Chapter 35
"Wow!" Peyton says from the door "You look absolutely gorgeous in that dress"
"Thanks" Brooke says turning around "Do you think you could zip it up for me?"
"Sure" Peyton says walking across the room
"Don't you think you should start getting ready?" Brooke asks as Peyton zips her up
"Yeah" Peyton sighs "I was just talking to Kate about Sawyer. He's so mad that he can't go out tonight"
"I know" Brooke says turning around to look at Peyton "But it's New Year's Eve and we're in New York City and the safest place for him is home. If you didn't have to go to this party tonight we could have stayed in"
"That's not fair to you" Peyton says "You deserve to be shown off and wined and dined"
"Believe me" Brooke says smiling "I would happy doing whatever as long as we're together"
Peyton smiles and kisses her softly.
"I think my parents and aunt and uncle are excited to go out"
"I think so too" Brooke says laughing "They made me show them several styles of dresses before deciding on the one they wanted"
"That was so nice of you to make everyone dresses in a week for tonight"
"I had fun doing it" Brooke said "I've been so busy with everything else I haven't really had time to design and it felt good to be back at it"
"Well once everything's back to normal around here you'll have plenty of time for that"
"No, I won't" Brooke says laughing "I'll be busy taking care of Sawyer again"
Peyton sighs "About that" she says hesitantly "I was thinking about hiring a new nanny"
Brooke looks at her with shock on her face "Why?"
"Because you're not his nanny anymore" she says "You're my fiancé and you shouldn't have to have the responsibilities of the nanny"
Brooke looked offend and Peyton could tell she upset her.
"I'm sorry" Peyton says softly "I didn't mean to upset you"
"Have I ever once indicated that I no longer wanted to care for Sawyer?"
"No" Peyton says
"Then why in the world you would you suggest hiring a new nanny?"
"I just told you" Peyton says "I don't want you to resent me because you're always 'stuck at home taking care of the kids' and I can't do my fair share. That's why I needed you in the first place"
Brooke sighs "Well I don't mind taking care of Sawyer. He's the reason I'm here and there is no way in hell a nanny is going to raise our children. That's what we're for! I don't work, Peyton, it would be really silly to have a nanny and I can work on my dresses while Sawyer's at school"
"Are you positive?"
"Yes" Brooke says and they are interrupted by a soft knock on the door. "Come in"
"I'm sorry to bother you two" Anna says walking in "I was just hoping to talk to Brooke for a moment"
Peyton looks at her funny "Is everything ok, momma?"
"Yes" Anna says smiling "I'd just really like to talk to Brooke"
"Ok" Peyton says "I have to go get ready anyway"
Brooke smiles at Anna "Come and sit with me" she says going over to the couch in their bedroom
Anna walks over and sits down with Brooke "I've wanted to have a moment to talk to you this week but you've been so busy making all these beautiful dresses that I haven't been able too."
"It's been a busy week" Brooke says smiling
"Honey" Anna says softly "Are you ok?"
"Yes" Brooke says "Why?"
"I'm worried about you" Anna replies "You act so brave about the whole situation with your father but it had to of hurt you"
Brooke sighs "He's called me"
Anna looks surprised "When?"
"Every day since Christmas"
"Brooke, sweetheart, have you talked to him?"
"No" Brooke says softly "It's too hard"
Anna hugs her "I'm so sorry sweetheart"
"I'm ok" Brooke says "It's just that all the feelings came rushing back when I saw him and now I feel like I have to start all over again letting it go"
"Brooke" Anna says "I can't imagine a parent walking away from their child. I look at Peyton and she's mine daughter and no matter what she does I support her. My heart breaks for you sweetheart but I want you to know you're not alone. We are your family now and we're here for you. You make Peyton and Sawyer so happy and we want you to know that we love you. If you ever need anything Larry and I are just a phone call away. I hope you feel comfortable enough to call me whenever"
A tear runs down Brooke's face "Thank you, Anna" she says hugging her wiping the tear away "Now, let's put these dresses to good use!"
"Sounds like a wonderful idea" Anna says standing up "I'm going to go make some cocktails"
"Great" Brooke says as Anna walks out of the room
Peyton walks out in her dress. Brooke smiles at her "you are the sexiest women I have ever seen!"
"Thanks" Peyton says blushing "What did my mom want?"
"She just wanted to have a heart to heart"
"She wasn't being noisy was she?"
"No" Brooke says "It's fine"
"Ok" Peyton says kissing her "Are you ready to have a great New Year's Eve?"
