Thanks for the reviews and pms :). So sorry for the late update only seem to get a few minuted to myself these day did plan on updating yesterday but I somehow managed to fall asleep in front of my laptop lol. But all the same here is the next chapter (WHATEVER YOU DO,DO NOT SKIP TO THE END)
Unfortunately His grin quickly faltered as he became aware of the presence that had joined them unknowingly.
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Brax's gaze flew in the direction the voice had come from and instantly he felt his stomach drop. His glare moved from the disgusting smile on his face till it landed on the object placed firmly in his hand
Charlie pulled away from the kiss at the sound of the all too familiar voice. Her head snapped up in the direction of the entrance. She had hoped her mind was playing tricks on her but as he stood grinning sickly at the both of them she felt a gush of breath leave her lungs as her chest tightened against them. She felt her legs almost buckle at the sight of the stall object he had pointing in their direction
Grant stood for a moment peering at the happy couple he let himself relish in the thought of what he was about to do before making his presence known
"Isn't this nice" he couldn't help the grin on his face as both their heads spun up in his direction. He delighted in the shock and horror expressed on their faces "Any one would think you guys weren't happy to see me"
As Grant spoke Charlie felt herself being jolted backwards slightly as Brax pulled her back and stood before her creating a barrier between her and Grant
"Forever the knight and shining armour, aren't we Braxton" Joked Grant as he tapped on the gun in his hand "Do you know how hard it has been dreaming of this moment but having to hold off till just the right time" he titled his head trying to get a view of Charlie but Brax quickly blocked her out of sight
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"You best be taking some pointers from Brax" Bianca looked up at Heath as they walked into the house
Heaths eyebrow rose in confusion and Bianca shook her head
"The little romantic dinner he planned for Charlie... I hope I have plenty of that and other things coming my way in the future"
Grinning Heath spun her around pulling her close
"Romantic I'm not too sure about but other things I can definitely do" he winked at her displaying his famous grin
Bianca scoffed as she rolled her eyes at him "I think I married the wrong Braxton"
She turned in his arms and smiled as she heard Abi laughing as Ruby bounced her in her lap
Casey's head shot up as he heard what Bianca had said
"You only just realising that now Bianca" he grinned over at Heath dodging in time as Heath picked up a cushion and throw it in his direction
"Shut up" Heath placed a kiss on Bianca's temple before walking over to his daughter
"You love daddy don't you" he grinned as Abi stretched her hands out to him
"Such a daddy's girl" Bianca sat on the couch only to have Reece jump onto her lap
"You're just jealous" replied Heath as he tickled Abi causing her to giggle as she wriggled around in his lap
"I missed you mummy" Bianca smiled down at Reece as she placed a kiss on his forehead
"I missed you to buddy"
Heath chuckled as he shook his head playfully at her "Such a mummy's boy"
"Well your just jealous" Bianca poked her tongue out at Heath as Reece nestled himself into her chest
Looking around Bianca frowned her face
"Where's April?"
Ruby instantly rolled her eyes as she turned to Bianca
"Well she's dumped me for Dex a while ago... she should be back soon"
Bianca and Heath chuckled
"Right I'm sure you and Casey being here all alone must have been really painful for you" Heath teased her and his laughter only increasing as blood rushed to her cheeks
"We were just looking after the kids" Casey quickly spoke as he noticed the redness of Ruby's face
"Right so I'm guessing the lip gloss you've got on must be Abi's" Heaths laughter only got louder as Casey brought his hand to his lips and tried to wipe away the evidence. Bianca nudged him but couldn't help her own laughter
"Heath leave them alone" Bianca pursed her lips together as she tried not to laugh at the expression on both Ruby and Casey's face
"Guys ignore him he's just messing, plus if he carries on he'll be going to bed pretty dry" Casey and Ruby screwed their faces in disgust as they picked up on what Bianca was referring to
"That's just not fair" protested Heath as he attempted to pout at Bianca
"Then leave them alone or..." Bianca stopped as Casey interrupted her
"Please don't repeat that ok, we get it" Casey groaned in disgust as he got up and walked into the kitchen Ruby following closely behind him
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Ruby placed the piece of cake into the plate before reaching for a fork. She let out a breath of delight as she took a bite. She watched as Casey reached for her fork before stepping back slightly
"Na uh this is mine get your own"
"Rubes there is no way you can eat all that by yourself" Casey examined the large slice of chocolate cake that sat on the plate. Remembering how big her appetite was he sighed "Actually yes you could but I would rather you share some with me" Casey took a step forward but Ruby backed up round the centre table as she shook her head
"Na uh sorry no can do" she smirked up at him as she dug her fork into the cake and put another piece into her mouth. Her eyes widened slightly as Casey took another step towards her, she could sense what he wanted to do
"Case no there's some more in the fridge"
