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Chapter 7: Fulfilling promises

Becky POV

Casey and I walked back from Angelo's, Brax's restaurant, in silence. He held the pizza boxes, I had offered to hold some – very politely despite the earlier argument - but he declined. When we reached the house, Casey opened the door and walked in, I followed in his wake.

Casey placed the pizza down on the table and Kyle just looked directly at me. I nodded to show him that I'm fine. I took my bag off and looked at the floor where I had left my bags before and found myself staring at an empty space. Kyle followed my eyes and said, "We put them in my room."

I just nodded in response and asked, "Do you mind showing me where the bathroom is?"

Kyle got up to show me and I followed him. I deposited my bag into Kyle's room along with the rest of my stuff and he then showed me to the bathroom. Kyle started to walk away but then he paused and said, "Becky, are you okay? I thought that the walk would calm you down a bit."

"I'm fine," I responded.

"Just tell me, what happened? Did you…" Kyle started.

I interrupted, "Nothing happened, Kyle." I then started to walk into the bathroom to show that the conversation was over.

Kyle sighed, clearly not believing me but then he left it, for now anyway.

After I came back from the bathroom, I heard raised voices in the living room, mainly Casey and Kyle.

Taking a deep breath, I walked in. Suddenly, all the attention was on me.

Casey spoke first, "So you went and snitched to Kyle," as he pointed to Kyle.

"No," I protested, "I didn't tell him anything."

"So something did happen then," Kyle joined in.

Looking at Casey, he then said, "What happened to her?"

Getting annoyed, I said, "Kyle, I told you on the phone, nothing happened. I'm fine."

"Then what are you two on about then?" Heath inputted.

"We just had a few words. That's all," Casey said.

"Words about what?" Kyle demanded.

"Nothing Kyle, just leave it," I said, pleading at him with my eyes.

"Yeah, it was nothing," Casey said.

Kyle nodded but I knew that he would want a proper explanation later, after he had explained everything to me that is.

"Alright then, let's eat," Heath said, breaking the tension.

Over pizza, there was small talk about our lives but nothing too personal – just about school and they explained about their surfing. I also knew about that but I still nodded along, glad we were on a lighter topic.

"Anyone want the last slice?" Heath asked.

Casey reached out for it but Heath grabbed it first.

"Too late, mate," Heath said, as he wolfed it down.

I noticed throughout the whole meal Kyle kept diverting his eyes to me, to keep checking on me.

After dinner, we were all sat down in front of the TV when Brax said, as the head of the family, "Listen Becky, like I said earlier, Kyle's got the spare room but it's only got one bed. There's the couch though."

"Yeah I'm fine with the couch, thanks," I replied.

Kyle butted in, "No, you can have my bed and I'll have the couch."

"Seriously Kyle, it's fine." I told him.

"No, you can have the bed, honestly." Kyle stated.

"At least I'd be able to fit on the couch, it's more my size than yours." I retorted.

Kyle sighed and said, "Just take the bed Becky."

Knowing that this argument would go on and I would lose, I gave in and said, "Fine, but if you complain about your back or your neck, it's your own fault."

Kyle smiled and said, "See that's why I won't let you sleep there."

I smiled back sweetly and said, "Thanks," as he pulled me into a side hug.

Kyle had always been like this, putting my needs before his. He was always protective of me, even when Mum was alive and when we were in care.

The rest of the evening went pretty fast and one by one, we all left to go to bed leaving Kyle with a blanket on the couch.


Kyle POV

I tossed again trying to get comfortable on the couch. I sighed in defeat and stared to the ceiling. I knew that I would have to explain properly to Becky, just the two of us. It's always been my job to take care of her and that's why I didn't tell her first.

The sound of light footsteps, that I would recognise anywhere, interrupted my thoughts as they entered into the dark living room.

I sat up and greeted the shadow, "What you doing here?"

Becky walked towards me and settled down onto the couch next to me, sitting on one foot and leaving the other dangling, where I had made space and I wrapped the blanket around her too.

"Couldn't sleep, what about you – too uncomfortable?" She asked, teasingly.

"No, just thinking," I replied, honestly.

"Me too," she responded, "And I thought that I might as well get that explanation you promised."

I sighed, I had expected this to take place later rather than sooner. It felt like Déjà vu – I remember explaining to Becky about what happened in the desert after Brax had rescued Casey.

"Okay then," I started, "Last week, Brax and Heath came to Melbourne looking for me and they wanted me to explain to the cops why Casey wasn't in court. After a while, I decided to come but I told Mac to not tell you and to keep an eye on you."

"Why?" She asked.

