Sorry that its been an absolute age since the last time i updated! I've been so busy with Uni and i've finally found the time to do some writing! I've also lost some of my inspiration not having the Bill on my screen anymore!
Max nodded at Neil and the two exchanged looks. Neil picked his radio and told Nate and Ben to "go go go!"
The next thing we heard was the sirens approaching the house and then the knock on the door. I answered and Ben winked at me before asking "PC Gayle and PC Roberts is Mr Cutler in?"
"Yes he is. Can I ask why you want him?"
"There has been a report of assault and Mr Cutler has been named by the victim as his attacker."
I nodded and let them both in I saw my ex husband wink at me and smirk. I gave him my best death glare and turned to join the officers in the house.
They immediately arrested Max and dragged him outside. Max was playing it well struggling against the officers. Steele glanced over and flashed a massive smirk at Max who reacted angrily. In the short space of time I'd spent with Max I knew the difference between his real anger and his acted anger and I could see that James was doing a good job at rubbing Max up the wrong way. I knew then that this was for the most part going to be far from easy. I saw James walk over towards us and I decided that now was the time to speak up.
"Ben, Nate I've been with Max all afternoon and he hasn't been anywhere near that man."
"You say he hasn't?"
"Yeah, he's been with me all afternoon. "
"Are you sure?"
"We spent the afternoon in bed so of course I'm sure."
"Rosie we need a statement off you so could you come down to the station please."
I nodded
I turned from Nate and Ben to face James and I winked and smirked at him. Feeling great about myself, finally getting one over on James.
We arrived at the station and they took my statement releasing Max without charge.
Max and I walked out from the station and got into my car we returned to our home near James. We pulled up into the drive and Steele stood at the end of his drive. We got out of the car and I smirked at James. I hurried over to Max and crushed my lips onto his. Pushing my body up against him. Enjoying the kiss maybe a little too much. I moved away and I shouted over to James.
"RELEASED WITHOUT CHARGE! NEXT TIME THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE DOING!"
We turn away holding hands and Max is grinning at me.
"I'm proud of you Rosie. I really am."
We made our way inside. We watched some TV and ordered take away. We were snuggled up on the couch. I'd never felt safer than I did in Max's arms. I was smiling at that fact. He looked down and chuckled. I looked up at him confused and he kissed me on the head. "Why you grinning like the cat that got the cream?" he asks.
"Because this cat did get the cream." I tease as I move my hand onto his and fold my fingers into his so that our hands are intertwined and I stand up gently pulling him up. He smiles at me. I lead him up the stairs and we fall onto the bed. I'm lying snuggled into his chest. He kisses me on the head.
"Goodnight Max." I whisper.
"Sweet dreams Rosie." He whispers back.
I began to fall into a disturbed sleep dreaming of all of the things that could go wrong throughout this investigation. When I hear a crash, I jump with a start. I realise that I'm no longer in Max's arms so I turn over to nudge him awake and his outline isn't there. I reach out to make sure and he isn't there. My breath catches. My eyes widen. My First thoughts? James Steele. The adrenaline starts pumping and every possibility of what may have happened flashes through my mind. I jump from the bed and I run. Not understanding how I'm able to carry myself when I'm this scared. But I realise that I have to get to Max. I'm now running down the stairs. I take the turn a bit wide and I nearly run into the wall, I carry on into the kitchen stumbling a few times. I run into the door and I fumble with the handle. I eventually prise it open and I shriek, horrified at the scene in front of me!