Alright here is chapter 7… I'm sorry it took so long. I was sort of stuck on how to proceed, and then my boyfriend's computer broke… And my entire story was ERASED! I couldn't believe it and I was stuck again. Anyways, I wrote two kick ass chapters, so I hope you guys enjoy them… And just so everyone knows the end is rapidly approaching, I'm probably only going to write 2 or 3 more chapters. Or maybe if I get inspired I'll write to 15 chapters… We'll see…
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Thanks!
Krystal
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It had been four months since Brooke had been to Tree Hill. Her wedding planners were now taking care of everything so Brooke could concentrate on her fashion career. Chris had suggested she take her time with the boutique opening, "Brooke we aren't getting married for like 8 months, you can concentrate on your boutique after that. I'll keep sending the rent check I promise." Chris kissed her forehead and went into the bedroom.
"Chris I'm going to see if the girls want to come up this weekend, I could really use a break. Tommy was happy that I wanted to start my own line; he even offered to give me a few pointers. I just finished the samples for the spot at New York Fashion Week, if I get it that will be a great boost for Clothes Over Bros," Brooke had decided that for her boutique she would go back to what she knew, "This weekend I don't want to think about anything. Is that ok with you, and as far as the store goes I want to have it going before we get married."
"OK I'll go check into the Plaza for a few days… Spend most of the time at the studio; you know the label wants me to have the album finished before the wedding. They think the press from the wedding will increase my record sales. Now about Clothes Over Bros., is it too much to ask that my fiancé not work herself to death before our big day?"
He's always thinking about his records, my wedding is not going to be a publicity stunt, Brooke thought, "Alright Chrissy Wissy, I'm going to call them right now, and believe me I'm going to be just fine when I walk down that isle in September."
Chris left for the studio and Brooke decided to call Haley right now, "Hales do you think you and Peyton can come up this weekend. My brain needs a weekend off, you know I'm trying to develop my own completely brilliant line; I just turned in my designs for Fashion Week, hopefully Tommy picks them, and if all of that wasn't enough I'm trying to plan the wedding of the century. I mean the planners have been great, but a part of me feels like it isn't even my wedding anymore, so starting next week I'm going to get more involved. Anyways I wanna see my two best friends this weekend I think it will help. What do you think? Can it be managed?"
Brooke had talked so fast Haley only caught half the conversation, "I had actually talked to Peyton yesterday and said we should go see you, so I'm glad you called. We will have to take a train because my doctor says it isn't good to fly when you're as big as the plane itself." Haley said laughing a little as she looked down at her stomach.
"That's perfect I will buy the tickets this afternoon. It isn't going to be a problem though, is it Hales, I mean you are 8 months pregnant? And I don't know anything about birthing babies, so if you went into labor Peyton would have to be in charge." Brooke said laughing too.
"It will be fine Brooke I promise… Isabelle isn't due for another 4 weeks. I'll let Peyton know about this weekend later because Nathan and I are watching Jenny tonight so Peyton and Jake can go to dinner. I better go Nathan is painting the nursery today and I'm afraid he picked some random sport team colors. I'll see you this weekend." Haley said and she got off the phone.
"Nathan!" Haley yelled from the bedroom.
Nathan came in covered with pale pink and light green paint, "What's the matter Hales is it the baby?"
"No me and the baby are just fine… Speaking of babies though, where is Keith?" Nathan looked at his wife and he realized that this is where he belonged. Not with the Knicks, but with Haley and his children. "Hello Nathan did you hear me, where is Keith our son? You know he's about this tall." Haley put her hand at about hip height.
Nathan suddenly pulled Haley into a kiss and then said, "Hales getting hurt was the best thing that ever happened to me." As he walked towards the door to go finish the nursery he turned and said, "And Keith is at the Rivercourt with Lucas, anything else?"
Haley just shook her head and smiled.
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"Uncle Lucas are you ok?" Keith asked.
"Yeah kiddo I'm great, life is good" he replied as he shot another air ball. "Get with it Scott" he said. "Keith promise me you will never give your heart to just any girl that asks for it."
"My heart," Keith said a little confused.
"Oh never mind I'll explain it when you're older. Man I'm helpless today. Let's work on your dribbling ok big guy." Lucas was now showing off his dribbling skills, trying his best to impress a 6 year old.
Keith said, "I know you miss my Aunt Brooke, Uncle Lucas. You were looking for her at my birthday party last month. Mommy told me she couldn't come because she had to work. Aunt Brooke called me and said she would make it up to me, the next time she comes to visit we are going to go shopping and watch Peter Pan again."
