Heath's Pov:
Ricky was inconsolable since Brax was sentenced to 15 years jail for the murder of Johnny Barrett. She had already broken down three times today and it wasn't even 1' 0 clock. Ricky whimpered wrapping her arms tightly around my waist
Ricky: How could he do this Heath… I thought he loved me
I patted her hair softly, Heath: Rick, he does love you
Ricky: Yeah, it looks like it, doesn't it, Heath, that's why I've spent the last two weeks in his bed all alone, and where's Brax, huh Heath
Ricky shouted before removing her arm from my waist and storming out the door
I called out to her and tried to stop her from walking away
Heath: Oi, Rick, where are you going,
Ricky: (firmly) For a walk,
Heath: Do you want me to come with ya
Ricky: No!
Heath: Are you alright Ric?
Ricky: Fine, got any more questions for me, nup, good
She didn't even let me get another word in before she slammed the door in my face. I didn't know how to help, I just felt so useless, Ricky was so devastated at Brax's prison sentence, she just kept pushing everyone away, won't let anyone in, Brax will wanna have a real good explanation for leaving her like this, leaving all of us. I was distracted from my thoughts by my phone vibrating alerting me that I had a message, A smile came to my face, when I saw it was from Bianca
Hey Babe,
Wanna join me for coffee and a chat at the diner
Bi xxx
I quickly sent a reply back before grabbing my keys off the kitchen bench
Baby
I'll be there, on my way now, see ya in 10
Love you
Heath xxx
Locking the door, I jumped in my car and began the drive to the diner
Bianca's Pov
I was sitting at the table waiting for Heath to show up, I was just about to order some coffee and cake for us when I saw a distraught Ricky sitting on one of the tables outside, I decided to pop over and check up on her, seeing as though Heath still wasn't here.
Bianca: Ricky, how are you
Ricky: I'd be a hell of a lot better if people stopped asking me and if my boyfriend was actually here
Bianca: I'm sorry Hun that was a stupid question
Ricky: Yes it was, how do you think I am Bianca, the love of my life, is locked up in a tiny cell, for the next fifteen years of his live, I've got fifteen years without Brax, alright, and I just don't know if I can do it, so there you go, does that answer your question about how I am?
She stood up from her chair aggressively, slung her bag over her shoulder and started to walk out of the diner. I tried to follow her
Bianca: Rick, wait, I'm sorry if I upset you,
I ran outside after her, but Heath stopped me and we went back inside the diner
Heath: Babe, just leave her, she needs some time to herself yeah,
Heath said embracing me in a warm hug, I kissed his cheek lovingly,
Bianca: Yeah, so are we gonna get some coffees or what,
Heath: Yeah sure, I'll order, I was also thinking we could get a big slice of that cheesecake and two spoons
Heath said seductively, raising his eyebrows at me
Bianca: I like ya thinking Braxton,
Heath: Skinny latte with soy milk, babe
Bianca: yes, please, sweets
I was so thankful to have Heath; I couldn't imagine my life without him, Ricky loved having Brax in her life and now he was gone, no wonder she was so heart broken. I really had to talk to her and apologise from before. I snuck my phone into my pocket and got up from my seat,
Bianca: Just gonna pop to the ladies babe,
Heath: Don't be too long, coffees will be ready soon
I walked into the girl's bathroom, pulling out my phone I quickly dialled Ricky's number,
The smile on my face faded when it went to voice mail, 'Hey you've reached Rick, most of the time I'm preoccupied spending time with my incredible boyfriend Brax Braxton so I may not have time to reply to your call, but still leave a message.
That poor girl had had her heart ripped out, Brax had hurt her more than he could have ever thought possible, I sent a quick text to her before rushing out of the bathroom, and joining Heath back at the table
Ricky, I'm sorry about before,
I wanna help you, I'm always here to talk
BB xx
Heath: Jesus, woman, you took your time, was gonna call the S.E. S
Bianca: Ha, very funny, Heath, lunch just didn't agree with me, that's all, come to think of it, I don't even think I can stomach coffee and cake, Baby
Heath: You're kidding me; I can't eat that whole piece by myself
Bianca: I'm really sorry sweetie, save some for Rick, I've actually got to go, I forgot to do something at work, so I'll see you soon
Heath: So, let me get this straight, you're ditching a cute coffee date with your charming husband for little shits at school,
I kissed his cheek, chuckling softly
Bianca: Another time, yeah
Heath: I'll hold you to that
I felt a little bad for ditching Heath, but I could catch up with him anytime I wanted, I had to try and fix this mess with Ricky
…
Ricky
I was so sick and tired of everyone asking me, are you ok, how are you, do you need anything, what I need is my boyfriend back and for people to stop asking me stupid questions, I was just walking aimlessly around the surf club when I bumped into Casey.
