Chapter 9:
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Charlie was filling out some paper work when Angelo entered the station and walked straight into his office. She put her pen down and followed him, closing the door behind her.
"Angelo, what the hell is going on?!" she demanded, almost shouting.
Angelo looked up her, shocked at her sudden outburst.
"I know you are keeping something from me, and I want to know what" Charlie continued without giving Angelo a chance to interrupt. "Nobody is entering or leaving this office until you tell me everything".
Angelo looked up at his wife, almost proud she was making a stand, even if it was against him. But he realised that Charlie was right, he was keeping secrets and he knew he had to be honest with her.
Sighing deeply he started:
"Clara is in trouble" he stated simply. Charlie just looked at him, unsure of what he was talking about and told him to continue.
"While she was Italy, she met some guy; they were in a relationship together. Being Clara, she just wanted it to be a fling, type thing. This guy, however, wanted the whole deal; he was really in love with her and wanted to marry her. When he proposed she refused and he got furious and wouldn't let it go. He was starting to scare her so she broke up with him, but he kept pushing and turned into a stalker. She called at work a few days ago and we had a chat".
"So it was Clara" thought Charlie.
"I thought she was still in Italy and she didn't tell me anything about his guy until this morning. The only reason she came to Australia was to get away from him, she thought he wouldn't track her down if she stayed here for a bit. Somehow he got my number and texted me last night.
"Explains the text" thought Charlie guiltily.
"He said that if Clara didn't come back to Italy and marry him, he was going to kill both you and her. I think Clara knew the guy got in contact with me because at about 5 this morning she storms into our room and pleaded with me to go for a walk with her. While we were walking, she just started crying and told me everything. That's why I was so angry this morning, I was angry at her for not telling me and for putting herself and you in danger".
Charlie was filled with emotion and walked over to Angelo and gave him and huge hug. She took his face into her hands and stared deep into his eyes.
"Angelo. Don't worry about anything, I'm strong, you have said so yourself, I'll be fine. We will get through this. Everything is going to be ok" she reassured him. Angelo just looked back into her eyes and nodded. He knew Charlie would say that, and he also knew that with her, they could beat anything.
"Look why we don't take the rest of the day off and just go home and look after Clara. We really need to talk to her about all of this. Plus I know I won't be able to work knowing all of this".
Angelo nodded in agreement and gave Charlie a small smile. She always knew what to do in tough situations. He was so grateful to have her.
They drove into their driveway and saw that Clara's car wasn't there. Angelo frowned and looked over at Charlie who was equally confused.
They opened the door and found the house empty. Angelo was immediately filled with worry.
"Oh crap, something's happened" he exclaimed.
"Let's not get ahead of ourselves babe, maybe she is still emotional about his morning. Last time I saw her, she had stormed out of the door, pretty peeved".
Angelo swallowed hard and nodded, not entirely convinced.
"I'm gonna go get changed and then I'm going to go walk around and look for her" he said walked towards the bedroom.
"Wait, I'll come as well" said Charlie starting to follow him.
"No, I just want to be by myself" he said looking back at her "please?"
Charlie saw the desperation and worry in his eyes and reluctantly agreed.
"Ok, but make you have your phone close so that I can get in contact with you if I have to".
Angelo agreed with a quick nod of the head and quickly got changed before grabbing his phone and keys and walking out the front door.
Charlie sighed deeply and watched Angelo as he walked briskly across the street and towards the diner.
