To Fix A Broken Heart.

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Previously.

Brax, meets Joey in a bar, and plans a romantic boat ride for himself and Charlie.

Chapter 3.

The unexpected meet.

As Charlie woke up to the sun shining through the doors to the balcony she became aware of the body lying beside her with an arm across her stomach. She turned her head to see Brax lay on his side facing her sleeping soundly.

Charlie got herself out of bed wrapping herself in the gown provided and went onto the balcony to enjoy the view and peace and quiet. She sat looking out over the ocean but not really seeing it as she was in deep thoughts about her life, relationships past and present, and work. She came to the conclusion it wasn't working with Brax, all they had was sex, even if it was great sex, it could never be anything more and it would be better to end it there and then, Brax obviously got frustrated and wanted more, but she wanted her job, and family. She didn't love Brax and she never would. The only person she would ever love was Joey, and she hated her and would never forgive her for cheating. Even the time with Angelo didn't turn in to love although she did have genuine feelings for him.

Charlie was so caught up in her thoughts she didn't hear Brax come up behind her and wrap his arms around her. She turned her face up to him for a quick kiss but then stepped away before saying "you made it back then," "I'm sorry babe, I shouldn't of stormed of like that, I will make it up to you, in fact I have made arrangements to surprise you, today." "Brax I don't want you to make it up to me, I think this weekend was a mistake and we should just go home." Charlie said sadly. "What, you can't be serious, one disagreement and that's it game over, come on Charlie" Brax said harshly. "You know its not just the weekend, its this whole thing between us, I just don't think its working, last night just proved it." Charlie explained before going into the room and getting her bag ready to pack. "Please Charlie, I thought things were pretty good between us" he smirked coming to wrap her in his arms and begin kissing down her neck." "The sex maybe but the rest is too messy, I think its better for everyone if we forget it ever happened." "Look why don't we stay the rest of the day as planned, try and enjoy ourselves, we can talk later at home, come on I promise it will be fun." Charlie finally agreed and went to get dressed.

After having breakfast in the hotel they took a short walk to the dock, "are you ready for your surprise?" Brax asked excitedly. Charlie looked around seeing nothing but rows of empty boats, thoughts of the past boat rides she had taken with Joey popped into her head, oh no he hasn't she thought. "Ok, what is this big surprise" she tried to sound enthusiastic. " Well I have booked a trip along the coast for us, we even have a picnic, what do you think?" "You don't have a boat licence she replied a little confused. "I don't but I know someone that not only has a licence but a boat as well, come on I will introduce you" he said dragging Charlie further along the dock. "Joey are you here?" he shouted. After a couple of minutes a voice shouted back "I'm on here, just hop on board and I will be with you in a sec." Charlie stood frozen, she knew that voice, this couldn't be happening could it? Did she imagine she heard her voice because it was only minutes ago she had thought about her?

She didn't have time to question herself as the woman of her dreams appeared from below deck. Charlie couldn't do or say anything she just stood and stared. It had been over two years and all the old feelings came flooding back.

Joey was beautiful, her dark hair was shiny and hung loose just below her shoulders, just as Charlie loved it. Her body was tanned and very well toned, from what she could see between the denim shorts and black t-shirt Joey was wearing, She also had on the green beanie hat they both loved so much, how many times did I tease her about that hat, Charlie thought to herself.

Oh my god thought Joey, I never thought I would see Charlie again. She looks even more gorgeous than I remember. I always loved her in shorts and a vest top, her legs are so sexy, and seam to go on and on forever. Looks like she still works out as well. How can I still feel like this after all this time?

"Joey" Charlie managed to stutter, trying to pull herself together as she became aware of Brax's arm around her waist. "Charlie, it's been awhile" Joey also struggled to act normal. "You too know each other then" Brax said as he stepped forward to shake Joeys hand. "We used to, a long time ago," replied Joey still not taking her eyes from Charlie. "Right shell we get sorted then," Joey asked knowing she had to break the silence.

"Joey" a voice shouted from one of the sheds at the side of the dock. "Have your clients arrived yet? Remember they need to fill in the paper work before you go." "Yes Skip, they have just arrived, I will send him up to fill out the paper work now." Joey turned to Brax "could you fill in the paper work and pay Skip, I will untie the boat then we can set sail."

As Brax left to find Skip Charlie went to talk to Joey, "wow, its so good to see you, how have you been? You look good." "Charlie can we not do this, I only agreed to this trip because your boyfriend was persuasive, if I had known you were the girlfriend I wouldn't have bothered" Joey said before turning her back on Charlie to deal with the ropes. "Joey, please can we talk? I still think of you all the time and hate how badly I treated you." "Yes it certainly looks like you do," Joey said sharply nodding in the direction Brax had gone. " Look Charlie, neither of us wants to be here, so I suggest we just grin and bare it, it will soon be over and you and your boyfriend can go back to the bay and play happy family's." With that she disappeared to start the engine.

