3rd Update of the night... (some of you are probably wondering now, why i'm being generous witht he updates.) hahaha... So, after Send my love... and I dare you... i tried to do a different kind of fic... and boy am i stuck now... hehehe yeah, like the the Send my love to heaven, i'm struggling with this fic now. lolz.. I'm sorry.
CJ Mustang- I'm flattered that i changed your mind and i'm sorry and hope i wont dissappoint much by not updating regularly... i just hope that when i post the next update for this one (i'm not sure when) you would still be there to read and enjoy the story.
Laura- I'm sorry for not updating soon for this chapter but in my defence you haven't updated yours yet! you're too caught up with... :P anyways i'm happy for you! Hun.
Kim- I hope you'll love me more after reading this chapter... hehehe
Amelia Louisa- Hello! i know i suck at updating this fic... i'm struggling from...well... i think you know. lolz.. when will you update yours?
Livefortheday- Yeah she found her... i just hope i dont disappoint you in this chapter... i'm kind of nervous with this
without further ado... i shall now let you get on reading.
-Previously-
"The mysterious person in my dream; the one that my heart only beats for," Charlie explained. "I think found her. The person in my dream is a HER and I found her!"
After seeing the mysterious woman again and for the second time lost her, Charlie had been relentless in finding her. Ruby kept asking her if she was sure that that someone in her dream was a woman and time and again, Charlie would always answer-
'I've never been s sure in my life;'
At the beginning Ruby was unsure, as all of Charlie's revelation were all somehow impossible. But witnessing how hard Charlie work just to find the woman, Ruby later on joined in helping to find 'her'.
In Charlie's description, the woman has long black hair, pale skin, red-est of lips and brown eyes. Ruby thought there's heaps of woman that'll fit in perfectly in the description, but Charlie knew what she was looking for; what she looks like and for lack of better word, as for Charlie, she's UNEARTHLY beautiful.
"Can you like describe her more specifically? Maybe we can get it sketch or something, so I know who to look for," Ruby said.
"It's fine, Rubes. Your support is more than enough. It'll be really hard to describe her since I've only seen her from afar. I just know that… she's 'that' beautiful."
"Then how d'you know that it was 'her'?"
"My heartbeat," Charlie answered thoughtfully. "The old man said, my heat beats for only one and it beats crazily whenever I see her; first in the diner, then when you saw me outside the diner. Remember? When that day I told you I found her? She was just there, standing in the shade of the tree, but then… when I look again, she was gone," Charlie explained.
Ruby smiled and nodded.
"I hope you find her," she said sincerely.
"I will," Charlie said sure of herself, "- like we were able to find each other before. I just want to find her sooner."
2 months later…
Charlie had been searching files in the Internet. She knew that it was forbidden to use their access in those file and websites for personal use but she thought, desperate times call for desperate measures.
Joey on the other hand decided to continue with the training after Aden gave her reasonable reasons and ideas on why she should continue. She thought, it wouldn't be right but, but then again, she already committed crimes in the past, some were even far more worst to what she's planning to do now, so this being illegal shouldn't stop her from her goal.
Another 3 months later…
Charlie was almost finished with the police files and related websites that she thought would help her find or locate the mysterious woman but, still not even a step forward of finding her. Now, she started making an account on Ruby's suggested site such as Face book, My Space, Twitter etc. as according to Ruby, these sites make the world much smaller as people were connected to others somehow.
Joey however continued to gain high marks; like, record breaking marks in the training and was informer by her mentor and professors that if she continues to excel far more, she might, most likely to have a special merit that would allow her to finish a lot earlier, since there would be no point in keeping her in training when she could be out there, ready to fulfil her duty to community. Also, she was advised that quite few officials from different sector were keeping an eye on her, with glint of wanting to recruit her in their own department. And although Joey already knew where she wanted to be assigned, she didn't say a word. She thought, once she's done with the training and course, that's when she'll voice out where she wants to go.