"They didn't know about you and I thought that this way was better." I replied.

She nodded and said, "Didn't really matter though did it? I still ended up here and they know."

"I'm sorry, I know I should have told you," I said.

I could make out her weak smile in the dark as she said, "I know you were just doing it to protect me, as always, but next time can you tell me when things are happening instead of after?"

"I will," I promised.

"How long are we going to be here for?" Becky questioned.

"I'm not sure," I answered truthfully.

"Are you going to testify for Casey?" She asked.

"I have to do it, for a chance to get to know them but I don't know yet," I responded, "Do you want to stay here?"

"I would like to get to know them," she replied, "I always have but only if you want to as well."

"I'm happy if you're happy," I said to her. "What happened earlier, with you and Casey?"

She sighed and said, "We met his girlfriend, Sasha and then things got a bit heated when he started complaining about not knowing and stuff. It was nothing really; we both just lost our temper, that's it."

"Okay," I said, "And I am sorry."

"Sorry for what?" She asked, clearly confused.

I thought it was pretty obvious, well it was to me anyway.

"I know that you wanted to meet them properly, not like this and that's my fault," I said, taking responsibility.

"No it isn't," she insisted, "But really, it doesn't matter how I wanted to meet them, it happened like this anyway. I mean, I didn't expect to punch Heath when we first met but I've just got to deal with it, things don't always happen how we want them to."

I was proud, proud that my little sister had accepted this so well and had managed to see a positive side to all of this.

"Thank you," I said as I put my arm around her and kissed the top of her head, "And that was a good punch, you must have had a lot of force behind it."

She laughed softly against my chest and said, "Thanks," and we sat there for a while. Her breathing slowed and she fell asleep and soon after, I did too, feeling a lot happier and lighter now that we both understood each other again.


Brax POV

I woke up early to go surfing. The events of yesterday were still playing on my mind. I mean, a little sister as well as Kyle! Dad really kept stuff from us, but I realise now that I took it quite well at the time, probably because I'm used to Dad and his actions now.

I walked into the living room quietly, not to disturb Kyle and I saw him and Becky asleep. Becky had her head rested against his shoulder and Kyle had his arm around her. Kyle was obviously very protective of her.

I knew that I had to save Casey from prison, no matter what and maybe I could appeal to Kyle, through Becky – who he would clearly do anything for, just like I would for Casey or Heath, and then he would testify for Casey.

Both Kyle and Becky are family and if Kyle testifies for Casey, maybe we could try to focus on that and getting to know them. Becky seems like a nice kid and she clearly looks up to Kyle.

I shook my head as if to get rid of all the thoughts as I grabbed my surf board and left for the beach.


Heath POV

When I entered the living room, I saw Becky and Kyle, fast asleep on the couch. I can't believe that Dad didn't tell us, he was such a dog and even now, from the grave he is causing trouble. Even though they are here because of Dad, they're family and family stick together and look out for each other.

I should be used to it by now but this whole other family thing shocked me. For years, I have had a sister and another brother who I never even knew about. Becky is definitely a Braxton, she can sure use her fists and her temper is another Braxton trait.

As I got my surf board, I noticed that Brax's board isn't there; he has obviously left before me. I leave the house to go join Brax at the beach.


Casey POV

I yawned as I entered the living room, not taking any care to keep quiet. Why should I though – just because Kyle is getting some sleep? I can't believe that Kyle, the guy who tried to kill me, and a sister, who I didn't even know existed, were here. Becky was asleep on the couch too, probably joined Kyle last night to talk about everything, us included.

I can't believe that Dad kept it from us; I really thought, or just hoped, that he had changed and that Brax was wrong but he hadn't and I should've listened to Brax. If I had, I wouldn't be facing charges in court in a few weeks.

I don't know what annoys me the most: the fact that they are here or the fact that I didn't know about them but they knew about us.

Yesterday, I noticed that the way Becky ran her hand through her hair was the same as Brax and her temper was similar to Heath's. She also has loyalty when it came to Kyle but as much as I would hate to admit it, she was one of us – she was a Braxton.

This whole thing was messed up – they are only here so that Kyle will testify but what about after that? Would Brax let them stay here after that – if Kyle testifies?

I've known Brax all my life and I would expect him to let them stay because Brax is a family man and he wouldn't just turn them away.

I'm sick of all these thoughts going around in my head so I decide to go surfing, which is definitely a Braxton thing but since Kyle and Becky are from Melbourne, I doubt they do. It satisfied me, knowing that. I noticed that my board is alone so that means that both Brax and Heath are already there. I grab my board and leave for the beach, to wash away all these thoughts.


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