Chapter 34 – Like Father, Like Son.
Charlie's POV:
So now I have to stick needles in myself every day. I have got used to it now, but it's still horrible. It's something else I have to carry round with me, an illness that will not go away. I found it really hard to tell people. I know lots of people all over the world have diabetes, but I just couldn't admit it. I didn't want people to think of me as being any different; I didn't want to be a freak. Despite what Dad and Brax had told me, I still knew I was. Dad was being really annoying, he wouldn't let me do anything without checking my blood sugar levels and it was driving me mad! Brax and Josh, were being exactly the same: it was like if I went anywhere with either one of them by my side then I would go into a coma or something. But I'm perfectly capable of looking after myself, whether they like it or not.
I still wanted to know who Josh's new girlfriend was, he couldn't deny it. He was constantly smiling and sneaking off places. The question was who was it?
It was starting to warm up, the sun was shining and the birds were out. Summer was defiantly on its way. It was a Saturday and Brax was babysitting Casey and Dad and Lucy were working. I loved how they always managed to get there shifts together as Dad was always in a good mood when he got home. I decided to go for a walk along the beach, to get some fresh air.
I slipped my shoes off as I walked along the soft warm sand, admiring the view of the ocean. I looked up to see Josh kissing someone, I smiled to myself 'gotcha' I thought to myself. I couldn't see her face so I snuck up behind them.
"Hey Bro" I whispered in his hear. He instantly jumped back from the girl. Only then did I see her face. My jaw dropped.
"Look Charlie, I-" He tried to explain
"Martha! Martha is your secret girlfriend, after everything she did to Brax and I!" I hissed
"Charlie, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you, I was just in a bad place" She whispered.
I could feel anger building up inside of me! After everything she had done, Josh was with her! But I couldn't deny how happy he had been recently, he never stopped smiling so I guess I'll give her chance.
"Charlz, please. I didn't like Brax, but I gave him a chance. Please" Josh begged as he entwined his hand with Martha, smiling to her as he did
"Fine, but I swear if you mess him around. I'll hurt you" I warned
"I won't, I promise" She replied smiling up at Brax
Just at the moment I heard a faint voice calling my name, I looked up to see Casey running towards me with his arms wide open, I instantly picked him up
"Hey buddy" I smiled, kissing his cheek
"Hey babe" Brax smiling kissing my temple, that was when he realised Martha
"Whats going on?" He asked
"Martha and I are together" Josh smiling, keeping his grip on Martha's hand
"Are you serious mate?" Brax hissed
"Why is it that no one wants me to be happy?. Jeez I supported your and Charlie's relationship, why cant you support mine?" He hissed before dragging Martha up the beach
"Well, that was interesting" I laughed
"I cant believe her" Brax hissed
"look, if she makes him happy then we should support them" I smiled
"Your too kind" Brax smiled back
Brax's POV:
"Your too kind" I smiled, kissing her cheek as she placed Casey back on the ground
"Have you check your sugar levels?" I asked, as she rolled her eye's
"Yes, I have and everything is fine. Now stop worrying" He smiled before Casey interrupted her
"We gos swim" Casey smiled up at us holding out his arm bands
"Come on then bud" Charlie smiled, grouching down to his level.
Just seeing Charlie with Casey made me think of our child. I still couldn't shake the feeling of wanting to be father, and more importantly wanting Charlie to be the mother of my children, I smiled knowing one day that might actually happen. I knew that one day I would have to tell Charlie that Casey wasn't my brother, he was my son. But I was scared, scared she would leave me. I for me that want an option. Casey's mum had taken off when she had him, mum agreed to adopt him so could finish school and everything but soon after dad took off a year ago, she started drinking,
Charlie's POV:
Loved spending time with Casey, he was so well behaved and he looked scarily like brax. Their eyes, their hair, their smile even skin tone was exactly the same. It was Brax's birthday tomorrow and we had planned a secret party for him at the diner. I wanted to make it extra special to thank him for being there for me so much. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't have been able to get through the past few months.
"I love you" I smiled to myself when I felt Brax's arms wrap around my waist as Casey played happily in front of us
"Mmmm, I love you too" I smiled turning around in his arms, kissing him deeply. Until we were sperated by Casey pushing Brax's away
"My Chawie" He told Brax sternly before sticking out his tongue hugging my leg.
"I think you'll fine she's mine mate" Brax stated, laughed at Casey
"NO! CHAWIE MINE" Casey yelling trying to get his point across to Brax.
"Oh really?" Brax asked, Casey nodded his head viciously in response while laughing before Brax picking him up tickling him as Casey screamed.
The next day….
Brax's POV:
Today was my birthday and I was super excited because I could finally get my driving licence. I woke up the sound of Casey's crys echoing through the house. I groaned as I got out of bed and walked towards Casey's room to find Heath desperately trying to calm him.
