A Twist

Chapter 2

"Have you ever wondered which hurts the most.. Saying something and wishing you had not, or saying nothing, and wishing you had?"

I wanted simple and easy but my history had already shown me. That was never what came my way. Especially when it involved Lucas. Waking up the sun streamed through the window. Providing this feeling of warmth and peacefulness. Feeling a hand on my back. I look over to the side of me.

The sight of him next to me with a smile on his face. Made me feel flustered and I knew I was blushing. I loved him. I had tried to downplay it because that was the only way I could protect my heart from the possibility of his rejection or the entrance of someone from our past coming along and tearing what we were attempting to build apart.

Remaining without a title or any real meaning wasn't what I wanted. But I was scared for the two of us to ever become something real. It was for the best. At least that was what I told myself.

"Last night was unexpected and fun." "Do you regret it any of it.?" I asked him. Trying to conceal the emotion in my voice.

"No, I don't the only thing I would change is that last night wasn't more than a simple run in between us if I had any idea this was going to happen It would have been a much more meaningful night." "What about you Brooke.?" "How do you feel about it.?" he asked. Looking into my eyes.

"I think we reconnected and had a memorable time together but that's all it will ever be we've tried dating before and never worked out." "I think we should just keep things as they are and be friends." I said to him.

Seeing the expression in his face change. "What if that isn't enough for me.?" "I want more I want to be with you Brooke." "Those other attempts don't matter now we were so young and hadn't figured ourselves out yet or our lives." "I love you Brooke." He said. Looking into my eyes.

I had to look away. Feeling tears well up in my eyes.

"I love you too Lucas." "I'm in New York. You're in LA." "This is the right choice." "I have to go." I told him. As I got up with the sheet wrapped around me. While I grabbed my clothes, and began to get dressed.

"There is more here Brooke you are running from this." "You are scared I can see it in your eyes and that's okay because I'm scared too." "I want to be with you Brooke." He said. Looking up at me.

I couldn't look at him. As I walked toward the door. My hands shaking as I left the room. Walking quickly outside. Getting into the first taxi I could find.

Breaking down in tears. Once I reached the inside of my home.

It wasn't until weeks later after having to put myself back together. And getting into my work that I realized I was pregnant. The shock and surprise. Hitting me with a wave of fear I never expected. After years of being told that it would never be possible to have a child of my own. There was proof of the love we felt for each other.

It became real to us both. When we saw the baby on the screen and heard the heartbeat. Our lives were changed in every sense of the word. And we couldn't have wanted it more.

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