Another 4 months later…
Charlie was frustrated beyond belief. Even the sites that Ruby recommended did nothing for her in her quest to find the love of her life. She was also starting to feel frightened as it has been 9 months since she saw the woman and the words of the old man still echoed n her head. She's scared that she might not see the woman again or something might've happened to her and she wasn't there to save her like what she supposed to do. She was aware that the two of them always found a way to meet in the past, but Charlie still couldn't get passed the thought of being too late to save 'her'.
"Any luck?" Ruby asked, can't quite stand watching her sister, exhausted, staring at the computer screen almost all the time.
"No," Charlie replied.
"Charlz…" Ruby waled towards her sister, placing a hand on her back, "I know you want to find her… but, maybe you should give it a rest for the time being," she suggested.
Charlie turned to her sister sharply and was about to say something but, Ruby beats her to it.
"I don't mean that you stop completely but… just, mellow down a bit," Ruby explained. "You're exhausting yourself too much with your work and looking for her. If you guys are destined for each other like what we believe, then… no matter what, you'll eventually find your way to her or her to you. You'll meet again like what happened before."
Charlie was quiet, contemplating on what Ruby said. It was true that if what the old man said was true, then surely they will meet again; the mysterious woman and herself; at the right time.
Nodding her head, Charlie then logged off on her accounts and turned her laptop off.
"Collins, are you sure?" Joey, mentor former Detective Walsh asked her for the 10th time or more.
"Yes Sir," Joey said firmly and politely.
"You're seriously turning down offers from a station here in CBD, not to mention a position in higher department?" One of Joey's professor Mr. Bietes said, earning a few nods from others in the room.
"You do know that these kind of opportunities done always come, right?" He added.
"I know, Sir," Joey replied. 'I don't really care about ranks or anything, I just want to be with Charlotte and find my cure,' she thought.
"So, you're really decided to be recruited in Yabbie Creek Station?" Joey's Superintendent Mr. Palmer asked.
Joey smiled and nodded.
Joey's mentor, professor and superiors all secretly sighed and went on signing Joey's papers, all the while wishing that Joey would change her mind or at least never regret her decision in the future as all of them believed that Joey could go very far in her career.
"Here's you paper and documents, Collins," Mr. Palmer said handing Joey the documents.
"Thank you," Joey said accepting her folder, all the while smiling.
"We'll call Yabbie Creek to give them the heads up," Mr. Walsh said, "although, they've probably heard of you anyway."
"Everyone in these departments has," Mr. Bietes added.
Joey beamed at them and all smiled at her.
"Good luck, Constable Collins," they all said in unison.
"Thank you again," Joey replied shyly knowing that if she could, she would be blushing by now.
Joey then shook everyone's hand before heading off the office to say goodbye to Aden. To Joey's surprise, when she opened the door, she was greeted by the smiling Aden himself, apparently waiting for her patiently.
"You're off to Summer Bay," Aden said, while they walk down the corridor.
Joey nodded.
"I'll see you in 6 months time then," Aden said, "but keep me updated, ok?" he said, turning to Joey as they reached the main door.
"You know I will," Joey said smiling.
Aden was not supposed to go any further as he still has a theory class to attend to but he still walked Joey up to the bus stop and even waited with her for the bus. He thought, his friend was far more important than a boring class. When Joey's bus came, Aden pulled Joey in a hug; he still gets the chill whenever he feels Joey's cold skin or body temperature really, but he's not scared anymore and so it didn't bother him much. Joey hugged Aden back, all the while smiling, knowing what Aden feels.
"I'll see you soon and good luck with the training," Joey whispered.
"Yeah, now that you're gone, I can finally shine out of you shadow," Aden teased. "Good luck with Charlotte," he added seriously soon after.
Joey and Aden finally let go of each other. Both smiled at each other as Joey turned to board the bus. Aden stayed and watched the bus go, already feeling a bit sad that his room mate is gone, but then, he thought it'll be what's best for Joey so he should just be positive and really wish his mate good luck.
"Good morning Senior Constable," Sergeant Williams greeted, as Charlie entered the premises. "Morning, Constable Watson," he added.
"Morning, Sir," Charlie and Watson replied in unison.
"Can I talk to you in my office please," the man requested politely.
Charlie nodded, leaving her bag with Watson for the time being as she followed the man in his office.
"Take your seat, Senior."
