It was the third day Brax had refused to leave the house. He also refused to let anyone one take Scarlet away. He was clinging on to his daughter for dear life.
Casey was sat in the lounge when Brax finally come out of his bedroom with Scarlet, he did what he had done every morning, and he turned on the CD player. As the first few words of Need by Hana Pestle played Casey stood up. He couldn't bare to hear another word of that song. "Are you gonna stay in locked in here forever?" he snapped, he couldn't bare to watch Brax doing this to himself. Brax didn't speak; he just sat on the sofa with Scarlet.
"Fine" Casey was just about to leave before he remembered something "Oh the boy's are doing something for Milly on the beach tonight. I think you should be there" Brax still didn't answer so Casey left him to it.
Brax put Scarlet in her jumparoo and headed towards the sink "They've gone" he yelled towards the bedroom. As Brax got himself a glass of water he felt to arms around his waist. He turned and saw Amelia, she was wearing nothing but his white shirt, a few buttons were fastened and the sleeves almost covered her hands. Brax reached his arms around Amelia and kissed her, before pulling her towards him. The kiss intensified as their bodies touched. Brax reached down and picked Amelia up, she wrapped her legs around his waist as he turned with her, before finally putting her on the kitchen worktop. Amelia wrapped her arms around his neck as she kissed him; Brax gently moved away from her mouth and started to kiss her neck and chest. He picked her up again and carried her towards the bedroom, kissing her along the way.
As he lay beside her he traced every part of her with his fingertips "I love you" he whispered as he linked his fingers with hers. Amelia smiled at him "Wake up Baby" she whispered.
"Brax wake up" she said again.
"Brax wake up" Amelia's voice had somehow merged into Ruby's. As Brax slowly opened his eyes he saw Ruby standing in front of him, Scarlet was laid beside him on the bed.
Brax wasn't sure if he had been dreaming or what but he noticed the worry on Ruby's face "What's wrong Rubes?" He asked her curiously as he sat up and grabbed Scarlet.
"Casey didn't come home last night and nobody's seen him" Ruby was a little bit hormonal and started to cry.
"Hey don't worry he'll turn up" Brax replied, Ruby looked a bit shocked that Brax didn't even offer to look for him.
"Ok well I'll leave you to it then" she said in disbelief. As the door closed Brax was happy to see Amelia laid beside him again, he could see though by the look on her face she was less than happy with him.
"He'll turn up" she frowned "Seriously Darryl, that poor kid is worried sick and that's the best you can come up with!"
"Well what was I supposed to say?" Brax replied as he looked at Amelia.
"You say nothing, what you DO is get your arse out of this bed and go and find our son" Amelia was furious.
"Milly I…" Brax interrupted trying to make an excuse not to leave the house.
"Milly nothing. I mean it Darryl you can't stay locked in here forever it's not doing you any good. And it's not doing her any good either" she added as she shot a glance a Scarlet "Now get your backside out of bed. NOW"
Brax nodded, Amelia was right Scarlet needed to get out into the fresh air and so did he.
"Oh and Darryl, Harry and Lynne's house would be a good place to start" she smiled cheekily.
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Lynne poured Casey an Orange juice as he sat at the table and ate his breakfast. Brax pulled up outside Harry and Lynne's house. He un-strapped Scarlet got out of the car and headed to the front door.
Harry opened the door and gestured for him to go through, Casey got up and walked towards Brax. He ducked as Brax hit him on the back of the head "What the hell was that for?" Casey exclaimed as he held his head where Brax slapped him.
"Something Mill would have done, what the bloody hell are you playing at Case? Ruby's worried sick" Brax asked Casey as he sat beside him on the sofa. Lynne and Harry had taken Scarlet into the garden.
"I just had to get away from the house, it's so full of memories, everywhere you look there is something that belonged to her" Casey explained. Brax sat back, it was then he realised what he had left Casey to deal with by him self. Brax put his hand on the back of Casey's neck.
