CHAPTER 14

BRAX'S POV:

The following day I walked over to Natalie's, taking deep breaths trying to contain my anger. As Zac opened the door I grabbed him and shoved him up against the wall. "You son of a bitch!" I yelled, "Does Natalie know?"

"What the hell are you taking about?" he coughed, struggling to remove my hands.

"Brax!" Natalie screamed as she rushed out into the kitchen, "Let him go!"

I gave him another shove as I let him go, "Did you know this scumbag has a wife?" I asked her. I watched as Zac began to go pale.

"What?" she asked frowning, "What's he talking about, Zac?" she asked looking at him.

"I have no idea." he replied.

"Really? So how do you explain the woman that came into the restaurant looking for you? She even had a photo of you." I said raising my eyebrow.

He stayed silent for a while shaking his head again.

"Zac?" Natalie asked.

"He's making this up, babe." he replied, "Don't you see he's just trying to come between us." he added, slipping his arm around her waist.

Natalie shook her head, "Brax, I think you should go. If this is your way of trying to split us up so you can get me back..."

"It's not." I cut her off.

Natalie bit her bottom lip like she always did when she was worried or confused. She shook her head again, "No. Zac would tell me something like that. I don't believe you." she replied, wrapping her arms around him, "Please go."

"You need to leave." Zac stated.

I sighed and looked between them before reaching out and placing my hand on her arm, "Okay. But I'll be here for you when you find out the truth." I stated as I left.

The following afternoon I headed back over to Natalie's to pick up Casey. We had planned on heading into Yabbie Creek to buy him a new surf board. "Hey mate. You ready to go?" I asked when he answered the door.

"I think we might have to postpone." he replied.

"Why's that?" I asked.

"I think Natalie might need you." he said, motioning for me to come inside.

I made my way through to the lounge room and let out a sigh. Zac was standing near his wife who was seated on one couch and Natalie was sitting on the other couch crying. She looked at me as she wiped her tears away before standing up and hurrying out of the house. I followed her out and caught up with her on the beach. "Natalie!" I called out.

"How could I be so stupid?" she sobbed as I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her down to sit with me on the sand.

"It'll be okay." I soothed, rubbing my hand up and down her back.

"I thought I knew him." she sniffed.

"You did. Years ago, but people change." I said.

"I trusted him, Brax. I trusted him and he lied to my face." she said taking a deep breath.

"I know." I said hugging her tighter. She wiped her face again and rested her head on my shoulder. We sat there for a while wrapped in each other's arms. I took a deep breath and sighed, "Nat I know this might not be the best time to ask, but I have to know." I paused, looking at her, "Is there still any chance for us? Even if it's just the slightest?"

She stared at me for a moment as her lips turned upwards in a soft smile before she placed a gentle kiss on my lips. "There's still something there for us."

I grinned and held her tightly again. After a few minutes she suddenly sat up and began taking her shoes off.

"I'm going for a swim." she stated.

"What? Dressed like that?" I asked looking at the gym outfit she was wearing.

"Yep. It's been a crazy day and I feel like doing something crazy. Are you coming?" she asked, running towards the water.

I laughed, shaking my head and removed my shoes and shirt. I ran down the beach and caught up with her just as she entered the water. I picked her up and swung her around before dumping her playfully in the small surf. She laughed and splashed water at me. I pulled her to her feet before pulling her close against me and kissing her passionately. She slowly pulled away and looked up at me. "What's wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing." she smiled, "I was just thinking that this feels right."

I grinned and kissed her again.

"Let's go to Angelo's." she suggested, pulling way breathless.

"Really? Of all places you want to go there?" I laughed.

"Did you have something else in mind?" she asked huskily.

"Well, yeah, I can think of something." I grinned, kissing her again and cupping her breast.

She smirked and pushed my hand away playfully, "After today I need a few drinks."

"Okay." I sighed, "But we can't go in looking like this."

"I didn't think of that." she sighed, "I don't want to go home in case Zac is still there."

"Come on. Let's go back to my place. You still have some of your clothes there." I stated leading her up the beach.

She made her way into my bedroom and removed her shorts and top. I walked up behind her and groaned as I wrapped my arms around her waist. "We don't have to go to Angelo's, do we?" I murmured against her neck.

