Hey guys!
In this chapter I've added a bit of real life (kind of) into the story. Esther's a model, so I thought why not? It's set 2 days after new years. It's a spare of the moment chapter. I've rushed it quite a bit- it's not my best work at all!

Also, I've just seen the newest preview for Home and Away 2012, that all but confirms Charlie dies. That first week's going to be extremely difficult to watch... I intend to keep this story going just letting you guys know.

Please keep reviewing and letting me know what you think of the story, I very much appreciate it! Thanks to all the new subscribers too! I'm starting to write some other chapters so they'll be up too, soon! :)
Lydia Xxx

Charlie and Brax woke up the next morning, snuggled up together on the couch. They'd fallen asleep after watching movies all day yestersday.

"Hi." Charlie said as she sat up looking around.

"I think we must have fallen asleep!" Brax laughed as he sat up helping Charlie at the same time.

"Yeah I think we did watching the movies last night. You have to go into work don't you."

"Technically. But I'm not going too. I'll just get Heath to do it."

"Don't be silly, don't just stay home because of me..." Charlie said yawning, she later added: "You know what? I'm going to have to go back there one day, I work there after all. I'll come with you."

"Charlie do you really think that's a good idea?"

"Brax, its okay. I know your going to be with me. And when you are there I know I'm safe- like I said yesterday."

Brax looked at Charlie into her eyes for second. "Alright, but your going to take it easy." Charlie nodded then hugged Brax tightly.

They parked a while away from the restaurant. Charlie and Brax decided to go for a walk down the beach. Hand in hand they walked slowly, enjoying the views, fresh air and each others company.

Ruby came out of the water half way up the beach as they walked past. After noticing her, they stopped and waited.
Casey later came running out too.

"Hey! Happy New Year- how come I haven't seen you guys in ages. We basically live together and I haven't even heard you make a sound." Ruby asked as she starting drying herself off with a towel.

"Ahh, we've just being hanging out at home watching movies. I was bit sick too." Charlie said quickly, trying to act normal.

"That's no good. Are you better now?" Casey asked

"Much. It was just a 24 hour bug. Brax looked after me."

"Isn't that sweet! Thankyou for looking after her..." Ruby said giving Brax a warm smile.

"No problem! What are you guys up to for the rest of today?" Brax answered

"We are just hanging out together today. We might go and see a movie later and just chill really." Ruby replied.

"Well were just heading to Angelo's to set up for lunch. We better keep going actually." Charlie said to Casey and Ruby.

"Okay well have a good day!" Casey said as they started walking again.

As they approached the scene of where she was with the man, Charlie slowed down.

"Charlie, are you alright?" Brax asked kissing Charlie's hair as they walked slowly.

"Ummmm, kind of. Can we go into Angelo's?" Charlie replied grabbing Brax's arm with both her hands and holding him tightly.

They walked slowly inside. Brax sat Charlie down on a chair, getting down on his knees in front of her.

"Your okay Charlie, Shh." Brax whispered as tears began to form in her eyes. Brax hugged Charlie tightly, not wanting to let her go. Charlie wiped the tears from her eyes and kissed Brax quickly.

"I'm okay. Going back to where it happened was really hard."

"Do you want me to take you home?" Brax asked.

Charlie thought for a second then shook her head. "I just want to stay with you." She replied as she stood up hugging Brax again.

"Fair enough then."

"Let's set this place up." Charlie said, pulling Brax over to the cutlery draw.

Charlie and Brax talked randomly- nothing in particular as they moved table to table putting together cutlery, napkins, menus etc.

Once that was done, Charlie and Brax, moved around perfecting different things in prepartation. Suddenly Heath walked in. Brax was in the office while Charlie had her back to Heath.

Deep in thought, Charlie didn't hear Heath walk in.
"Hey Charlie, how are you?" Heath asked sympathetically.

"Charlie squealed loudly and jumped back away as she turned around.

Brax ran out quickly. "What happened?" He said hugging Charlie.

"I'm sorry Heath, I'm just a bit on edge. I didn't see you when you came in."

"All good. I'm really sorry for sneaking up on you, I thought you heard my footsteps. Bianca's having a sleep so I thought I'd come and help out for a bit. She sends her love too, she is going to come and see you soon." Heath replied, as people came in.

Lunch was very busy for some reason that day. Charlie was happy as it kept herself busy. She was playing waitress, filling in for a girl that phoned in sick.

"Here you go, here are your meals." Charlie said putting them in front of the orderers.

"Wow, your one gorgeous lady!" She replied as she looked at her body.

"Thankyou that's very flattering!" Charlie replied laughing.

"So has a modeling agency snapped you up yet?"

"I can't say they have!" Charlie replied.

"Well, I'm always on the lookout for some new talent. Let me give you my card... Here you go, give that number a call- it'd be a shame for you not too!"

"Sure, okay thanks!" Charlie replied looking at the card as she walked in Brax's direction.

"And what might you have there?" Brax asked as he took the card off her looking at it.

"This lovely lady said I should call her and have a go at modeling." Charlie replied.

"That's a relief. I thought for a second some hot guy had given you his number and told you to call him."

"As if! I would have told him I have the most beautiful thoughtful fiancé. Your the only one I want." Charlie replied kissing and cuddling him in their office.

"So are you going to do the modelling?" Brax asked after they pulled away from each other.

"I think I'll at least call her. It sounds like a good opportunity, even if it's just one shoot."

"You do what you thinks right! And what your comfortable with." Brax spoke as he kissed her hair and walked out into the bar.

At a quiet time in the afternoon, Charlie sat on the couch in the office relaxing. Remembering the card in her pocket, she grabbed it out and looked at it again. After a number of minutes, Charlie picked up the phone and arranged to do a hair based shoot the next day.

"Brax! I'm going to do a shoot for the company tomorrow." Charlie said beaming in excitement!

"Does that mean you might be on an ad in TV?" Brax asked.

"Yeah, maybe! It could be a catolouge, online, newspaper or magazine on even! I'm so excited!" Charlie said jumping up and down excitedly.

The next day, Charlie took Bianca and Brax to the shoot. They watched Charlie get her makeup and hair professionally done. Brax couldn't help but laugh at the amount of time it took. All up the day took 5 and a half hours.

On the way out, Charlie and Brax waited for Bianca after she went to the toilet.

"I have so much more confidence after doing this shoot. I feel so much ether and I'm so glad I did it!

"I'm glad! And may I say you looked stunning!"

"Thankyou!" Charlie said kissing Brax passionately.

Bianca walked out of the bathroom, in the middle of them kissing. "Guys, guys, guys. I know you guys are in love, but is in front of a toilet really where you want to make out?"

"Sorry Bee. C'mon let's get home!" Charlie replied looking at Brax smiling, as she grabbed his arms dragging him out.