Unexpected love

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Previously.

Emma's friends meet the famous Pete, who takes a shine to one particular blonde single sexy blonde.

Emma can't believe how much effort Charlie and her family have gone through to make her wedding perfect.

Chapter 37.

The days were going passed far too slowly; it was lovely having her family there and having Charlie off work with them was fantastic, but she felt like she would burst if their wedding didn't hurry up and arrive.

Waking up this morning meant it was three days before she became Mrs Buckton. Smiling as Charlie began to stir automatically pulling her closer and beginning to kiss her neck, Emma began to get lost in the feelings Charlie had awoken. Forgetting where they were Charlie moved them so she was lying on top and began slowly exploring her future wife's body pleased when a groan escaped from her lips, Charlie slowly began to slide Emma's top up her body and over her head where she then kissed her way down from her neck to her already tight nipples where she took the left nipple into her mouth sucking biting and licking it, while using her hand to play with Emma's right breast. Just as she swapped her mouth and hand over, they became aware they were no longer alone. No one knew who was actually more embarrassed, Charlie, who was fully clothed but had been caught sucking on Emma's naked breasts, Emma's mum and Dad who had walked into the lounge on their way to the kitchen to make a coffee, or Emma who had just been caught half naked with her girlfriend sucking on her breasts, which wasn't helped by the fact Charlie jumped in shock and fell of the edge of the sofa bed leaving Emma fully exposed.

Emma and Charlie were just giving her parents an embarrassed apology while sat in the kitchen drinking coffee when they were joined by Ruby and Emma's sister Lisa. "Why are you two apologising? And even more interesting, why are you both scarlet?" Ruby asked. "It is none of your business Ruby, now if you have finished in the bathroom I am going to get myself showered and dressed. I really am sorry about earlier it will not happen again." She said blushing again before standing up to leave the room, getting a dirty look from Emma who felt abandoned. Charlie smirked as she heard Ruby ask Emma what she was apologising for.

Half an hour later Lisa had dragged her lazy boys out of bed, and they were all walking along the beach towards the diner for breakfast, "Mum I really can't believe you got caught making out with Emma by your parents in law, that is so funny, and when you fell of the bed, classic, I wish I had been there." She teased laughing; suddenly stopping "you do know I only meant to see you fall of the bed not to see anything else, right? Because that would just be so wrong." "Ruby, this is boring now, you have gone on long enough. I suggest you shut up before I show you what's really funny." Ruby looked at the gleam in her mum's eye "Mum we're in public and I think Emma's family have seen enough for today. She teased. "Right Rubes I did warn you." Before anyone could react she had let go of Emma's hand and grabbed her daughter into her arms running towards the sea. Emma picked up Ruby's bag from where she dropped it in shock. Laughing as her step daughter screamed at her mum to put her down. Michael and Scott ran down after them cheering her on. Emma stood with her sister and parents laughing. "Are they always like this?" her mum asked laughing.

"Mum put me down, seriously you wouldn't dare." She said as Charlie was now on the edge of the water. "I wouldn't dare hey?" she said as she held her tight and walked further into the sea. "Yay, do it" little Michael shouted as he followed them into the water. "Mum seriously do not drop me, you know Leah won't let us in the diner if I'm wet." Charlie stopped when she got up to her knees. "What do you need to say?" She asked her daughter. Ruby looked at her before sighing heavily knowing her mum had won. "Ok, ok, I am really sorry for taking the mick and I promise not to mention it again." Charlie looked between her daughter and her nephews in law, "to late." She said just as a large wave came she let go of her daughter dropping her into it." Running back to the edge of the water she hi fived both Michael and Scott. Ruby screamed as she surfaced. "Mum I owe you, you are dead." As she finally got to her feet and made her way out of the sea, pulling her wet clothes from sticking.

As they made their way back over to Emma and her family who were all still laughing Emma slapped Charlie on her arm, "You do realise, we will not here the end of this, and she will be determined to get back at you. If she does anything to ruin my wedding, you will find yourself divorced before you can even say the word honeymoon." She replied seriously. "Babe don't worry she wants this wedding as much as us, besides I have my minders Michael and Scott." Michael was nodding proudly. Charlie loved Michael and Scott, Michael was 9 going on 49, whilst Scott was a typical 16 boy interested in girls and soccer, although Charlie felt relieved Ruby was deeply in love with Xavier so nothing would be going on under her roof.

