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"What do you mean?" asked Kate worried now for her friend's state of mind. Alyssa realised her mistake.
"Never mind. It's nothing." Said Alyssa with a feeble attempt at covering her mistake. Kate saw her friend's fragile state and knew not to push her.
"Okay but you know if there is ever anything that's worrying or bothering you can talk to me in confidence. I won't breathe a word."
"Thanks. But its nothing." Said Alyssa walking away. Kate realised she needed to be on her own so she let herself out. She made her way to the beach to find Heath when someone stopped her.
"Hello there hottie." Purred Hammer.
"Leave me alone." She said passing him but he stopped her.
"Hey I'm only being friendly." He said.
"I'll believe that when I see it." She muttered.
"So where's your fella?" he asked.
"Right there." she said with a smirk as Heath made his way over to them. Hammer smirked too. He loved winding up Heath Braxton.
"Ay Braxton." Said Hammer.
"What d'you want?" asked Heath lazily draping his arm around Kate.
"Your girlfriend." Said Hammer before walking away leaving Heath fuming.
"Oh don't let him get to you babe." Said Kate kissing him on the cheek.
"Hmm… I might need more convincing." Said Heath tickling Kate who screamed in surprise. Alyssa watched from afar. She was glad her friend was enjoying herself but couldn't help feeling slightly lonely. She left after a moment heading over to Angelo's for a drink.
She found it nearly full as it was nearing lunchtime. She walked up to the bar where there was a man she had never seen before serving.
"Orange juice please." She asked.
"Coming right up." He said. She looked around but saw no faces she recognised. She wished she could ask about people that she used to know but that could risk people finding out about her secret. The man gave her the drink.
"Hey there." said Brax walking behind the bar.
"Hi." Replied Alyssa smiling.
"Can I get you something?"
"I'm alright. Got my drink right here."
"Bit early isn't it."
"You trying to drive away customers? Nah I'm just not having the best day."
"Me too." He muttered so low Alyssa wasn't even sure she heard it right.
"So I've got two tickets to a hot new movie that's opening in Yabbie Creek tonight. You wanna come with?" asked Brax breezily.
"Sure. What movie?" and they continued chatting for a while before Alyssa left. Leah seemed to miss looking after VJ as she was constantly offering to mind Max, an offer that Alyssa had no trouble accepting.
When she got home she found Ruby and Max playing together in the living room. She watched them for a minute before walking in.
"Hey guys."
"Mommy! Mommy! Ruby helped me make castle!" cried Max pointing to a big LEGO castle.
"Wow it's huge." She said. Ruby smiled at her knowingly.
Xox
That evening Alyssa got ready just in time for Brax. She wore just skinny jeans, black pumps and a dark purple strap top. Brax wore jeans and black t-shirt.
"You ready to go?" he asked.
"Just a sec." replied Alyssa. "You okay to mind Max?" she asked Ruby for the millionth time.
"Yes. As okay about it as I was when I OFFERED!"
"Okay. You have my phone number right? Call me if there are any problems." She said as Ruby pushed her out the door.
"Yes, yes, yes now go have fun!" she said laughing.
Brax and Alyssa hopped in the Ute and drove to Yabbie Creek. They chatted easily to one another and once again Brax was struck by her likeness to Charlie.
They got to the movie with about ten minutes to spare. They bought popcorn and then walked into the theatre. The film was about a girl that was in love with someone she couldn't have so she joined him on a big adventure and ended up falling love with someone else just as he fell for her. Strange but very enjoyable and funny.
After the film they stood outside for a moment taking in the starry night. When Alyssa looked down she saw Brax watching her. After a moment he leaned in. their lips touched for a moment before Brax pulled away.
"I'm sorry. I can't do this." He said before running away leaving Alyssa heartbroken.
Xox
She wandered over to a nearby bar. It was nearly empty. She soon found her self plastered.
"He's a fool." Said the guy at the bar beside her who was equally drunk. Maybe even more so than Alyssa.
"Who is?"
"The fella that stood you up." Alyssa didn't say anything. "You know if I had a date with a hot chick like you I wouldn't just leave you out in the cold." He said. Alyssa didn't know how it happened. All she knew was that one minute she was sitting there talking to this fella and then she kissing him and one thing led to another…
I know a lot of people are probably very mad that Brax ran off but don't worry he will be scolded next chapter. I Promise.
Who do think Alyssa sleeps with? It is someone you know. Any guesses? Pretty please? I hope you enjoyed that chap, I enjoyed writing it! Please leave a review and let me know what you thought.