Chapter 2:The handyman

The Halliwells were frustrated with the appliances in the house-they were all going beserk and the sisters didnt know why.Today that was going to change! the sisters thought at the same time.

Prue had been in touch with local handyman earlier on in the week to come and sort out the problems because the girls themselves were useless when it came to fixing house hold appliances.He was meant to be at the manor for two in the afternoon and since it was only eleven in the morning the girls still had some time to spare.

As-per-usual the two youngest Halliwells were kicking up a fuss about why they all had to stay at the house when they could be out doing something fun.Piper had explained why once but the girls-particulary Paige was once again asking why they had to stay."Come on Prue, Pipes why do we all have to stay in on such a glorious day, waiting for some old guy with a bald patch on his head and a beer belly to come around and fix the things that need fixing" Paige whined again.Prue had had enough,"Paige Matthews Halliwell you are 22 years old now and yet here you are with the immarturity of a five year old going on about why you have to wait for the handyman to come around."Prue stopped a moment to glare at Paige as she was about to interupt when Prue continued,"So let me run this by you like i would a five year old and maybe you will understand why. Me and Pheobe and Piper may not be in the manor all the time, so Paigey we need you to know what the work man looks like so that you wont let a demon or warlock into the house to steal the book of shadows.Ok?" Prue looked to an upset Paige for confirmation-she nodded before glaring at Prue."Anybody else?No?Good!Now who wants a drink?"Prue asked in a calm and controlled tone of voice.Everybody asked for a drink of juice before clearing off into the room leaving Prue to her thoughts.

Prue knew she should apoligise to her sisters,mainly Paige because it wasnt her fault that she hasnt been getting enough sleep for the last few nights.Andy Trudeou was a cop and a damn good one at that,but he was also Prues boyfriend and she hadnt heard from him for the past few days.God Prue your just being paranoid! she thought as she looked out of the kitchen window, I'm sure that Andy is busy with a case and doesnt need me being nosy right now when he has a job to do.She had told herself this time and time again for the past few days but now she had gone and took out her frustrations out on poor Paige,i'll say sorry when i go into the room she muttered to herself, before picking up the tray with the drinks on and carrying in through to the room.

Meanwhile in the living room the other three sisters sat facing each other though Paige was in a world of her own. Prue had never had to use her full name like that unless she was really mad at Paige- which in reality was never. Paige was always a Halliwell but she was given up at birth because of how she was conceived. Her mother Patty Halliwell was a charmed one and she had had an affair with Paiges dad Sam-he was her whitelighter. However in those days these kind of relationships were forbidden and with her parents fearing for her safety they took her to the local church and handed her over to Sister Agnes who promised to make sure that Paige was put with a family who would love her and make her happy.

She was put with the Matthews family and was very happy with them until they had died in a car crash. Young Paige was devastated at the time and still is 12 years later because she felt like she was to blame for her parents death. She had managed to hide these feelings way down deep thinking that they would never peek out again but they had come flowing back to the surface upon hearing her full name being used.Now is not the time to get all angry and upset Paige! she told herself.Dont let them see you upset you silly girl! she said over and over in her head until she heard Prue calling out to her.

"Paige,Paige!"Finally Paige responded to her sisters voice and she was aware of all the concerned looks she was getting from her sisters.Great you stupid girl now you've got them all worried for nothing! she told herself before smiling at her sisters,"Im fine ok. Just got a little lost in thinking. Thanks for the drink sis!"she said very quickly hoping to get past the questioning glances without any further hiccups. Prue just nodded and went into her apology,"Look Paige, im sorry about the way i spoke to ya in the kitchen ok.I was worried about Andy and i let you get in they way of my frustrations. Do ya forgive me?" she asked with a nervous smile before Paige answered "Well what are sisters if they cant be in your firing line every now and again." Everyone laughed and were so caught up in the moment that they didnt hear the doorbell ring.

Paige finally calmed down enough to hear the doorbell ring and tried to hush her sisters down as she went to get the door.

Outside the manor a man in his early twenties was waitng patiently with a toolbox in his right hand.He had light brown hair and sparkling brown eyes and stood around six foot tall.

Paige opened the door and took a deep breath inwards as she thought so much for the 'some old guy with a bald patch on his head and a beer belly' theory Paige cos this guy is hot.The man at the door was also taken in by her Paige as he thought my god she is absolutely stunning.

"Hi! I'm Leo! Leo Wyatt!" he said knocking Paige out of her trance.

So what do ya think. I know i've left you on a cliffie but hey what fun is a story without these kinda moments. Will update soon as possible.Please R&R.