Hey all, hope you like the last chapter. I thought I would upload this chapter before I went to bed (since it is 1am here), please review and let me know what you think. Best of luck to all of the people in NSW and Victoria who are being affected by flooding. Dannielle xx
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CHARLIE POV
I opened the envelope and began to read:
Dearest Charlie,
You must be wondering why I have done this. It's a long story, but to sum it up I need to protect the boys. They would have wound up dead if I had of stayed and I couldn't risk Mckenzie growing up without a father and leaving you without a husband. You have become so important to me that I just couldn't face you if anything ever happened to them because of me. You are an amazing woman who has truly changed Brax for the better, I see the way he looks at you and I see the way you treat him as if he had never done a bad thing in his life. You were the first person to see him for who he truly is and for that I would like to say thank you. Thank you for believing in him when no one else would, thank you for treating him with the utmost respect and kindness. Thank you for all of the wonderful things you have done for me, I will never forget them or you. You are a special woman Charlotte Braxton and I hope you and Brax can live happily with Mckenzie and Ruby and all of your other children that I am sure you will have. Keep them safe for me and good luck for the future.
All my love,
Bella xx
I handed my note to Brax as I looked at the photo of Bella and I which was taken on my wedding day, Bella in her purple gown and me in my wedding dress. How things can change.
BIANCA POV
I couldn't imagine what Bella had written in my letter, we hadn't had all that much time to get to know each other but she still made an impact in my life.
Bianca,
I know we haven't really had the chance to get to know each other but I know you are the one for Heath, you somehow manage to calm him down without even saying anything. I see his face when you enter a room and I know that he will always take care of you and the children that I am positive you will have. Please make sure he doesn't bottle this up, I know he will probably blame himself for my leaving but please reassure him that it is not his fault, there is nothing he can do. I have to leave to protect everyone. Love him as I know he loves you, I wish I could have stayed to see your wedding and the birth of your first child but unfortunately that is just not meant to be. Thank you for loving him as he deserves to be loved, thank you for loving him even though he has more than a few faults. Know that his explosive temper will never hurt you, know that although he may say mean things he doesn't mean them, know that even though he may shut you out when times are tough he loves you no matter what. I know that he will always love and take care of him and please take care of him for me, comfort him when he is sad, love him when he least deserves it and treasure the moments you spend together because you never know when you won't have them anymore. Best of luck Bianca.
Bella xx
Her words had bought a tear to my eyes as I handed my letter to Brax like everyone else had, I looked at the photo of us that had been taken at Charlie and Brax's wedding. I could see writing on the back so I turned it over 'Good luck with everything.' My eyes widened at the last part.
BRAX POV
After reading all the letters I had a pretty good idea of where she was heading, I looked at Heath and Casey who both already knew and nodded. I grabbed my keys and kissed Charlie goodbye "where are you going?" she asked confused "to bring Bella back" I said looking at Charlie who nodded "make sure you do" she said as we hurried out the door.
We pulled up outside the Sydney International Airport, I could see Bella's white BMW. She was here, the question was where and had we already missed her. We ran through the airport searching for Bella everywhere, we headed for the international terminal where I saw her. She was standing in line waiting to hand over her boarding pass. Heath and Casey caught up beside me as we all called across the crowded terminal "BELLA!" she turned and looked around curiously as people looked at us. She caught our sight and rolled her eyes before saying something to the hostess and meeting us half way across the room.
"What are you guys doing here?" she asked tiredly "we are here to stop you" Heath sighed "yeah well good luck, I'm going" she said turning around. I grabbed her arm and spun her back around "Bella be serious, you can't seriously want to leave" I said looking deep into her eyes, she softened slightly "I don't, you know I love you guys and all the others but I have to keep you safe" she said "Bella we can deal with this, but not if you leave" Casey spoke up. Bella looked at him sadly "whoever this is wants more than to just scare me, they want blood and I don't know why. But I do know that if I leave maybe you will be safe" she sighed sadly "and what if we aren't? huh? What are you going to do then?" Heath asked angrily "hey don't get on your high horse with me Heath. I am just trying to do what is best for everyone and if I leave at least you won't need to die" she spat "but it's okay for you to die" I said desperation in my voice "I died once, I can die again, it's not as scary as you think" she said coldly. I couldn't believe what I was hearing, she had given up completely, it was like she wanted to die, like she wanted this monster to get her. This was not our Bella.
"I have to go" she said as she pulled her arm from my grip. She kissed each of us on the cheek, lingering slightly. "I love you all. You know that right?" she whispered looking at us hopefully. We all nodded, the tears becoming too overwhelming. "Tell everyone else, I'm sorry and I love them too" she said as she turned and headed for the gate. "Bella please don't go" Casey called across the room, she turned to face us tears running down her face "I have to" she said weakly back before taking her ticket and walking through the gate. Within seconds she was gone and we were left heartbroken and standing together in the terminal wondering what we would do next.
What did you think? I really hope you liked this chapter, it came from the heart. Please review and tell me what you thought. Dannielle xx