Casey shook his head playfully "Na I want some of that one" he nodded his head towards her cake as he continued walking slowly towards her
Ruby shook her head as a smile broke out on her face, she stepped back away from him as she continued placing pieces of the cake in her mouth. Before she could register it he had picked up pace towards her. She squealed as she tried to run round the table
"Casey no" she giggled as she ran with a firm grip on the plate in her hand
Casey's hands soon found her as he pulled her into him. He grinned as she tried to shield the cake from him
"Just a bite and I'll let you go"
Ruby shrugged her shoulders "Don't let me go then"
Casey's grin only widened at her comment "You would like that wouldn't you"
"Not as much as you would" Ruby's grin matched his as she peered up at him. Her grin remained placed as she dug her fork into the cake and put another piece into her mouth
"You know that's not fair" Casey pouted down at her
"You're right... here" Ruby picked up a broken piece and brought it to his mouth. Casey expectantly opened his mouth only to have Ruby smudge it on his face
"Oh sorry I missed" her laughter filled the kitchen as she tried to unsuccessfully wriggle out of his grip
"Fine if that's how you want to play it"
Casey quickly ran his finger over the icing in the cake. Ruby's eyes widened as she shook her head
"Casey no... I'm sorry" she tried to settle her laughter
"Nope not going to work" Casey smirked as he wiped the icing on her nose. He chuckled as her wriggling around trying to avoid it caused the icing the smudge down her face. He quickly stepped away from her knowing she would want to get her own back
"You are so going to pay" Ruby dropped the fork and dug her finger into the icing
"Only if you can catch me" Casey gave her a cheeky wink as he paced to the other side of the table
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Heath and Bianca smiled as they heard Ruby giggling and Casey laughing
"I swear those two remind me so much of Charlie and Brax when we were in school" spoke Bianca as she now sat cuddled into Heath
"Yh just minus all the drama"
"Yh minus that"
Bianca sat pondering it for a while before speaking "Err do you think they are... you know?" Bianca raised her eyebrow suggestively
"What?" asked Heath
"You know... having..." Bianca trailed off hoping he would pick up on what she was saying
"Having sex?" Heath chuckled "You do know you're allowed to say that word"
Bianca hit him on the chest as she rolled her eyes "Not so loud I don't want Reece asking any uncomfortable questions" she looked briefly over at her son who sat playing contently at the end of the living room
"Be serious... what if they're already..." Bianca once again trailed off
Heath shrugged "I don't know... Maybe" Heath turned his attention to the TV screen
"Maybe" Bianca voice came in a harsh whisper "Do you think Charlie or Brax have talked to them about this"
Heath knew exactly where this was going "Well if they haven't I'm sure they will at some point" his gaze remained on the TV screen
"Babe you do know you're going to have to have this talk with Reece and Abi one day" Bianca chuckled as Heath finally removed his gaze from the TV screen and looked over at her
"No way... Reece maybe, Abi never... she is never going to know about any of that. She going to be innocent and she will hate anything boy related"
Bianca shook her head at him as she grinned up at him "you keep telling yourself that" she leaned up and pecked his cheeks. Her head turned as Ruby and Casey walked into the living room wiping the last bits of chocolate from their faces
"You know you're supposed to eat the cake right" Bianca looked over at them smiling
"It was Casey... he started it" Ruby nudged him lightly as she quickly moved from his side and took a seat on the couch
Casey shook his head with a grin as he slumped down beside her "It was all her trust me" he grinned as he pulled her into him as they too turned their gaze towards the TV
Bianca leaned back into Heath and whispered "So much like Brax and Charlie"
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"Babe I think I left my phone at the restaurant" Heath sighed as he walked down the stairs
Bianca turned to face him "You can get it tomorrow Heath"
"Na I'll just nip over quickly and get it"
"Heath they're on a date... you can't just go interrupting them"
"Babe I'll be in and out in five seconds they wouldn't even know I was there" Heath picked up the keys from the kitchen counter
Bianca scoffed "I highly doubt that. The sound of your enormous feet approaching will be a dead giveaway"
"Yeah well you know that's not the only thing enormous about me" Heath gave her a wink
"Heath" Bianca shrieked as she looked over at the disgusted faces of April, Ruby and Casey as they looked up at Heath. She bit her lip as she tried to hid her amusement
"What it's the truth" he grinned as Bianca shook her head at him
"Keep those sort of things to yourself please" April and Ruby looked away in disgust
Casey shook his head as he stood up "Actually I'll come with you. Could we pass by the house on your way back... I need to get something"
"Sure" Heath placed a kiss on Bianca's cheek "Won't be long" And with that he and Casey left the house
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Charlie clung onto the back of Brax shirt as he stood tall before her. She cringed at the sound of Grants voice, her heart jumping into her mouth as his fingers tapped on the gun
"Move" she heard Grant harsh voice fill the air before Brax shook his head fiercely
"Not a chance in hell" Brax stood glaring at Grant venomously
Grant shook his head mockingly "We had a good thing Brax, why spoil it over some chick"
