Okay I am really sorry for not adding, I have no excuse apart from that I have just been celebrating, I turned 21 (whoop whoop) so damn excited that I just can't stop partying. Just wanna shout out to Katuium for subtly reminding me that I am neglecting my fellow Chax lovers by not updating my fic's. Apologies again, now that I have two weeks before exams kick in, I should be able to update more regularly. Fingers crossed! Anyway going to stop rambling... enjoy and review... Xx
Charlie's P.O.V
It had been three days since Brax had left my house and for some reason he was in my mind, running through my thoughts, this was not the effect that I had ever experienced before. I was so engrossed in him that he was my very own personal counselling session. Grant was back and all the raw emotions had been awoken but as soon as Grant crossed my mind, I would involuntarily think of Brax and somehow I would avert all panic attacks, I would regain the normal breathing pattern, in – out, in – out. I had decided that if thinking about him made me feel like this, imagine being in his presence, so I decided now was the right time to return to work. Questions would arouse, actually they had already risen but I knew to avoid anymore awkwardness now was the best time than any to return.
I walked through the station and up to the main desk in the foyer, I signed in and I could feel everyone watching me. It was weird the way their stares hit the back of my head, they were nervous as if they were scared if I caught them looking at me and I would combust. All of them were in fear of locking eyes with me.
I walked into my office expecting there to be a pile high of paperwork to process however I saw my desk pretty much empty apart from the normal computer and office equipment. I sat down on my chair and I did notice that there was a manila envelope sat on top of my 'to do' list. I picked up the envelope. I picked up the envelope opened the flap; it was addressed to me so I didn't see why I shouldn't open it. I emptied the envelope and out popped a data stick and a small white piece of paper.
Hey this was what I retrieved from the lookout; I can't seem to work it out. When you return and find this please have a look and see whether you can make heads or tails out of it. I have gone away for a few days but will be back soon.
P.s hope you liked my surprise, I processed all the paperwork for you. :)
Brax ...xx
As soon as I read the note I felt like someone had just placed a heavy rock in the pit of my stomach. My stomach sank, I had come back to work and he wasn't here. Was I chasing something that was in my head? Maybe these thoughts, feelings, emotions that I was enduring were in my head. A way to escape reality.
I ran my hand over the note, it was like I had a part of him, handwriting is one part of your identity, no person's will be the same, some peoples; rushed, some neat, others is unreadable but it is your own. This was his writing and it kind of made me calm. I had to use his effect on me positively; I had to use it to my advantage, so I decided to do some work.
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After a good ten minutes the computer sat on my desk whirred to life, I couldn't be bothered to go in the foyer and get one of the laptops, so instead I fired up the dinosaur. I inserted the data disk into the port and again I waited until the little icon popped up. I chose to save a copy and then opened it up. Immediately a file opened, I was quite shocked how quickly it opened. I glanced down the screen and I had no idea what I was looking at.
10,5,5,22,9,11,1 – 3,8,1,14,4 -$28,950
1, 12,9,3,5 – 1, 2, 5, 5-$3,560
8, 5, 5,18,1 – 19, 9, 14, 7, 8 -$16,000
11,1,18,5,14 – 6, 15, 24-$54,450
10, 5, 5, 22, 9, 11, 1 – 3, 8, 1, 14, 4 -$6,800
As I continued scrolling down the numbers just continued and the money values differed. Some were striked through and others just remained normal. It continued for page after page, I must have surely scrolled through around twenty pages and I could feel my eyes going fuzzy looking at the numbers. I honestly had no idea what they were. After a while I couldn't take it no more, it was like looking at one of them black and white patterns which played with your eyes. I was getting dizzy so I closed the file. I removed the data stick from the port and made my way out of the office.
''hi Charlie, I didn't know you were in today'' as soon as i stepped in to the foyer I was greeted by Watson.
''oh yeah but I'm off now. Going to work from home for the rest of my shift''
''okay, see you tomorrow'' I avoided continuing the conversation and smiled briskly before walking out and towards my car. I sat in the front seat and sunk in the seat with defeat.
