Two Hearts
Divided By
Three
Chapter 10
"This looks delicious momma." Lucas said. Looking over at Karen. Putting some food on his plate then passing it over to his brother Nathan.
"Thank you, Luke." "It's been awhile since we all sat down and had dinner together. So, I wanted to make something I know we all would like." Karen said. Looking back at him.
"I was wondering if I could invite over someone for dinner soon.?" Nathan asked. Looking to his mothers.
"Sure, Nate you know we have plenty of room and food who were thinking of inviting over.?" Deb asked.
"Haley, we are dating now and I thought it was time everyone met her as my girlfriend." Nathan said. Looking to them.
"Wow this is a big deal we've never met any of the girls you date she must be important and very special to you." Karen said. Looking to him.
"She is important and someone I care about a lot." Nathan said in response.
"Alright then we'll make sure it goes smoothly." Karen said.
"And Luke don't go all protective older brother on her okay." "I know how cautious you can be about letting new people into the family." "She's worth getting to know give her a chance." Nathan said. Looking to Lucas.
"I'll take your word for it." "And do just that." Lucas said. Looking back at Nathan.
"Thank you." "Now how is your newest book coming along are you almost finished with it.?" Nathan asked. Looking to his brother.
"I'm trying to figure out a conclusion." "The rest of it is very detailed." "Which is something that is very important to the fans it helps them paint a picture of the scenes as it's happening in the chapters."
"That new art gallery is finally open." "I'm going to go and check out the art and hopefully bring home some new pieces." Lucas said. Looking around the table.
"That's not the only thing you're trying to pick up." Nathan said. Smiling looking over at Lucas.
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Lucas said in response.
"The owner Peyton Sawyer. Gorgeous, blond, and has asked about you." "Actually, she probably invited you herself." Nathan said. Looking over at his brother.
"She might have and I'm going with Brooke which will be fun we haven't gotten the chance hang out outside of work related stuff so that's something to look forward to." Lucas said.
"Afterwards a few days later I'll be off to New York with Brooke." Lucas said. Finishing the last of his meal.
"You are one wanted man Lucas Scott." Nathan said. Smiling Looking to him.
"Make sure to take some time to rest baby." "You've been solely focused on taking care of other people and being there for them that you leave no time for yourself." Karen said. Looking to him.
"I will momma don't worry." Lucas said. Looking back at her.
"Dinner was great moms I'll see you all later." "I love you." Nathan said.
While he walked out the door. "We love you too." They said in unison.
Lucas got up and hugged them both. "Love you moms." "We'll see each other soon." Lucas said.
"Love you too." Deb said.
"Take some leftovers." "And there is some for Nate to make sure he gets it." Karen said. Smiling at him.
"Will do you take such good care of us we would be lost without you both." Lucas said. As he walked out the front door.
Karen closed the door behind him and walked back to the kitchen.
Deb had finished cleaning the dishes. And was sitting at the dining room table. Karen sat next to her.
"It was better we didn't tell them." "They were having such a nice time." Karen said. Looking to Deb.
"We all were but if they're going to find out it has to be from us." Deb said. Looking back at her.
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"Nate it's been so long since we've hung out." Tim said. Handing him a bottle of beer.
"I know you know I've been busy, life, basketball, other stuff." Nathan said. Taking the bottle opening it. Drinking some. As he sat down. Surrounded by other friends.
"Skills, Mouth, Jimmy," "I've missed you guys." Nathan said. Looking over at them.
"You've been MIA from all the parties and everything who has you so distracted lately.?" Tim asked. Finishing off his drink while he poured himself another.
"I'm actually dating someone." Nathan said. Not being able to keep the smile off his face.
"Dating a lot of someone's I'm sure." "Tonight, we are making up for lost time we're going to have fun, and drink, and it will be much more than us here." Tim said.
Minutes later the place filling with people. Nathan looked around.
Realizing he knew none of these faces. "This was all your doing wasn't it Tim.?" Nathan asked.
"It was you can thank me later." "Now go out there and enjoy your night." "The rest of us will hang out here." Tim said. As a group of women walked up to them.
Nathan finished his drink and left them. Walking around the club. The music loud and lights flashing. People in every direction. Talking, dancing, drinking, People kissing and being very affectionate in booths and the pool area. Nathan took another drink. Placing down the empty cup.
Taking a seat in one of the few empty chairs he found.
"I knew I recognized those blue eyes somewhere." A voice said.
Nathan looked up. His heartbeat racing at the sight.
"Nathan god how long has it been.?" She said. Walking over. And hugging him.
Nathan hugged her back. Feeling this wave of memories wash over him.
"Alex." Nathan said softly. As they pulled apart. The woman sitting down next to him.
"It's been years." Nathan said. Responding to her earlier question.
Tim smiled at the sight of them. Walking over.
"Thanks for the invite Tim." "It was really nice seeing you Nate." She said. Walking over away from them.
Once she was out of earshot Nathan turned to him.
His mood suddenly changing. "Why the hell would you invite her!." Nathan yelled.
Tim looking back at him with a look of shock on his face.
"I thought I was doing a nice thing bringing you two back together." "Just like old times." Tim said in response.
"I told you I'm dating someone." Nathan said. Trying to get control over his emotions.
"Nate cut the act okay I'm your best friend we've been in each other's lives since we were kids I know you relationships, feelings, love, it's not a part of your world we live for nights like these we drink, party, take some girls home, and do it all again the next night." "She is changing you into someone you barely recognize you are going to get bored and need an out." "She is draining the fun, and life out of you and this whole thing just started." "I'm not the only one who feels that way." "I'm just the one who's willing to say it to your face." "You need more that an easy, simple nonexistence." Tim said. Looking to his longtime friend.
"I'm out of here." Nathan said. Walking out of the club.
"Call me when the old Nathan is Back." Tim said. As he walked back to his friends.
Nathan got back into his car and started it. Checking his pockets for his keys finding them seconds later. But that not being the only thing. Besides his keys. Was a small folded piece of paper. Nathan opened it and began to read.
Alex
Call me if you want to talk, take a trip down memory lane, or not talk at all. You know my cell number and where I live come by any time.
Nathan glared down at the note. Tim was wrong. I was changing. This life I was living was exactly what I wanted.
Nathan jumping at the sound of his cellphone ringing. He looked over at the Id Haley's name flashing across the front.
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