Hello everyone, here is the next chapter. I hope you all enjoy it, I have jumped forward a month and a half so Charlie is now 7 months pregnant. I am slightly disappointed with the lack of reviews that I am getting, I really need reviews so that I know what you are liking and what you aren't. What you hope to happen and what you want to happen (yes, there is a difference) So please everyone review, even if it is only just one or two lines anything helps. Enjoy Dannielle xx
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1 and a half months later…
BRAX POV
I stood at the door as I watched Charlie get ready for bed, her swollen stomach was now getting in the way of everything and it frustrated her beyond belief. I stood with a smirk on my face as I watched her trying to put her socks on. "babe, want me to help with that?" I asked already knowing the answer "NO!" she snapped "I can do this myself, it's your fault I am this fat anyway!" she said getting sooky. "Charles, you are not fat you are pregnant. There is a little person inside of you and when she is here in our arms you will be back to the way you were." I said trying to comfort her, I hated seeing her like this but I knew that she was only this upset because her hormones were becoming more and more uncontrollable. "Oh look at you making up crap for me" she said tapping my face lightly before reaching down and trying with all her might to pull the sock over her toes "Charlie…." I said kneeling down in front of her and lifting her face to look at me "fine, put them on" she said giving up and handing me the socks. In two seconds flat I had both of her socks on and helped her get comfortable in bed, tucking the covers around her to keep her warm before sliding in beside her and setting my alarm. "Don't forget we have the ultrasound tomorrow at 12pm" Charlie whispered her voice thick with sleep. "I know, I haven't forgotten" I whispered back before falling asleep, Charlie cuddled in beside me.
"BRAX" Charlie cried, my eyes popping open immeadately "what! What is going on?" I questioned thinking the worst "I need to pee" Charlie whispered. I let out a large sigh "oh that's it!" I said "what do you mean that's it!" Charlie snapped frustrated "this baby is using my bladder as her own personal squeeze toy and all you can say is that's IT!" she shrieked "no baby, I thought there was something wrong" I said trying to calm her down "there is something wrong… I HAVE TO PEE" she stated "okay well what do you need me for?" I asked slightly confused " I need you to help me get up" she said tiredly "oh.. okay" I said getting up and walking around to her side and pulling her out of bed. I climbed back into bed and began to drift off. I woke up to sighing. "Charlie, what is the matter now!" I asked "I can't sleep and I am bored" Charlie said leaning forward and dragging her legs over the side of the bed "where are you going?" I asked groggily "downstairs, I want to watch a movie" she said. "okay" I murmured before drifting off to sleep.
I woke up to look at the clock it was 5:15am and Charlie was still not back in bed yet. I threw the covers back and checked the bathroom before heading downstairs where I found Charlie crying. "hey" I said soothingly putting my hand on her back "what's going on? Why are you crying?" I asked confused "I'm going to be a terrible mother" Charlie sobbed "oh honey, no you're not" I said brushing her hair away from her face "y-yes I am, l-look at w-what I d-d-did w-w-with Ru-uby" she said hiccupping "baby, that was completely different. You were 14. It was under completely different circumstances. I am here for you and this baby and I am never going to leave you" I said calmly "b-but when I-I had Ru-uby I didn't l-look after h-her, I don't k-know how t-to look after a-a baby" she sobbed beginning to cry again. I brushed the hair from her face again and lifted her chin so she was facing me "hey, you listen to me. You are going to be an amazing mother. In the time that Ruby has known you are her mother you two have become so much closer. Baby, you look after her and protect her and you always have, even when she thought you were sisters. You always looked out for her and cared, she knows that and she probably loves you even more for it" I said wiping a tear away with my finger.
"But what if I can't love this baby Brax, what if I am not capable of taking care of her at first" she said, her breathing regulating "honey, you are going to bond with her the minute you lay your eyes on her. You know how I know that?" I asked as she shook her head "how?" she hiccupped "because I have seen how much you love her now and you don't even know her, so I know that the minute you meet her you are going to love her like you never imagined you could, just as much as you love Ruby and you are going to know exactly what to do with her. I know you are scared after what you went through the first time, but this is different, you want this… you love her and you will make an outstanding mother. I just know it" I said smiling at her "you really think so?" she asked her eyes full of hope "yeah, I really do" I replied planting a kiss on her lips. "babe, I'm really sorry for the way that I have been acting lately. I've been a real bitch" Charlie said. I laughed "No babe, your pregnant" I said simply tapping her nose as she giggled "let's go back to bed" I said "umm" she said chewing on her lip "what… you have to pee again?" I asked taking a wild guess "no" she laughed "then what?" I quizzed "I'm hungry" she whispered "okay, what do you want?" I asked "a chocolate muffin, a double cheeseburger and large fries from McDonald's ooh and Ronald McDonald cookies… mmm and a hash brown dipped in honey and pickles" she said. I let out a laugh "that is so disgusting" I said as I saw her face begin to crumble, I grabbed her hand "but I'm up for a drive… how about we head over to Macca's?" I asked hugging her, I felt her nod against my chest.
