Hey everyone, a little disappointed by the lack of reviews. It makes it harder to right and I really have a bit more to go with story and I don't want to end it because I am really enjoying writing it. So please review and just let me know what you do and don't like etc. It really is important and a key in writing these stories so please people review, review, review! Ta Dannielle xoxo
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BELLA POV
It had been a fortnight since I had been released from hospital and I was fine, well pretending to be. I had started to have dreams at night about Ryan kidnapping me and the things I remember just before the building exploded. I had pretended that everything was fine and so far my façade was working well. If I felt a panic attack coming on I would just go somewhere private until I calmed down. I had researched it a bit on the internet and had a few tactics so that it didn't get out of hand and I ended up in hospital again. I was sick and tired of being in hospital, I had been in there more since I had been in the Bay that in my entire life and I vowed that the only reason I would go back was if I was in labour. Which I wasn't planning on doing anytime soon!
Cooper had come over for the day since everyone had gone out and we were lying on the couch watching movies. I was nestled comfortably in his arms and I was beginning to drift off to sleep, I felt my eyes close as I drifted off. I slept comfortably for the first time since I had been home, not a nightmare, not a flashback nothing. I felt safe with Cooper and I was happy, my last boyfriends had never made me feel this safe which made me slightly uneasy. Cooper was twirling a strand of my hair around his fingers before he broke the comfortable silence "wanna go get some lunch?" he asked "mmm, yeah. I am getting hungry" I said as I sat up. I noticed that Cooper was looking at me "what?" I asked confused "nothing, it's just… you're so beautiful and you don't even know it" he looking straight at me. I felt my cheeks begin to burn slightly, which was something I rarely ever did, Cooper laughed and wrapped his arm around my neck pulling me close to him as he gently kissed the top of my head.
15 minutes later and we were walking through the doors of the diner, I rolled my eyes as I saw Colleen behind the counter. "oh young Isabella, how are we today after your brush with death" she fussed, I sighed "fine Colleen and it's Bella remember. Can I get a Greek salad and an orange juice please, babe what do you want?" I asked turning my attention to Cooper who was smirking "ah just a Club sandwich and a water thanks" he said as he squeeze my hand "ah young love, so sweet. Shall we be expecting wedding bells any time soon?" she asked with a grin, I choked on my gum "god Colleen, I'm 17! And can you make that takeaway" I snapped as Cooper wrapped his arm around my waist. Colleen just looked down embarrassed before bustling off into the kitchen.
After we had escaped Colleen we walked down the beach and sat on the bank, I could see the waves were seriously good but I wasn't allowed to surf for a month so I was out of luck. We ate in silence before I heard someone call my name from behind. I turned to see Constable Watson and her rookie puppy dog walking down the embankment towards us, I sighed as I felt nervousness in my stomach. "are you alright bub?" Cooper asked, I just nodded as I smiled at Watson "hey Watson, what can I do for you?" I asked politely "we just came to tell you that we caught Ryan Baylis this morning" she said gently. I nodded breathing a sigh of relief "okay thanks" I replied with a smile "we were wondering if you would come down the station and make a statement" she said equally as calm. I felt Cooper tense behind me "are you crazy! You've got that idiot locked up and you want her to go down to the same station! You're nuts!" he cried "Mr Harding, Ryan Baylis is safely locked in a cell there is no way he is coming near Bella" Watson replied. "You can't force her to do this, it's ridiculious! You people are just crazy!" he cried lunging forward slightly as the sand slipped beneath his feet. Watson didn't move as she saw the sand slip but the other officer jumped forward tackling Cooper to the ground and rolling him over, pulling his hands tightly as he cuffed him.
"What are you doing!" I screamed "let him go Charlton!" Watson yelled "he lunged at you!" he called back "NOW!" Watson enforced. Charlton looked up at his superior as he quickly unlocked Cooper. Watson and I helped him to his feet as I brushed sand off of him "you're a frigin moron!" I yelled at the other officer "hey I can arrest you too if you want" he threatened. I scoffed "oh big it on pipsqueak!" I cried back before turning to Watson "I would be glad to come down the station and make a statement" I said politely before turning to Charlton "and as for you dumbass, you may want to be careful as to who you mess with" I said coldly "is that a threat Miss Braxton" he replied smugly "no honey, I don't make threats. I make promises!" I said before taking Cooper's hand and leading him up the beach leaving a stunned Charlton and an angry Watson in my wake.
