Torn

Chapter 9

Brooke smiled gazing up at him.

(I'm so happy. I just want to keep the world out of this but I also don't want to hide. We're in love. We aren't doing anything wrong. Yet I'm terrified of what could happen. How long do you want to keep this between us.?) She asked. Looking to him.

He turned over looking to her. (Whenever you're ready to face the world together. Whatever happens we are going to get through it. We're strongest together. I just want you to be sure and not regret deciding to go forward with our relationship.) Lucas said. Looking to her.

Brooke got up slowly. Covering her bare body with the mess of sheets between them.

(I've spent years keeping my feelings for you hidden and pushed down.)

(For so long it felt like a betrayal. It felt wrong. To feel any feelings for you other than friendship. I choose to not act on those feelings out of loyalty for someone I thought was my friend. I'm not ashamed of anything in regards to us. Especially now. )

(This isn't just about me and how I feel. It's about you too and what you're feeling. When we know for a fact that we are secure as a couple and are able to know that there is stability and strength within our relationship we can go public. I'm not scared of Peyton. I'm in fear of what she's capable of the thought of her doing something to our son trying to get revenge on us is too much for my heart to take.) Brooke said. The emotion in her voice thick. Tears falling from her eyes.

Lucas took her in his arms. Wiping the tears from her eyes.

(Hey I'm right here. I won't let her or anyone else hurt you or Eli. I will stop at nothing to keep you two safe and protected.) Lucas said.

Brooke laid her head on his chest. Took a breath.

Carefully got out of bed put on his shirt and walked over to the window seat. She gazed up at him.

(You can't control the world and what people do especially when it comes to us. I need you to understand that if something goes wrong. And we are at risk you do whatever it takes to save our son. ) Brooke said.

Lucas got out of bed and redressed. Then walked over to her.

Taking her hand in his. (Nothing is going to happen. To either of you. The two of you are my entire life.) Lucas said. Leaning over placing a kiss on her lips.

After a quick shower the two left the house and got into the car.

Lucas drove Brooke over to the store. Then continued to drive. He had awhile before Eli needed to be picked up. He drove some way out of town stopped by a out of the way hidden store.

He went in some time later. He re emerged and left the store. He quickly got back into the car and drove back home. He re entered his home and walked into his bedroom he sat down on his bed and opened the brown paper bag.

Inside it was a gun. With a pack of bullets inside it.

He loaded the gun. Got out a black lock box and carefully placed the gun inside it. He then put away the extra bullets. And put the case holding the loaded gun beside his bed in the drawer.

He looked down at his phone and left his bedroom.

Leaving his home minutes later to get Eli.

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He parked his car front of the school. Shortly after he arrived. Eli walked over to the car and got inside the sitting down then putting his backpack beside him.

(Hi daddy how was your day.?) He asked. Looking up at his father.

Lucas smiled looking back at him.

(My day was alright better now that you're here. What's going on in the lives of 5 year olds.?) Lucas asked.

(Recess, homework, lunch. I miss nap time. Growing up is hard work daddy. I can't wait to be a grown up like you and momma.) Eli said. Buckling his seatbelt.

(My boy trust me. Enjoy being a kid as long as you can.)

(Let's get pizza for dinner tonight. Then homework. After that we can play some basketball. How does that sound.?) Lucas asked. Looking over at his son.

(Great let's go can we get pepperoni, sausage, and extra cheese.?) Eli asked.

(Anything you want. We have to get to the pizza place before it closes.) Lucas said. Add he started the car and began to drive.

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(Aunt Brooke!) The young voice exclaimed. Running towards her.

Brooke opened her arms engulfing the young boy in her arms.

(Hi Gregory! We are going to have some God son and God mother time. You're staying with me tonight.) Brooke said. As she let him go from her arms.

Brooke took a hold of his hand. Watching as Mouth and Rachel drive off in their car.

She placed a smile on her face as she looked over at him.

Gregory had red hair and brown eyes like his mother. He had her outgoing personality as well.

Brooke walked with Gregory out of the store. Turning off the lights and locking up as they got into her car and drove over to her home.

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Mouth entered their home first Rachel went in after him. Shutting and locking the door behind them.

(What's going on with you.? Something has been off with you all day.?) He asked. Looking over at his wife.

Rachel took a breath went over o the drawer taking out an envelope. Closing the drawer. Then walked over to him. Sitting beside him in the living room.

(I have to tell the truth. I did a DNA test for you and Gregory. )

(I couldn't keep holding on to false hope. I needed to be honest. To accept reality no matter what it was.) She said. Gazing up at him.

He looked at her with a look of confusion.

(I got the results back a few days ago.) (You aren't Gregory 's biological father.) Rachel said. With tears falling from her eyes.

He got off the couch and looked to her with a look of shock.

(That can't be true!) He exclaimed. Looking back at her.

She got up looking to him. (It is this paper I have in the envelope is proof. I'm so sorry. I was so messed up then. I have no idea who his biological father is. You don't know how much I wanted to be wrong.) Rachel said. Looking to him.

He looked to her. (Have you known all this time.? Has our whole life together as a family been this huge lie.?) He asked. Looking to her. The emotion in his voice thick.

(No of course not! I only just found out. I wouldn't of lied to you like that if I knew. I know it was wrong. That you're family was right about me. I was never good enough for you. This situation is proof of that.)

(Be angry at me. Hate me if you want. I put you through so much already now this. Just please don't take this out on Gregory. He loves and admires you so much.) Rachel said.

(He can't lose you.) She pleaded. Taking ahold of his hand.

I can't lose you either. She wanted to scream.

He let go of her hand of her hand. Looking back at her.

(I love you. You know that. And I wouldn't take back a second of our life together. And I love Gregory. It doesn't just stop. But I need time apart. ) he said. Looking to her.

(For how long.? What about us.? What about Gregory.? What am I supposed to tell him when he asks about where you are.?) She asked. Wrapping her arms around herself.

(Tell him anything you want. I don't have those answers for you. About what the future holds for us or what this means for me and Gregory. I have to figure out some things. And I can't stay in town to do that.) He said.

After that he left the living room. Went into their bedroom and began to pack his suitcases. Eventually he re emerged.

She got up and looked to him. (Can you call me so I know you reached there safely.?) Rachel asked.

(Yeah I'll do that.) He said. As he opened and walked out the front door.

(I love you.) She said. Locking eyes with him.

He didn't respond he simply shut the door behind him.

Rachel felt her heart break into pieces.

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Author's note : Let me know you're thoughts on the chapter.? Lucas buys a gun. Mouth leaves Rachel. I want to thank every single reader. Review!