As they arrived outside the diner, they found a table where they could all sit together over looking the beach, Ruby still moaning about her mum throwing her into the water. Once they had organised what people would like to eat and drink Charlie and Emma went to order. While placing the order with Leah and chatting about their joint hen night party the following evening, "So Sergeant Buckton I hear you threw your daughter in the sea." A voice came from behind them, turning around they began laughing with Bianca and April. "She deserved it. I warned her didn't I babe?" Charlie laughed. As they told Leah about Ruby's little unexpected dip. "We are outside having breakfast; would you like to join us? I promise not to throw you into the sea." She teased. "If you're sure your family won't mind we would love too." Placing their order with Leah they followed their friends outside.

"Hey Ruby I see you had a swim, but isn't normal to wear a swimsuit not what you have on?" Leah asked as she placed their order down, "Oh so they told you mum threw me in the sea, but did she tell you why she felt the need to do it?" Ruby replied sticking her tongue out at Charlie's warning stare. Leah noticed Emma suddenly gasp and shout Ruby's name before staring down at the floor. "Ruby you promised, besides Leah, Bianca and April don't want to hear, now shut up and eat before your breakfast gets cold." Noticing how defensive her friend had become Leah looked at Bianca shrugging her shoulders "Go on what has your mum done?" They asked interested as Ruby started laughing, which caused Lisa, Michael and Luke to start laughing with her. To Emma's embarrassment her Parents also joined in. "You have to admit it you two it is quite funny." Her dad replied, earning a dirty look from his daughter. "Well, you know Mum and Emma are sleeping in the lounge on the sofa bed? And you know how they are like rabbits, they got caught by Nan and Grandad Johnston, and in the shock mum jumped fell off the bed pulling the blankets with her leaving Emma flashing." Ruby finally managed to say through her laughter, Leah looked at her friends who were now both trying to crawl under the table. "Ok yes we were caught out, but we weren't naked, Emma was half naked and can we drop it now please." Charlie replied shaking her head at her friends and family." Once they managed to stop laughing they ate their breakfast chatting happily, Bianca asking questions about both the wedding and tomorrow's hen night. Mean while April and Luke seemed to be getting to know each other.

The rest of the day consisted of Emma, her mum and sister going to fetch her wedding dress and have the last fitting. While Leah, Bianca and Ruby went along with Charlie as they had their bridesmaid dresses to try on as well. They then arranged to meet at home to have a final meeting with Elijah. Mean while the boys and their Grandad decided to spend the day on the beach, where Xavier and Romeo took the boys and gave them a surf lesson.

The next day was the day of their joint hen do's; they decided to hold it two days early from their wedding so hangovers wouldn't ruin their big day. Things started of well that morning as they were all sat eating breakfast, until Charlie had a phone call from work asking her to go in as they were short staffed and there had been an armed robbery at a warehouse with the security guard being rushed to hospital. "I'll be their as soon as I can" She replied before heading into their bedroom to get into her uniform without looking towards Emma, as she knew how she would react.

She was just buttoning her shirt up when Emma walked into the bedroom shutting the door slightly harder than necessary. "Charlie, no. you are on leave for our wedding. We have a party to organise, and my family wanted to treat us to lunch." She said annoyed with her hands on her hips. Charlie walked over to Emma trying to take her into her arms. "I know babe, I'm really sorry, they knew not to contact me unless it was an emergency. They are short staffed and have just had an armed robbery. I will be as quick as I can I promise." She lent forward to kiss her but Emma moved. "You should have said no, Charlie we still have things to do for the wedding and tonight's party." She replied watching her girlfriend putting on her work trousers and tucking in the shirt. "Do you even want to marry me? Work always comes first with you. Will it just be down to luck whether you turn up on the day? They obviously can't manage without you. Good job we're not going on a fucking honeymoon." "Emma please, you know I wouldn't go in if it wasn't important but they shot a security man, left him for dead while they stole items from the warehouse. I promise I will be home as soon as I can, and nothing would stop me from marrying you." Just as she finished tying her boot laces she then picked up her bag and kissed Emma on her cheek "I really am sorry. I love you." "Save it, Charlie just go to work, it's where you would rather be anyway."