"I know mate its hard for me too" Brax said softly. Casey broke down "I just want her back Brax I miss her so much" he cried. Brax pulled him into a hug. Both Lynne and Harry smiled, they had been watching from the patio doors.
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Brax was curious to see what the River Boy's had planned for Amelia, all they said was to meet them at the beach after dark. Brax had taken Scarlet along too. Roberto and Eva, Lynne and Harry were all waiting for him. Brax was stunned by what the boys had done; there was a big fire, a BBQ and a couple of tables full of beer. Brax laughed as Heath handed him a beer, as he looked over Heath's shoulder it was then he saw them at least 25 River Boys all stood together, with a beer in one had and a lit paper lantern in the other one. Brax was over whelmed; he never imagined his boys could be so thoughtful. This whole idea fitted Milly completely. This was who she was, she was one of them and she deserved this kind of tribute.
Brax couldn't help but laugh when Heath ran up to his Ute and put the stereo on it was one on Amelia's favourite songs.
Guns and Roses Sweet Child O' Mine, was playing full blast out of the open doors causing all the customers from the surf club and Angelo's to come outside and see what was going on. They were stunned when they saw about 30 Lanterns float up into the sky. After a few seconds each river boy downed there bottle of beer.
Brax jumped as he felt a gentle hand slip into his, he looked round and saw a smiling Amelia stood next to him.
Eva was the only one who didn't look very impressed with the tribute "Well beer and a few burgers is hardly a fitting tribute to my Ameliana" she spat. Lynne had heard enough, she wasn't about to stand there and let Eva speak about Amelia's 'family' like that.
"How dare you, these boys were her family. I think it's beautiful what they have done tonight. Whether you like it or not this is who Amelia was, mind you how would you know its not like you were ever there for her" Lynne knew she had taken it to far as soon as she said the words, but for some reason she couldn't stop.
"I mean lets face it where were you when she got pregnant and gave birth to Casey or the time she almost bled to death" Lynne yelled. Everyone had turned to face the arguing women. Brax felt Amelia's grip get tighter "Stop her, she'll regret it in the morning" she said nodding towards Lynne.
Brax stood between the two women "Come on ladies lets not forget why we are here. Amelia loved all of us for who we were not what she thought we should be, maybe we could remember that" Brax spoke as if he was scolding five year olds. This amused Harry and Roberto "Yes Ladies now play nice" Roberto joked causing the women to laugh.
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The next morning came too quickly, the party finished up around 4am, most people headed home, a few of them slept on the beach. Brax had taken Scarlet home at around 11pm.
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Brax had taken Scarlet for a walk to Angelo's; he noticed Alf, Roo, Irene and Colleen all stood staring at the car park. Brax was horrified when he saw what they were looking at, there was about 5 silver Mercedes parked in the car park, stood next to them was at least 15 men in grey suits.
"Who are they?" Roo asked her father curiously. Brax was now stood next to Alf and Roo.
"They look like trouble" Colleen interrupted.
"That's Amelia's family" Brax informed them "The Camanelli's"
"What as in the Italian Camanelli's" Alf exclaimed in a worried tone. Brax nodded.
"Who are they?" Roo had never heard of them.
"The biggest Mafia organization in Italy, Amelia's father is the boss of bosses" Alf, Colleen and Roo's face all dropped as Brax spoke.
"But why are they here? The mafia in Summer Bay" Colleen flapped.
"They're here to find the men that killed Milly" Brax replied before heading towards the men. They greeted him happily. They all seemed pleased top see him and Scarlet.
Hope that was ok for you guys and the first part didn't confuse you to much. Please review. Also I hope you are enjoying I am Amelia Braxton! I must admit it is great to write from her point of view.
Also for those of you who have never heard the song Need by Hana Pestle, please google it. I think it is perfect for Brax and Amelia in this part of the story. Let me know what you think of my song choice.
Love Nikki-
Next time-
Ruby has a baby scare!
Brax finds something devastating as he looks in Amelia's handbag!
