Brax's P.O.V
What was I thinking? Of course she would be there. Her daughter was sick. My heart and stomach physically hurt. Running from the hospital seemed like an okay idea at the time, but now I'm not so sure. What if Casey told her I left? What if this pushed her away again? I missed Charlie so much and even seeing the back of her brought back so many painful memories. I knew I wouldn't be able to face her. Until my stomach went back to normal at least.
Charlie's P.O.V
Not seeing Brax come to visit Ruby at the hospital was a little hurtful.
"Hey Case?" I whispered, Ruby still asleep. He lifted his head to look at me, obviously half asleep.
"Why didn't Brax come?" He squinted his eyes at me then moved his head down.
"You really hurt him Charlie." He looked up at me and waited for a reaction. I gave a little hurtful smile.
I snickered. "Right." Then I left the room.
I never wanted to leave without saying good bye to Brax but he didn't really give me much of a choice. I wouldn't have left if he didn't hurt me. It was girl after girl that I would catch him with. Every time we had a fight I never ran off to some random guy to hook up with out of revenge. I wasn't going to let him take advantage of me again. It was his turn to feel what I felt when I saw him with other girls.
I took my phone out of my bag and dialed Bianca's number.
"Charlie?" She asked surprised.
"Hey!" I squealed.
"No way! Where are you?"
"Hospital with R- no no no, everything's fine, it's fine!" I laughed. " We need to catch up so meet me at Angelo's at 7!"
"Oh my god, yes, okay!"
I hung up when Casey came outside.
"She's awake." He said awkwardly. I nodded and gave him a polite smile before I walked into her hospital room.
"Mum!" Ruby instantly sat up and hugged me. "You didn't tell me you were coming!" She laughed, releasing me from our hug.
"You were a little busy." I whispered, nodding towards the bed. She laughed and squealed again.
"Oh my gosh, well how long are you staying?" She couldn't stop smiling. It had been almost 4 months since Ruby had last come to visit me.
"I'm not entirely sure, I'd like to stay until you get completely better." I gave her hand a slight squeeze.
"Well, you can stay at Leah's until then, so you can keep an extra eye on me." She laughed. Her eyes were a little watery and I could see the hope in her face. She was going to persuade me to stay again, permanently, I could see it in her face.
"Of course." I smiled lightly. "Get some sleep, I'm going to go home and see Bianca for a few hours but I'll still be in Summer Bay in the morning", I stroked her hair, "I promise." I kissed her on the forehead before I got up, picked my bags up and headed to Leah's, only to find Brax's car in the driveway.