Who I Became
Chapter 9
Flashback
What is your name again? Nathan asked as he tried to clear his vision and calm his throbbing head. It's nothing you need to worry about. She said walking over to him with water and aspirin. As the sun shined brightly through the window shade. Thanks last night was a blur. I don't even remember how I got in this room. He said looking around. Then back to her. We talked for a while before I fell asleep. I'm sure you know way more about me then you ever wanted or needed to know. That's how I get when I party. I really need to cool down with these kind of nights. The mornings are always the worst. He thought to himself. Thank you for listening and taking care of me. He said. She smiled warmly. Trust me it's not the first time I've cleaned up and taken care of someone in a state like you were. And have woken up with my head in the toilet, no memory of the night before, and enough drugs in my system to fill a pharmacy twice over. I am in no place to judge. She said. Shaking her head in disbelief she opened up to a complete stranger. I should get going. Plus, the last thing you need is paparazzi charging in here when you're at your most vulnerable. I'm glad you're okay she said squeezing his hand as she got up to leave. Wait! he says holding her hand. Did anything happen between us last night? he asked still unsure. No. Nothing. She said. Good. But what's your name? I'm sure you told me last night. I did. It's Jamie. She said as she kissed his cheek. And left the room closing it behind her. As Nathan fell back asleep.
Sorry. I'm late. Haley said as she hugged Lucas. Pulling him into a kiss. As they sat down. It's fine I know how crazy traffic can be at this time. I ordered for you the barbeque chicken and the baked macaroni and cheese. He said. Yes! thank you. The food of gods. You know. She said excitedly. I do thanks to you. He said smiling at her. They're food came and they ate and laughed. The ease of their love was apparent to anyone who saw them. Is no one else coming to join us tonight? she asked as they had just finished dessert. No just us. He said. Perfect she said. smiling at him.
Haley James you are the most loving, strong, funny, talented Woman. I have ever had the privilege of being able to love. It would be my honor. To be able to spend my life with you going through life's joy and uncertain. With you by my side. I thought I knew what happiness was. And then meeting you I realized I hadn't had any idea. Will you marry me? Lucas said as he got down on one knee.
What are you doing here Sam? Brooke asked as she wrapped her arms around herself. Suddenly feeling cold also as a way to protect herself. I missed you. We haven't seen each other since. Everything happened. And I just wanted you to know. How sorry I am and out of all the regrets I have. This one was my biggest. She said trying to calm her breathing as fresh unshed tears burned her eyes. We have nothing more to say to each other and as far as I'm concerned we are nothing to each other either. Mom! she said the tears beginning to fall. As Brooke closed the door. Hearing the footsteps lessen as she walked away. Inside the house. Brooke walked slowly into her kitchen opened the fridge. Got out her bottle. Went into the cabinet. Got out her cup. Placed it on the counter. Poured a decent amount into the cup. Picked it up to her lips. With her shaking hand. And drank until it was empty. As she threw the empty glass against the wall and watched as it shattered. Very similar to her heart. Hatred is easy but forgiveness that's a tough one.
