Hey guys, sorry for the long delay.. I went away for a holiday with this one half written, then I came back and wasn't happy with it, so I wrote it again haha.. Hope it's okay, let me know what you think :)
CHARLIE'S P.O.V
I smiled as I picked up my phone reading the text message I received from Brax. I was sitting behind my desk bored, waiting for the final hour of my shift to finish, so I could go home.
**Hey Charlie. So I've organised where I'm taking you for our date. How does Friday night at 7 sound?**
**Sounds good! Any clues on where we are going?** I quickly replied within a minute of receiving the first message, cursing myself quietly for not holding off longer, so I didn't seem too keen and desperate.
**Nope, no clues will be given. Whatever you wear you'll look beautiful in, just be comfortable. I'll pick you up x**
**That's no help at all. Looking forward to it though! xx** I replied returning back to reality when I heard a knock on my office door. I called out to let them know they could enter.
"We've got a call out to the surf club. Some of the River Boys are consuming alcohol near the diner, they have been reported for drunken behaviour in a public area." Watson informed me, as I quickly got up grabbing my hat, heading towards the police car.
We arrived and I noticed straight away Heath talking loudly, clearly drunk with a beer in their hand, being the main offender. "Boys we have received a call out. Are you aware that it is prohibited to drink in a public area?" I asked looking at each of them individually, then directing my eyes to rest on Heath.
"No sergeant, but if you wanted to come over here and tell me the laws, that would be more than fine by me." One commented as he patted the ground with his hand beside him.
"I am going to need you all to wrap this up now and take it elsewhere. On your refusal, you would be committing an offence and you all would be arrested for it." I replied louder then the first to make sure they understood and heard me clearly.
"Buckton? You don't have to be harsh and stuff ey? You know causes were friends and the little bro is dating your daughter, you could let us go and come have some fun for once? Hang out lay back.."
"Heath the last place I want to be right now is hanging out here with you. This is going to be your last chance, get yourselves up and go somewhere else."
"Harsh Buckton" Heath laughed taking a huge gulp of his beer that finished it off. He proceeded to twist the lid off the new one and fling it towards to the water.
"Don't say that you all didn't ask for it." I murmured as I took control of Heath's arrest, while instructing the other officers to arrest the remaining River Boys at the same time.
"I gave you a choice you bloody idiot. I gave you more opportunities then I would to anyone else that was in the same situation. You can explain this one to Brax, because I know that he will not be happy.
"Don't yell at me Buckton. You have always hated me."
"I haven't hated you Heath. So what- you asked me out, I said no. Get over it and stop being so childish." I replied, telling him his rights as I arrested him and led him to the police car.
30 MINUTES LATER:
"Charlie what the hell happened?" Brax asked, as he walked quickly into the police station.
"Come into my office" I replied showing him the way.
"Have fun in there with her Brax. How do you know what's going to happen in there, have you's got security going or something?" He asked looking around the station waiting for anyone to answer his question as I stared at him blankly and closed the door.
"What's the charge Charlie? Is it serious?"
"I've had to arrest Heath. He was near the diner drinking. I gave him chances as well."
"So you arrested him for drinking? I came down here and am wasting my time because he was drinking? Does it really matter- I mean it's normal. It's 5 pm, they are all having some fun."
"It's not allowed I don't care what you think of it. I have to give them all $350 fines. I could have fined them more, I'm just hoping they realise and will think more carefully next time."
"I'll make sure they know, I'm not going to pretend though that I don't think this is a waste of time, fining them all. Can't you just let this one slide?" Brax asked in an annoyed tone, slightly yelling.
I felt anger building up inside me, as I stood up slamming a heap of paper down on my desk and walking around the other side, to stand in front of Brax.
"Brax, there are crimes every day in this world. I get paid to stop them, that's my job. I cannot let my personal feelings get in the way of that. Whether you want to face it or not, Heath and the other River Boys were doing the wrong thing. I am not prepared to stand here all day and argue about it." I shouted while maintaining eye contact.
"Well I guess there's nothing really left to say is there?" He spoke quickly before turning and walking out of the office, leaving me standing there watching on.
BRAX'S P.O.V
I sat in my office with a drink in hand as I looked at the clock and read it being 11:30pm. I now had a pile of empty bottles sitting beside me on my desk as I finished the one I was currently drinking, before adding that one to the pile and opening up a new one. People were still in Angelo's drinking and eating, as I thought about how my visit to the police station and chat to Charlie had transpired.
