Perfect Match
Chapter 8
Leah's advice to Charlie was to take it easy and not make snap decisions on either of the girls she liked. She said soon, one would become more precious than the other and she would know instantly, who she wanted. Charlie was not convinced, but considered that Leah's advice was always sensible and therefore, would act accordingly.
Joey opened the message which she received from Blueeyes000.
Browneyes,
Do you think we should meet?
Blueeyes.
X
Joey's eyes opened wide and she gulped. The blood drained from her face and her heart beat as furiously as a million drums in a brass band.
"Oh my god." She breathed.
But wasn't she going to devote herself to Blueeyes000?
Her mind strayed back to Charlie Buckton and she sighed for want of someone she couldn't have.
"Oh, if only... if only..."
She stood up and walked to the kitchen. Pouring herself a glass of cool water, she heard the front door open as her brother sauntered in.
"G'day Jo."
"Hi Brett. How are you?"
"Drunk!" He answered proudly.
"Humm, so I see."
"I've just been escorted home by the boys in blue... or maybe I should say, 'the girls in blue'!"
He suddenly gave a huge hoot of laughter at his own lame joke and wandered off into the lounge, singing at the top of his voice. Joey quickly followed; smelling a combination of beer and urine.
"Were you arrested, then?"
"Naw, not really...well, yeah, okay... but they saw me walking home and offered me a ride! I certainly wouldn't have minded riding the Senior Constable – Phew! She's hot! And I told her so! Even got to squeeze her melons!"
Joey blanched.
"Were you taken to the station?"
"Yeah and they gave me tea and cakes!" He replied; laughing loudly. "And a big, fat fine for being rowdy!" He murmured with far less enthusiasm.
"And did the Senior Constable say anything about... me?" Joey asked in a small voice.
"Naw! Why would she, when she only had eyes for me!" He grinned. "She ain't no lezza! A man can always tell! She wanted me! She was hot for me!"
"Does she know we're related?"
"How the hell should I know?" Brett said, leaping onto the sofa and curling up.
Joey could see it was useless to get any further information out of him, so turned to leave.
"Oh!" Brett added. "She sends her regards!" And with that, promptly fell asleep; snoring loudly.
Joey groaned in frustration. Not only had Charlie realised that Brett was her brother, but had discovered that he was a gross drunk. Well, here was an added reason to avoid Charlie Buckton! After her brother's exhibition, how could she ever face Charlie again?
Charlie arrived home from work. The day had been long and eventful. One subject on her mind was Brett Collins. As soon as he had been arrested for lewd behaviour and drunkenness, Charlie realised that Brett Collins must be the 'Brett' which Joey had described as her 'horrible brother Brett'. In a town the size of Summer Bay, the likely hood of there being two 'Brett Collins' was somewhat remote. She felt sorry for Joey and wished she could have seen her, but after she and Constable Watson had escorted Brett home, she feared Joey would be embarrassed enough and had no wish to add to her misery.
Charlie logged onto her computer as she waited for dinner to cook. She checked her emails and saw she had received one from Browneyes123. She smiled and opened it.
Hi Blueeyes,
Name the time and place!
Browneyes.
X
Well, that was it! Charlie had asked Browneyes for a date and she had agreed. Charlie started to ponder if she should ask to see a photo of Browneyes, but something told her not to do it. It might make the date more interesting without. She started to key her reply.
Hey Browneyes,
Do you know of The Billywonga restaurant along the coast? If it isn't too far for you to travel, how about meeting me there tomorrow night at eight? I think it might be fun for us to meet without posting photographs, what do you think? I'll be wearing a white skirt and black top.
Blueeyes.
X
Joey swallowed and took a deep breath.
Hey Blueeyes,
I know The Billywonga and it's not too far to travel. I look forward to it immensely. I shall be wearing light blue jeans and a white top. I have long, dark brown hair which will be down. Do you feel nervous?
Browneyes.
X
Charlie grinned as she read her latest message from the girl on the dating site and started to key once more.
Hey Browneyes,
I'm terribly nervous but I think I'll be okay. I have long, dark brown hair too, which I will wear down. I too look forward to us meeting, but promise me, if I'm not what you expect and have no wish to continue our friendship, please say so.
Blueeyes.
X
Blyeeyes,
I trust it won't come to that! See you tomorrow night, at eight!
Browneyes.
X
Charlie closed the lid of her laptop and took a deep breath. Well, she had done it! She had asked Browneyes123 out on a date and now it was in the 'laptop' of the gods!