15 Minutes later and Charlie was almost ready. I came back into the room to find her crying again. "Baby, what happened now?" I asked utterly stumped "I-I-I put-t-t my s-s-shoes on-n the w-wrong foot-t" she blubbered. I laughed lightly before kneeling down in front of her and sliding her thongs onto her feet "see, all better now baby. No need to cry" I said hugging her close to my chest. "let's go get you your breakfast" I said as I helped her to her feet.
We arrived home and the sun was beginning to rise I was carrying three large brown paper McDonalds bags in on hand whilst unlocking the door and leading Charlie inside, who was munching away on her fries. "f-anks babe" she said with her mouth full, I laughed glad that she was finally settled "that's okay babe, I'm gonna go take a shower and then head to the beach for a surf" I said making my way towards the stairs "yeah okay, I'm going to stay here and eat all this food and watch The Proposal" she said motioning towards the table full of bags. I laughed and nodded before heading upstairs.
CHARLIE POV
I was sitting on the couch watching T.V , Ruby and Bella in the kitchen cooking breakfast, Brax, Heath and Casey at the beach surfing and Bianca had headed to work early. I could smell the bacon the girls were cooking and it made my tummy rumble. Which confused me because I had practically eaten half of McDonald's stock about two hours ago, I managed to roll myself off the couch and waddle into the kitchen "yumm" I said taking in a deep sniff "don't worry, we made you some" Ruby said chucking me a cheeky grin "ohh thank you girls, you really are the best" I said as Bella handed me a plate laden with lots of crispy bacon, scrambled eggs and yummy cinnamon French toast. I had to hand it to Bella she could definitely cook and she was happy enough to teach Ruby as well.
I pulled up a chair and tucked in, the food was SO good. I could eat her food forever and never get bored. I decided that now was as good a time as any to ask the girls my question "hey girls" I said swallowing my mouthful of eggs and taking a swig of my orange juice "yeah" the both said at the same time turning to look at me "I was wondering… if maybe you would um.. maybe want to go shopping with me for clothes and stuff for the baby?" I finished looking down and eating more of my breakfast "really Charlie!" Ruby and Bella exclaimed, my head flicked up 'they want to come with me, yay!' I thought to myself. "you really want us to come along?" Bella asked looking at me "well yeah I mean you're going to be her aunt and Ruby she is your sister, it would be so much fun" I said getting excited "well I'm in!" Bella said excitedly "yeah me two!" Ruby replied jumping up and hugging me. "Well, we will have to do it during the week because tomorrow is your Baby Shower!" Bella said happily "yeah, and we have to head into the shops to get the decorations and the food, do you want us to do the food shopping while we are out. Saves Brax having to do it… besides he kind of sucks at it" Ruby said laughing. I nodded "yeah, well I am going to head into Angelo's but if you wouldn't mind doing the shopping that would be great, just get some money of Brax" I said smiling at the girls "well, we will drive you into Angelo's and drop you off that way we can get the money and we will call you on our way back to see if you need a lift home" Bella said. I nodded "sounds good, we had better get ready" I replied slowly standing up and duck walking towards the stairs, Bella and Ruby following me.
Okay so what did you think of that chapter, I know nothing much really happened. But I wanted to use this as a chapter showing Charlie hormones and not just her 'physical' needs. I hope you like it I got some ideas from one of my other favourite shows F.R.I.E.N.D.S and some I just made up. I tried to add some humour to it and I hope that showed. It is kind of a filler chapter, to add more bulk but it also gives detail and leads up to the following chapter/s like Charlie's baby shower, the birth, her hormonal state etc. I hope you like it and please review I am very disappointed that I only got ONE review for the last chapter so please everyone REVIEW. I can't write the story without your reviews. Remember to Review! Dannielle