I had been thinking about it for well over an hour and I do understand her point of view. This was basically the first time we had ever argued really. Even if it was over something quite ridiculous really, I hated fighting with her.
Despite the time, I needed to tell Charlie and let her know I was wrong. I left Liam in charge of the restaurant and managed t stumble my way to my car, without anyone noticing I had had, a little to much to drink.
CHARLIE'S P.O.V
I rolled over on my pillow, my eyes opening slowly. I yawned and looked in the direction of the door wondering her on earth was knocking at almost 12:00 in the morning. "Who is it?" I screamed sitting up in bed, wanting to know my visitor before I would open the door.
"Charlie, its Brax. Can we please talk about earlier?" He answered before knocking on the door loudly again. I rolled my eyes, standing up and putting my purple silk dressing gown on and walking over to the door.
"Do you realise the time Brax, couldn't this have waited until a descent normal hour of the day?" I asked letting him inside while I cuddled my arms into my dressing gown trying to warm up.
"Your drunk aren't you?" I quizzed noticing him slurring his words and not walking 100% normally.
"I've had a couple maybe, please just listen to me though. I really needed you to know that I am really sorry for what I said earlier. Your job is your job and I understand that Heath and the others were in the wrong."
I smiled at the thought of him getting the message and accepting what happened. "Just quietly, I may agree that fining them all my have been a bit over the top. If i was responding to it by myself I would have tried harder to move then all instead of having to arrest them." I told him honestly.
He smiled at me he moved closer and wrapped his arms around me, holding my tightly. "So am I still allowed to take you out on Friday night?" He asked into the crook of my shoulder, as I felt his warm breath tingle on my skin.
I laughed pulling away from him, so our eyes met again. "You definitely can. I really want to know where we are going. Just a little clue?" I pleaded with him, trying and attempting to put my best convincing puppy dog face, but failing, earning a laugh from Brax.
"I'm not budging Charlie. No clues and I am not giving in. You can ask all you want, nothing will be said."
"I hate you." I muttered.
"Do you just? That's not very nice." He commented, feigning hurt pretending to be offended by my comment.
"Fine, I don't hate you, all I want to know is what to wear." I asked seriously.
"Is that what you are worried about?" He laughed to himself. "Wear something comfortable, you'll look beautiful in anything though."
"Thanks for been so helpful, that's helps a lot." I groaned in sarcasm, causing Brax to laugh even more.
"I better leave you to get back to sleep, I'm sorry for waking you."
"You're drunk you shouldn't be driving home, that is most definitely against the law- no one is lenient on that one. I'll get you a blanket and some pillows you can crash on my couch."
"Really Charlie, that's not necessarily."
"I'm not taking no for an answer." I told him sternly.
FRIDAY:
BRAX'S P.O.V
I arrived at Charlie's place as I told her throughout the week I would. I was taking her into the city to see a movie together then take her to the 'Vassachi' once it was finished. Knocking on the door, I was surprised to see Ruby answering it.
"Hey Rubes" I said awkwardly.
"Hey Brax!" She said cheerfully, smiling as she let me in. "She's just finishing her makeup" She whispered leaning into my ear, as I laughed lightly. The walls were thin and the room was small, so she didn't want Charlie to hear.
"So where are you taking her?" She asked, before I explained what I planned to her.
"She really likes you Brax, so make sure you treat her right." She said sternly.
"Ruby, trust me when I say you've got absolutely nothing at all to worry about. I feel like a little school kid though getting told by my dates mother the rules." I admitted to her, trying to lighten the mood, as I heard the bathroom door unlock and Charlie step through into my view.
She was wearing a yellow dress which was one shouldered. It finished just above her knees, which really showed off her amazing long slim legs and her gorgeous tan. Her hair was straightened and her makeup looked natural with some dark eye shadow.
I was mesmerised and in awe of the gorgeous woman's beauty who stood before me. I noticed her blush, when I was caught staring at her a little longer then acceptable. "You seriously look amazing." I told her honestly, which did nothing too subside her red cheeks which had formed.
""I agree, you look really great Charlie." Ruby butted in, farewelling us both, before leaving the house so we could begin our night out.
"You don't scrub up to badly yourself Braxton." She giggled, stepping closer to me, once Ruby had exited the room. I was just wearing my black work shirt with my sleeves rolled just above my elbow and a pair of dressy pants.