Charlie walked through the kitchen apologising to everyone for being called into work, "No problem we understand, and we will see you later." They said smiling "Thank you, I wish your daughter was alright about it. She seems to think I want to give up a day's leave, with her to go to work, anyway I better go, can you tell her I will be home as soon as I can." Ann put a comforting hand on her shoulder, "Don't worry I will go and talk to her." She said smiling.

"Mum if you have come to have a go at me don't bother, I know I was a shit to her, but this isn't the first time she has ruined our plans because her job comes first. Do you know I almost quit my secondment because she wasn't happy about the hours I was doing the first two weeks. We had several arguments about it. I was willing to give it all up because she means everything to me, yet she can't give up one day to get the rest of the jobs done for our wedding, and the party tonight. She's meant to be on leave for god's sake." She lay down on the bed while her mum came to sit on the edge next to her.

Thirty minutes later Emma washed her face, sent a quick text to Charlie saying sorry, and joined her family in the kitchen where she finished breakfast and began deciding what job to tackle first, Ruby gave her a hug saying she would help with what ever needed doing. "Actually Ruby the best thing you could, do would be to take the boy's and meet up with some of your mates. We can help Emma." Ann said kindly, "are you sure I know mum would want me to stay and help." "Its fine Rubes please take the boy's out and have fun." Emma replied. "Well if you're sure, how do you fancy shooting some pool at the surf club perhaps doing some surfing with the guys?" She asked "Get in, yes please Ruby." Michael replied happily making them all laugh. "Will April be there?" Luke asked. "Well I can text and find out, she said she wasn't doing anything today, why? Do you fancy her?" She teased. "Luke likes April, Luke likes April. He wants to kiss her." Michael began chanting running when his brother tried to hit him to shut him up. "Michael that's enough, leave your brother alone." Lisa scolded grabbing hold of her youngest son." Go and get ready." She said tapping him on his backside as he began to run to the bedroom. Mean while Luke was still blushing but denying he liked April to the others. "Luke it doesn't matter if you do like her, she's single and she s really nice." Ruby replied causing him to blush even more. "I don't, I will go and get ready." He replied, before following Michael to the bedroom.

As Charlie met Watson at the station, a call had just come in from the hospital; the security guard had pulled through his operation and had some information regarding one of the armed robbers. "Let's go, put a rush on the evidence, I do not want armed robbers on my patch." She spoke to Constable Jones as she made her way to the car park. "So have you got everything sorted for the wedding?" Watson asked as she drove to the hospital. "Yes but after I left in the middle of organising tonight's party there may not be a wedding." She replied. She had sent Emma a text apologising but so far had not had a reply.

Once they were shown into the guard's hospital room they were pleased to see him sat up in bed not looking to bad. "Hello Mr Greenwood, I am sergeant Buckton and this is my colleague senior constable Watson. I understand you have some information with regard to one of the armed robbers?" "Yes sergeant I do, there were two of them, I didn't recognise the one that shot me but I do know who the second one is, after I was shot he came to check if I was dead, he took his glove off to check for a pulse. I noticed his tattoo on the back of his hand between his thumb and index finger of a swallow. He then spoke to me. "He said I'm sorry it wasn't supposed to be like this, no guns he said." "What happened next?" Charlie asked making notes. "He said sorry again then left. I cannot believe he would do something like this, I know he was having money problems but not so bad he needed to rob the place." The guard shook his head in disbelief. "The armed robber I recognised as Pete Dickson he works in the warehouse. He lives on Walker Street, I can't remember the number." He shook his head again. "I thought he was a really nice guy, he has a wife and two little kids." He said sadly. "You're sure you recognise the robber as Pete Dickson?" "I wish I didn't but yes, I recognised his tattoo then his voice." "Thank you, you have been most helpful." Charlie replied informing him she would require a written statement but it could wait until he was out of hospital.

As they got back into the police car Charlie radioed the station to get the address of Pete Dickson. She informed Watson where to drive too. Once they pulled up outside the house they heard raised voices coming from the back yard. Taking out their guns Charlie indicated Watson to go one way while she went the other. Once in the yard they found two men, the one identified as Pete Dickson was being held by the throat against the wall of the house. Once Charlie noticed Watson in position she stepped forward identifying herself, telling the men to get down on the floor. They turned to face her and made to lye on the floor when suddenly the man threatening Pete charged unexpectedly at her, knocking her to the ground, as she tried to reach the gun that she had dropped when she was knocked down, but he was quicker than her landing a heavy blow to her jaw then a swift kick to her ribs, before stamping on her arm. Charlie felt something break. Just as he turned to make his escape he found himself face down in the dirt with Charlie sat on his back placing cuffs on his hands. She read him his rights just as back up arrived.

