Guys I know everyone wants frequent updates but I am very busy and don't get a chance to write. I do hope people still read. And to answer your review JS, there should technically be 3 chapters for Saudade but it won't show up for some reason so when I get a chance I will re-upload. Anyhooos this is the next one to Love or Lust! Sorry not proof read and not as long as normal but hey at least it's something.

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Charlie's P.O.V

''Does he have any rights as a potential father?'' I asked Morag as we both sat outside on the bench, I had explained to her the situation and to say she wasn't best pleased would be an understatement, after giving me a few of her very well chosen words she said she would help me with any legality in regards to Angelo trying to take the baby of me,

''well if he is the father once the baby is born, you know this already, he will have rights''

I just shook my head in agreement, I could sense the 'but' coming though,

''however if Angelo decided he doesn't want to wait that long, he might want a DNA test, and you as well as me know that can be dangerous for both mother and child involved''

''can he do that'' I asked wanting confirmation,

''yes and technically you cannot deny it as he is a potential father alongside Mr Braxton'' I could hear the difference in tone when she said Mr Braxton,

''you can call him Brax''

''the best advice I can give both you and Mr Braxton is that you don't do anything to aggravate Angelo further, so maybe keep the public annunciation of your relationship between yourselves and the already few too many that know''

-x-

After my talk with Morag I decided to go have see Brax and have some lunch, I was trying my hardest to make sure that we kept on track, no point in pushing him away even if that is what I do best, one thing for sure, I love Brax lots and would fight for us regardless of what has happened.

Currently I was residing in Brax's house in his bed as expected of a couple but I had ran out of necessities so decided to head to Leah's where the rest of my stuff was, as I turned the corner, sat on the chairs outside was none other than Angelo,

''I really don't have the energy to argue with you so if I was you I would leave now''

''well I don't really wanna waste my breath on someone like you as well so I will give you this and leave you in peace'' he handed me a white envelope, my heart sank trying to think what it was for, I took the envelope from his hands and then made my way inside, not bothering with him, I heard the chair scrape back and then I assumed he left because he didn't make his way inside after me, I packed a few things quickly, and then made the short distance back to Brax's I know Morag did say not to flaunt the relationship and living in Brax's would surely raise questions but I would deal with them as they came.

I clicked the kettle on ready to make a drink and then remembered the house had been cleared off all traits off coffee items, I walked to the fridge and took out a bottle of water, unscrewing the cap I took a swig before settling on the table, I pulled out the envelope from my back pocket and glanced at my mobile screen, the time reading 15:00, Brax would be finishing in an hour as he only was in for a few hours today, I opened the envelope and it looked very official, headed expensive paper, I skim read the first few lines which just read for the attention of a Miss Charlotte Buckton and that this was an official document, I continued reading until I hit the crunch, third paragraph in, the one thing we didn't need was stated on the paper, I reread a few times, not believing this, then I took the rest of the contents of the envelope, there was a cheque for $200,000 and with that there was a note, property has been surveyed and I believe this is your share alongside any other joint affairs, all are covered with the amount stated on the cheque. It then said P.S I hope you remember me when you fuck him tonight!

I just couldn't believe how vile he was, and I had shared a part of my life with him, he was definitely showing his true colours now. I just sat on the table continuing to re read from the letter, to the cheque to the note.

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Brax's P.O.V

17:30, a hour and a half after my shift supposedly had finished, I was still at the restaurant trying to keep order and waiting for Angelo to revive me and do his managerial duties for the evening, he was still a no show and even though I was majority share holder of the restaurant he still swanked in when he wished and even took days off without any word, I was sick of it and as soon as I had enough money I was going to propose to buy his share, having had enough at 18:00 I walked out of the restaurant and headed home, the house dark and no light coming, I walked in, placed the keys onto the side table before flicking on the light, slightly startled at Charlie sitting at the table with her head resting,

''Charlie'' no response so I tried again, this time she stirred gently before sitting up,

''hi, when did you get back?''

''just now, how long you been laying there for''

''not long'' she rubbed her eyes before her eyes caught something, I watched as she lifted the envelope and the few papers sprawled across the table,

''what are they?''

She just passed them over to me, I looked at the cheque, the little note and then the more official looking document,

''is he serious, I know you said he could do this but is he stupid?''

