Unwritten
Chapter 26
(Listen to
The Other Side by
Ruelle.)
Days Later
The sound of toys clambing together echoed from the living room to the kitchen. Karen was watching over Penelope. She had more time in her schedule to be with her grandchildren since she made adjustments to her schedule. She was able to have peace of nind knowing her resturant was in capable hands with her co workers until she returned for her later shift.
Victoria put the last of the tray of cookies in the oven. Closing the door. As she took off her oven mitts and took a seat beside Marc who was eating the remainding batter left behind in the mixing bowl with a spoon.
He finished the small amount of batter he had on his spoon then placed the spoon back in the empty bowl. And looked over at his grandmother.
(Grandma Victoria. Did you bake cookies with my mom when she was little.?) He asked.
She smiled up at him. (No i didn't unfortunately. I was a different person back then. What mattered to me was not spending time with her and but that will not be the case for you or Penelope. Your parents put the two of you first in every way.) Victoria said.
Marc thought over the words he had heard then looked back at her.
(You should tell her your sorry and try to make new memories together. You're her momma and she loves you and you love her. That's all that matters.) He said.
Victoria ruffled his hair with her hand. (Life is not that easy and simple. With the cookies baking you go pick out a movie. Do you want white or chocolate milk with your cookies.?) She asked.
Marc smiled up at her. (Chocolate. And we can watch Charlie and the chocolate factory.) He said. Extending his hand to her.
She smiled. Taking his hand in hers. As the two walked out of the kitchen together.
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Hours Later
Brooke did the last of her inventory before she started to make her way out of the store. At the sound of the front door opening. She looked up.
A smile went across her face. (Daddy. Are you visiting or back in town for good.?) She asked. Walking over to him.
He smiled back at her. Pulling her into his arms in a hug.
She hugged him back. The two seperating shortly.
(Cookie. I've missed you. It's been way too long since we've been in the same place and i'm sorry for that. These past few years my world has been consumed with my business and traveling. But still i should have made more of an effort to keep in touch.) He said.
Brooke looked back at him. (It's okay. I know things with you and mom were full of turmoil for years. And i was caught in the middle of it. Which sucked and caused me to act out but i'm in a completly different space and am in the process of moving forward. With forgiveness and building a new relationship with mom and hopefully you too.) She said.
Ted took her hand in his. (There is nothing i would want more. Over time i hope to gain your trust and belief in me. At some point maybe i could officially meet my granddaughter.) He said.
(That could be arranged later on. In the mean time I'm looking forward too catching up with you.) She said.
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Brooke walked through the front door of their home. And closed it behind as she made her way through the entryway.
Lucas walked over to her with a smile on his face.
(The kids are asleep. I thought we could have dinner together.) He said.
She smiled up at him. (That sounds so nice. I forget that you can cook. I could really use the company. Especially if it's yours.) Brooke said.
Lucas took ahold of her hand in his. The two walked into the kitchen.
On the table was already plated dishes of pasta, barbeque chicken, mini potatoes. And two glasses of a cool beverage.
The two took seats beside each other.
And began to talk about their day. Making sure to not leave out anything. Brooke told about her dad resurfacing at her store.
She took a long sip from her glass then looked up at Lucas.
(During lunch Rachel just so happens to ask me about us. And how long this arrangement between us was going to last. Which is a question i couldn't answer. For months now this has been our life. It's been working just fine. I don't see why it should chage.) Brooke said.
Lucas put his hand on hers. (We are sharing a life together except we're not really together. We are a family in every sense of the word. Our connection and love for each other was already strengthened by having Penelope. Now with the addition of Marc it's only made those emotions stronger. At least for me it has.)
(There is no part of you that wants more.? To love and be loved. To experience being in love with someone who loves you in that same way.) He asked.
Brooke locked eyes with him. (I have all the happiness i've spent my life running from. Between the kids. My friends. And the success of my company. Knowing i'm able to make a difference having that platform. Means alot. Love is not needed at least the kind of love your talking about. I've had my heart broken enough to know. It's not worth the risk. I would rather live without it.) She confessed.
He locked eyes with her. (You don't have to live without it. I want to give you that. All the love, happiness, and the security of a full life.) Lucas said.
(You've been torn between Peyton and I since we met. You're heart has always been conflicted when it came to her. I just can't allow myself to let you in and be vunerable like that again.) Brooke said. With emotion in her voice.
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