

"Well, maybe it isn't such a bad thing you're not falling pregnant. I mean just listening to you and just seeing the way you and Angelo are… I just. I-"

"Spit it out!"

"I just don't think you're ready for a baby that's all, I mean after the way Ruby was conceived and her childhood, I just don't think you're ready."

"But I'm not getting any younger." I stated.

"True but, you're only 28 Charlz. You still have plenty of time… There are other ways that are not going to be a permanent fixture in your life." Bianca said.

"Like what, because everything I try is wrong or just doesn't work!" I yelled.

"Yes, those things may not work but you could try couples counselling or even try talking to him." She pleaded with me. "Please, Charlie, stop trying to get pregnant because deep down you know you don't want it just yet."

I looked at her with sad eyes. I knew she was right but I didn't want it to be a slow progress, I wanted a quick permanent fix.

"I'm sorry if I upset you." Bianca said after a few moments of silence.

"You didn't, you just told me the truth I didn't want to hear." I looked at her and shrugged.

"How about tonight, we shake away the stress and have a girly night at Angelo's or something? A few drinks and dinner, we haven't done a girls night in ages and if you really want to we can invite Leah, Ruby and April…" She trailed off.

"Okay, but let's not go to Angelo's and can you hold off on a girls night?" I asked eagerly.

"Uh, I suppose… why?"

"Because Bianca, you and I are going to throw a party!" I smiled.

"Really?" Bianca asked. "Because we don't have to, if you don't feel up to it?

"No, I want to, invite the whole town!" I smiled.

Later on after Angelo stood me up again, I headed up to Angelo's to pick up the alcohol for me and Bianca. We decided it was best if it was BYO.

"Hey babe," I said, when I reached the bar.

He turned around and gave me a sheepish smile. "I'm late, aren't I? "

"Only by 3 hours. But its okay, I understand you have work." I replied not fazed.

"I'm sorry baby! How about tomorrow, I'll make you breakfast and see what we can do about this baby situation."

"Actually, Angelo I Wan-"

"Hold that thought babe," He said as he grabbed two dishes that needed to be served to a customer. I sighed.

"Hey Ralph, Can I get three cases of my wine" I asked.

"Big party tonight aye? I heard about somebody throwing a party at the beach…"

"Yeah, something likes that. Just stocking up for it now." I smiled.

I looked through my wardrobe looking for something to wear. I settled for a strapless cream dress, it was fitted at my bust with intricate swirls and then flowed out to just above my knees, I teamed with a pair of cream heels and curled my hair. As I walked out of our room, I heard Angelo drop the cup he had.

"Wow!" Angelo said. "What's happening tonight?"

"I tried telling you before but you were busy, but I'm heading to a party at the beach… You should come," I suggested but I knew it was pointless, he'd never come.

"I would love to come but I'm three waiters short, so I have to be at work," He walked over to me and settled his hands on my hips, as I linked my arms around his neck. "You look beautiful," he whispered before lowering his lips on to mine.

I pulled away and looked up at him. "I've gotta go, otherwise I'll be late."

"Bye!" He said as I walked out the door.

I winked at him before closing the door and leaving. I could feel footsteps behind me before I heard that all too familiar voice.

"Hey Sarge, Looking good tonight, but must say I'm a bit disappointed that you're not in uniform…" Darryl Braxton said as he caught up with me.

I turned to look at him and laughed. "Well, it's good to have a night off!"

"Where ya heading?" He asked.

"Why do you want to know?" I asked teasingly back.

"Because a pretty lady like you shouldn't walk the streets alone, especially looking likes this," he gestured to my outfit.

"I have a boyfriend, you know?"

He chuckled to himself. "Soccer has a goalie but it doesn't mean you can't score!"

I laughed. I don't know what it was about him but behind the entire bad boy persona I could see a genuine guy there. "I'm heading for the beach party."

"Well, isn't it my lucky night, I'm heading there as well!"

I hope you all enjoyed the first installment to 'Mistakes can happen'.

Do you want me to continue? xo Kelly.