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Brax's P.O.V
''cheers boys'' I congratulated the boys as a dozen glass bottles clinked in mid air. I took a swig of the ice cold liquid and at first it burned the back of my throat which then adjusted to the taste.
''So bro, I would say that was a success wouldn't you''
''yeah defo Heath but you know the rules, keep it on the low, no flashing the notes around yeah'' I playfully slapped him with the bundle of dollars that lay in front of me. I walked into the back room where on the table lay dollar upon dollar, this was another successful round and I had managed to make around $25,000. I wasn't stupid though, on the table there must have only been around $8,000, leaving that type of money around would tempt anyone, especially wayward river boys.
I sat on the wooden chair and it creaked slightly as my full weight spread over the four legs. I picked up a few bundles and I passed them to Heath,
''Give the boys there worth yeah and then see me back at home''
''erm okay'' there was something about the way Heath replied, he was a little hesitant and this was not like him. He was always open and upfront and never thinks before he opens his mouth.
''what's up with your face, you look like a cat with sour milk in its mouth''
''nothing'' he gruffly responded
''so wipe that look of your face, your killing the buzz'
''actually...erm Brax''
''just spit it out Heath''
''It's Brodie, I promised I wouldn't say anything but erm it kind of is going to affect us all''
''What you going on about Heath, what has that waste of space done now?''
''erm ...'' I was getting a little vexed and Heath could sense this. He was one of the people that knew me really well and no matter what for me family always came first.
''Brodes did something stupid''
''really, that's a new one for him'' I replied sarcastically
''you know yesterday when we were packing the dope ready to send, well I caught Brodie with a few bags''
''Bags...''
''when I say bags, he had enough to sell and make quite a decent profit''
''where is he now? He is dead when I grab him'' I hissed.
''that's not the worst bit, Brax you have to believe me when I say that I told him to put it back, i hoped he had listened but obviously he didn't.. He went and...''
''got caught'' I finished the last bit for him. This was the first time that one of the boys had got caught with drugs. Yeah they got arrested for mediocre things but damn this guy had just gone and made it difficult.
I punched the wall that was behind me, at first the anger had taken over and then it was the pain from punching the wall.
''you know what to do, bail him out and make sure he don't squeal Heath or this will blow up in everyone's face''
''I got ya'' and with that he left.
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Charlie's P.O.V
I decided before heading home I would go and see Ruby; she was pretty upset after seeing me tense up when she came to see me. We had argued prior to that and I very nearly told her about me being her mother but thankfully I didn't.
I walked into Leah's house to be met by Leah in a head on collision.
''Oh so sorry Charlie, VJ has got a Dr's appointment which I'm already late for, , I have the food for Bianca's birthday party to prepare for which is tonight...Miles and Elijah are doing my head in...'' Leah babbled more to herself than me.
''Calm down Leah, I'm here to see Ruby but if you need my help just give me a shout yeah''
''Oh no your okay, I'll manage, I normally do, anyways Ruby isn't here.''
''another disappearing act?'' I questioned
''No actually she is over at her boyfriends'' as she said boyfriend she made inverted commas with her fingers.
''really at the Braxton's'' for some reason I was quite happy with this. I'm sure they wouldn't mind if I just kind of popped in.
''yeah at the Braxton's, the middle one looks a bit of a trouble maker but have you seen the older one... Hooooottt or what, gosh Charlie every time I see him I'm all hot and flustered and not to mention the blubbering mess I become''
Why was I getting really jealous with what Leah was saying, she was only saying what most likely all the girls of the bay were thinking. I was so damn jealous that Leah was thinking like this that I don't know what prompted the words to come out of my mouth.
''Sorry to disappoint Leah but he has a long time girlfriend''
Ouch what the heck had I just done, I should have regretted the words but I wasn't, to be totally honest it was really nasty but I was relieved when Leah registered the words and realised there is no chance for her.
''oh lucky girl'' Leah's voice feigned disappointment.