"Of course" Brooke says "This should be a lot of fun tonight!"
"Well it's the biggest party in the record business" Peyton says smiling
"And my sexy girlfriend is in charge of it!"
"That's going to be the bad part"
"Nah" Brooke says "I'll manage"
Peyton smiles "Let's go ring in the new year!"
"Sounds perfect"
Peyton and Brooke walk out of their room and down the hall. Anna had a tray of hors d'oeuvres and Larry was mixing drinks.
"What can I get you two?" He says
"A martini" Brooke says
"With olives?" Larry asks
"Yep, with olives"
"Coming right up" he replies "Peyton?"
"A Manhattan"
"Sure thing"
Larry mixes up their drinks.
"These dresses are great!" Karen says "You did a wonderful job, Brooke"
"Thanks" Brooke says
"You had so little time and they all fit perfectly!" Haley adds
"Thanks" Brooke says
"We're going to have a lot of fun tonight!" Lucas says taking a drink
"This party is always so much fun" Nathan adds
"I can't wait!" Rachel says "I've never been to an A-list party"
"Me either" Brooke says smiling
"We should probably get going" Peyton says "I want to make sure everything's set up how I wanted it"
"Oh great!" Brooke says "She's back in boss mode!"
Peyton smiles at her
"Well hopefully she'll remember how much fun she's had these last few weeks being a mom and a girlfriend that she's balance her life a little better" Anna says
"Ok, ok" Peyton says "The car is here let's go"
Everyone grabs their coats and wraps and head towards the door. They head downstairs and get into the car. They talk and laugh on the way to the party. They pull up in front of one of the hottest clubs in Time Square. The car stops and the driver opens the door. Everyone gets out and looks around.
"This place is very cool" Nathan says
"That it is" Peyton says "It took a lot of sweet talk to get it tonight"
"I'm sure it did" Brooke says and they all walk in "Wow!"
Peyton smiles
"Baby, this place looks amazing"
"Thanks" Peyton says "Well I have to go check on a few things. Get some drinks you guys and I'll be back"
Everyone walks towards the bar except Brooke she finds a table and sits and watches Peyton. She loved to watch her be in charge. She was talking to people, pointing and giving orders. She looked so damn hot!
"Would you like a drink?" A voice says and Brooke turns to look at her
"Oh my God you are like a bad dream I can't wake up from" Brooke says
Emma starts laughing "Do you want a drink or not?"
"What are you doing here?"
"I work here"
"I thought you worked at the strip club?"
"I work both places"
"Does Peyton know you're here?"
"Why would she care?" Emma asks confused
"Because this is her party"
"Oh" Emma says "Listen I promise I won't cause any problems. This job pays so much money I can't afford to be fired"
"Just send another waitress over"
"Thanks" Emma says walking away
Peyton is rushing around talking to everyone one. She walks over to the bar to talk to the servers. She spots Emma.
"Oh my God!" she says "I can't get rid of you can I?"
Emma sighs "I promise I won't cause any problems tonight"
"And I'm supposed to believe you?"
"Yes" Emma says "I need the money"
"Fine" Peyton sighs "Listen everyone." She continues "No one has an empty glass in their hand tonight. Keep the drinks flowing"
The wait staff shakes their head. Peyton has finally made her rounds and heads towards her VIP table for the night.
"I can't believe that woman shows up everywhere we are!" she says taking a drink and sitting down.
Rachel looks at her "Who?"
"Emma"
Anna sighs "Who's Emma?"
"Brooke's ex!" Rachel says
"Oh" Anna says
"Yeah" Lucas says "And she just happens to be everywhere we are lately"
"She a waitress" Peyton says "She just happens to work for the places we've been going to lately"
"Lucky us" Brooke says "I'm sorry"
"For what?" Peyton says "You didn't know."
"Well let's not let this ruin our evening" Karen says "Peyton has worked hard to throw this party and we're all going to enjoy it!"
"I'll drink to that" Haley says and everyone takes a drink.
The crowd starts filing in and Peyton's off talking to people. The food is being served and the drinks are flowing.
"Peyton has really done well for herself" Larry says looking around
"Yes, she has" Brooke says smiling "This is all because of her hard work"
"Well I'm going to go check out that buffet" Keith says
"Me too" Karen says
"Larry?" Anna asks
"Might as well"
The four older members of the group head towards the buffet.
"Come on" Haley says to Nathan "Let's go check out the dance floor"
Nathan just gets up and follows her. Rachel, Lucas and Brooke are left at the table.
"You girls want another drink?"