"Hey, give him here" I smiled
"Sorry, I tried to calm him before he woke you." Heath replied while yawning. He had been getting tired recently because he was trying so hard at school. I was determined that Heath and Casey were going to have the education I didn't get the chance to get.
"Go back to bed mate" I smiled at Heath
He nodded before heading towards his room
"oh, Happy birthday mate" Heath smiled revealing a card that he had mate
I smiled at his thoughtfulness before thanking him
"Me hunwie" Casey whispered as he clung on to me
"Come then bud" I kissing his head before walking downstair, only for the door bell to stop me in my way
My face lit up when I opened the door to Charlie, who instantly wrapped her arms around me
"Happy Birthday baby" she smiled as I placed Casey on the sofa before turning my attention back to her as she pulled out a small box from behind her box
"Charlie, I told you not to get me anything" I sighed
"Shut up and open it" She laughed kissing my cheek
"Thank you" I whispered, kissing her lips lightly
Charlie's POV:
I giggled to myself when his eye widened and his jaw dropped as he open the small box to reveal a watch that he had been desperately saving for but could never save enough
"Charlie! NO! Babe, this is way too much" he exclaimed
"No, it's not. You said you lost your old one in the surf and I know you've been trying to save up for it. Plus your worth it and so much more"
"Thank you" He smiled, before kissing my forcefully
"You've been there for me so much and I just wanted to show you how much I love you" I bit my lip to try and stop my smile taking over my face as I remembered the memories
He smiled at me before looking at Casey who had fallen asleep on the sofa. I looked down at my watch to see it was almost 10 am. i need to get the diner ready for Brax's party
"Hey, I have to go. But we still on for tonight?" I asked
"No, don't go" He whispered kissing my neck
"Babe, I have to" I replied giggling as he pouted
"But it's my birthday" He pouted, sticking his bottom lip out
"I love you" I giggled, knowing I always got my own way when I said that
"fine, I love you more" He laughed kissing my forcefully, slipping his tongue into my mouth. Before I got up and left
Brax's POV:
I sighed looking at Casey before running my finger lightly across his cheek. Wishing, praying that he knew the truth, the thought of him growing up calling one Mum's latest flings Daddy and not me killed me inside, he had called my Dada a couple of time's but I didn't correct him. I wanted; I needed my son to know the truth. But I knew that first I had to tell Charlie. I had been getting a few texts from Abi, Casey's mum saying that she wanted to see him but there was no chance she was ever getting anywhere near him.
Later that night….
A smile engulfed my face when I opened the door to get greeted my Charlie. she looked beautiful. She had her hair tied up in a tight bun on the top of her head, she was wearing a white lace dress – which she knew was my favourite dress of hers and blue heels which made her quite a bit talker but still not as tall as me.
"You look stunning" I smiled, as I kissed her roughly as my hands slipped around her waist
"I thought we were only going for a movie?" I asked as we parted
"Well, I was thinking that since Casey and Heath are at the baby sitters than we could have a romantic walk along the beach then dinner at the diner"
"Sounds great" I smiled, kissing her as I grabbed her hand and lead for towards the beach
It was along a short walk along the beach to the diner
"This is perfect" I smiled, squeezing her hand as we walked
"I know" She smiled
"Charlie, there's something I need to tell you but before I do I want you to promise me that you wont hate me" I sighed, knowing I had to tell. Knowing what I was about to tell her could break her heart
"A-are you breaking up with me?" she asked, dropping my hand
"What! No, of course, not I love you" I laughed ad I saw her face wash with relief
Just as I was about to tell her, her phone beeped
Charlie's POV:
Just as Brax opened his mouth my phone beeped, it was Dad. Telling me that the diner was ready and everyone was there
"Whatever you need to tell me can wait until later because right now there is somewhere we have to be" I Smiled, before dragging him to the diner
We walked through the doors into total darkness
"Charlie, I think it's closed" Brax said as I pulled him inside.
Just then the room lit up as every jumped out
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Everyone screamed as a smile took over Brax's face
"I love you" he laughed pulling me into a hug, as our friends came over. Just then Brax noticed Casey giggling madly in the arms of Heath their babysitter standing next to them smiling
The next few hours were spent laughing, dancing and having fun. It was heading on midnight now and I knew that Casey was being to get restless. Everyone had gone home apart form Bianca, Jack, Martha and Josh. And Dad and Lucy who were tidying up with Irene.
"Thank you for tonight" I smiled, as kissed my lips
"Your very welcome" I smiled back, just then I saw Brax's face drop as a blond haired girl walked into her diner
"What the hell do you want?" Brax spat
"I want to see my son" I hissed
"I think you mean MY son and there is no chance in hell" He hissed
My stomach dropped, did Brax just say he had a son?