Unwritten

Chapter 35

(Listen to

Disintegration by Jimmy Eat World.)

Hours Later

In the morning

Brooke woke up slowly. Shielding her eyes from the sun. She was hit with the aroma of pancakes, bacon, and fresh coffee. Turning to the side of her. She smiled happily.

(Good morning Luke.) She said.

He smiled back at her. Leaning over placing a kiss on her lips.

(Good morning Brooke. I am just in awe of you. Your strength, big heart, endless beauty.) Lucas said. Tucking stray hair behind her ear.

Brooke leaned over kissing him. (I thought we were done with the surprises but last night turning our date night into our engagement night. The stars, Your beautiful words, It was an unforgettable night. I cannot believe i get to spend my life with you.) She said. Looking into his eyes.

Lucas linked his fingers with hers. (Believe it. When we met you asked me did i feel it the moment when everything changed. And today right now is one of those life changing moments. We are going through everyday together. Nothing or no one is going to get in the way this time.) He said.

Brooke looked to him. (I like the sound of that. I'm so over the stress and drama. I just want to love you and you love me. While we enjoy watching our family grow. Marc and Penelope are growing by the day. I don't want to miss a second of it.) She said.

(I couldn't agree more. Being able to wake up and be with you and our family is everything i could of asked for.) Lucas said. Looking back at her.

(I made breakfast for us. We can eat, get ready for the day. Then go pick up Marc and Penelope. I know how long you've waited to be engaged and i'm sure your going to tell everyone as soon as we see them. Which is great. Feel free to invite your parents.)

(Regardless of how i may feel about them. They are your parents and very active in our kids life so they should be apart of this day.) Lucas said. Moving over the tray of food to the center of the bed.

Brooke ate one of her pancakes, and one of her pieces of bacon before she took a sip of coffee and looked up at him.

(I will tell them i just don't want to hear their negativity and judgement in regards to us. I want to tell the people first who i know will support us.) Brooke said.

(I'm sure they will be supportive. They look forward to any time they spend with our kids. And they love you. Even if they don't express it in the way you would think they should.) Lucas said.

Brooke took a breath. Running her hand through her hair. (My biggest concern and stress at this point is Peyton. She despises me and once word gets around about our engagement she will have a reaction.) She said.

Lucas took her hand in his. (Peyton is no longer a threat to us. She knows its over between us. I've told her multiple times. At this point her attempting to get back together will look sad and pathetic. I've warned her to stay away from you and our kids. Your safe. You and our children are my entire life.) He said. Looking to her.

Brooke leaned over kissing him. (No more talking about her. Our engagement celebration isn't over yet.) She said. Smiling as she pulled him closer to her.

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Sometime Later

Lucas and Brooke got Marc and Penelope settled in the car. Lucas was awaiting Brooke. She had told him she would be only a few minutes.

Brooke looked to her mother then her father. Victoria and Ted looked to each other then back at her.

(Thanks for letting the kids stay for the weekend. It meant alot to Lucas and I. I hope they werent too much trouble.) She said.

Victoria smiled up at her. (Of course not. They were very well behaved as usual.) She said.

Ted looked to his daughter. (They are our grandchildren. They are welcome here anytime the same goes for you and Lucas of course. He's a good man an even better father. It's a comfort knowing you are spending your life with someone like that.) He said.

Brooke smiled up at him. (Thank you daddy. And yes Lucas is the grreatest thing that has happened to me. It's taken us a long time to get to this stable, happy, place and we just want to focus on each other and our family.) She said. Looking to her parents.

Victoria walked over to her daughter. Wrapping her arms around her.

Brooke hugged her back. Surprised by the affection.

The two seperated minutes later. (Congrats on your engagement Brooke.) Victoria said. Smiling up at her daughter.

Brooke looked back at her with a look of surprise.

(Lucas told us and your friends what he was planning to do with this weekend. We couldn't be happier for you and him. Let us know if we can help in anyway.) She said.

Brooke smiled back at her.(Thank you. You and daddy can come we'll send aside an invitation for the two of you. I should get going.) She said. Turning from them. As she walked out the front door of their home.

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Hours Later

Rachel smiled up at Brooke and Haley. Lifting up her glass. (To the future Mrs. Scott.)

The women clinked their glasses and took a drink. They were enjoying some bonding time. Lunch at a booth. Having ordered various items they loved off the menu. While the guys were watching the kids.

(I'm the only not married person between the three of us. Watching you and Haley build your familes and find your soul mates. Reminds me of just how badly i messed things up with Mouth. He couldn't forgive for my mistakes. I don't blame him. I wouldn't forgive me either.) Rachel said. Grabbing a second glass of alcohol off the table beside her and drinking it.

Brooke put her hand on Rachel's.(Give Mouth some time. You two are in love. He just needs space to discover that again. In the mean time drowning your heartbreak in alcohol will only make things worse.) She said. Locking eyes with Rachel.

(There is no point in trying to change into this different person. When all people can focus on is your mistakes. I miss him.) She said. With the emotion in her voice thick.

Haley took ahold of Rachel's other hand. (We know you do. I'm sure he misses you too. We're here to help you through it.) She said.

Brooke placed in front of Rachel a bowl of nachos with various toppings on it. With a large glass of water beside it.

(Start with these.) She said.

Rachel took a handful of nachos and began to eat.

Hours Later

Brooke and Haley stuck around hanging out with Rachel. For as long as they could until they had to leave and go be with their families.

Rachel stuck around the resturant. She was done with drinking and eating greasy food to make sure she wasn't drunk in the morning. She knew how she could be when she began to feel empty and lonley. It only led to trouble.

Rachel got out her phone and clicked on the Uber app.

She paid close attetion as she heard a familiar voice close by.

Peyton paced her feet hitting the ground hard.

(They are engaged! This is actually happening! It was supposed to be me!) She yelled. Throwing her phone across the hallway.

While other resturant guests stared up at her.

Peyton stormed out of the restaurant.

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