Well this is it! The final chapter of Picture Perfect! Oh My God guys, I cannot believe that I have made it to 100 chapters and have over 500 reviews, seriously when I started this fic I had NO idea that people would like it, it was just an idea that had been rolling around in my head since I started seeing the Braxton's on TV and reading all of your fics has given me the courage to write and publish my ideas and your constant support, help and kind words has given me the courage to continue writing with more CHAX and COLA fics coming your way! I would like to take a minute to mention a few reviews/writers who have helped me immensely throughout the creation of this story – beebee483, you have reviewed all 100 chapters and each of your reviews are kind, honest and friendly. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story. Nikayla – you were one of the reasons I started writing, reading some of your stories gave me so many ideas on the things I could create if I just tried so thank you for help and your lovely kind words!
Seriously guys I would never have carried on with fiction after the first chapter if it wasn't for the reviews I received, the wonderful, kind and encouraging words that I received inspired me to continue writing and you have stuck with me throughout adding my stories and me to favourites lists. It seriously means a lot that you guys have enjoyed reading the creations that have come from my slightly overactive mind. I never once, and still don't think that I am much of a writer but I know that if I try I can achieve the things I never thought I could so thank you very, very much! It is sad to end the story that started it all but of course as the saying goes all good things must come to an end and unfortunately for Picture Perfect this is the end, there will be sequels and spin offs so look out for them, they probably won't be listed under Charlie and Brax but rather with no main characters so not to pressure which characters I must write about more. I have not yet decided on a title for the sequel but I will make sure to put in capital letters that this is the sequel to Picture Perfect so that you all know where to find me! :D Thank you again for all your support and I hope to hear from you again in the near future, as usual please review for the final time :'( Chao for now, Dannielle xoxo
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2 weeks later
BELLA POV
I woke up alone and cold, I rolled over to find that Cooper's side was still messy but empty. I looked at the clock that read 10am and sighed before heading into the bathroom for a shower. I dried my hair and changed into my red underwear before deciding I was getting fully dressed just yet. I walked down the hall my small feet padding gently against the cold tiles and into the kitchen where I found Cooper standing at the kitchen bench talking to some of his friends, unfazed I continued towards the kitchen. Cooper looked up and his eyes widened "hey um sorry I forgot to tell you some of the guys came over" he said seriously trying to get me to go change "its okay, hi" I said smiling at the three stunned guys sitting at the counter "ah hi" one of them said "ah Belle this is Josh, Alex and Tyler" he said introducing each of the attractive young men. I nodded giving them a smile before looking back to Cooper "can you help me for a minute?" I asked sweetly and Cooper nodded following me out of the hall and into the bedroom. I shut the door and spun around "get rid of them" I stated and he just looked at me "why?" he asked confused "because I can think of better things for us to be doing then entertaining your friends" I said "oh come on you always win at this" he groaned and I smiled moving forward I slid my hands under his shirt and over his rippling muscles "I know" I whispered standing on my tippy toes and kissing him, his hands slid to my waist as he held me close "okay you win – again" he mumbled and I smiled before moving to the side. I headed into the bathroom as I brushed my hair while I waited, Cooper returned a few minutes later and quickly spun me around and lifted me onto the bathroom sink "done" he whispered as he kissed me roughly "you know there is a bed just over there" I mumbled and he nodded "yeah but this is more fun" he replied and I smiled as he kissed his way down my neck quickly removing my bra as he went.
An hour later I was still sitting on the bathroom bench, I now had Cooper's shirt on but my legs were still firmly wrapped around his waist. I dropped my head back as Cooper kissed my neck, I giggled as he touched a ticklish spot "ticklish are we?" he mumbled as he kissed down my body "mm" I moaned as I pulled him back to me and kissed him "I'm going for a shower now" I whispered trying to push him away "nah ah we aren't done here" he smiled cheekily as he lifted my legs around his waist "seriously again!" I asked and he looked at me "you don't want to - okay" he said quickly running his fingers over my centre and backed away "oh that's not fair" I moaned and he laughed "I know" he replied and I sighed "what are you waiting for?" I asked and smiled as he once again moved between my legs "I've missed you like this" I smiled and he nodded "I know" was all he said.
CHARLIE POV
Today was the day of Mckeznie's birthday party. We had wrapped all her presents in bright pink wrapping paper and tied them with white ribbon, Brax and I were lying in bed thinking about last year when we were waiting for her to arrive when suddenly there was a slight knock at the door in came Mckenzie, she burst through the door and struggled to climb onto the bed, Brax grabbed her arm and lifted her up and she squealed in delight "it my birday" she squealed as she bounced on the bed wildly "yes princess" I giggled as Brax pulled her down and hugged her tightly "Happy Birthday baby girl" he whispered kissing her face as she giggled in delight "Happy Birthday little one" I smiled giving her a tight hug "tankoo where my presents?" she asked excitedly clapping her hands together "come on then" Brax said scooping her up and carrying her downstairs.