"Yes" Brooke says
"Me too"
"Ok" Lucas says getting up and walking towards the bar
"You ok?" Rachel says
"Why does she keep popping up everywhere?"
"I don't know" Rachel sighs
"I haven't seen her in forever and now I see her all the time"
"It's because you're in a different world now. Last year at this time we weren't sitting in one of the hottest New Year's Eve parties in the city. We were drinking cheap champagne in Jack's apartment playing monopoly"
Brooke laughs "I know" she says softly
"Does she bother you?"
"No" Brooke says "It just makes it hard because I know she bothers Peyton and Peyton's trying to be brave"
"Well ignore her" Rachel says "There are going to be hundreds of people here tonight. Just pretend she's not one of them. Enjoy your evening with Peyton. This is her gig and you don't want to ruin it for her"
"I won't" Brooke says smiling
Peyton comes back to the table "Are you having fun?" she asks kissing Brooke
"Yes" Brooke answers "This is quite the party"
"Yeah" Peyton says "I'm glad you're here with me"
"Me too"
"What do you think, Rach?"
"It's a kick ass party"
"Thanks" Peyton answers "I have to just make my speech in a few minutes and then I'm done for the night."
"Then you're all mine!" Brooke says
"I can't wait!" Peyton replies "Usually, I leave after I give my speech and go home and get into my pajamas but tonight I'm going to ring in the new year with the hottest woman in New York at one of the hottest parties!"
Brooke smiles at her and leans in "We may have to find a place to be alone later!"
Rachel sighs "Enough you two!" she says "You make me want to puke you're so in love"
"There's nothing wrong with that!" Lucas says coming back to the table with some drinks "Peyton never looked like this before!"
"Brooke either" Rachel says taking her drink
Peyton looks around "Well I should go get ready to give my little speech and then I'll be back"
"Good luck honey" Brooke says kissing her
Peyton walks away and Emma walks up.
"Can I get you guys a drink?"
"We just got some" Rachel hisses
"Rachel!" Lucas says
Rachel glares at him and then walks over to square off with Emma "I don't know how you keep weaseling your way into events that we're at but I'm getting sick and tired of seeing your fucking face"
"I just came over to ask if you needed drinks"
"There are 20 other members of the wait staff here tonight. Send one of them next time. You walked away. You don't get to try to get her back!"
"I'm…"
"You're nothing!" Rachel says "Turn your skinning little ass around and walk away!"
Emma doesn't say another work she just leaves.
"Why do you feel the need to attack her every time she's around?" Brooke asks
"You don't?" Rachel hisses
"No, I don't because I'm over her and I'm over what happened"
"How can you be?"
Brooke turns to find Peyton in the room "Because of her" she says pointing "And because of this" she says holding up her ring finger
Rachel sighs "You really are ok?"
"Of course I am" Brooke says "She doesn't bother me. The only thing I worry about is if her being here bothers Peyton"
"I wouldn't worry about Peyton" Lucas says "You have her ring on your finger. I think she's secure with that"
"I hope so" Brooke says
Karen, Keith, Anna, Larry, Haley and Nathan rejoin the table.
"Peyton said she's about to kick this party off" Anna says
"She is" Brooke replies with a smile
Peyton walks up to the stage and has a microphone in her hand. "Good evening ladies and gentlemen" she says with a smile "This year was one of the best years Red Bedroom Records has ever had. We are growing and changing and it's all thanks to all of you. Looking back on the months gone by, as a new year starts and an old one ends, we contemplate what brought us joy, and we think of our loved ones and our friends. Recalling all the happy times, remembering how they enriched our lives, we reflect upon who really counts, as the fresh and bright New Year arrives, and when we ponder those who do, we immediately think of all of you. Thank you for being one of the reasons we'll have a Happy New Year!" she says holding her glass up "To 2012, may it be better than 2011" she says taking a drink "Now everyone enjoy yourselves and get ready to be wowed by many of our artists tonight!"
Everyone claps and cheers. Peyton walks off the stage and towards the table, being stopped along the way to talk to people. She finally reaches her group.
"That was a wonderful speech" Anna says
"Thanks, momma" Peyton says
Brooke smiles and kisses Peyton "You're wonderful"
"And so are you" Peyton says smiling
"This party is amazing" Rachel says
"Sure is" Karen adds
"Have you all eaten?" Peyton asks "The best chef in New York is here tonight"
"We had some of the hors d'oeuvres" Keith says smiling "And they were delicious"
"Well make sure to try everything" Peyton says smiling "Brooke, would you like to hit the dance floor?"
