Hello! I'm sorry for not updating this story for ages... (sorry Oniz) but here it is. Sorry again. I did try to update last thursday but like i said, after i typed it, the pc re-started by itself before i could save my work. so yeah. Btw who watched dancing with the stars? Esther got the highest score! wow! the dance was simple yet it looks good. and her hair do suited her... lolz... Anyweiz i let you guys get on reading. enjoy. hope the story still gets your interest :D cheers! sorry about the type errors and thank you for all the reviews!

Charlie and Joe woke up on a Saturday morning, again, in each other's arms; both feeling that they could get use to waking up with each other. While Joey remained snuggled up in the crook of Charlie's neck, the woman's thought however were on asking Charlie to move in with her. Joey is aware that they are still in the early stage of their relationship, but she is also aware that she have never felt so strong for someone and she knows that having to have woken up in Charlie's arms in the morning and have the image of the brunette's beautiful face be the last she sees at night numerous times, Joey was sure that she wouldn't want to never have that again. She thought that after every issue has been dealt with, she would ask Charlie to share her home with her and hope that the police officer would agree.

Oblivious to Joey, Charlie was actually thinking of the same thing. Charlie thought, once she call the wedding off, she can ask Joey on their first proper date and maybe suggest if Joey would mind if they move in together. Of course it crossed her mind that it may be too soon for them, but Charlie knows that they are ought to be together and she is sure that they would eventually go through it, so she didn't see any reason why prolonged the wait. She thought after spending a week, day and night in Joey's arms, she knew and was sure that she wouldn't want to go back to sleeping alone and waking up along in her bed, knowing how much better it was to share the night and morning with the brown-eyed-beauty lying next to her.

Both Charlie and Joey smiled at themselves, as both got lost in their own thoughts and musings, unaware that both were thinking of the same thing.

After lying in, in bed and share a peaceful talk about anything and everything, like what they got used to doing, both decided to get up and join the trio in the kitchen, but not before planning on meeting later for dinner after everything is sorted with Charlie's Dad and Angelo.

"So, Charlie is calling it off today?" Aden asked, seating in the chair on the other side of Joey's office desk in the shop.

Joey decided to kill her time catching up on her work, while she waits for Charlie's news.

"Yup!" she said cheerfully.

"Why didn't you come with her? Why don't you guys do it together?"

"I offered, but she said she can handle it herself," Joey deadpanned.

"And you agreed to that?" Aden asked.

Joey then looks up from her paper works to face the curious face of her friend. Aden saw the look that his friend has on her face and knew straight away that he should explain.

"I mean, you do remember what happened the first time, right? You know, about what happened?" Aden said, talking about the first time Charlie decided to call it off which ended up with Joey crying her heart out alone in the middle of the sea.

"Ade, I know your worried but I trust her," Joey said smiling at Aden. "Besides we both agreed that facing Angelo together while things are not properly finalised with them is a bit… well, uncomfortable on top of us feeling guilty."

Aden nodded, not daring to challenge Joey as he could see that it would be a losing battle for him. He just settled in hoping that this time, the police officer would succeed in telling what she supposed and meant to tell.

"Charlie!" Ruby exclaimed seeing her sister walks in the door.

"Oh my GOD!" she squeaked as she ran and hug Charlie as tightly as she could.

"I missed you too, Rubes," Charlie said hugging her sister back while balancing the both of them so to not fall.

"How are things?" she asked.

Ruby let go of her older sister and went back to her seat.

"You owe me big time, you know?" She said.

"I know," Charlie agreed, seating next to Ruby. "And thank you!"

Ruby shrugged and waved off her hand, dismissing Charlie's thank you, as if it wasn't really a big deal. Well, it wasn't really a big deal for Ruby.

"How was your week away?" Ruby asked instead.

Charlie's smile got wider if that was even possible as her mind wandered back to her week with Joey. It was the best week/time if her life, equalling to when Ruby was born; and the thought of having those days everyday with Joey once everything is sorted only fuel Charlie's desire to get everything done and over with as soon as she possibly can.

"Ooookay," Ruby said chuckling. "Judging by that look on your face, I'll say you had a great time."

Charlie turned to her sister and smiled.

"Understatement," Charlie confirmed. "It was the BEST!"

Ruby started giggling again, amused by seeing this side of Charlie; happy without restriction. Simply happy.

"Good," she said. "Everything was worth it then."

Charlie frowned at Ruby's comment. She could see that her sister is really happy for her and that is why the statement earned a frown from her.

"What do you mean?" she asked worriedly.

"Nothing," Ruby said feeling bad for worrying her sister. "I just… well, you owe me BIG!"

"How big is BIG?"

"Uhmm…" Ruby pretended to be thinking, smiling cheekily to her sister to stop her from worrying.

"Let's see… having to face Dad almost everyday, answering the same question about your where abouts over and over again," Ruby paused, "BIG!"

Charlie laughed and so did Ruby. Suddenly, Charlie's face turned serious.

"I'm going to call the wedding off today," she said.

Ruby nodded.

"Well you better hurry up then."

Charlie once again frowned and Ruby saw it.

"Well, if you want to call it off, better hurry up before the party starts," she said.