Charlie smiled, obeyed and thanked Sergeant Williams.
"Ok, I'll go straight to the point," Williams started, "I know we don't really need a new staff, but we will be having a new recruit straight and fresh from training."
Charlie nodded but confused nevertheless.
"Ok Sir, but… May I ask why?'
"I got a call form the higher office and was informed that Constable Collins wants to be base here. I couldn't decline because… well, everyone or every department wants to recruit her or even pinning for her but for some reason, Collins wants it here," the Sergeant explained.
Charlie remained quiet but intrigued.
"Apparently, Collins is the best they've seen. She finished the course rather quickly and with flying colours and beats every record there has been," Williams continued to explain.
"Ok Sir. But, why tell me all these? We'll welcome Constable Collins here whether or not she's good or what."
"Because I want you to be in charge with her; show her around and teach her," he said.
Charlie nodded.
"I'll do that. I'll look out for her," she said.
Charlie was shown around by Watson when she was just new and thought she'll give Constable Collins the treatment that she got when she arrived and make sure that she feel very welcome not only the station but in the town.
Joey arrived in Summer Bay at around noon time and although she'd prefer to be indoors at this time of the day, she decided to head straight to Yabbie Creek station to introduce herself to the person in charge. She's aware that she didn't have to start until the next day, but the desire to have at least a glimpse or Charlotte and be introduced to her properly (once again), of course got the better of Joey.
Joey put her sunglasses on top of her head, fixed her jacket, arranging her back and headed inside the station; looking around, everyone seemed busy that nobody even noticed her arrival. Preferring it that way and shrugging, Joey then walked over to the main desk, where a woman just finished her conversation over the phone.
"Hi can I help you?" the police officer asked and then stood still, eyes fixed on the very beautiful woman in front her.
Joey quickly scanned the woman for her name and soon learned that it was Constable Watson.
"Ah yes, Constable Watson. I'm actually wondering if I could speak to Sergeant Williams please," Joey asked professionally yet graciously.
Watson still in her stunned like state, nodded.
"I'll see if he's available. Just take your seat, Ms.?"
"Collins," Joey supplied.
"Ok Ms. Collins, I'll be right back," Watson said before heading to her superior's office.
Soon, Joey found herself inside the Sergeant's office. The Sergeant greeted her and told her how please he was to have finally meet Joey and have her as part of their team.
"I love the place, Sir. I can not think or imagine myself to be somewhere else," Joey said, answering the Sergeant's question.
Sergeant Williams smiled and nodded in agreement as he himself fell in love of the place as well.
Charlie arrived from her early lunch break and was greeted by Watson immediately. Her colleague informed her that the Sergeant wanted her in his office once she arrives. Charlie nodded and thanked Watson before making her way to their boss's office.
Charlie knocked twice and then entered after hearing the permission to get in. Charlie entered the office and stood in front of her boos, looking expectantly at him although she could see from her peripheral view the back head of a woman seating across from Sergeant Williams' desk.
"I was told you wanted to see me?" Charlie asked.
"Yes, Senior. I wanted you to meet our new recruit. The one I was telling you about earlier," Williams explained motioning his hand on to the direction of the woman.
Charlie then turned in time as the woman turned her head and stood to meet and greet the Senior Constable.
'Her!' Charlie's inner voice shouted, 'she's the one. She's here. Joanne…'
Charlie couldn't explain what she's feeling. She could feel her heart beat going into over drive and at the same time feeling like she's in some sort of déjàvu, yet… somehow… happy.
Joey smiled at her Charlotte extending her hand to Charlie, hearing her beloved's heartbeat and thinking that if her own heart could still beat, it would be thumping out of her chest by now just like Charlie's.
"Senior Constable Buckton, this is Constable Collins," Williams said, oblivious that both women weren't paying attention to him.
Charlie could barely hear Williams in the background; as soon as the woman showed her beautiful face to Charlie, everything went to the brunette as a blur, realising that right in front of her was the mysterious woman that she had spent months searching for.
"Good day Senior Constable Buckton," Joey greeted, "I'm Constable Joey Collins," she added.
Charlie frowned at the information of the woman's name.
'She's not Joanne?'
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