I watched as Brax set Mckeznie down on the floor and held her hand as she skipped down the stairs "WOW!" she squealed as she saw the mountain of pink presents in front of her "BIG ONE BIG ONE!" she squealed running over to the largest present and ripping off the paper "BARBIE!" she screamed jumping up and down in front of her Barbie Dream House "you like baby?" I asked and she nodded wildly "yeah, yeah, yeah! Tankoo mamma and daddy" she said hugging us both before returning to unwrap her other gifts. Soon there was a mountain of pink paper even larger than her presents, I watched as she happily played with her Barbie dolls and sat waiting paitently while Brax took the plastic from her presents. Ruby and Casey came down the stairs each carrying a pink present "morning birthday girl" Ruby said and Mckenzie looked up a grin spread across her face "WUBY!" she squealed running over to her and hugging her legs tightly "dat for me?" she asked cutely pointing to the presents "yes they are" she said kneeling down and handing it over, Casey doing the same. They watched as she pulled at the paper revealing a cute set of yellow jeans and a white top with a cute daisy cartoon on the front and a pair of matching yellow Mary-Janes "wow thankoo Wuby" she said happily hugging her tightly "your welcome sweetie" she replied as Casey passed her his gift "next one little one" he said and she grinned eagerly as she tore at the paper to reveal a large drawing pad and a set of coloured pencils and crayons "new colours tankoo Uncie Case" she said hugging his neck "your welcome bub" she said as she ran to show us her new stuff.
A few hours later and the house was set up for her party. The backyard was decorated with pink and white balloons and coloured streamers, tables were covered with bright tablecloths and a big jumping castle was set up in the back. The pool was filled with bright pool toys and food spread over a large table, mosquito netting covering everything. The door opened and in walked Bella and Cooper, Bella was wearing a pair of pale blue denim short shorts and a light green loose tank top with a white bikini underneath "where is the birthday girl?" she called and Mckenzie came running around the corner "Aunty Bella!" she squealed running towards her, Bella quickly scooped her up and kissed her cheek "someone excited?" she asked and Mckeznie nodded giggling and kicking her legs "well happy birthday baby girl" she said handing Mckeznie a present wrapped in shiny pink and silver paper "oooh pretty" Mckenzie cooed as she carefully tried to remove the paper "not ripping this one?" I asked and she looked up shocked "paper too pretty mamma!" she exclaimed and I laughed "oh of course" I said nodding as she continued to remove the paper revealing a pair of hot pink dress up shoes and matching dress she had seen a week ago, she let out an excited squeal and leaped into Bella's arms catching her off guard "guess you like them then huh?" she said as Mckenzie kissed Bella's cheek "tankoo, tankoo, tankoo aunty Bella" she said as Bella placed her on the ground "your welcome missy" she said as Mckenzie jumped up and down.
BELLA POV
A few hours later and Mckenzie's party was in full swing, I laughed as Mckeznie dragged Heath onto the jumping castle and made him play. Everyone sung Happy Birthday loudly as Charlie bought out Mckeznie's Barbie cake, she tried hard to blow out her candle but Brax ended up helping her without her knowing, the cake was shared around and Mckeznie decided she wanted to open her presents so the deck soon became covered in coloured wrapping paper. I was standing beside Cooper his arm draped loosely around my waist as he drunk a beer with my brothers when suddenly Heath and Brax tensed up "what the hell are you doing here?" Heath spat angrily causing everyone to go quiet and turn to look at the middle aged man standing at the side gate "I just came to see you all again" he said and Heath shook his head angrily "get lost" he spat and Bianca stood up "Heath what is going on?" she asked and Heath just stood angrily staring at the man "Isabella you look so beautiful" the man said as I stood more alert and confused, Cooper tightened his arm around my waist protectively as Casey moved into view "Casey haven't you grown" the man said and Casey look just as confused as me "who are you?" Casey asked and I looked to a stunned, not moving Brax "Brax who is he?" I asked and Brax uttered the words that made my legs weak "dad" he said croakily
THE END!
I KNOW, I KNOW! I am mean but I had to keep you interested in the sequel somehow! I will be writing it soon and posting it hopefully in the next 24hrs, also I am going to try and write those sneak peeks for the COLA spin offs and send them out to my winners . I am so sorry that I haven't done that yet I have just had a lot going on and have been too distracted with finishing this story which I have now done! I cannot believe it, this is my last Author's Note for Picture Perfect! Well again Thank you to all my amazing readers and reviews without you this story would not have happened so please one last time review for me! Thank you and goodbye for now, Dannielle xoxo