"Yes we do." she replied, turning around in my arms, "But hold that thought for later." she grinned, running her hand down my chest and kissing me.

We arrived at Angelo's and I headed into the kitchen to order us a pizza before going behind the bar and pouring us some drinks. I glanced up to see Zac enter the restaurant, "You're not welcome here anymore." I stated to him.

"Please. I just want to talk to Natalie." he replied.

"I have nothing to say to you, Zac." she stated, as he made his way up to her.

"Then please just listen." he begged, "I just wanted to say that I'm sorry."

"Sorry for what? Sorry that you lied to me or sorry you got caught?" Natalie scoffed.

"I'm sorry I hurt you." Zac replied, "I just didn't think that it was relevant."

Natalie looked at him in disbelief, "How could you being married not be relevant to our relationship?" she asked.

"Sarah and I have been separated for six months. I never cheated on you, Nat. She came looking for me because she wants to file for divorce." Zac explained.

"It's still something you shouldn't have kept from me." Natalie stated.

"I know and I'm sorry." Zac replied, "I love you, Nat, and if there's any way we can still be together..."

"You've got to be kidding me, right?" I scoffed, "How can you even ask that after what you did?"

"After what I did? Mate, you're the one that nearly got her killed." he stated, pointing his finger at me.

"Yeah well she still chose me, didn't she?" I spat, making my way from behind the bar to stand beside Natalie.

"Both of you just stop." she said, "Zac, I love Brax. I always have and I always will. I'm sorry but as far as I'm concerned you and I are over."

Zac sighed and nodded, "Take care, Nat." he said as he left.

Natalie stood up, wrapping her arms around me as she leaned up to kiss me, "Let's go back to your place." she grinned.

"I thought you wanted to have a few drinks?" I queried.

"I did." she smiled seductively, "But now I just want you."

I grinned and kissed her passionately, "Let's get out of here." As we walked back to my place I stopped and pulled her in against me, "I love you." I said, cupping her face with my hands.

"I love you too." she smiled reaching up to kiss me before we continued walking.

We reached my house and I wrapped my arm around her as I took the keys from my pocket. She turned in my arms and began trailing kisses down my neck as she laced her hands together behind my head. I groaned and pushed her hard up against the door as I fumbled with the key in the lock. Having managed to get the door open I walked her backwards through the opening then kicked it shut behind us. I turned her around and pushed her up against the door again grinding myself hard against her. She ran her hands under my shirt, pulling it up over my head and tossing it to the floor before tracing her hands up and down my chest. I tugged her top off and threw it to the floor, groaning again as I cupped her breasts. Holding her tightly against me I moved us towards the couch and lent her against the back of it. She moaned as I unhooked her bra and began gently sucking on her exposed nipples. She moved her hands down to my jeans and began unzipping them. I grinned and kicked them off before picking her up and carrying her towards my bedroom. She kissed me passionately as she wrapped her legs around my waist and began moving her body up and down. I groaned as I closed the door and stood her beside the bed. I knelt down trailing kisses from her neck to the top of her panties. I glanced up at her before running my tongue across her material covered mound.

"Brax!" she gasped, wide-eyed.

I grinned and removed her panties before standing up and removing my boxers. I lay her on the bed and hovered over her, gently rubbing my shaft against her.

"Stop teasing." she whispered.

I smiled and pushed myself inside her as I brought my lips crashing down on hers. I was aching for her. It had been so long since I had felt her body beneath me. I had meant to go slow. I had meant to make love to her. Instead I slammed into her, filling her completely.

"Faster." she cried stroking my cheek and looking at me directly, "Loose control."

I did as she asked and thrusted faster. I groaned as I pushed myself deeper inside her making her moan again. "Nat!" I cried out as I felt myself getting closer to the edge. I raised her leg and rested it on my shoulder, changing my angle as I plunged into her again.

"Brax!" she panted, digging her fingernails into my back. I watched as her eyes flew open as she reached her high. I thrusted deeper into her again and groaned as I reached mine. I let my body drop onto hers and rested my head on her shoulder for a few minutes before rolling off her. I wrapped my arm around her as she nestled her head on my chest.

So Brax and Nat are finally back together. What will happen next...