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AGEL15 : Yeah, I thought Julie's P.O.V created a nice change lol. Yeah, you gotta feel sorry for Julie(a little), but she should just come out with it, it'll hurt Connie more in the long run, but I'll try not to hurt Connie that much lol. The sliding thing was inspired by me and my best mate David – ended a whole lot worse though lol. Anyways thanks for the support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

EMMY : Yes, ok, just for your sake, Guy was dancing in his boxers lol, then comes over to you  lol and whispers "Personal strip tease later" lol. I know isn't Julie just so stupid lol – she should just open her big gob lol. You skidded into a wall – chuff nut lol – though I have to admit the whole thing was inspired by an experience I had with my best mate David not too long ago, but it ended a lot worse lol. Oh thank you – but no need to bow, a simple curtsy would have been suffice lol – only kidding lol. Anyways thanks for your support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

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Chapter 14

CHARLIE'S P.O.V

Morning came far too quickly for my liking. With an aching head, I headed out to the living room, where most of the ducks were sat, nursing sore heads, sipping glasses of water and mugs of hot coffee. Connie had yet to get up, though I think we were all slightly grateful for that. All this pretending that we didn't know what was going on, was tiring both mentally and physically. My appointment with Tammy was her first one of the day, I'd made sure of that, at 9.30. The wedding wasn't until 11.30, giving me at the most an hour and a half to get her to come clean and stop the wedding. I was cutting it incredibly short and I was hoping that I would have convinced her to tell Connie, before Connie had to leave for the church.

"What times you're appointment"? Guy asked, passing me a mug of coffee.

"9.30". I answered, in a husky sleep voice. "What time is it now"? I asked.

"8.30", Someone asked.

I downed a few more mouthfuls of coffee before getting up and heading to get dressed. The sooner I got there, and the sooner I saw Tammy, the sooner I could get her back here. I dressed in jeans and shirt, knowing that I wouldn't need to wear that tux. Whilst I had been getting dressed, I had heard a few moans from Connie's room, a tell tale sign that she had woken up, and was feeling the effects of the drinks we'd had last night. I sped up a bit, not really wanting to see her and offer explanations as to where I was going. I slipped out of the apartment, 5 minutes later, Connie still grumbling and moaning in her room.

CONNIE'S P.O.V

I woke up slowly, my head pounding, and heavy. I laid completely still, letting out long slow groans, hoping that one of the ducks would hear me, and come armed with pain killers and a kind word. After about 15 minutes, no-one came, so I decided to drag myself from my bed. I sat up, feeling as though my head was a breeze block, sat on weakened shoulders. After rubbing my eyes, and taking a few heavy breaths, I started getting up, before realizing, that today was my wedding. I jumped across my bed, checking the date on my calendar, before glancing at the alarm clock. I dashed out of my room, skidding along the corridor, before running down the stairs.

"I'M GETTING MARRIED TODAY". I shouted as I went.

About half way down the stairs, my foot slipped forward from under me, causing me to land on my butt, and slide or rather bounce down the remaining stairs to the bottom, where all the ducks, gathered around, worried I had hurt myself.

"I'm ok, you know why". I jumped up, feeling the bruising already beginning. "Because I'm getting married today". I started hopping around, trying to pull my socks off. I only fell another 3 times throughout doing that, before dashing back upstairs to get dressed.

CHARLIE'S P.O.V

I entered the building, I had been destined for, making my way, steadily up to the correct floor, before heading down toward Tammy's office. I got to the receptionists desk, and was immediately recognized by the woman sat behind. She gestured toward the seats in the far corner, luckily out of view from the entrance I had just walked through, but in view of Tammy's office. I was sat for about 10 minutes, before I head exactly what I wanted to hear.

"Morning Miss Duncan, your 9.30 appointment is already here". The receptionists spoke.

"Oh, ok, can you just show them into my office, I've just got to run a quick errand". I couldn't see her, thankfully, as I'm pretty sure if she had seen me, I wouldn't see her again.

I was showed into her office, and sat in the seat opposite, hers. I sat twiddling my thumbs, running through my head exactly what I should say, what I needed to say, and how desperate I was to get her back to Connie's place before they left for the church. After about 5 minutes, I heard the door open, and close gently. I daren't turn around, knowing that once she realized how it was, all she had to do, was open the door and dash out. She slowly made her way around the desk, sitting down opposite me, before she'd even noticed who I was.

"Charlie, what are you doing here, and most of all, why are you going by a fake name"? Tammy asked, her eyes wide.

"I think you know why I'm here Tammy". I said softly. "And I also think you know why I used a fake name".

"Enlighten me"? She tried playing it cool.

"You tell me". I replied equally as cool.

