Secrets

[Adelle2008]

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Chapter 23

It was 10 o’clock by the time Belle had woken up, she had been working long hours at the pre-school leaving her feeling exhausted. Belle decided it was time to have a day off. Aden insisted that he would be perfectly capable of working solo. Nicole on the other hand was studying at university finishing off a major in fashion; her dream job was to become a fashion designer. Geoff however worked at a local gym as a personal trainer. It was a Thursday and he had caught a nasty bug from a colleague, Nicole nagged him all night to stay home and rest.

“Morning” Belle yawned eating her breakfast with her eyes half closed.

“Yeah.... *sneezes* morning * coughs*...” Geoff looked sick as a dog, his eyes were puffing and his face looked very pale.

“You look terrible” she looked at him giving him a comforting smile. He didn’t have the strength to smile; he walked over to the table like a zombie. Feeling breathless and lightheaded he stayed down quickly fearing he might faint.

“That *cough* ring looks *cough* great on you...elle..” he struggled to speak.

“It’s Belle...but thanks” Belle could see he was suffering so she made sure she didn’t taunt him too much.

“Well...I’ll.....I’m.....going to......lay.......lay down” he wobbled side to side, standing up he took each step slowly somehow he managed to run into the couch on the way up to the stairs. “Geoff, are you alright?” Belle watched him as he dragged himself across the room, rubbing his eyes with the edge of his hand. “Yep....I’m fantastic...” he said drowsily. Belle didn’t feel like going to bed again so instead she decided to have a cold shower. The shower is covered by see a clear glass wall. She undressed herself throwing her t-shirt of the floor, untying her blue scarf around her neck which she also threw onto the floor. After she had thrown the clothes on the floor she wonder how she would pick it up without falling over, she stomach had gain god knows how many pounds but she knew that her stomach weighed a tone than it usually did. Carrying two children at once was extremely painful sometimes. As she slipped into the shower and felt the cold cool sensation running down her arms and legs, her whole body relaxed instantly. Grabbing a washer she began to scrub her arms with soap. Geoff couldn’t get back to sleep and desperately required the bathroom urgently, he heard the shower running but had completely forgotten that Nicole was at uni, usually Nicole stayed home on Thursdays. He knew that Aden would be at work, and in his mind he assumed Belle would either be in her room, down stairs or at work. “Nicole.....” he said excitedly, he loved jumping in the shower with her for a little play. Opening the door the steam was cloudy making it hard for Geoff to see the colour of Belle’s hair. She was facing away from the door he was able to see anything yet.

“Nicole” he said again, getting closer to the glass wall. Belle heard a voice and knew someone was in the room. She turned around and screamed covering her private parts “GEOFF GET OUT NOW!” she screamed jumping up and down unable to escape. Unfortunately Geoff had seen much more than he expected, “Ahh...I’m sorry” he said shielding his eyes. “GET OUT” she yelled again. “I’m sorry Belle! I didn’t see much.....just you’re....” she had had enough, she ran as quickly as she could out of the shower and grabbed a towel quickly covering herself she ran out the bathroom door, slamming her bedroom. She was now safe and sound. “Oh my god....what have I done” Geoff had seen Belle naked; he had seen his best friend’s fiancé naked. He knew if Aden found out he would be killed. Thirty minutes later, Belle walked down the stairs looking around her for any sign of Geoff. She felt so embarrassed about what had just happened. “Belle” Geoff was in the kitchen she turned around her heart was beating faster than normal, “Ah yeah, hi.....listen about what happened before” Geoff’s eyes widened with fear. “Please don’t tell Aden, let it be our little secret” Geoff looked at her; he wasn’t comfortable with lying to his best friend. “Please Geoff, do you really want to be the one that tells Aden that you saw his soon to be wife naked?” he looked down at the floor in shame “No” he said quietly staring at his feet, lying was a sin, but in this case it couldn’t hurt to not tell Aden. “Aden Geoff” Belle said in a threatening voice, walking up to him, standing millimetres away, she held his t-shirt and looked at him with a angry face “If you ever pull another stunt like that, you’re dead, got it” she said viciously showing every single one of her teeth. “GOT IT?” she tugged his t-shirt, “Y- Yes” he said nervously, Geoff was afraid of Belle. In high school everybody knew Belle, she was always in trouble with teachers, and was involved in numerous fights. Geoff knew Belle was quite capable of doing some serious damage to him. In addition, she was extremely hormonal and was usually pissed off during the day. “Okay, now let’s not ever mention this to Aden” she threatened one last time, ensuring the message was engrained into his head.

