Hey guys,
This is the next chapter, it's to do with New Years. I really wanted to do a chapter that shows that Charlie and Brax's life isn't super super perfect. I never intend to break them up, don't worry. I like happy Chax too!
Lydia Xxx

New Years Eve:

Charlie and Brax headed down to Angelo's to work, but to celebrate the new year at the same time. Charlie decided she'd help serve, deliver meals, distribute alcohol and just help Brax instead of being in the office.

The place was busy and very lively. Swarms of people went in there, generally to drink and watch the fireworks display on TV.

They were behind the bar, Brax and Charlie kept giving each other flirty looks as the walked past each other. They entertained each other without even saying a word.

It had just come 12:00 and the place went nuts with loud cheers and claps welcoming the new year in.

Once the place closed, people starting making their way out. This meant clean up time. Only Brax, Charlie and Heath were left there. Bianca was at Angelo's earlier with Darcy but went home when she got tired.

"Happy New Year baby!" Brax said kissing Charlie.

"How good was tonight! Happy New Year" Charlie exclaimed kissing Brax back.

"The atmosphere was awesome! You know I think you should come out of the office more often!"

"I think your right!" Charlie replied.

"I'm always right!" Brax smirked Charlie's favourite face.

"Let me go and put the rubbish out. Then we can go home, Charlie whispered.

"Sounds good. I'll finish up quickly here."

Charlie headed out the the back and put the rubbish in the bin. She turned around to find a man. He grabbed her slamming her into the brick wall.

"Your a very pretty one aren't you!" He whispered as she squealed as loudly as she could.

"Shut up, you rat!" Putting his hand over her mouth. She wiggled trying to let go of him, but he forced her to stand there. He began trying to undo her jeans

Fortunately, Brax and Heath had heard someone screaming. "Charlie!" Brax yelled running out the back, Heath close behind him.

"Get off her!" Brax screamed, grabbing the guys collar, throwing him to ground punching him repeatedly.

"Heath call the cops and don't let him go." Brax said getting up and looking at Charlie.

She was in a crying mess, struggling to breathe as she stood at the wall in deep shock.

"Charlie!" Brax said softly grabbing her tightly. She sunk to the floor, leaning against the wall. Brax sat next to her, pulling her into his lap, protectively and tightly.

Charlie sat, crying loudly into his chest. "Charlie, what happened did he hurt you? I need to know."

Charlie shook her head. "I put the rubbish out, I turned around and he was there." She whispered struggling to talk.

"He tried to undo my pants. If you didn't come he was going to rape me." Charlie said as she collapsed her head onto his thighs.

"Cops are on there way." Heath called. He was restraining the guy, who was wriggling trying to get away.

Brax didn't say anything he just sat with Charlie, allowing her to cry, as he patted her back. If someone else was there to comfort Charlie, he would probably kill the guy.

Heath listened to Charlie's story and began kicking the crap out of him. "You don't assault women you d**k head. Hope you die in a hole."

A few minutes later, 2 police cars turned up. They got out rushing to the man, who was still trying to get away. They arrested him quickly and put into the back of the car.

Senior constable Watson, went and saw Charlie. "We're going to need a statement from you." Charlie nodded her head. "Are you okay?" She asked.

Charlie didn't respond. She was physically fine, but mentally not.

Brax lifted Charlie up as he got up at the same time. They both got into the other police car together. Heath was going to pick them up from the station.

After both making statements, Charlie and Brax headed home. Neither said a word. Charlie just got into bed, not even bothering to get changed or have a shower. By now, it was close to 2:30am. Brax got in too, craddling her closely. Brax fell asleep first, Charlie took almost 4 hours to get to sleep. The attack kept playing over in her head.

While asleep, she had a bad dream, and began trying to push Brax away from her screaming. Brax woke up. "Charlie... Charlie it's me. It's okay, your safe." Brax said quickly.

"I'm so sorry" she whispered as tears began to flow.

"Don't be. Everything is going to be okay." Brax said cuddling her quickly again.

"I was so scared. I didn't think you would hear me. I thought he was going to rape me."

"Shhhh, Charlie. I would never let that happen to you. I love you. No one has the right to touch you without permission okay."

"I love you too... I think I might get up. I'm not going to be able to sleep again."

"Charlie. I think you should go and see a councillor. It might help."

"Brax, I'm okay. I just need a couple of days. This man is away now. He won't get bail."

"I just want you to be okay. Can I get you anything?" He asked sympathically.

"A coffee, but I'll come with you." Charlie put one hand around Brax as they slowly made their way down the stairs.

As they were drinking, this was the first real conversation they had, had since the attack.

"Are you sure your okay?" Brax asked again as they sat and talked on the lounge.

"It just dawned on me that this is the second time in my life someone has tried to rape me. Am I an easy target? What if someone tries to do it again?"

"Charlie, I promise you I won't let this happen to you again. If anyone tries this ever again, I won't hesistate in knocking there head off." Brax said pulling Charlie closer for a close hug.

"Can you not tell anyone else about this? The only other person I want to know is Bee."

"What about Ruby?" Brax asked.

"No, I definitely don't want her to know. Everything with Grant will come back up. I don't think I'll be able to handle that. All I need at the moment is you. I feel safe when I'm with you." Charlie replied kissing Brax.

"And you've got me, forever and ever."

"Can we just chill here today? I don't want to go out or even get dressed. Let's have a lazy day and just watch movies all in our pyjamas."

"Sounds good to me! Popcorn?" Brax asked.

"You read my mind! And don't forget the ice-cream."