After listening to Keith Lucas missed the dribble and the ball just rolled on the ground. Lucas bent down to look at Keith's face. "What makes you say that? I was at your party for you, you're my favorite nephew." Lucas knew that was partly a lie, he had been hoping to see Brooke at Keith's birthday party.
"I'm your only nephew Uncle Lucas." Keith said with a giggle. "But I saw you, I heard you talking to yourself when Aunt Brooke was here a few months ago." Keith looked down, feeling ashamed for eavesdropping on his uncle.
"Wow I must have sounded pretty funny," Lucas remembered that day. He was a wreck, he still hadn't told Brooke how he felt. Poor Keith, he must have thought Lucas had lost his marbles. "It's ok Keith you didn't do anything wrong I did. I miss your Aunt Brooke; I just didn't know how to tell her when she was here, and you're right I had hoped to see her at your birthday party."
"I know!" Keith was now jumping up and down, "When mommy used to miss daddy while he was gone playing basketball she would leave me with Grandma Karen and go and see him. Why don't you just go see Aunt Brooke, you miss her just like mommy used to miss daddy? "
"Keith you're a genius. Let's get you home." Lucas couldn't believe he was about to take the advice of a child, but hey sometimes you don't really know what's in front of you till it's gone. On the drive home Lucas thought to himself, I will go see Brooke in New York.
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Brooke was on her way to the train station, she had called George for a car. After the ride to JFK several months ago he had become her permanent driver. Brooke had sold her car a few months ago to pay for some design class she wanted to take, and with the rest of the money she bought some great new fabric. They pulled into the pick up area of the train station and Brooke spotted Haley and Peyton. Brooke jumped out of the car and screamed. "Hales you look absolutely beautiful, when Chris and I have kids someday I hope I am a MILF like you."
Haley just blushed and said, "Brooke you always say the most inappropriate things."
"She should be used to it by now, I said the same thing." Peyton said laughing, she handed George her bags and said thank you.
"So where do you guys wanna go first, shopping and food, food and shopping?" Brooke asked as George put the rest of the bags in the trunk of the town car.
Haley said, "As the only pregnant one I get to decide, and after that train ride I could really use a nap before we do anything else. Sorry guys."
"Don't worry Hales, we will go back to my apartment and order take-out. There is this really yummy Chinese place that has the best everything I think… orange chicken, broccoli beef, egg rolls. Does that sound ok?" Peyton and Haley both nodded. "George can you just take us back to my apartment, we probably aren't going to do any shopping till tomorrow, Hales here is very pregnant as you can see and she needs her rest."
"OK Miss Davis, here is my card with my personal numbers, I'm going to go back home to the Bronx, so should you need my services further this evening just give me a call." George said, as he started the car.
"Thank you George, you are the best, what would I do without you?" Brooke said, with that George blushed and put up the privacy divider to give the girls some time to catch up. "So this weekend is going to be great, I missed you guys so much," Brooke said.
"We missed you too." Peyton said, "So we don't have any wedding details to plan? Designs to look over and give ideas about?"
"Nope I don't want to think about anything this weekend. None of it, I'll get back to my crazy life next week. I turned in my samples a few days ago; hopefully I'll get the spot. But like I said before I'm not going to think about that till Tuesday. For now my two best friends are here and that's enough for me." Brooke said grabbing both Haley's and Peyton's hand and squeezing them tightly.
When they arrived at the apartment, George went to get the doorman to assist them with the bags and the girls went to wait for the elevator. "Remember what I said Miss Davis, just call me if you need anything." George said as he walked back outside to his waiting car to leave.
The girls got settled upstairs, Brooke ordered the Chinese food, and then they got comfortable on the couch and put The Notebook in the DVD player. They had always loved that movie. When it was over Peyton said, "Isn't it great that they find their way back to each other in the end that is what solidifies it as the best chick flick ever."
Haley was asleep next to them and Brooke said, "Yeah I know, I think Allie and Noah are totally you and Jake, and that guy James Marsden plays is Lucas. I mean you thought you wanted to be with him, whatever his name was…"
Peyton interrupted and said, "His name is Lon."
"Oh yeah, that's right. Anyways so Lucas is Lon. You guys just weren't engaged." Brooke was nodding and all proud of herself that she had made that connection.
"See now I think you are Allie and Lucas is Noah, and Chris is Lon. I mean look at it, Lucas was your first love and we all know how hard those are to forget. Anyways Chris is totally Lon, parts of you love him, but you won't ever love him the way you love Lucas. It's funny don't you think?" Peyton said and she started laughing. Brooke stood up and was unusually quiet; Peyton didn't know what the problem was. "Did I say something wrong?" Peyton asked.