Until Aden and Nicole had arrived home Geoff and Belle decided to avoid each other. “Hey Geoff” Nicole ran inside dropping her bags onto the floor, she embraced him and then looked for Belle. “Where’s Belle” he froze Nicole gave him a funny look “Belle....she’s up stairs I think...” he said swiftly. “Is everything alright?” she could tell something was up. “No, everything is good...except I’m still carrying thousands of germs so you should probably step away from me now” he warned. “Ew Gross” her hands released from his shoulders. “Hey mate” Aden walked in not noticing the fear on Geoff’s face. “H-H-Hey” looking around the room he spotted some files that needed to be sorted on the study desk in the corner “Yeah, I would love to say and chat but I have some filing that needs to be done” Nicole exchanged a worried look with Aden. “Geoff....what’s wrong?” Nicole asked again wanting the truth. “Nothing really guys....seriously everything is better than alright” He started to back away sweaty uncontrollably around his neck. Aden and Nicole weren’t going to take no for an answer. “SIT” Aden forced him to sit on the chair. “Cough it up!” Nicole said in a serious tone, but then realized using the word cough wasn’t the exactly the best idea. “I-I-I have nothing I want to say...” he said nervously avoiding their eye contact. Aden leaned in closer staring at him directly in the eyes. “What is going on Geoffrey” He was literally having a panic attack, “I-I-I didn’t mean to-to...” Aden looked at him questionably. “Mean to what?” he was almost touching his face. “See...” he said in a quieter voice. “See...?” Nicole raised an eye brow urgently wanting to know what he saw. “Belle....with no....” This ignited Aden’s anger. “Belle with no WHAT?” he whispered in a frightening voice. “Clothes...............I didn’t mean to Aden.......I accidently walked into the bathroom and she was in the shower....................I thought it was Nicole” Aden backed away preparing to yell “WHY DID YOU THINK BELLE WAS NICOLE.....YOU KNEW SHE WAS AT UNI TODAY” he yelled pointing a finger at him. “I know...I just forgot Nic had to go in today....I’m really sorry” he said in a terrified voice. “Aden” Belle entered the room, analysing their facial expression she could tell he knew about the bathroom incident. “Geoff! I told you not to say anything!!!” she stormed up to him. “I know, I know, I’m sorry....please don’t kill me’ he shielded his body. “Well I know a way to settle this....” he thought out loud. “You saw Belle naked, now she gets to see you naked” Geoff gulped. “Good idea darling” Belle looked impressed. “No-No please...” he stood up backing away. “Yes, Geoff you have to pay the price!” she said with an evil cheeky grin wiped across her face. Sadly Geoff had to strip for Nicole, Aden and Belle. “Take it off” Belle chanted, Nicole joined in with a giggled “TAKE IT OFF”. Aden crossed his arms with an impressed look on his face, winking at him to tick him off. Bits and pieces let loose. Belle and Nicole laughed their heads off, Belle’s face turned bright red, and Aden was disgusted by the image but could tell Belle was having a good laugh. Revenge is sweet he thought to himself.

[Red Ranger 1]

Oh, Geoff...Well, maybe it was worth it.

Very amusing chapter.

[LAURZY!]