"Shall we head off?" I asked her, taking her purse for her off the table. She nodded quickly, while smiling widely.
I walked to the Ute, opening the door for her as she laughed to herself.
"Do I get to find out where I'm going yet?" She asked quietly as I turned out of the driveway and began the trip into the city.
"I'll tell you the first place, I thought we could go and see a movie together if you want. I know it's not particularly exciting, but you can choose the movie."
"I really get to choose the movie?" She asked excitedly, as I nodded my head.
"I'll take you up on that. I'm dying to see that Jennifer Lopez baby one." She announced, as I laughed at her enthusiasm. We arrived at the movie cinema in the city 30 minutes later. I purchased the tickets, before making out way into the gold class cinema.
"You know the normal cinema would have sufficed!" Charlie laughed finding seats at the very top of the stairs, away from everyone else who were sitting in the middle.
CHARLIE'S P.O.V
We were half way through the movie, 'What To Expect When Your Expecting'. I looked at Brax I few times and could tell he was bored of the movie and not really enjoying it. I looked at him and laughed, he had his hand slumped in his palm, as his elbow leaned in on the arm rest giving the most uninterested face, staring at the screen blankly.
"What after you laughing at?" He asked, as I continued looking at his bored face, laughing louder then I probably should have. I explained to him how funny he looked before turning back and continuing on with the movie.
10 minutes later, I heard Brax yawn and stretch his arm out so one was wrapping around my arm. I turned quickly and looked at him. "I feel like where teenagers, you seriously did not just do that" I asked him, grinning at the movement.
He didn't reply, he looked at me with a guilty face. "Sorry Charlie." He said removing his arm and putting it back to where it was originally.
"I didn't mean that you couldn't have your hand there, you didn't have to yawn and pretend, that's all, I mean where not 15 and have bedtimes and curfews." I laughed, moving so I was laying on Brax's chest slightly, my arm cuddling around him. "Much better" I whispered.
BRAX'S P.O.V
"So what did you think of the movie?" I asked Charlie as we walked out of the movie cinema together, outside and towards the restaurant I was taking her too, me leading the way.
"Wasn't too bad. I'm glad most of them had the happy endings one way or another." She laughed. "What about you?"
"Yeah I enjoyed it." I said half heartedly. Truth be told, it was quite possibly the most boring and longest movie I had ever seen, as long as Charlie enjoyed it though, that's all that matters.
"Wow that was convincing. I'm just teasing, I know you hated it, but I appreciate the thought of pretending you did anyway." She grinned.
We walked down the street together down a lane way, where a group of rowdy mean were standing together drinking. One or two of them looked at us and yelled a comment aimed at Charlie. "Ignore them" I whispered, leaning into her ear slightly, before I felt her hands wrap around and intertwined with mine. I gave them a gentle squeeze, not needing to say anything.
"How far are we walking Brax? I'm starting to think wearing these high heels wasn't such a good idea." She laughed as I slowed down and stopped outside the 'Vassachi' restaurant we were eating at.
"Funny you should mention that now, were here." I laughed standing in front of the place, before leading her up the stairs in front of us.
"What, we are eating here? Brax do you know how expensive this place is? It's like a 5 star restaurant. We really don't need to come here, that pub down the road there would be fine." She said speaking quickly as she pointed to the cheap pub in the distance.
"Charlie, I've already made the reservation for here. I definitely know the pricing of it, I own a restaurant as well, I need to know competition prices. I brought you here, because you deserve nothing but the best."
"What was wrong with Angelo's then? Seriously, this place is going to cost a fortune."
"Stop arguing!" I laughed as I looked at her mortified face. Yes the place was expensive at probably just over $100 each for dinner, I could have taken her to Angelo's but she had dinner regularly there, knew the menu practically back to front. She deserved something classy and nothing less than the best.
Eventually, I coaxed a reluctant Charlie and up the stairs into the entrance. We were immediately greeted by a lady, who found our reservation and led the way to our table. We were up on the top level, sitting in a corner, where you could see the entire Sydney harbour and the bright lights. Normally they would have the doors open so you could feel the breeze, but they had them closed, the windows were still very transparent though.
We both stood there, admiring the view and looking at the city. We were sitting in an area that could have probably held, 20-30 tables of people, although there were only 3 other couples in the room, in their own little corners.
"This is amazing." Charlie muttered, turning and facing me for the first time, since we were brought here.