"I'll kill you Grant" Brax gritted his teeth at him
Grant laughed spitefully at his words "I think what you mean is I'm going to kill you" he nodded at the gun "But being the nice person that I am I'll make a deal. Give me Charlie and you can go"
"Over my dead body" spat Brax
Grant grinned before his face turned sour "That can be arranged" he unhooked the safety of the gun only to stop as his finger reached the trigger
"Don't" Charlie's voice echoed through the restaurant "Please don't"
Grant grinned at her words "I can hear you but I can't see you"
Charlie slowly tried to edge past Brax but he stepped with her as he shook his head vigorously "Charlie no"
Charlie rested her head on the back of his neck "I really do love you so so much" her tears hitting against the back of his shirt
"Then don't do this... I won't let you" his voice broke as he pleaded with her but his gaze never left Grant
"I have to"
"NO...no you don't" Brax remained placed in front of her
"As much as I'm enjoying this show guys I really don't have time to waste" Grant sneered
"Grant you can just walk away ok" Brax refused to let Charlie move past him
"Sorry no can do... you know me Brax I'm not one to leave a job half way through. It's just not in my nature... so give me Charlie or..." he lifted the gun higher a little so it was pointing at Brax's forehead "I just go right through you" he tilted his head almost in the manner of a twitch
Charlie's eyes widened at where Grant now had the gun pointing. She shook her head fiercely as she felt her chest begin to crush her lungs
"Brax please" she pleaded with him afraid of what Grant may do if he didn't get what he wanted
Brax refused to heed to what she was requesting. Running out of ways to get both him and Charlie out of this situation alive he tried a different approach
"I don't get it" his peering eye still on Grant
Grant sighed in annoyance but played along "Get what Braxton"
"You I don't get you... we were supposed to be friends"
Grant chuckled at Brax's words
"Friends... aww you make me blush Brax"
Clenching his jaw Brax ignored the mocking tone in Grant voice and continued
"Why do this... what did she ever do to you? Grant if you ever considered us friends you will just leave" Brax's heavy breathing filled the air along with Charlie's mumbled tears. He watched as Grant glared at the both of them; it almost seemed like he was thinking about what Brax had said but just as Brax was to start hoping he had gotten through to him that same sickly smirk covered his face like a plague. Brax felt something in him crumble as he realised there was no getting out of this.
"It's a good thing I never really considered us friends then... isn't it" Grant let out a chorus of his venomous laughter before he tilted his head to the right trying to see more of Charlie
"So you coming out or am I going to have to go over his dead body to get to you"
Brax's jaw clenched further together as his gist wrapped tighter together. He edged to the side blocking Grant's view and went to lung forward but as if already anticipating his move Charlie latched fiercely onto the back of his shirt as she whispered
"No... Please" her gaze moved back to Grant as he spoke
"Tut tut tut... Why would you try and do that. I thought we were really beginning to understand each other" Grant shook his head mockingly "Right I really do have places to be so what's it going to be?" His expression blank as her glared at Brax
"Over my dead body" repeated Brax
"So be it" Grant sneered at him at he slowly lowered the gun till it was pointing at Brax's chest
Charlie watched the interaction in fear. As the gun lowered slightly she knew what Grant was about to do; it wasn't something she was prepared to let happen. Before she could register what she was about to do it was done
"I'm so sorry" Placing a kiss on the back of his neck; Charlie quickly stepped back and stepped past him before he had a chance to react. Brax jumped forward but stopped as Grant spoke
"Braxton move and I will pull the trigger" grant shifted the gun towards Charlie and placed his hand on the trigger causing Brax to freeze to the spot
"Grant please" Brax looked at him pleadingly it was all he could think to do in that moment. His eyes pricked painfully with tears at the thought of what Grant was about to do
"You said you would let him go" spoke Charlie her whole body trembled as she stood before him. She knew it was a long shot but she hoped he would spare Brax's life
Grant sighed before a grin spread across his face "And I will, but first things first"
"I swear if you hurt her... I will make you regret life itself" Brax snared at Grant. He felt his heart stop in his chest as Grant smirked at him before looking back at Charlie
Charlie knew what was coming; she watched on almost in slow motion as his finger teasingly pressed on the trigger. She closed her eyes tightly and images of Ruby came rushing through her mind. Even as her eyes were closed her tears ran aggressively from them. She fixated on her daughter's smile and her beautiful eyes one she would never get to see again. She could hear Brax's voice behind her but she blocked out his words as she thought back to the moments before Grant had arrived. Her hand stopped on the ring he had not long ago placed on her finger. She stroked her finger over it as if wanting to imbed an image of it in her mind. And in that moment she felt gravity stop and time stand still as the trigger sounded and echoed out loud
*BANG*
I know people really want happy Chax and I promise you will get plenty of that in due time. hope this chapter was an ok read :)
