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HOCKEYGIRL90 : Glad you liked the last chapter lol. Don't worry about your spelling, the fact that I know what you mean and you took the time to review is enough for me lol. Anyways thanks for the support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

MEADOW567 : I'm not gonna tell you what happens next – that would be too nice of me lol. What a subtle hint that was – Charlie and Connie – nudge, nudge, wink, wink eh? Lol. Anyways thanks for the support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

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EMMY : So sorry – I didn't realize I was torturing you – I wouldn't ever do that to you lol. I can't believe you threw a rock at me – well it definitely ain't gonna be a Connie/Guy now lol – only kidding – I haven't actually made my mind up yet about it. Anyways thanks for the support, review and pretty rock lol. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

A : Right I'll try and clear it up for you. Guy told Connie that he loved her to postpone the wedding, but he didn't, though that was the main motive. He does actually love her – but it's up to you guys to decide whether that love is brotherly/sisterly love or is it love, love lol? Hope that's cleared it up a bit for you. Humiliation does good for you – it does lol. Anyways thanks for the support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

MOSHIMORO6785 : Glad you liked it lol. I only manage to update as much as I do, because I am at this second un-employed. Eww that's the most horrible word in the world, it makes me sound so grown up lol. Anyways thanks for the review and support. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

BLONDE-BRAIN : Yeah, I think I'm glad Charlie made it – though I asked him not to – I really wanted Connie to

Become Mrs. Litterall – only joking lol. Anyways thanks for the support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

AGEL15 : Get a paper bag lol. I feel sorry for you hyperventilating state – but I ain't gonna tell you what's gonna happen lol. Yeah I thought that little scene between C/G was pretty sweet. Anyways thanks for the support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

KATIE : Why hello my darling! Lol. I should imagine you can pretty much tell what I'm gonna do throughout the stories I write – I mean you've read pretty much all of them and follow my every move – very grateful for that by the way lol. Oh yea, AbFab is massive over here, though I do admit I don't actually watch it, I've probably watched a few episodes with my sister but not much more than that. I do love watching Jennifer Saunders professional partner though – Dawn French. She's amazing especially in the Vicar of Dibley. Another firm favorite comedy of mine is 'ello, 'ello. Oh well have an amazing time in Hawaii. Anyways thanks for the support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

Chapter 17

CONNIE'S P.O.V

What was happening? Here I was on what should be the happiest day of my life, and I had friends popping up every where telling me that Brian was lying. I knew something was wrong when Charlie disappeared early this morning, then all the ducks acting strangely. But I put it down to the fact they just weren't keen on Brian, you know how big brothers hate their little sisters boyfriends. But now, I had Charlie dragging Tammy Duncan down the aisle, claiming that Brian had been lying to me. I was angry, upset and confused all at once, not knowing which way to turn. The whole church was looking at me, like I was some monster from outer space or something.

"He's telling the truth Connie". Tammy backed Charlie up, and immediately everyone gasped.

"Telling the truth about what"? I asked, tears almost blocking my vision.

"Tammy, what are you doing"? Brian asked from beside me.

"About me and Brian". She ignored Brian completely. I suddenly felt sick, guessing what was coming next. "We've been having an affair". She said fearfully.

I opened my mouth to say something, but there was nothing. All the information that had just been pumped into me in the last 30 seconds, whirled around in my head. Tammy and Brian. Brian and Tammy. Suddenly it all just clicked. The way they had walked together in the airport, the way she almost sprinted away from us, the way Brian had been acting recently, the reasons behind all his late nights at the office, the nights he never came back to mine, and all the arguments he'd started. I had been so blind for so long. I felt stupid for not seeing anything earlier, or listening more to my inner duck.

"Brian is this true"? I almost stammered.

"NO, of course it isn't. Why would I cheat on you with her". He said far too quickly and sharply for my liking.

"Do you think that little of me"? I almost whispered, tears now pouring down my cheeks.

"What"? He looked confused.

"To lie to me in church, in front of all our family and friends". My hurt was turning more into anger now. "How could you let me walk down the aisle, thinking that I was just about to marry the best thing that had ever happened to me, but instead you were just one big lie". I shouted "Well here's a bit of truth for ya". I kicked him hard in he shins, then found my fist punching him hard in the jaw. I stepped down from the alter, and headed toward Charlie and Tammy. She had tears rolling down her face, and she was cowering slightly, as though I was coming to strike her too. "And you, you were my best friend. What did I ever do to you, to make you want to hurt me as bad as this"? I hissed. "You're scum, both of you, and are very welcome to each other". I barged passed her, breaking into a run.

"Connie wait up". It was Charlie running up behind me.

"Get the hell off me". I screamed at him, as he grabbed my elbow to support me as I yanked my heels off my feet. "You knew, and you didn't tell me. You let me get all the way down the aisle, letting me be humiliated in front of family and friends, before finally telling me the truth". I continued dashing for the exit.

"I never meant to hurt you Connie. You have to believe that. I didn't mean to have to come into the church, but by the time I had convinced Tammy to tell you, you'd already left the apartment". He kept up with me easily.

"But you did hurt me Charlie, you did". And they were the last words I said to him, before he dropped back and I continued running outside for a cab.

