Hey everyone, how did you all like the last chapter. This is the bucks and hens night chapter, the next one which I am working on is the wedding…. YAY! And the following one will consist of the reception. I have read all of your wonderful positive reviews and I would just like to give a special mention to a reviewer by the name of Nikayla who reviews almost every chapter and always says such lovely things. So thank you to Nikayla and to the rest of you who review you really help give me the courage to write more chapters. Now I hope you all like this chapter and remember to review and give me your opinion on what you would like to see and also ideas on cute baby names remember they are having a girl (chapter 3). Review! Dannielle xx
[DISCLAIMER/COPYRIGHT: I do not own any of the existing characters or storylines in Home and Away but any characters, storylines or ideas used in this story are strictly copyrighted and are not to be used by any other person/s without written permission of the author of this story. Thank-you.]
Previously on Picture Perfect: As we all parted ways the girls going off to Angelo's and us boys going…. Well I had no idea.
CHAPTER 11
CHARLIE POV
The girls and I walked through the entryway to Angelo's and there was a huge cheer from all of my lovely friends, we made our way to the centre of the room Iglanced around the room to see the smiling faces of all the wonderful female residents of Summer Bay. I could see Roo, Marilyn, Irene, April, Bianca, Indi, Gina, Ruby, Bella, Leah, Darcy and of course Colleen… 'geez' I thought to myself 'who invited her!' At that moment Bella walked up to me with two glasses in her hands "here, I got you a drink… orange juice of course" She said smiling and passing me a glass "oh, thanks" I said as I took a sip from the glass "so do you know what they have planned for tonight? No strippers of anything?" I asked nervously, Bella laughed "Honestly I have absolutely no idea" she replied looking at me honestly. At that moment Colleen and Bianca came running over to us and grabbed my hands "Come on Charlie, you're the guest of honor" Bianca said pulling me over to a lonesome chair that sat in the middle of the restaurant, as they gently pushed me into the chair Colleen gently placed a fluffy purple tiara on my head as Bianca slipped a pink sash over my shoulders. I grimaced at what I could only imagine was going to happen, someone flipped the switch and on came the colourful lights. I closed my eyes and held them before opening them as I heard the women around me squeal, as my eyes focused I saw a tall well-built man in an extremely tight mock policeman's outfit. I cringed as he began to dance wildly around me… I could feel myself blushing as I laughed at the man as he can back into my view. He quickly removed his top and threw it into the crowd of women, I watched as it hit Colleen square in the face, she quickly grabbed it and held it close to her as she blushed. I laughed not sure whether to be amused or repulsed by an elderly woman going crazy over someone who could easily be her son. The man brushed himself up against me as I was snapped back to reality, I moved away slightly placing a protective hand over my bump. I was so remarkably embarrassed but I also saw the funny side as I laughed along with Ruby and Bella who were clearly enjoying seeing me this uncomfortable and embarrassed. After a few more minute the man had removed most of his clothing all he now wore was a black speedo which he soon removed causing both Ruby and Bella to look away in shock, I too averted my gaze to a more interesting part of the room choosing to focus on the glass that Bella was holding in her hand the orange juice inside was obviously fresh as I could see the effervescent bubbles rising inside the glass from the sparkling soda water that had been added to make the non-drinkers feel included. I listened as the music stopped and the man collected his clothing having to yank his shirt off of Colleen, he soon had gotten his gear together and was gone. I turned to face my bridal party "now which one of you organised this?" I asked trying my best to sound serious as I glanced at each one of my bridesmaids. Ruby, Bella and Leah all turned and pointed their fingers at Bianca, I watched as my maid of honour looked at me guiltily "gee guys, way to stick together" she said as she flung mock annoyed glances at each of the bridesmaids who all in turn shrugged and turned their gazes back to me "look sweetie, I know you said you didn't want a stripper and all but I'm sorry what is a bacherlorette party without one?" she said looking desperate, I cracked breaking into a smile "Oh Bianca, I'm not mad honey, I kind of figured that you would organised on anyway, but you Bella you said that you didn't know what was happening tonight!" I said laughing and pointing at my newest bridesmaid "Yeah well if I had of told you it would have ruined the surprise and Ruby and I wouldn't have gotten to see that look on your face!" she said nudging Ruby as the two girls dissolved into fits of laughter.