"What party?" Charlie asked confused.

"Charlie, today is your supposed engagement party," Ruby explained. "Have you forgotten? You told me Angelo has been planning it before your birthday."

Charlie was quiet, berating herself for totally forgetting about the stupid engagement party that Angelo kept insisting of having.

"I gottah go, Rubes!" she said standing up, grabbing her keys.

"Goodluck!" Ruby called out.

Ruby though it was cruel, but then she knew Angelo doesn't deserve her sister and deserves that was coming to him. She actually thought that her sister was actually doing Angelo a favour, being considerate enough to go over to him instead of standing him up in front of the people close to them or knew about them. Ruby was actually invited to that party, although she knew that it was just because she is Charlie's sister, but even then, she really didn't plan on going.

"Oh and take care!" She added.

Joey was on her way to the diner when she received a call from Charlie. Smiling, she pressed the answer button.

"Hey gorgeous," she greeted.

"Hey hun, uhm… I might be a bit late, ok?" Charlie said, getting off her car and walking towards Angelo's kitchen door, as she could see some guest has arrived.

"Everything ok?" Joey asked worriedly.

"Yes. Yes, I just have to take care of all the mess and then I'll meet you. Ok?"

"Uhm… ok," Joey replied, still feeling worried.

"I love you," Charlie said as she stopped just a few steps from the door.

"I love you," Joey replied. "Good luck and I'll see you soon."

"You will," Charlie confirmed. "I love you," she said again before hanging up.

Outside the door, Charlie was gearing herself to knock when she heard voices from the inside and could easily recognised as Angelo's and Ross'. Frowning and curiosity getting the better of her, Charlie leaned in, pressing her ear against the door, trying to listen intently.

"Have you heard from Charlie yet?" Angelo asked, pacing back and forth.

In one hour the party will officially start even though some of the guests arrived early and are waiting in the lounge area. Angelo was getting anxious more and more as the thought of being the guy or more so the police officer that got stood up in his engagement party crosses his mind.

Ross shook his head.

"No."

"But she's your daughter!" Angelo said frustrated.

"I know!" Ross yelled back, "Nut, do I really have to do everything for you?"

"Everything? What is everything? You just lied to her and as much as I'm grateful for you doing that, let me point out that, that was only thing you did!" Angelo blurted out before he could think of what he said.

"Ungrateful bastard! If it wasn't for my approval, do you think Charlie would even give you a second look? No! If I didn't lie, there wouldn't be any wedding either!"

"Looks like there won't be…" Angelo muttered under his breath.

"Look, I lied to my daughter for having an Alzheimer's and as long as I can pull it off, I know she'll do as I desire," Ross said, as like Angelo started calming down as well.

However, it only took a minute after Ross's statement and both men heard a screeching sound of tires and car driving as fast as it could. Both Ross and Angelo went to look out the window and saw Charlie's blue car driving away from the house.

"SHIT!" both muttered.

Charlie was stunned at what she heard. She cannot believe that her own father would betray her let alone be that low and be that manipulative that he needs to lie and betray his own daughter. Running away from the door with tears in her eyes, the only thought in her head was to get to Joey as fast as she could and so she decided to drive straight away instead of giving the woman a call first.

Joey ordered herself another glass of wine. She's been waiting for Charlie for an hour and her nerves are starting to get the better of her in every tick of the clock. She trusts Charlie and even after the first time, she still doesn't doubt that Charlie could do it; it's actually Ross that she doesn't trust. She totally lost respect for the man and she doesn't care if he's the father of the woman she loves; for Joey the only thing she would be grateful for the arrogant man was the fact that if it wasn't for him, Charlie would not exist.

Gulping another from her wine glass, Joey again checked her the time and then checked the door. Seeing No Charlie, she continued to drum her fingers on the table.

Another an hour and half later…

Joey was fighting back tears, while trying to ignore or trying not to entertain the idea of ending up in the situation like the first time. She kept reminding herself that she trust Charlie and believe in her and that Charlie loves her and would never do it again to her.

"Joey, are you ok?" Leah asked.

Leah has been observing the florist for 2 hours and judging by the look on her face, Leah can only conclude that something must be bothering the woman who was known for being collective and calm and seeing her state, Leah knew something is wrong.

"Uhm… Yeah," Joey said. "Just waiting for Charlie."

Leah nodded.

"Well, she should be on her way. But if you need anything, just let me know," Leah offered and smiled.

Joey smiled back faintly.

Leah was about to return to the kitchen when her mobile came to life.

"Rubes!" Leah exclaimed, hearing the teenager on the other line in hysterics. "Slow down. I can't understand."

Joey's attention was immediately drawn to Leah's and her conversation on the phone after hearing Ruby's name.

"What?" Leah exclaimed, "Charlie? Ok, I'm on my way."

The moment Joey heard Charlie's name in Leah's distress voice, she instantly leapt to her feet not caring that she accidentally dropped the glass of wine causing for it to break. Leah turned to Joey hearing the glass hits the floor and saw Joey's pale face.

"What happened?" Joey asked with shaky voice.

"Charlie had an accident."

Am i evil for leaving it like that? :D