LMAO

That was hilarious, poor Geoff!!

That was great, loved it

[homeandawayforever23]

Great chapter.

Geoff.

Update soon.

[Taniya_K]

Lol! I love that chapter! Poor Geoff! Loved Aden's idea though!

More soon please!

xoxo

[rfran]

Very funny Aden has grown up but not to much!!!!

[Adelle2008]

Chapter 24 Thanks once again for your comments. Love them! Enjoy

“Nic, come on let’s just talk about this” Geoff grabbed her arm gently to stop her from leaving the house.

“I’m sick of you doing this to me; you go to work and then fall asleep on the couch practically every night. Don’t you want to sleep next to your pregnant girlfriend? We never spend any time together anymore. YOU’RE ALWAYS AVOIDING ME” Nicole was clearly under the influence of hormones.

“No Nicole that’s not true” Belle and Aden sat quietly at the table, hearing every word they glanced at each other both screaming with laughter inside. Belle had to admit even though she was herself hormonal Nicole was just over the top with everything. Every little detail in her life needed to be absolutely perfect, for instance a simple chore like making the bed, each crease had to be straightened out, the blanket had to be folded neatly and placed at the end of the bed. If the bed wasn’t correctly made she would throw a hissy fit and then remake the bed, sometimes it took her 15 minutes to make the bed. It was ridiculous.

“Aden, I’m going to see to see Irene today, remember?” Belle finished her glass of milk. Aden had obviously forgotten what Belle’s plans were as he made lunch reservations at a fancy restaurant. “Sweetheart, I have to see Irene today, I’m helping her with the cake stall” Summer Bay High was holding a charity festival to raise funds for Diabetes Australia. As soon as Belle heard about the festival she immediately wanted to be a part of it. Belle was a very helpful and dedicated person; she couldn’t refuse the offer to help support a needed charity. “Just take it easy, don’t put too much stress on yourself” Belle rolled her eyes, sick and tired of hear Aden reminded her to slow it down. Simple tasks like washing the dishes or vacuuming was a no, no. He was very protective of her and she knew it. “Aden I am perfectly capable of looking after myself” she lectured him once again, attempting to change his views about pregnancy and work ethic. “I know, but Belle seriously, sometimes you just don’t know when to stop” He got up and kissed her on the head. “Aden...” he turned around. “I love you” she blew a kiss at him. He smiled “I love you too....now take it easy!” he commanded. Leaving the house she waved goodbye to Geoff who was left sitting in the living room alone.

{Noahs}

“G’day love, haven’t seen you around here in ages” Alf was wiping a beer glass with a tea towel.

“Yeah, its been a while” she brushed a strand of hair out of her face.

“Well, you certainly look different” Alf looked up and down at her stomach, referring to the change of her stomach size, her other physical features hadn’t changed much since the last time she was in the bay.

“Hey sexy” A guy whistled from behind her.

“Excuse me” she said in a threatening voice, hoping to scare away the idiot.

“Woah, you certainly get busy don’t you, well that’s expected from a hot young thing like you.” He wasn’t able to see that she was pregnant but once he did, he instantly thought she was a slut.

“Why don’t you go jump off a cliff” she crossed her arms as they leaned onto her stomach.

“Oh now, that’s not very nice. You shouldn’t be treating a new comer like this” he winked at her. He was dressed in a blue billabong top with board shorts. He had blue eyes and blonde hair. He looked to be around 26 years old.

“Do I look like I give a damn” Belle snapped.

“What’s your name” he asked in a flirtatious voice.

“Like I would tell a jerk like you” she walked away, only to be followed down to the beach.

“Hey, hold up” he ran catching up to her.

“**** off” she yelled at him.

“Oi...” Aden appeared out of nowhere running down the beach to meet her.

“Aden, what are you doing here” she asked shocked to see him.