Meanwhile at Brax's bucks night
BRAX POV
As we climbed out of the cab and walked into the bar in Yabbie Creek I looked around noticing that it was pretty full. We all piled around the table, I asked who wanted what, I tried to remember the orders as I made my way up to the bar. A short while later I made my way back to the table as I handed unopened beers to Romeo, Sid, Heath, my cousins Max, Josh and Cody and a couple of cans of soda to Casey, Dex and Xavier. We sat drinking and joking around for an hour before the boys decided to move on to a club in the city. An hour later we were doing shot races and playing beer pong while some of us danced and the younger guys hit on the girls that weren't totally smashed. I was drinking the last of my bourbon when I felt a hand snake over my shoulder and turn me around. I stood facing a beautiful blonde with dark tanned skin with dark brown eyes, she was wearing a very short blue mini with way to much eyeliner and a cosmopolitan in her hand. "Hey gorgeous, wanna dance?" she slurred I smiled politely "ah no thanks, I'm engaged… I'm actually having my bucks night so if you will excuse me" I said turning back around to the bar before being hit with another glass of bourbon, I laughed before looking at my brother who just nodded "hey man, this is your last night of freedom mate." I nodded before picking up the glass and taking large gulp.
Back at Angelo's
BELLA POV
All of the girls now sat around a long table eating our food, I had ordered the Malibu Chicken which I had never tried. I smiled as the waiter placed the steaming plate down in front of me I saw a delicious piece of crumbed chicken with a tasty looking piece of ham and yummy melted cheese on top. Beside it lay a bunch of crispy potato chips and a creamy dipping sauce. I looked up as four large pizzas were placed in the middle of the table for people to pick at. I looked beside me to Ruby who had also ordered the Malibu Chicken "it looks so good doesn't it?" she asked as she cut a slice of the chicken off before popping it in her mouth "yeah I know, everything smells so great!" I said as I too took a bite of my chicken. The taste was amazing the juicy chicken and the smokeyness of the ham along with the sharpness of the cheese. 'god I love the food here!' I thought to myself as I took another bite. Ruby and I managed to polish off both our chickens in no time along with half a pepperoni pizza before getting up to dance. After half an hour of dancing everyone returned to the table for dessert and presents. One of the waiters bought out the cake which was large and rectangular with creamy white frosting, the words 'congratulations Charlie' were written across the cake in hot pink writing along with a marzipan sculpture of a black ring box with an almost exact replica of Charlie's engagement ring. She gasped as the waiter put the cake down in front of her "oh guys, thank you so much… I love it" she said beginning to cry before standing up and hugging each one of us bridesmaids before turning back to cut the cake for everyone to try. I had managed to grab a few pictures of the cake before she cut it and I took my slice, the cake was red velvet which was Charlie's favourite and it also happened to be mine, the frosting was thick and creamy and compliment the cake beautifully. I devoured my large piece before getting another glass of orange juice "ok girls, it's time for presents" I said as Ruby, Bianca, Leah and I made our way over to the table grabbing an armful of presents each before returning to the table and laying them out in front of Charlie "okay, this one is from….. Gina!" I said hand Charlie a large carefully wrapped box tied with white ribbon. Charlie carefully tore the paper off the box revealing a foot spa machine "oh Gina this is great! Just what I needed my feet have been so sore lately!" she said placing the box on the ground carefully. "You're welcome sweetie, I think every bride and new mum should have one of these" Gina replied taking a sip from her glass. "Okay, next one is from Bianca" I said passing her a long rectangular box wrapped in silky pearl paper tied with a pastel blue ribbon. Charlie took it and removed the paper revealing a Victoria Secret box. I laughed as she lifted the lid and pushed the paper aside and pulled out a white bra and pantie set, "I thought you could wear them on your wedding night" Bianca said nudging Charlie. I cringed and looked at Ruby who looked equally as horrified "okay eww, I mean I know that you guys obviously aren't waiting until after your married to do that stuff considering you 5 months pregnant but Brax is my brother and your Ruby's mother those sort of revelations tend to give girls like us nightmares." I said as the table erupted into laughter, I stood up taking another present before handing it to Charlie "this is from Marylin" I said before sitting down again. After another fifteen minutes of gift giving and unwrapping we were now putting the presents back on the table and cleaning up the mass of wrapping paper, I was taking care not to throw out any of the ribbon. I stood back and looked at the table she had gotten a pack of luxury bath and body products from Roo, a beautiful purple and blue printed silk scarf from Marilyn, a black leather handbag and a bottle of Chanel no.5 from Irene, a silver picture frame with diamante accents in silver and purple along with a manicure/pedicure voucher from April, a purple beach bag embroidered with 'Charlie Braxton' in black