Seth was in his mom's house the next morning making his bed , later she appeared in the doorway. he had just put on his dressing gown and was unzipping his suitcase.
"Did you sleep well , honey?" she asked as he jumped a foot , and then he tunred to see his mother fully dressed for the wedding later that day.
"Hey Mom" he said , and went to hug her. "Sorry i came in so late last night , i wasn't feeling very well".
"It's no problem , i didn't hear you come in" she smiled at him , and then glanced at the perfectly made bed. "Where's this Fiancee of yours?"
"Uh... I don't know. I haven't see her yet". A moment later Brooke appeared in the doorway, "Nice to see you , Mrs Cohen"
For a long moment Kirsten said nothing , it was obvious she didn't particularly like Brooke , "Brooke , always a pleasure" Brooke felt very uncomfortable , but she tried to be
brave about it and continued smiling. "So , it's a nice day today". Brooke said glancing out at the ocean.
Kirsten said crispily , "There's Coffee and Tea in the kitchen if you want some". she said before dissapearing down the hall.
"So, how was you're night?" Seth said snapping at her. Brooke lowered her gaze , "Since , you just left OUR rehearsal dinner , i was left to explain to everyone why i was alone all night".
Softly he closed and the door and moved forward , closer to Brooke. "What exactly did you do last night?" he asked with such a cold expression.
Brooke remained silent , as Seth made her feel scared and insecure about herself. Seth kept his eyes on her face. "Brooke?" he asked , stepping close , he asked quietly.
"I'm gonna ask you once , and only once okay?". Brooke knew exactly what the question was going to be , what she didn't know was how to answer it.
He was closer now , too close infact. He took a deep breath and finally let out the dreaded question , "Do you have feelings for Lucas?".
Brooke shuddered as she moved away anxiously biting her lip , "I.... she searched her mind to answer this question , it broke her heart to even think of saying no.
There was a gnawing feeling deep inside her , her voice started breaking every time she attempted a word. "I honestly believe that you do" Seth said sincerely.
Brooke's smile was half-hearted , her voice broke with an upset as she spoke ; "Seth , I'm sorry". He touched her shoulder and gave her a simple smile.
She closed her eyes which were filled with pain , the sadness in her soul came through in her eyes , and he saw it. "I can't..... marry you Seth. My heart belongs with Lucas".
She hated doing this to him , but her heart was with Lucas. and as she said it would always be. "I get it , you never looked at me the way you look at him. not once"
his voice was like ice, and there was a long silence.
There were tears in her eyes as she tried to justify her decision to call off the wedding , "It's not that i don't love you. Because I do....., It's just that I love Lucas that much more".
Seth pulled her close and stroked the back of her head , "I know , I'm not mad Okay. Don't think that , I want you to be happy" he gently kissed the top of her head.
his voice was soft spoken and kind. "I'm sorry Seth" , she cried on his shoulder as he tried to be okay with her decision.
After a while , she pulled herself away and gave him a Smile. He smiled back , "It's not your fault Brooke, You can't fight fate. You are Lucas are Soulmates.
And i'm just gonna have to deal with it". Brooke nodded her head gently , "I'm really sorry". she brushed past his shoulder gently whispering , "Goodbye Seth".
she slowly opened the door and stepped out giving him a smile that gave him a sense of closure.
Brooke arrived back at the house in a hurry , "LUCAS!!??", she ran into Peyton in the kitchen. "Peyton , where's Lucas?".
Peyton sat down and offered Brooke the seat next to her , "Uh... Brooke , Lucas left for tree hill this morning". she dropped her head into her hands and started crying softly.
"Oh , Brooke....." Peyton rubbed a hand across her shoulders. "What's wrong?" she whispered. But when Brooke raised her face to her again , Peyton could see the bottomless
dispair that had overwhelmed her. "Brooke.....
"I called off the wedding" Brooke almost choked on the words as she said them. Peyton started at her for an instant and then hugged her.
"Does that mean?....... " Brooke just sat there and cried quietly , "Yes Peyton , It means I love Lucas". Brooke said sternly.
Peyton's face raised into a smile , "Well , Brooke he only left a few hours ago". Brooke's tears spilling onto her cheeks and from there onto the table.
"I said things to him Peyton , things that he may change his decision in being with me". Peyton's face filled with curiosity , "What could you have possibly said that would...
Brooke interrupted , "I told him , the pain i went through missing him. Ruined my life". Peyton's Sympathetic tone emphasised as she comforted her best friend.
Brooke explained , "I told Seth , I still love Lucas so we agreed to call off the wedding". Peyton agreed with an approving nod , "Well. You love Lucas , i mean come on it was pretty obvious".
Brooke raised her head , "It was?". She nodded. Peyton Pulled Brooke to her feet and patted her on the back , "Instead of sitting here drowning you're sorrows , go and get Lucas".
She looked at Peyton , "Where's Haley and Nathan?". Peyton replied Bitterly , "Pool house". Brooke smirked as she walked out , "Jealous much?" Peyton shook her head , "No".
Brooke walked towards her car , wondering what she was going to say to Lucas , all she did know was. She was going to tell him how she felt.