I cried all the way home in the cab, not caring what the driver thought. All I could think about was how everyone knew before me, that my fiancé was cheating on me, yet none thought it appropriate to tell me. Then I realized, they had all been against the wedding from the start, all acting strangely, except for Julie. Then Guy's little 'love' speech popped to mind. He hadn't said those words because he meant them at all, he'd said the words in hope of me calling the wedding off or stalling me. I climbed from the cab, before realizing I had no money. I offered the driver to let me go upstairs an get some, but he kindly told me that it was on the house, as he'd hate the thought of his little girls wedding day being like mine.

I was spent, and climbed the stairs without a care in the world. My life had literally fallen down around me. Everyone who had meant anything to me in the world, had lied to me. The ducks were just as bad as Brian, all lying to me, all having said at some point that all they wanted was the best for me. It was all bull shit. I let myself into the apartment, locking the door securely, before finally braking down in floods of tears.

CHARLIE'S P.O.V

"But you did hurt me Charlie, you did". I could have probably coped had she truly hated me, but there was no hate in her words, it was all simply pain.

I dropped back, letting her go. I hated myself for what I had done. She was right, I shouldn't have waited until now to tell her, I should have mentioned something as soon as I had started having suspicions. All the planning and scheming with the others hadn't paid off at all. We had all said we hadn't wanted to hurt her – well we hadn't succeeded. I suddenly felt all the ducks surround me, staring in the direction that Connie had disappeared.

"I messed up didn't I"? I remarked, half expecting Averman, Goldberg or Russ to make a sarcastic comment.

"No, Charlie we all did". Guy patted my shoulder reassuringly.

"Yeah, we all had perfect opportunities to tell her the truth, and didn't". Fulton agreed.

"All you had to do was keeping your fucking stupid little mouth shut, I mean how God damn difficult is that". We all turned to see Brian in hot pursuit of Tammy, who was making a mad dash for the exit.

"You were playing with fire right from the start. You've got everything you deserved". Tammy yelled back.

"And you did too I suppose". He grabbed hold of her arm, spinning her around to face him.

"Yes I did. I lost a friend today, one who will never want anything to do with me ever again". She yanked from his grip. Turning and speeding away, leaving him stood staring after her.

"Yeah, well I lost my fiancé thanks to you". He hollered after her.

"Excuse me". I said loudly to Brian. "You didn't lose her, because truthfully, she was never really yours". I glared hard at him.

"If it wasn't for you little flea infested birdies, I'd be married now. What can't you stand seeing Connie happy. Just because your all jealous, doesn't mean you had to ruin her life". I know we could have stopped him mid sentence, but it was so much fun, watching his face turn beetroot red with anger.

"On the contrary my friend, I don't think we've just ruined her life, I think we've made it even better – without you". Averman said in his sarcastic tone.

"Just you watch, she'll come crawling back to me". Brian snarled, before rushing away, I think he was a little nervous about us jumping him.

"Over our dead bodies". Portman hollered after him.

"I don't know about you, but that little confrontation kinda cheered me up". Goldberg scoffed.

"Well savor that moment Goldie, because we still have to face Connie". Guy pointed out.

"I wouldn't be too worried about that Guy, I don't think she's clicked onto the fact that you guys were involved". I shook my head as I followed everyone outside.

The journey over to Connie's was full of dread – well it was for me. I hated the fact that I had hurt her. I knew at some point along the way that I was going to hurt her, but never was any of it intentional. I suppose none of my plans had gone to plan. I never wanted to let things get as far as the church, but Tammy had took a lot of persuading.

I suppose I wished sometimes that I hadn't been the Captain of the ducks. Sure it was great to know that no matter what, I always had my best friends right behind me, but sometimes being the leader wasn't always such a glamorous job. I was expected to do things like I had done today. Sure Connie probably would let the ducks into her apartment, once she'd had time to pull herself together, but she might not let me, as I had been the one who had 'single handedly' ruined her life. And even if she finally found it in her heart to forgive me, nothing, and I mean nothing would ever go back to the way it was. She would always see me as ex best friend, the one who barged into the church on her wedding day, declaring in front of family and friends, that she had been living a lie, hadn't seen through Brian's lies and infidelity, and worse still was that it was with an old friend. These thoughts haunted me, I was going to lose her, because I had been too stupid to have opened my mouth before now. Even if she hadn't have believed me, at least it would have caused some suspicion on her part, and then with any luck, curiosity may have taken over.

"Charlie, stop worrying about it. Once she's gotten over the shock, she'll realize you were just trying to what was best for her". Adam hung back with me, as we climbed the stairs to her apartment.

"I'm not so sure, you didn't see the look in her face, when she stormed out". I felt defeated.

"She'll come round". He patted my back, as we crowded around her door, hearing the loud music that she was playing.

It was the kind of music she always listened to when she was down, things such as Pink, Family portrait and Evanescence, my immortal boomed out onto the corridor. Guy knocked loudly, hoping she could hear it over the music.

"Go away and leave me alone". She almost shrieked through the door.

"Come on Con's, let us in". Fulton said gently. The music suddenly stopped.

"Why should I? You guys lied to me. You all knew he was cheating on me and non of you said a word. Just go away and leave me alone". She repeated, before the music turned back on, twice as loud this time.

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