“I wanted to be here for you of course” he rubbed her belly. “Who’s this” Aden turned noticing there was another guy standing with them. “Well, it’s become apparent that I’m your brother” Aden held his breath “What?” he said forcefully. “I am Justin Jefferies; your name is Aden...So I’m just taking a wild guess that you’re Aden Jefferies, which makes you my brother. Correct?” Aden was left speechless; Belle was screaming inside, how could Aden’s brother speak to her the way he did?

{At home}

“Nicole can we please talk about this, ever since you got pregnant you have been snapping at me every five minutes. I don’t know how long I can take this” he said shortly regretting his words.

“SO WHAT YOU DONT WANT TO BE WITH ME ANYMORE, IS THAT WHAT YOUR SAYING GEOFF CAMBELL” she screamed at him again. She just gotten home from clothes shopping and they were at it again.

“No, all I’m saying is...I wish you wouldn’t treat me like dirt. I’m here for you one hundred percent I wish you would just talk to me in a respectable tone” Nicole thought about this for a several seconds, she knew she was being a little too harsh on him, but the affect the hormones were having on Nicole were unbearable.

“I’m sorry Geoff” she said almost whispering. This had been the quietest she had spoken to him in weeks.

“That’s okay Nic, I love you, and you know that right?” he said truthfully.

“Yeah i know” she smiled.

“Now rumour has it...that pregnancy makes you not only angry but makes you want to play in bed more often with your partner. I think we should give that a go now.”

“Releasing anger and giving into temptation at the same time, now that could be interesting” she said in a seductive voice. “Let’s give it a try, shall we” he said with a massive grin on his face. “We’ll never know until we give it a try” she said as a final point before they headed up the stairs.

[Adelle2008]

SKYKAT HAS CHAPTER 24! SORRY THIS WONT MAKE ANY SENSE NOW, I'LL TRY AND GET SKYKAT TO POST IT FOR ME. SOON!

Chapter 25

What the hell are you doing here" Aden asked angrily.

"Visiting my baby

brother of course" he smiled in a way that made Belle want to throw up.

"Right, you waited until now to visit me..." he rubbed his forehead with a

distressed look of his face. Just when things in his life seemed to be running

smoothly his brother shows up. His other brother Sean had to spend life in

prison for murdering a student in 2001.

"Yep, plus dad is out of jail

now...we can be a family again" Justin seemed pleased at the fact that his

father was being released from jail, despite being a terrible role model.

"A

family? What a joke! When were we ever a family?" he yelled forgetting Belle was

standing right next to him.

"Dad's waiting at home. He'll want to see you"

he added.

"Dad wants to see me, are you kidding I'm the reason he was put in

jail. You fool"

"WHAT?" he raised his voice.

"I tried to kill him" he

said as if it hadn't been a big deal, to Justin it was.

"Why did you want

our father dead Aden?"

"Oh my god, you can't be seriously! What he let

happen to me, to you? He knew what that mongrel was capable of and he let it

happen. I wanted to punish him."

"Wanted?" he asked as Aden suggested he no

longer wanted his father dead, but at one point he did.

"Yeah, I've learnt

to accept that he was too paralysed to confront his father. But I want nothing

to do with him anymore. You got that" he said informatively.

Justin didn't

want to talk about his grandfather and decided to switch the focus on Belle.

"She's a hot thing isn't she? What did you do to deserve her?" Belle looked

disgusted. Aden hated other men to look at Belle just as a sexual creature.

Being the protective person he was known to be he was quick to defend her "Shut

up, how dare you talk about my fiancée that way" he pushed her tenderly

backwards standing in front of her protectively, he gave his brother a

threatening look warning him to walk away, which he did with a nod.

"Belle,

I'm so sorry" he stroked her arm lovingly, excusing the confrontation with his

brother. He didn't want Belle to get involved with his past life.

"Aden,

maybe you should go and see your dad" This comment was unexpected from her and

Aden gave her a look of horror.

