Hey guys, Yep I got another story, I can't even recall what brought this to my mind. But I just had this story playing inside my head, and I figured, I should see where this go's.. It's going to be full of drama, so be prepared..

Here's what you need to know, this story picks up after season four. Except Brooke and Peyton never made up, Brooke went off to New York after graduating, Peyton went off to LA, they haven't spoken or seen each other in five years.. Both girls are happy and in love, but what will happen when they find out that the man they love, is the same one. Will their friendship be fixable, will secrets tear them apart, And what will happen when Peyton learns that not only her so to be husband lied to her, but also Lucas...

Please review what you think,

Happy Reading

Cindy :)


FORGIVENESS AND LOVE.

Chapter 1

He was standing in line at Starbucks, tired from his late night flight and his two early morning meets. His head was killing him and the chatted women behind him and the screaming baby in front of him wasn't helping. " This is crazy." he says to himself, looking around at the busy coffee place. He decides he doesn't need coffee that bad anymore. As he turns to walk out the shop, he bumps into something, or more like someone.

" Seriously, " the women yells. " Do you know how much this shoes cost?" she said in an angry tone, looking down at her amethyst heels, that were now covered in her coffee.

Lucas eyes widen, " I'm so sorry," he tells her feeling bad for knocking her coffee out her hands. " I will pay...,," he trails off as the brunette looks up at him..

" Lucas Scott? Is that you?"

" Brooke Davis." Lucas says with a huge smile. " are should I say, designer Brooke Davis?"

" Wow, long time huh?" she says, as she pulls him over to get them out the doorway. " what are you doing in New York?"

" I had a meeting with my editor. I'm a published author now." he says in a proud tone.

Brooke smiles, " I know I did read your book"

" you did?"

" Yeah, I wanted to call you and tell you how amazing it was, but " she paused as she thought about what to say. " well to be honest there really isn't a reason, I just didn't do it."

" I wished you did, I always wondered if you got to read it or not. , "

" I did, and I read it once in a while when I'm missing Tree Hill."

" I can't believe it's been five years." He tells, her as he scans her body. She looks about the same, her hairs shorter, and her skins a little paler. She was still one of the most prettiest women he's ever met.

" Me either." The two just stand there looking at each other, as people push past them. She takes this time to look him up and down, he looks the same, but his face seems older, he's still good-looking, and his smile still takes her breath away. " so are you writing a new book?"

" I just finish it, that's why I'm in town."

" are you still in Tree Hill?"

Lucas nods, " yeah, I'm a Tree Hill boy I can't picture living anywhere else."

" How's Nathan and Haley?" She asks, she offered wondered about her old friends, back home. And what's become of them.

" Great, Nathan is playing for the Bobcats. And Haley is an English teacher at Tree Hill High and Jamie just turned five, he's getting so big.."

" Life is sure going by fast, " she tells him, as she thinks back to the day Jamie was born..

Lucas watches her for a moment, knowing she is thinking back on something. " so what's new with you excepted being a huge fashion star."

" That's about it, I'm still designating clothes. " she bits her lip. " So you and Peyton ever get married?" she asks, not that she wanted to check up on his relationship status, she was more curious about what her best, well ex best friend was up to down a days.

He looks down at the street, before looking up at her. " No.. We aren't married.. Peyton and I aren't together anymore." he says, in a sad tone, one he try not to let show.

" Shut up.." Brooke says, as she hits his shoulder playfully. " I am so not falling for that..." she jokes, " Let me guess you guys are married for the last four years and have a little boy or girl, you're doing your writing and Peyton is running a label in Tree Hill. Having one happy life together." she tells him, as she crossed her arms over herself. Waiting for him to tell her she was right.

" Well, your right about a few things there."

" I knew it." she said, with her Brooke Davis cherry smile.

" Peyton is running her label from Tree Hill, and she is a mother, and she is engaged... But not to me, we are just friends. Not that I don't wish things were different, but she's happy and that's all that matters." He tells her, in a way that she's not sure if he's trying to convince her or himself.

Brookes smile faded, as she noticed the hurt expression on his face. " What happen? You two were so happy and so in love when we graduated."

Lucas sighed, " yeah we were, she did the breaking. I try to talk her out of it but you know Peyton once her minds made up, there's no changing it."

Brooke felt bad for him, she really thought that the two was together living a prefect happy life."I'm so sorry Luke."

" it's fine, it's been over for years, I'm over it. And like I said she has a great life and she's happy ."

" Did you say she was a mother?"

" Yes, she has a three-year old beautiful little girl" His voice is filled with happiness, as he talks about the little girl, " Anna Brooke is her name, "

Brooke jaw dropped, " really?" Lucas nods, " I can't believe she did that, it's been five years since we talked. I miss her so much Luke."

" she misses you to,"

Brooke grabs his hand, " let's walk." she tells him as they walk down the street, " so does Lucas Scott have anyone special in his life?"

" I did, but I just couldn't make it work, so she left me last month."