''Yeah she is, erm Leah you don't know where Casey lives do you?'' I asked trying to get the conversation away from Brax.
''Yeah they renting Roo's old place''
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I knocked on the door; I waited a couple of moments before I heard his angelic voice.
''Case come on man, can you at least answer the... '' He stopped talking as he had opened the door and comprehended who was standing in front of him.
Brax's P.O.V
Awkward, I open the door to see Charlie standing in the door, she looked at me and then put her face down, I saw her cheeks blush, who could blame her, she was trying her hardest to look composed, aloof and non traumatised by the way I looked. I was wearing a towel around my waist and my body dripping with water. I had just come out of the shower.
''oh hi Charlie, sorry I would have worn something more suitable if I knew you was going to rock up in uniform''
''erm no your okay I just came by to see Ruby, is she here?'' she lifted her head up gently but avoided eye contact with me.
''erm yeah sure , come in she is in Casey's room, I'll get her for you'' I gestured her over to the couch and she went and sat down making herself comfortable. I really, really desperately did not want to go and get Ruby, instead I wanted to sit next to Charlie. There was no point wishing so i stopped dragging my feet towards her. Just as I was about to move I heard a faint voice,
''Brax''
''Yeah'' damn that was too quick and overtly to enthusiastic. She obviously noticed because she looked up at me and laughed nervously. I retaliated by running my hands through my hair and sending her one of my cheeky grins. We kind of just smiled at each other and it was like a magnetic attraction, i found myself walking towards her and sitting beside her. I sat so there was quite a bit of distance between us. She shuffled, as much as I wished it was closer to me, she actually shuffled away from me. Damn the trademark Braxton smile obviously didn't work on her.
Charlie's P.O.V
There was an eerie silence which was ridiculous. I don't know what prompted me to call him but I did and he thought it was an invitation to come and sit next to me, still in his towel. What was even worse instead of eradicating the distance between us I the fool went and increased it.
''Brax''
''Yep'' oh he was so cute, the second time within minutes he had responded so enthusiastically that I wanted to laugh at him.
''I just wanted to say thank you for the other night and doing the paperwork at work''
''no worries Charlie, you know you can count on me''
Oh god there was the silence again, this time it didn't last as long, he spoke again and as he did he moved closer to me,
''how are you feeling''
I didn't know whether his question was genuine, whether he cared or whether he was checking to see if I still wanted to have sex with him. That was a definite; I really wanted to have sex with him. I shook my head trying to get the thought of having sex with Brax out of my mind and concentrating on something else. I tried to concentrate on the outfit that I would wear tonight to Bianca's party but why every time I pictured an outfit I was trying to figure out whether the guy sat next to me would find it sexy. He probably wasn't even invited so why was I even bothered.
I was brought out of my thoughts as I felt someone's hands touch mine, electrifying was to simple to describe the feeling I got. When I was not in the right state, his touch was magical but know that it was just me, him and nobody else, the touch was beyond this universe. I actually didn't blame myself for wanting to have sex with him. One thing I knew for sure was that it would be once in a life type of experience.
For the first time tonight I looked directly into his eyes and I was swimming in them. I tilted my head and he mirrored mine, I didn't know what was going to happen but for once I was actually going to let myself go. No Boundaries.
Okay that was a very funny joke, no boundaries, just when you are ready to go free reign, just when you're about to go on the most exhilarating time of your life, just when the ride is about to take off. Whether it is a faulty safety belt, or your heart telling you no or maybe your daughter/ sister and her boyfriend decide to join you with their presence, something always stops you. My head shot back and my hand flew out of his as soon as I heard him.
''Bro – Oh hi Charlie I didn't know you were here'' Casey spoke as he entered the living area with Ruby in tow.
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So guys what did you think? I really want Brax and Charlie to get together but I just don't want to rush it. Is there anything you guys would like me to add to this story and would you like me to write the POV's of other characters to. Please review, even those who don't want to sign in, I allow anon reviews, go on you shy peeps!
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