"What, why would I want him back in my life"

he said angry and shocked.

"Aden he's your father" she emphasised.

"I

know Belle, but I don't want him in my life, or our children's life. Ever" This

situation was starting to upset him, holding back his tears he said his words

strongly showing no sign of weakness.

"Aden"

"No Belle, I don't want him

anywhere near me, you or our children. Okay?"

"Okay. I understand that. But

one little visit can't hurt right? Please Aden, just go and see what he wants.

You have things to talk about."

"It's not that simple Belle" he looked down

at the sand kicking it with his shoe.

"I know, but you can do this, I know

you can"

"Okay. I'll see him once. Only once and then that's it" He finally

gave in, Belle was very persuasive when she wanted to be. Flashing him looks of

seriousness and the look of I know you can do this.

"You're really brave you

know that right?" Belle rubbed his back in a comforting way; reassuring him he

had her support.

Aden smiled accepting the complement.

{Larry's

house}

"Son, I knew you'd come" he limped over to the front door letting

Aden inside. Justin was already inside.

"What do you want to say to me?" he

asked immediately wanting to leave as soon as possible.

"I just wanted to

say I'm sorry. I know I messed things up son and if I could go back and face my

father I would, but I can't change the past" Larry said weakly.

"Justin.

Do understand what is going on? Because of our pathetic drunken loser father,

you're the way you are now" Aden was assuming Justin had also experience the

abuse by the way he was acting.

"What so you're saying I'm messed up is that

what you're saying?"Justin snapped angrily at him.

"Look at the way you

spoke to Belle today. It was wrong" he screamed.

"Ah Belle, you still seeing

that girl are you son" Larry cut in, smiling at the fact that Aden and Belle

were still together after all these years.

"Not that it's any of your

business. I came here to tell you both that I want you both out of my life for

good. And dad, you better keep an eye on this one before he does something

illegal like raping someone" Aden stated regretting his words shortly after as

he made a shocking discovery.

Larry and Justin exchanged eye contact, not

saying a word.

"OH MY GOD, ARE YOU SERIOUS? HOW COULD YOU DO SUCH A DIRTY

HORRIFYING ACT? YOU'RE SICK YOU KNOW THAT. JUST STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM BELLE"

he yelled so loud the whole neighbourhood could have heard. Aden slammed the

door walking out of there life forever. Children who experience sexual abuse

often become abusers themselves but the majority of them don't. Aden couldn't

imagine putting someone through the pain he suffered as a child. The act itself

is unacceptable.

{Share house- Aden, Belle, Nicole and Geoff}

"Aden,

are you alright?" Aden laid on the bed with his arms crossed, refusing to speak.

"Mm" he mumbled.

"I am so sorry, I should never have suggested that you

go and see your father" Belle said empathically she could see he was upset.

"No. It's okay. I'm glad I went, gave me a chance to say a proper goodbye.

It gave me some closure, so it's good." He said briefly.

"Okay sweetheart,

but you know what tomorrow is! Hopefully it will be a better day" she kissed him

and gave him a wink, leaving him to have a nap.

"So Geoff have you gotten me

anything for Valentine's day yet?" Nicole asked down stairs.

"Valentine's

Day is such an American tradition Nic; do we really have to do it?" Geoff wasn't

exactly the romantic type. He loved Nicole but believed that love could be shown

through other ways. Not just giving gifts.

"In other words you haven't

bought me anything. And yes we really have to celebrate it. It's celebrating our

love for each other, through gifts, such as chocolate, flowers, jewellery extra"

Nicole listed hinting Geoff to buy her one of the following she listed.

Posted so spoiler tags removed. Sky

[Red Ranger 1]

Wow, brilliant couple of chapters.Geoff and Nicole are so sweet and bringing Aden's family back into it is an interesting move.

[Adelle2008]

Thanks Red Ranger 1 means alot to hear you say that. Hope you had a lovely christmas