BRAX'S POV:
"Case, think, has Heath said anything to you that makes you wonder why this might've happened?" I proclaimed
"I can't think of anything Brax, I'm sorry" he sighed, running his hands over his face
"Brax, calm down please. This isn't doing anyone any good" Charlie begged
"How can I calm down when my younger brother's been beaten to a pulp and left for dead?" I asked
"You can't but this isn't the place or the time so please, sit down" she begged once again
Our eyes met and I could see the pleading in her eyes and I gave in. I sat down next to her and her hand entwined in mine. Not long after, a doctor walked into the room…
"Darryl Braxton? Older brother and legal guardian of Heath Braxton?" he questioned
"That's me. Is he okay Doc?" I questioned, standing up
"He's conscious and is able to receive visitor" he informed me "just be gentle though"
I nodded and thanked him, following him down the corridor to Heath's room…
HEATH'S POV:
I felt as though I'd been hit by a tonne of bricks. As soon as I'd woken up I knew why and how I was in this state, and I knew if I didn't have the money soon it'd only happen again…
"What mess have you got yourself into this time little brother?" Brax asked as he walked into the room
"What makes you think I'm in a mess?" I enquired, raising an eyebrow
"You're not just beaten to a pulp, dumped at the beach and left for dead for nothing" he sighed "so you better tell me what's going on"
"I'm in trouble, big trouble! It's coming up to exam time as you know and I'm not coping with the workload and with my job at the restaurant so I've been taking drugs to get me through, keep me awake after work so I can study" I explained, trying to gauge Brax's reaction
BRAX'S POV:
As Heath explained everything to me I got madder and madder. I turned away from him and punched the wall…
"Drugs" I exclaimed "drugs? I feel like throttling you right here, right now"
"Do it. It'll save us a lot of aggro in the long run" he proclaimed
"What do you mean aggro?" I questioned
"The guy I owe money to, he's dangerous and he wants his money ASAP" he informed me
"How much does he want?" I asked, raising an eyebrow
"I can't let you do that" he replied, swallowing a lump in his throat
"I can and I am. How much does he want? I'm not having any of my family in danger" I admitted
"$500, plus interest" he sighed
"How much interest?" I enquired
"Another $500 on top, which is why I can't let you do this" he stated
"Give me his number. I'll have the money for him by the end of the day" I informed him
Heath sighed and motioned to his jacket. I handed it to him and he pulled out his phone, getting the number up, calling it…
"Ah Braxton, I wondered when I was gonna be hearing from you" a voice greeted me
"This isn't Heath, it's his older brother. I've got your money. Name a time and a place and I'll be there" I informed him
"The National Park, 4pm, don't be late" he replied, hanging up the phone
I handed Heath back his phone and left the room, going to leave the hospital…
CHARLIE'S POV:
I watched as Brax made his way past the waiting room, walking towards the exit…
"Brax, where're you going baby?" I questioned, following him
"Go back inside Charlie, I won't be long" he informed me, not even turning to look at me
I stood just inside of the entrance, watching as he continued to walk through the car park. As he disappeared from sight I turned and walked back inside, back into the waiting room, sitting down, awaiting his return…
BRAX'S POV:
I made my way to Angelo's and took the money from the till, making my way out of the restaurant once again, not talking to anyone. I walked back to the house and grabbed my car, driving off towards the National Park. I pulled up just inside the entrance and awaited Heath's dealer's arrival. A car pulled up by my side and I climbed out, the driver of the other car climbing out too. I walked towards him and stuffed the envelope into his hand, maintaining eye contact with him…
"We're even now. You stay away from my brother and my family otherwise I'll get the police involved" I informed him "do I make myself clear?"
He nodded and I nodded back, making my way back to my car, climbing in and driving off, making my way back to the hospital, walking into the waiting room…
"I've been worried" Charlie admitted as she threw her arms around me tightly, hugging me
"Sorry baby, everything's fine" I assured her, moving the hair from her face, kissing her softly yet passionately
She smiled and we sat down, awaiting more news on Heath…
