Lucious POV
As Lucious walked away, his heart broke. They were making such good progress. Cookie was even considering the possibility of getting back together. Maybe. she said. But his damn past keeps getting in the way. Cookie seems tired from all of it. Heck even he, himself wants this thing to be over for good. Cookie is right though. He keeps asking her to stand by him. He keeps and taking while she keeps on giving. He can't help it. Cookie is his ace. He is no good without her. In return, what has he done for her except kill that hannibal Frank Gathers and that Latino boy who's name he doesn't even remember. He's a fool to think that they could go on like they have. It is unfair to her that he is constantly pulling her down with him. She deserves better. But what if better means someone else?
Cookie POV
After Lucious left, Cookie could not stop the tears from falling. She locked the door. Nobody should see her like this, especially her sons. Lucious is right, she is avoiding him. What does he expect her to do? Continue flirting with him? Pretend like he didn't marry that skank who is carrying her grandson? Ride with me on this one. He said. She was a fool to think she and Lucious will reunite eventually. The man has done nothing but hurt her. She needs to move on. Yes, that's what she needs to do. She's still gonna take care of her sons, she's still gonna run empire, but she will also look after herself. She needs to take care of her, otherwise who would?