"You're telling me." I smiled, knowing exactly what she meant. I moved to stand beside her quickly, and pulled the seat out for her. She gave me a funny look as she took a seat.
"Wow. Who would have thought 6 months ago, I would be sitting here, with an amazing view and pretty good company. I definitely didn't" She laughed
"Only pretty good company? I'm in high demand missy." I joked, directing my arms from my shoulders down my shirt, causing her to laugh.
"I'd still be drinking and ruining my life. I wouldn't have Ruby back, of my job. I'd be nowhere really. " She admitted.
"Let's not think about that okay. You've fixed your life and you're a better person for it." I smiled, as our arms connected across the table.
"Have you decided what you'd like to order?" The waitress whose name was Lisa, asked as she came over and stood in front of us.
"Not really, to be honest." I replied, as Charlie and I took menus and quickly looked at the options.
"I'll have the mushroom napoleon,. It looks pretty good on here." Charlie declared still looking at it.
"I'll have the sovereign lamb and carrots," I added in a posh accent, as she wrote it all down and farewelled us.
CHARLIE'S P.O.V
I sat, unable to wipe the smile off my face. Brax was been the ultimate gentlemen tonight, spoiling me with everything we did.
"Would you stop smiling?" He asked grinning, causing my smile to widen, hurting my cheeks.
"I'm just really happy. Can you blame me?" I was sitting down having dinner with a gorgeous guy who I have felt strongly for, for a couple of months. If it wasn't for Ruby fishing it out of me, I don't think I would have acted on them. I felt lucky to have Brax in my life at all, now we were sitting here on a date, I almost felt greedy at stealing the man from the rest of society.
"Let me go and get you a drink. What would you like?" He asked looking down on me, as he stood up.
"Just a red wine will be fine, thank you" I smiled at him again for the hundred millionth time that night. He returned a couple of minutes later with a bottle in his hand along with a beer, obviously for himself.
"Here you go" Opening the bottle up, and pouring it into my glass for me. I noticed the bottle and rolled my eyes. It was one of the most expensive wines on the market, typical for a place like we were at to sell it.
"Would you please stop worrying about the price of things and just enjoy tonight?" Brax asked, obviously noticing the look on my face when staring at the bottle.
"I'd like to propose a toast. To a good night and even better company." He spoke, jigging his glass with mine. Our orders arrived shortly after as we ate them, while contently chatting happily.
"Would you two like any desert this evening?" Lisa asked, returning after taking our plates away.
"I'll have the chocolate mousse thing." I told her, before biting my gum trying to stop the laughter which was threatening to take over me. I'm pretty sure Brax got my laughter, as he quickly ordered the same, ushering the lady away quickly.
"What's on your mind miss?" Brax asked grinning at me, across the table.
"Nothing, it's all good. Just the way she said that, made me think of something else."
"I can tell by how red your face is! It's always the colour of your wine." He commented, causing my face to feel even hotter.
1 HOUR LATER:
We had left the restaurant and now back at my house. Brax had refused to allow me to pay even my share of the bill, which annoyed me. We entered the place, as I turned the lights on. "Thank you so so much for tonight, I had heaps of fun and I really enjoyed it." I smiled, speaking honestly.
"Not a problem, I enjoyed myself too. Thank you for coming." He smiled, moving forward and leaning his arms around me, hugging me. I moved my head and leant in against his forehead as my arms moved to wrap around his neck.
We stared into each other's eyes, for a few seconds, before his raised my chin up, with two fingers, so were looking at each other head on. He dipped his head slowly, as I closed my eyes and prepared for our lips to meet, as they softly connected. The kiss was slow, gentle and relaxed. I only broke away when I needed to breathe, reluctantly. I smiled widely, leaning my forehead against his.
"I'm glad your smiling." He whispered with a grin on face.
"Why wouldn't be?" I asked, dipping my head back to his and kissing him again, more urgently this time. Our mouth opened wider, allowing the kiss to go deeper as our tongues met together.
I pushed Brax's body, moving him backwards towards my bed. He landed on the bed, as I fell onto his body, our kisses never breaking once. I managed to unbutton Brax's shirt with ease, as I removed chucking it across the room on the floor somewhere.
"Are you sure you want to do this Charlie?" He asked stopping and looking at me.
"Never been more sure of anything." I replied, as he flipped me over, so he was on top and in control as we continued on in bliss.