She shrugged her shoulders before walking over to me, I hugged her before placing a kiss on her head,

''apparently he can''

''he can put you and the baby at risk, regardless of whether it's my baby or not, I don't think I would put the both of you in any danger by asking for a DNA test''

''he doesn't care''

''You know Charlie you say the word and he is out of the picture'' she looked up at me, I could see the initial shock on her face at what I was suggesting, and then her face broke out into a little smile,

''gosh don't tempt me''

-x-

The next day

''Rubes'' I shouted through the house, I know she had stayed the night before and I was wondering if she could help me, after shouting through the house again, she walked around the corner rubbing her eyes,

''what is up with all the shouting''

''well if you wasn't so lazy and already up I wouldn't have to shout would I'' I ruffled her hair as she ducked her head so I could stop,

''anyway where is the fire''

''no fire, just need a little help, you going to do me a favour''

''depends, how much you willing to pay''

''$20'' she had definitely been spending too much time with the two younger Braxton's, this is something they would do, ask for money,

''pfffft, $20, can't even get a decent scram with that never mind a whole days worth of shopping''

My eyes widened with shock, a whole days worth of shopping,

''you serious''

She batted her eyelids, ''deadly''

''I am so going to regret this'' I took out my credit card and passed it to her, ''please leave enough for me to be able to carry out my surprise for your mu... Charlie''

''what do you want me to do?'' she asked

''Pack a few things for your her, like beachy things and for a few days away''

''oh, my god I bargain good don't I, such a simple favour and I get to go crazy on your credit card''

I just shook my head and watched her smirk and walk off.

-x-

''oh wow, you finally decided to show'' I taunted as I walked into the restaurant as I saw Angelo, ''well anyway I'm taking a few days off so you can hold the fort,

''where you going?'' he replied

''I don't think I need to tell you, but if it eases your mind, just to the city''

''and Charlie''

I ignored him and walked into the office, picked up the stuff that I needed and headed home, Charlie already waiting for me,

''so where we going'' she asked as her lips traced mine,

''just away, too much going on here and I reckon we both can do with a break''

''mhmm'' her lips latched onto mine and before I knew it the both of us had made it to my room, half naked,

''we are going to be late'' I whispered to Charlie as my lips moved down the side of her neck, pushing a lock of her hair back to get better access,

''not if we are quick''

-x-

After what was meant to be a quick rendezvous turned into a few hours of passion, we had finally decided it was time to leave, I watched as she got dressed again and then she helped me button my shirt up whilst I tried and failed to kiss her.

Picking up the two holdalls with our stuff, we both walked out to the living area, where there was a knock on the door, I could see the too familiar smidgen of blue,

''afternoon officers'' I greeted them as I looked at Avery and another cop,

''alright serge'' he greeted me back, It felt weird being called that now knowing I had resigned and just waiting for my leave to finalise before I finally parted with the police force,

''Sergeant Buckton'' Avery then greeted Charlie,

''hi, what brings you around here''

''are you off somewhere?''

''yes just for a few days, everything okay?''

''not really, A Mr Angelo Rosetta has taken legal action which will not allow you to leave the bay unless for medical purposes, I'm sorry Charlie, it's something to do with him being the potential father of your baby''

''you're kidding me right'' I said astounded

''unfortunately not, anyways I will leave you with this, and congratulations on the pregnancy Charlie''

He handed me with the forms stating why she couldn't leave and what actions could be taken.

I heard a chuckle and looked around to Charlie,

''you do know this is all your fault you know'' Charlie said to me, but it wasn't with anger, she had a smile on her face,

''if I remember correctly wasn't it sex that first got us together , then it got me pregnant and now, when we are trying to leave the bay for a few days we can't because when we had the chance we were too busy having sex''

''so how is this my fault'' I questioned slightly confused

''coz you're so damn irresistible'' I smirked at her before we both embraced, oh well if we couldn't go have a break away from the bay, we would just enjoy each other in the bay,

''oh and does that offer still stand to get rid of him'' Charlie questioned,

''consider it done'' I joked, obviously Charlie wasn't being serious, well I hope she wasn't.

-x-

Charlie's P.O.V

''let's go for a walk'' I jumped off the couch and put my hands out so Brax could take them,

''what now?''

''yes now, it's only gone past eight, it's still early''

''only you would think eight in the evening is considered early'' he said as he got up and followed me out, the both of us making the short walk to the beach, walking alongside the beach, I had been thinking about this all day and I really wanted to put it past Brax, I figured seen as everyone will start asking questions soon, I might as well prepare for them and get our relationship out in the open, even though Morag had said not to aggravate Angelo but it seemed he was still hell bent on making this difficult.

''I think we should tell people that we are together'' Brax stopped walking but I continued, he then caught up with me,

''you serious''

''deadly''

''why the sudden decision'' he questioned as he interlinked our hands,

''I don't know I just figure I rather have all the drama out of the way and then I can just concentrate on you, me and the baby''

''it's your call Charlie''

''well then I think tomorrow breakfast in the diner with my boyfriend will get tongues wagging''

''I can't wait'' he replied as we both embraced, Angelo could try his hardest but there was no stopping me and Brax, I know I'm not innocent but I am human and people always make mistakes, I don't regret getting with Brax just wished the circumstances were a little different, but one thing was for sure I can't wait to be a proper family, the girl who used to shy away from the family life was gone.