Watson handed her prisoner who was a lot calmer, asking how the guard was, to her colleagues before helping Charlie to the car and taking her to the hospital. Two hours later with a nasty looking bruise to her jaw and ribs, and also a pot on her broken forearm, Charlie made her to where Watson was sat waiting for her Boss, having been told under no circumstances was she to phone Emma. She instructed Watson to take her to the station, stopping her argument by saying she would give her statement then go home, so that she would not need to go back to the station until after her wedding. Reluctantly Watson agreed.

Half an hour later Watson pulled up outside Charlie and Emma's home, "I think I better come in and save your future wife from finishing Macker's Job." Smiling at her friend, who was sat quietly looking at the house. "I think I would rather face ten armed robbers than Emma right now, she is going to kill me." She spoke worriedly. She jumped with fright as there was a loud knock on the car window. As she turned and opened the car door she braced herself for the tongue lashing she knew was about to come. "What the hell? Babes are you alright? What happened? Come on lets get you inside." Emma spoke worriedly, taking both Charlie and Watson by surprise.

Once inside and Emma could see for herself how badly injured Charlie was, then her anger began to rise. At this point Watson Suddenly realised she needed to get back to the station and Emma's parents decided it was time they collected some of the food and drink leaving quickly with her sister, Charlie made a note to thank them all later. Emma ranted and raved at her for thirty minutes before she slowly began to calm down a little, "Emma I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to end up injured, but it's not that bad, Make up will cover the bruises and it's not my wedding ring hand, so the photos will still look alright." "This is not about the bloody wedding photos. This is about you risking your life, choosing you're bloody career before us, before Ruby. I'm supposed to be marrying my soul mate, woman of my dreams in two days time; instead I could have been burying her. You were supposed to be off work, you didn't need to be there." She broke off as tears took over. They then sat holding each other for what felt like forever, Charlie repeating how sorry she was over and over again. Suddenly the back door opened and in walked her family.

That evening they were joined by family, friends and what felt like the whole town to celebrate their hen night, Charlie had refused to take any more pain killers as she decided not to mix them with alcohol and was determined to make this the best night for Emma. The food and drink flowed and lots of speeches wishing them well, before Leah and Bianca pulled out items for a few party games which had been made suitable for children. It was now 12:30 and most of their guest had gone home. A very drunk Charlie was sat curled up to an also very drunk Emma on the floor while her parents were on one of the couches and Bianca, Liam and Leah were on the other couch. Ruby, Luke April, Xavier and VJ were sat in the kitchen, April shyly holding Luke's hand under the table.

The next day Emma opened her eyes groaning and turned to lye on her back, still managing to stay wrapped in Charlie's arms. Charlie noticed how poorly Emma looked, "Good morning sexy. I have something for you." "As much as I love you babe I'm not up for anything right now I feel like I'm dying." She moaned. "Babe, if you want me fit for tomorrow night, I'm not up for anything either. Although it pains me to say this, I actually think you might like this more than me right now." With that she reached to her bedside cabinet and handed her a packet of tablets, "Babe you are a life saver, thank you." She said taking the tablets before Charlie handed her the glass of water.

Ten minutes later they heard their family banging about tidying the house and felt they should get up to give them some help. Both suffering from the effects of the large amount of alcohol consumed the night before. They greeted their family thanking them for everything they did last night and for making a start on the mess this morning, between the five adults, it only took twenty minutes to get the place spotless again. Deciding they would all treat themselves to one of Leah's famous breakfasts they made their way to the diner, picking up Ruby and the boys from the beach, where they were surfing with their friends. "I am never drinking again." Emma replied sitting at the table resting her head on Charlie's shoulder. "Babe you said the same thing last week after the night out with Pete." She replied moving to sit more comfortably, trying to hide the gasp as her ribs began to hurt. "Babe, are you all right?" Emma asked quickly. "A little sore but I will live." She replied just as Leah brought their order. "I must say Charlie you are in better shape than I thought you would be when Watson told us what happened, I thought for sure Emma would make you suffer, then last night you were alive, I thought possibly this morning when she was suffering from a hang over she might cause you more pain, since it was only two days before your wedding." "Leah what do you take me for?" Emma replied shocked. "Besides I want her as well as possible, she owes me the best wedding night, since we have paid for the bridal suite at the sands resort." "Emma, do we have to have that image when we are about to eat." Ruby groaned. "Sorry, would you rather I made your mother pay in a more painful way? The weddings all paid for so I decided to keep her alive." She replied. "I don't know where this scary reputation has come from, I'm not that bad. Am I babe?" She asked "Well let's just say your bark is a lot scarier than your bite." Charlie replied causing the group to laugh.