"Charlie, I haven't got time to playing mind games with you. If you hadn't noticed, I'm living in a grown ups world, where I actually have work to do".

"Is that what you call it. I don't call cheating on an old friend with her fiancé, very grown up do you".

"I have no idea how you've come to the conclusion that I'm having a secret affair with Brian, and personally I don't really care, all I really care about is you getting out of my office, and letting me get on with my job".

"You don't care do you, you don't even care that Connie's about to marry this jerk do you. God Tammy, how blinde are you going to be"? I was bringing out the big guns now. "Do you actually think that you're going to be able to have a full time relationship with him, once he's married to Connie. His excuses are going to wear thin one day, and he's going to end up having to cancel dates and cozy evenings in with you to be with his WIFE".

"I already told you, I'm not having an affair with Brian". She told me, though her voice betrayed her.

"You really think I didn't do my research on this before I came in here all guns blazing. We rang the hotel you stayed at, the room was booked under Brian and Connie's name, does that not make you feel sick. We saw your briefcase in Brian's apartment, even though you meant to be on a 'business trip', and I saw you as you got off the plane".

"There's still no substantial evidence to support your allegation there Charlie". She folded her arms and sat back deep in her chair. "You forget, I'm a lawyer, I can and will fight my way out of any accusation". She smiled smarmily.

"How's Tommy these days? Have you heard from him recently"? Another tactic.

"Oh don't bring him into this. He has nothing to do with it".

"I'm sure he'd love to know what's going on, because would you believe, I know he would believe the accusations, and would be disgusted with you, I can't remember the reason why but I know he would". I started. "Oh that's right, your mother cheated on your dad when you were 13 didn't he, and correct me if I'm wrong, it was with your dad's best man, wasn't it".

"How did you know that"? She asked, shocked that I knew everything.

"Well you see, we lived in the same neighborhood, I saw Tommy one day, he was pretty messed up, so I invited him back to my place, and he ended up telling me everything". I admitted. "But don't worry, he asked me not to tell anyone, and to this day I haven't. See that's what real friends do, they don't betray each other. We also speak every few weeks to catch up". That was a lie, but she didn't know that. "And I'm pretty sure, that if I was to quickly call him, he wouldn't be happy to know exactly what you've been up to". I pulled my cell phone from my pocket.

JULIE'S P.O.V

We had just returned from the hairdressers, and facial place. Connie was just on the phone with her parents, as they weren't able to make it out due to her Grandmothers illness. This morning had taken more out of me, than 3 games with the varsity at Eden Hall. It was so hard trying to sound happy for Connie, knowing the whole time that she was living a lie. I slumped on the sofa, letting out a huge sigh The guys, all dressed pretty smart, well they couldn't exactly hang around in sweats could they.

"I hope to God Charlie hurry's up". I said, dejectedly. "I don't know for how much longer I can keep this charade up". I admitted.

"Me too". Goldberg sighed.

"Goldberg, you haven't been around her all morning". Guy shook his head.

I could vaguely hear Connie starting to end the conversation, and all at once, I realized, the heartache she was about to enter. I looked at the ducks, a worried expression, clear on my face.

"Whatever you do, don't let her get that dress on, stall her as much as possible". I hissed, as she headed our way.

"How's your Gran"? Guy asked, changing the subject.

"Um, she's doing ok, luckily the stroke wasn't as bad as they thought, it hasn't affected her speech, just her left hand side, but she's able to walk a few steps, so that's a good sign". She smiled. "I just wish they were all here". The smile slowly fell.

"Well, you know, nobody would hold it against you if you did postpone the wedding". Adam suggested.

"I know, but my Gran has already ordered me to get married without them being there, and I gotta do what she told me to do". She told us. "Anyway, I'm gonna go get ready". She headed toward the stairs.

I nudged Guy hard, hopefully one of them would think of something to stop her. My brain was void of any devious plan, my mind had been a whirl wind all morning, and I didn't think I was able of thinking of any more excuses.

"But Connie, you got nearly an hour until we have to set off to the church". Guy shouted after her.

"What he means is, if you get into our dress now, if you spill anything, or sit down you'll just crease it". Adam added quickly.

"I suppose so". She answered, going back to the kitchen. "Anyway, where's Charlie"?

"Um, um, he said something about going to get your surprise". Fulton shouted, shrugging when we all looked at him.

"Why, what is it"? Connie loved surprises, but I was pretty sure this was one she wouldn't.

"We don't know, it's news to us". Luis answered quickly.

For the following 40 minutes, we all tried different tactics to sway her from having to get dressed, but as the clock ticked onwards, the harder it was getting. Eventually with 20 minutes left until we had to leave, she told us, that she was going to get dressed. At that second I felt like crying, before finally following her to get my own dress on, hoping and praying Charlie would be back before I came down.

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