"No, everything is fine. I guess I just forgot that you could sometimes be such a bitch Peyt." Brooke said as she walked towards the kitchen.
"What?" Why am I a bitch Brooke?" Peyton said.
"I love Chris more than I ever loved Lucas and I am going to marry him. You're one of my brides maids I can't believe you just said that!" Brooke hadn't realized she started yelling.
Haley woke up when she heard Brooke, "What's going on? What did I miss?" she said sounding groggy.
"Oh you didn't miss anything; Brooke is just being typical Brooke. I said something that was supposed to be taken as a joke and she just blew it way out of proportion!" Peyton yelled, glaring at Brooke.
"No you missed Peyton here, my former best friend; tell me not to marry Chris basically. She thinks I'm still in love with Lucas." Brooke then looked at Peyton, "I LOVE CHRIS!"
Peyton turned to Haley and told her the whole story, after Haley started giggling. "Brooke you must really be on edge, because that was funny," Haley said. "I mean it does sort of make sense, you are just like Allie, you had everything you wanted… well until your dad lost it all. Lucas came from the 'wrong side of the tracks' so to speak… you never would have talked to him had he not got into with Nathan and joined the basketball team. I mean you definitely wouldn't have gotten involved with him before that. And Chris is totally Lon, you met him here in New York after you LEFT Lucas in Tree Hill. Wow I had never noticed that before Peyt." Haley then was laughing so hard she had to sit down.
Brooke looked at Peyton and Haley and screamed, "I hate you both! You just want me to be miserable. I mean look at you Haley, you are JUST a mother, you got your teaching degree and you aren't doing anything with it. That's so sad! And you Peyton you are one of the most gifted artists I have ever met and you finished school and did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! You own a dinky little record store in Tree Hill, and you still help Karen run Tric… You both are pathetic!" Brooke then walked to bedroom and slammed the door.
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Brooke woke up the next morning and she couldn't believe what had happened the night before. She wanted to just stay in her room all day and pretend it never happened. She wondered if Peyton and Haley were still there or if they had left after she freaked out. Brooke tried calling Chris, his cell phone was off, he wasn't at the studio and he wasn't at the hotel, 'Where is he?' Brooke thought.
"Oh Chris you are the best ever. What would I do without you in my life?" Natalie said as she opened the small velvet covered box and saw a diamond bracelet.
"I'm Chris Keller… That's all there is to it." Chris said as he searched the tousled apartment for his pants. He met Natalie at a record party several months ago when Brooke was working late. He didn't really have feelings for her but he couldn't stop seeing her. "I need to go to the studio; I have an idea for a song. Will you come by later? Brooke is having a girls only weekend and I'm really lonely…" Chris pulled Natalie into a long embrace.
"Do you even love her I mean you guys don't really travel in the same circles? How did you even meet the girl Vogue Magazine called the 'Next Big Thing' in the fashion world? How do you know she isn't just after your fame and fortune?" Natalie said as she pulled away sounding a bit jealous.
"I know she isn't after my money because I grew up with her, and she's going to have her own fame soon enough. Besides you don't even know her so stop talking trash." Chris said as he prepared to leave, he had been thinking about having sex with her again before he left, but when Natalie got clingy he just wanted to leave. "I'm going to marry Brooke and when I do this thing that we're doing is going to be over. You do understand that right?"
"You are such a hypocrite, I should go see Brooke at Tommy Hilfiger's office one day and tell her just what it is she's getting into. If I was in her position I would wanna know that my fiancé was a dog." Natalie was upset now, she found Chris's shirt and threw it at him. When that didn't faze him she just became upset. "I want you to leave and I don't think I can do this anymore, I'm not just your stupid groupie Chris… I really have feelings for you but that isn't going to ever be enough." She said and she turned her back to Chris.
When Chris went to leave he said, "Natalie if you ever thought that I would leave Brooke for you then you were more pathetic then I ever thought you were." He opened the door and then turned to say, "Oh and one more thing… You weren't my first affair Natalie and I can tell you that you won't be the last," Chris then laughed and slammed the door.
Natalie was shocked; she never noticed how cold Chris was. She knew he would never leave Brooke to be with her and the thought of that just made her sit there and cry.
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After like the twelfth message she gave up on Chris, she didn't care where he was. She needed someone's opinion on how to apologize to her two best friends so she called the only person she knew she could depend on…
OK there's chapter 7, stay tuned for chapter 8…
Please read and review.
Thanks!
Krystal