Casey: Ricky,
He walked over and pulled me into a hug, I nestled my head into the crook of his neck
Ricky: Hi Casey
Casey: Look, I'm on my break, do you wanna go for a walk along the beach with me, clear your head
Ricky: Ok
I hesitantly clutched Casey's hand as we started walking along the beach.
Ricky: Let's make a deal, I don't want to talk about Brax at all, you so much as mention his name and I'm leaving, you got it
He nodded his head, so I assumed he understood what I was saying, we walked along the beach, just talking in general for hours. I was really enjoying Case's company and then he had to go and ruin it
Casey: Listen Ricky,
Ricky: Casey don't
Casey: I was thinking it might be time to pay Brax a visit in prison
Ricky: You had to do it, didn't you?
I said angrily before storming off
Casey: Rick, come on, atleast think about it,
I walked glumly back to the Braxton household, I really wasn't looking forward to sleeping in an empty bed again, but what choice did I have, I held back tears that were threatening to fall as I opened the door, I was ambushed by Kyle and Phoebe, Heath and Bianca and Andy and Nate, I just didn't want to talk to anyone, my emotions were running high and I was really missing Brax. I just lost it,
Ricky: All of you just fuck off and leave me alone! I don't wanna talk to any of you
I screamed at them, before racing into mine and Brax's bedroom and ripping all of photos of us off the walls. I sobbed hysterically at a photo of Brax and I smiling at Bianca and Heath's wedding, we looked so blissfully happy
Ricky: I hate you so much Darryl Braxton
I sobbed as my tears dripped onto the photo
Brax's POV
Today marked the one week since I'd seen my brothers and Ricky, I missed them all like crazy. I contemplated writing a letter to Ricky, explaining why I had to confess, but everything I wrote just didn't make sense, I so desperately wanted to see her, find out how she had been this past week. She knew that jail I was in so I hoped she'd visit soon, maybe she doesn't want to see me.
As I sat curled up in the corner of my cell, I began to realise what a huge mistake I may have made, Ricky and I spent such as long time fooling around playing hot and cold, then we were finally solid and in a good place in our relationship, and now I've quite possibly gone and stuffed that up for good. What was I thinking, Ricky is the best thing to ever happen to me and now I'll be lucky if I ever see her again. I started to regret everything I did that resulted in time spent arguing with Ricky rather than being happy and in love
Flashback:
Ricky: Brax, I need to ask you something
Brax: Yeah babe, anything you want, you know that
Ricky: Is it ok if we don't move in together
Brax: What, you don't want to live with me, pftt, are you even in love with me
Ricky: Brax, of course I am, it's just, I need space of my own and you know I don't want to stuff up our relationship if the living arrangements don't work out
Brax: You know what forget our relationship getting stuffed up it's over you slu….
Ricky: Excuse me, repeat what you just said
Brax: I think you heard me, Ricky, you're a slut, and you don't wanna move in with me cause you're not ready to get serious your more interested in meaningless one night stands, if your not living with me you get sleep with whoever you want, whenever you want without feeling guilty.
I glanced over quickly at Ricky who looked devastated at what had just come out of my mouth. I myself couldn't believe what I'd just said, but for some stupid reason I just kept firing off really nasty comments
Ricky: I cannot believe you would say that,
I watched on as she wiped the tears slipping down her cheek
Brax: Just get out, and take your shit from my wardrobe and bathroom
Ricky: Brax, please
She whimpered, lightly tugging my arm
Ricky: If I'm leaving some of my stuff at your place, what does that tell you
Brax: Get out Ricky
I watched as she sadly walked out the doorway, I was upset that was our first major argument and maybe I took it too far and really upset her and she mightn't come back.
Brax: Shit, why did I do that?
End of flashback.
Tears drizzled down the side of my face as memories of Ricky and I came flooding back. I got some more photos out of my bag. I took out a photo of the two of us with absolutely massive smiles, she and I were so, so happy. I remembered back to this time where I taught Ricky how to surf and afterwards we made love in Angelo's staff office
Flashback-
Brax: You, ma lady were an absolute natural, out there
Ricky: Cause I had an excellent teacher
She pressed her lips to my cheek
Brax: You looked really sexy in your bikini, babe
I said beginning to slightly undo her bikini tie, I groaned as she stopped me from completely undoing it
Ricky: You looked really hot in your boardshorts with no shirt, all the chicks here couldn't stop staring
Brax: Really I didn't notice
Sooo.. how was that for a start, if you'd like me to continue, please read and review x I'd would also love any feedback on how to improve and ideas for storylines:)