Brooke nods, and wonders, if he couldn't make it work, because he was still obviously in love with Peyton. " sorry, so no kids yet?"She says, not wanting to bring up his relationship with Peyton, even though it was bugging her what actually broke the couple up.

" no how about you, any lucky guys in your life."

Brooke's face lite up, " yes, I got an amazing, caring, supporter, handsome boyfriend, we've been together for three years now. I'm so in love with him Luke, he is everything I've ever wanted in a man. I can see myself settling down with this one.."

Lucas stops walking in pulls her into a hug. " I'm so happy for you Brooke, you deserve it. Pretty girl

She blushed, at the sound of his old pet name for her, something she's missed to. " I'm pregnant.." she blurs out, wanting to finally tell someone.

" what?"

" I'm pregnant." she says looking over at him. " you're the first person I told, I'm so happy."

" Why haven't you told your boyfriend?"

" He's a movie producer, so he's out-of-town a lot, he's supposed to be here this weekend. So I plan on telling him then, he's going to be so happy. We have been talking about having children, when the time is right, but with our careers, time just never seemed right. And it wasn't plan, it just happen, but it's a good thing.."

"Congrats, I wish you both a life time of happiness.." He tells her honestly, he loves seeing Brooke this happy, he can't wait to tell Peyton,how happy she is.

" Luke, you should come over for dinner, tonight, I..can..." she stops, as her phone rings.. " Excuse me." she says, as she reaches into her bag to pull out her phone. " It's my man.." she says, before hitting the answer button. " Hey Handsome. I miss you.."

Lucas stands there, in an awkward, way, listening to her talk to her boyfriend, He thinks about how happy Peyton is going to be, knowing Brooke is okay, he knows it's killing her, how the two drifted apart.

" Sorry about that.. But good news, Julian is coming in tonight.."

" Julian?" He says, giving her a confused look.

She hits his arm, "Sorry, I thought I told you his name, yes Julian is my boyfriend.. the love of my life, I can't wait for you to meet him.."

" Me either, " he says, as he thinks a moment, His name is Julian and he is a movie producer, crazy coincidence or not " what's his last name?"he asked, out of curiosity

" Baker, why?"

Lucas swallows hard, " I was just wanting to get some info on him, you know Peyton is going to want to know all about the guy who stole her best friends heart." he tells her hoping she buys it.. His heart was beating somewhat fast now, " Oh.." he says, looking at his watch.. " I'm actually late for a meeting, I'm so sorry,"

" Oh, well you need a place to stay, ..

"Well, actually," He says, cutting her off. " I'm heading back home tonight, " He lies to her, he wasn't suppose to leave till the morning, but he knew he needed to get away from her soon. before he said something that would change her whole life and Peyton's as well.

She frowns "Oh, that sucks...When do you come back?"

" I'll have to check with my people.."

" Oh... Well give me your phone and I'll give you my number, so next time you're in town we can get together, and maybe Julian will be here I so want you to meet him."

Lucas hands her his iPhone, " That sounds great, I look forward to meeting him to.." he looks at her, as she types in her number, his heart breaks for her, if only she knew the truth..

" I'll send you a picture of me and Julian so you can show Peyton and Haley how handsome he is.." Brooke tells him as she gives him back his phone.

Lucas fakes a smile, " Okay, I know they both will be so happy for you, as happy as I am."

They say there goodbyes, and promises to keep in touch. He goes straight to his hotel room, where he throws himself on the bed.. Maybe, there is two Julian Bakers in the world, that is possible, he tells himself hoping he right. His phone dings, letting him know he's got a new text. Then his hope is gone, as he opens the text.

He wanted to talk to someone, about what he just found out. But the one person he wants to talk to, is the one person who this info will hurt. And that's the last thing he wants to do. He grabs his phone and starts to dial.


Haley was cooking dinner, and her boys were playing ball out front, when her phone rung.. " You miss me Luke." she said, as she answers her phone.

" Yes, so much.." He hears her laugh, " Haley can we talk?"

" That's what we're doing now Luke, this is called talking " she teases. As she stirs the sauce.

"No sarcasm, Look I'm serious, are you able to talk privately, no ones around?' He asked, not knowing if Peyton was there or not.

" Jamie and Nathan are out playing ball and I'm in my kitchen no one else is here, whats going on with you.."

He sighs, as he thinks of a way to say what he just discovered... " Look, what I got to say, has to stay between you and me, you can't even tell Nathan..And Peyton can't know, cause this is going to hurt her.."

Haley sat down on the bar stool, concern echoed on her face. " What is Luke?" she asked, as she prepares for the worst.

" Julian is cheating on Peyton.."

" Lucas don't do this again," Haley warned him, "Look how upset Peyton got with you last time, you accused Julian of cheating.."

Lucas rolled his eyes, " Last time was mistaken, last time I was wrong, this time I'm not, I promise, I got a picture to prove it." he replies, as he stares at the picture Brooke just text him. Brooke was standing next to Peyton's fiancé Julian, who arm was wrapped arm Brooke's waisted. " And you're not going to believe who the other woman is."