Complicated
Chapter 29
In the morning
Brooke looked over at me. Putting her hand in mine
We were eating breakfast together. Eugene was telling us this story about when the new class hamster escaped in their classroom. And how all the kids ran around and tried jumped on their tables and desk. But not him. He had helped the teacher get the hamster back into it's cage. And because of that he was given extra recess time for the rest of the week.
He laughed and laughed. His face lighting up as he told the story.
Brooke laughed along with him. I just found myself wanting to savor this moment. When we were happy and everything was going how we planned it.
I leaned over placing a kiss on her lips. She smiled kissing me back.
The three of us got up from the table and joined as we walked out the front door. Once we were in the car. I started to drive.
Brooke turned on the radio and found a station we all liked turning u the volume.
Eugene sung along with the lyrics. With joy in his voice.
Eventually I parked the car in front of the school and watched as Eugene grabbed his backpack and made his way out the door. But not before he looked up at us.
(I love you momma. I love you daddy. ) He said. Looking into our eyes.
(I love you too. We'll see you after school.) Brooke said.
(I love you too. Have fun today. Learn alot.) I told him.
And with that he got out the car. I felt my heart ache with this bittersweet feeling. I couldn't place. I started the car and began to drive.
Brooke rested her head on my shoulder as I drove.
Once we reached the front of Clothes over bros. She turned to me and smiled. (I love you I'll see you after my shift. Then we'll go pick up Eugene.) Brooke said.
(I'll be there. I love you too.)I said. Smiling back at her.
She l leaned over kissing me.
I kissed her back and watched her get out of the car.
It wasn't until she walked through the door did I begin to drive away.
I went back to our house and walked around for awhile. Brooke had transformed this empty shell into a home. I couldn't sleep at all last night these past four years along with Victoria's words just wouldn't escape me. I wasn't able to let this go. The more I thought about it the more I realized she was right. I couldn't keep doing this to Brooke and to Eugene. They deserved more better than I could give them. My life in the army wouldn't end. At least not for many years. And that's only if I get injured or decide that I couldn't do it anymore. I needed to do the right thing and let them go.
Lucas thought to himself as he walked over to the desk in the living room. Getting a blank sheet of paper. And a pen he began to write.
Hours Later
He hadn't been able to write anything. But once he started to write he couldn't stop 1 page had turned to 4. Together he had 8 pages. He folded the pages of the letters and placed them in envelopes. Putting Brooke 's name on hers and Eugene 's name on his. He then opened the drawer and put the separate envelopes inside it. Closing the drawer behind him.
He took a breath and left the living room.
Grabbed his keys and went out the door.
Sometime Later
The family of three was back together again. At their home. Brooke was talking about her day. They were eating spaghetti and meatballs. With garlic bread. Eugene was telling them about his upcoming show and tell day. (I need your help and daddy 's to find something to show and talk about. I want something cool.) Eugene said.
(We can help with that. Right Luke.?) Brooke asked.
(Sure we can. You want a bedtime story tonight.?) Lucas asked. Gazing over at his son.
(Of course. We can read goodnight moon.) Eugene said.
And that's exactly what happened. After dinner Eugene changed into his pajamas and Lucas read him his story. And the couple tucked the young boy in. Before they left his room.
Brooke leaned over kissing him.
He kissed her back.
(He's fast asleep meaning we can have some much needed alone time.)
(Come on. Off to our room we go.) She said. Smiling happily at me.
I took her hand we went down the hallway. She opened the door to our room. I shut it behind her. Locking it.
I leaned over kissing her. Taking her into my arms.
She pulled me closer to her. Our kisses and touches reflecting the feelings we felt. She took off my shirt. Throwing it to the ground. I unbuttoned her blouse taking it off of her. Placing kisses everywhere I could reach as I picked her up and carried her over to our bed. Laying her down gently. Taking in her beauty as I looked down at her.
She looked back at me with love in her eyes. A look I had known and ached for. Her love had strengthened me and gave me hope in my darkest moments. And in return she found everything she ever wanted. A truth she had whispered to me countless times before. Somehow she found me worthy of love and loyalty. I wondered on a daily basis of I deserved her.
I reconnected our lips. She let down her walls and let me into her heart time and time again. We knew each other better then we knew anyone else in the world. She was my best friend, my soulmate. I had to put her first like she had done for me year after year.
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In the morning
Brooke got out of bed. And pulled on her red robe. She tied up her hair into a ponytail and walked over to where he was. Leaning over placing a kiss on his cheek .
There were no words to describe how much she loved him. How better she was having him in her life. The three of them together as a family was all she needed for the rest of her life.
Brooke placed a hand on her now visible small baby bump. She was officially showing and it filled her heart with joy.
(Let's let daddy sleep and do some sketching.) Brooke said. As she put on her slippers and walked out of their bedroom.
Down the hallway and into the living room. Getting a hold of her sketchbook and began to search for her colored pencils Eugene had used them to color days earlier she walked over to the drawer and opened it.
Seeing two envelopes with name and Eugene 's on the front made her pause as she picked her envelope and closed the drawer. Sitting down on the couch. As she opened the envelope unfolded the letter and started to read.
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