I walked into the station with Cooper following me, I had called Brax and Charlie on the way and they were waiting for me when we arrived. Watson came out of the office towards us "now that you have an adult present would you please follow me" she said as I kissed Cooper and followed Watson, Brax and Charlie into the interview room leaving Cooper sitting alone in the station.
About 15 minutes later I emerged from the interview after giving my statement, Cooper stood behind me next to Charlie and Brax as I signed my statement. As soon as I had finished signing I heard a sick laugh that made my skin crawl "ah little Isabella Braxton, thought I got rid of you once and for all" Ryan said from behind. I turned slowly to face the man that had nearly killed me, I could feel my heart racing and my breathing turning ragged, I pushed it down and swallowed my fear, I had to face him and prove I wasn't scared. "What is he doing in here! Get him out!" Watson shouted as Brax and Cooper both lunged forward towards Ryan, officers were instantly there pulling them back as he laughed evilly "get him out of here!" Watson screamed "STOP!" I yelled loudly causing everyone including Ryan to stop and look at me.
"you two, cut it out." I said to Cooper and Brax nodding towards the chairs. The turned and walked over near Charlie waiting paitently. I took a deep breath and slowly began to walk forward until I was about an inch away from Ryan's face, I kept my voice low and deathly cold as I spoke "You think you may have won, but I assure you that as long as I have air in my lungs I will not let you win. I am going to give the police my statement saying that you tried to murder me and my niece and I am then going to testify against you at your trial so that I can see the look on your face when you are sentenced to life in prison. And I know you think that you're all smart because you got to me once from behind bars but if you try and mess with me or my family again, I swear to god I will make you regret it. You may be a low life criminal but everyone has weakness and I will find yours just like you found mine and I will mess with your mind just like you did mine only I won't half do the job. You mess with me again and I swear on my families grave that I will not rest until I know that the company you are keeping is that of the earthworms under the grass. Understand?" I asked coldly
I knew I had gotten to him although he was quick to replace the fear with his cocky evil façade "she just threatened me, you are all my witnesses" he said looking around the room. Watson stepped forward "I didn't hear a threat – did any of you?" she asked mock surprised before turning slowly around the room as everyone shook their heads 'no'. This is corruption, my lawyer will be here any moment and he is going to get me out just you wait and see!" he cried. Just as the words left his mouth Cooper's dad walked around the corner "what is going on here?" his asked shocked "why are you holding my client!" he cried "dad! You're still this scum bags lawyer after what he did to Bella?" Cooper bellowed. Mr Harding turned to his son "Cooper we will discuss this at home" he said sternly, Cooper rolled his eyes "go to hell" he spat before walking out of the station. I didn't hesitate to follow him, Brax and Charlie not far behind me.
Okay, I don't know about this chapter. Nothing major happened but I just wanted a chapter with no MASSIVE MAJOR drama you know just something to keep you interested and keep the story going. I hope you all liked it none the less and I have decided to give you a little bit of a spoiler as to what will be happening in the next few chapters.
What's to come on Picture Perfect:
Tempers flare when the rest of the family learn of Bella's plans to testify at her attackers trial – again.
Cooper distances himself from Bella – will this be the end for Summer Bay's newest dream couple?
Charlie struggles with relinquishing Mckenzie from her sight
Bella fights her demons with the trauma from her attack.
Two new people show up in the bay. Who are they and what repercussions are in store for the Braxton's as a result of their arrival?
Heath confides in Bianca about his and Bella's secret code.
So stay tuned everyone hopefully those spoilers keep you interested. Now please remember to review or PM (whichever it's your choice, I am happy with either) and let me know what you like, don't like and what you are looking forward to the most. You know what if you don't want to answer the other questions cool but please answer the one about what you are most looking forward to I would LOVE to hear it! Review my lovelies. Dannielle xoxo