which held a book of baby names, two gossip mags, pair of sunglasses and a pair of flip flops with the letters CB printed on them from Indi, a pack of new pale pink silk bed sheets and a box of scented candles from Colleen, an thick luxurious bathrobe embroidered with the letters CB on the pocket and a spa voucher from Leah, a large framed portrait of the six of us taken on the beach about two weeks ago along with a pair of sapphire earrings that belonged to Charlie's mother from Ruby and a white tracksuit set with 'Mrs Braxton' embroidered in purple, a manicure and facial pack and a pair of purple, blue and white striped pyjamas from me. As I took in all the presents I realised that if Charlie cleaned up this well at her Bachelorette party I could only imagine how well she would clean up at the wedding, I gathered an armload as did Ruby and we carried the stack out to the car. When we returned all the guests were beginning to leave and soon the restaurant was empty except for Ruby, Bianca, Leah, Charlie, Darcy and I as. As the more sober of the group Ruby helped Leah to the car and I helped Bianca while Charlie and Darcy followed carrying the bags and Leah's shoes which she had thrown off complaining that they were hurting her feet. When we finally got home we all went upstairs to get changed into our pyjamas before coming back down and getting the lounge room set up for Bianca and Leah to crash in "hey, it's still early do and the guys aren't back yet… do you guys want to watch a DVD?" Charlie asked "yeah" Ruby, Darcy and I said as we looked over to Bianca and Leah who had fallen asleep on the couches "well how about we watch it in my room?" I asked Ruby, Darcy and Charlie both nodded "I'll make some popcorn, what are we going to watch?" I asked as I grabbed a pack of popcorn from the cupboard and putting it in the microwave "uh I don't know but nothing that makes me cry" Ruby said "yeah I agree I cry enough already with these pregnancy hormones" Charlie said "um, how about Bride Wars" I said "it suits… sort of considering you're getting married in a day" I finished "yeah" both Ruby and Charlie said at the same time. The microwave binged and I salted it before going upstairs with the girls and popping the DVD in.
CHARLIE POV
CRASH! THUD! I woke up to some strange sound coming from downstairs, Ruby's leg was underneath mine and she was nestled into my side and Darcy was cuddled up to Bella, I carefully removed myself from the bed and grabbed my dressing gown before heading down the hall "CHARLIE!" Brax slurred as he launched himself at me but Heath held him back knowing full well that he would easily crush me with his weight "sssh" I said trying to hold back my laughter "ohh so-rr-iie you know I looove you Charl-ieee" Brax said as he slung his arm over my shoulder "and our baby girll too" he finished, I could smell the strong scent of alcohol on his breath "Heath, how much did he have?" I asked as we slowly ushered his towards our bedroom "uhh, well…. To be honest I have no idea" he said "I lost count after ten" As we shuffled into the bedroom I flicked the light on, pulled the covers back and gently laid him on the bed pulling his shoes and socks off before turning to Heath "Thanks for making sure he got home alright Darcy is asleep in Bella's room, you can just leave her here for the night if you like or just crash in Ruby's room she's in with Darcy and Bella so she won't be using it tonight" I said "yeah, thanks I might do that I don't think I can get both Darcy and Bianca home even though it is just next door" he said as he wearily headed out the door gently closing in behind him. I turned back to Brax and smiled as I carefully took his shirt off and began to remove his jeans "heyy babyy, is someone beeing a little naughtyy?" he slurred, I laughed as I pulled his jeans off and lifted his legs under the covers before removing my robe and slipping in beside him, wrapping my arms around his waist and cuddling up close before slowly drifting off to sleep.
Okay, so how did you all like that chapter? I hope you all are enjoying my story, I am really like writing it and being in control of what happens and all those little details like the wedding dress, and all that stuff. I hope that the wedding chapter will be worth the wait, last week I went online and searched for wedding dresses and got a picture of a really gorgeous so that I could give you a really detailed description of Charlie's gown and the bridesmaids dresses along with all those tiny little details. I don't know if me going into such detail annoys you readers but I have read stories where the details are very limited and I found it quite annoying plus thinking about those details makes the characters seem more real and I just find it fun. So I hope you like details! Please remember to review and let me know your ideas and your favourite baby names (girls names). Review, review, review! Dannielle x
COMING UP ON PICTURE PERFECT
It's the day before the wedding, how will the partiers be after the parties
Charlie and Brax spend their last day as an engaged couple together
Ruby and Bella talk…. What will Ruby tell her?
Darcy comes to Bella for help… what is wrong with her niece?
[DISCLAIMER/COPYRIGHT: I do not own any of the existing characters or storylines in Home and Away but any characters, storylines or ideas used in this story are strictly copyrighted and are not to be used by any other person/s without written permission of the author of this story. Thank-you.]