They had been sailing for sometime, with Brax sitting with his arm around Charlie's shoulders. "So how do you too know each other?" Brax asked to no particular person. Charlie didn't hear, as she was staring at Joey thinking about the last time they were on a boat together, how different that was. " I was in a spot of trouble back in the bay, Charlie helped me out. I also lived with her and her sister for a few days when Leah heard I was homeless." Joey replied, as she heard no answer coming from Charlie.

"Sister?" Brax asked, "Charlie doesn't have a sister, there's just her and Ruby her daughter." Brax said looking confused. Oh god thought Charlie, I forgot Joey doesn't know about Rubes. "Daughter?" replied Joey taking her eyes from the ocean in front to look at Charlie questioningly, "yes, Daughter, Joey Ruby is my Daughter, no one was supposed to ever know, but Dad was worried with his alziemers getting worse, he would say something so we agreed to tell her." Charlie spoke pleading with her eyes for Joey not to judge her. "Wow, seems a lot has happened since I was last in the bay," replied Joey, trying to sound normal.

They sailed for a further twenty minutes along the coast before they could see a lovely little cove come into view. Once Joey had steered the boat as close to the beach as she could, she cut the engine turning to them she said " I thought I would give you time to swim, sunbathe etc on the beach for a while, I will also fetch the picnic I promised." "This looks perfect Joey really romantic, don't you think so Charlie?" What, sorry?" Charlie said clearly lost in her own world. "Oh yes perfect." "Hey, are you ok babe you don't seem with it," Brax asked with concern, wrapping his arm protectively around her shoulders. "I'm fine let's just get on the beach if we're going" Charlie said irritably. "Are you joining us Joey?" Charlie asked as she turned to face her. "No, I will stay on board and do a few jobs, besides you don't want me tagging along with you." "Ok thanks Joey, just give us a shout when you want to head back" Brax agreed happily, before climbing from the boat and offering Charlie his hand.

As Charlie and Brax seemed to be enjoying the swim then a little sun bathing, Joey tried not to watch, she occupied herself with checking the basic mechanics and state of the boat itself. She couldn't help her eyes drifting to Charlie and how good her body looked in her bikini. She hated how weak she was around her still, and vowed not to let her realise the effect she still had over her. Just another couple of hours and she will be out of her life once again, it was for the best she tried un successfully to convince herself.

Mean while Charlie was trying to enjoy Brax's company but all she could think about was Joey, she looked fantastic and without a doubt Charlie knew, no one would ever compare to Joey. She looked at Brax as he unpacked the picnic, he was good looking, kind, a fantastic lover, but he wasn't right for her, and she knew she had to end it.

"Brax, we really need to talk," she said slowly. "This" she said pointing to the boat and the picnic, "its lovely but it doesn't change anything, I'm sorry but it's over, we can't see each other any more." Brax looked over at Charlie and said "we're good together, you know that as well as I do, I admit I want more but if meeting in secret is all you can give me, lets just continue." "I can't, I'm sorry," Charlie stated more firmly. Brax stared at her for a while then sighing heavily asked "and there's nothing I can do to convince you?" "No nothing," "Well we might as well pack this up and head home then I guess," Brax said as he started to gather the things together.

Back on the boat Joey was surprised they wanted to leave so soon, but declined mentioning her surprise after seeing the look on Brax's face. The Journey back was tense, with neither Charlie nor Brax very talkative. Just as the dock came into view Brax got up and stood next to Joey, "thanks Joey, do you fancy going for a drink?" "Thanks but I still have work to do and then I'm meeting someone" she replied aware Charlie was listening, and not wanting to mention the fact it was her girlfriend she was meeting. "You know Joey it's a shame your gay and in a relationship, I think we could have had fun" joked Brax "at least you wouldn't be a shamed to be seen with me." Joey looked at Charlie, why didn't she say something, have they split up? Had an argument? She turned her attention back to getting the boat tied up, berating her self for caring what was going on with Charlie.

Once on dry land Brax headed in the direction of the nearest bar leaving Charlie on the dock beside Joey "oh, don't worry about a lift home Charlie, I think I might hang around here for a while" he shouted before disappearing from sight. That was awkward thought Joey trying to keep busy. "Hey Joey, could we maybe go for a walk or a drink, I really want to talk to you," Charlie asked. " I don't think that's a good idea, do you? It was nice seeing you Charlie, you look well, take care and give my love to everyone" Joey replied before picking up her gear and heading up the dock and once again away from Charlie.

Charlie stood watching the only person she had ever loved walk away from her again, I cant let her disappear again, I have to try, if not seeing her for two years hasn't stopped the way I feel nothing will, I still love her as much now as I did back then, I wont give up until we are back together again no matter how hard or long it takes.

Little did Charlie realise Joey was also struggling with her feelings. How can I carry on knowing two years away hasn't altered how I feel for her, I can't move on with Steph when I still love Charlie. She hurt me so much, why can't I hate her?

Next time.

Joey gets an unexpected phone call that could change her life forever, will she have the courage to go forward or leave the past in the past.

It has been two weeks since she met Joey again, two long weeks of thinking constantly of her; even family and friends notice how distracted Charlie is, but has she worked out away of meeting Joey again?

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