The rest of the day was spent going over everything who, where and what, everyone had their lists of things they had to do for the wedding. Charlie was spending the night at the caravan park with Ruby and Leah, although neither Emma nor Charlie was happy about this. They had decided to go out for a romantic meal, just the two of them since the last week had been busy and they never seemed to get a moment to themselves. As they sat opposite each other over the candle lit table, they drank a glass of wine and held hands waiting for their meal. Charlie's bruising unfortunately looked worse today and no amount of makeup could hide it completely, which upset her more because she wanted everything perfect on their wedding day, Emma deserved everything to be perfect. Emma wasn't worried about the material things, she was concerned Charlie was in pain or discomfort and the fact she could have lost her.

Once they had finished their meal they decided to postpone going home separately and went for a romantic walk along the beach in the moon light. They walked along the edge of the water before finding a secluded spot among the dunes. As they lay in each others arms kissing Charlie suddenly pulled back. "I love you so much. I can't believe you will be my wife tomorrow. No second thoughts?" She asked nervously. Smiling Emma kissed her slowly before looking Charlie direct in her beautiful eyes, "Charlie I love you with every breath I take, I have to pinch myself every day because I can't believe how someone as wonderful as you can settle for me. I can't wait until you become my wife. As for second thoughts, the only thoughts I have are how happy we will be spending the rest of our lives together." They stayed on the beach kissing for a while longer before reluctantly they pulled apart as first Charlie's then Emma's phone began to ring. "Ruby telling me I have to let you go because it's almost midnight and its bad luck." Charlie growled as she hung her phone up. "Mum, telling me the same." Emma replied putting her phone back in her bag. "I guess we should say goodnight." She said unhappily. "I won't sleep tonight without you." "This is ridiculous if we want to spend the night before our wedding together, then we should." Charlie replied as they began walking towards the house they now rented off Leah since she moved in with Miles. "Ok do you want to tell that to our family?" Emma asked Charlie glanced at Emma smirking before saying "I would rather face 10 armed robbers." "Well I guess we will have to sleep alone then." Emma replied as they arrived at their driveway, Charlie pulled Emma into another passionate embrace. "I will ring you as soon as I get to the caravan park, I will miss you so much. I love you and can't wait until I see you tomorrow when we declare in front of everyone our undying love and commitment." They kissed again before slowly saying good night.

They both hated being alone in bed and lay talking for over an hour, eventually saying goodnight after almost falling asleep on the phone.

Charlie was woken early by a very excited Ruby, "Come on mum time to get up, this is going to be the best day of your life." She grabbed her mothers robe from the chair, handing it to her before opening the curtains. "Come on, Leah is cooking breakfast then you can have a relaxing bubble bath, before you have your hair and makeup done." "Ok Ruby, give me two minutes and I will be down. Go and see if Leah wants any help." She said trying to remain calm. Once Ruby had left the room, Charlie lay back on the bed and let out an excited scream. "I can't believe it; I Charlie Buckton am getting married today. The ice queen commitment phoebe will be standing in front of the whole town declaring my love and commitment for the rest of my life." She squealed once again before getting out of bed skipping down the stairs into the kitchen.

Mean while, Emma had woke up early, rushing around checking they hadn't forgotten anything, by the time her family had joined her she had worked herself up into a right state. "What if Charlie has changed her mind? Has Leah called about the food? I better call Elijah to check everything is alright. What time did they say the flowers were coming?" "Emma sit down, you're driving yourself mad. Charlie loves you and nothing would stop her being there, everything is organised. Drink your coffee, while I cook you some breakfast then we will start and make you beautiful for your wife to be." Just then Emma's phone rang, it was Charlie telling her how much she missed her and couldn't wait until they pledged their love and commitment, before starting the rest of their lives together.

Next time.

Will the wedding go well? Or will something stand in the way of their happiness.

What surprise have Emma's parents planned.