"I'd love to" Brooke says
Brooke and Peyton go to the dance floor and everyone else enjoys the party. The evening goes on and lots of laughs are shared. Brooke and Peyton finally make their way back to their group.
"You two have been out there forever" Anna says
"We love to dance" Peyton says "Plus we've been visiting with people"
"You two are so happy together" Karen says "It's so nice to see"
Brooke smiles "Thanks" she says "I'm going to go find us a few drinks"
"I'll go with you" Rachel says
"Me too" Hales says "Anyone want something?"
The girls took the drink orders and headed towards the bar. Peyton smiles as she watches Brooke walk away.
"I'm going to go check my face and use the bathroom" Peyton says "Let Brooke know where I am if she gets back first"
"Ok" Anna says
"Why haven't we ever come to this party before?" Nathan asks
"because we've never been invited" Lucas says "Peyton's never stayed"
"Well know that she's let us come she better invite us every year because this is kick ass"
"It sure is" Larry says "We'll have to come into the city for it again"
"Do you guys want to head down to Time Square?" Keith asks Larry and Anna "Karen and I were thinking about actually being on the street when the ball drops"
"Oh that would be fun" Larry says
"You guys are going to leave the party?" Lucas asks
"Well we've never been in Time Square on New Year's Eve" Keith says
"Ok, we'll go with you" Nathan says sighing
"Absolutely not!" Keith says "You've all been down there. Plus this is your scene not ours. We'll be fine. We know our way down and we know how to get home"
"Are you sure?" Lucas asks
"Positive" Keith says "Now how about some more of that food?"
Everyone laughs and then heads to the buffet line.
Elsewhere in the bathroom, Peyton is reapplying her lipstick when the bathroom door opens. Emma walks in. Peyton sighs.
"Do I really bother you that much?" Emma says with a smile
"Actually no" Peyton says "You don't bother me at all"
"Do you know what happened between Brooke and I?"
"I know you walked out on her"
"Did she tell you why?"
"Does it really matter?"
"It did to Brooke"
"She just told me that you walked out on her"
"She didn't tell you about all that happened before that?"
"No" Peyton says
"You should ask her"
"Why does it matter?"
"Seriously you should ask why I left and why our relationship ended"
"I really don't care"
Just then the bathroom door opened and Brooke was standing there.
"You didn't tell her?"
"Tell her what?" Brooke says looking at Emma then Peyton
"Why I walked out"
"Why would I tell her that? It doesn't really matter and it doesn't affect our relationship"
"It doesn't matter? It doesn't matter?" Emma says "It sure mattered to you then! It sure drove a wedge between us. It made me leave"
"It didn't make you leave! You just couldn't handle it and you chose to leave!" Brooke says yelling "Now don't you think you should get back to work? After all I don't think Peyton's paying you to harass her in the bathroom!"
"Brooke" Emma says softly as she sees the tears in her eyes
"No" Brooke says "You don't get to try to be all sweet and loving! I needed you then and you left! Rachel picked up the pieces for that and from you leaving! I'm happy now! I'm in love with Peyton. Honestly I've never felt this way before in my life and I'm planning to spend my life with her and Sawyer and other children we have. I don't miss you, I don't love you and I don't want you back!"
Now it was Emma who had tears in her eyes "I just couldn't handle it anymore"
"That was your choice but you've been gone a long time and my life is different now and I have no use for you in it. Move on, Emma and deal with your own shit now!"
Emma doesn't say anything she just turns and walks out the door. Peyton looks at Brooke who is shaking a little.
"Are you ok?" Brooke asks
Peyton laughs "Am I ok?" she says "I'm worried about you! What in the hell was that all about?"
"Nothing" Brooke says "She didn't upset you did she?"
"No" Peyton says "But she upset you"
"I'm fine" Brooke says "Honestly"
"You know that you can tell me anything, right?"
"I know" Brooke says "But tonight is New Year's Eve and I'm with the most beautiful women in the room and I really don't want to spend it hashing out the past!"
Peyton smiles "Are you sure you're ok?"
"Positive" Brooke smiles
"Ok, then" Peyton says kissing her softly "Should we head back out?"
"Yes"
Peyton grabs Brooke's hand and they walk out to the party.
"Where were you two?" Haley asks
"Just talking" Peyton says smiling "How is everything?"
"Wonderful" Anna says
"Good" Peyton answers
"It's getting late" Keith says "And we're going to head down to the street"
"Are you sure?" Peyton asks
"We think it will be fun" Karen answers "Is it ok if we leave?"
"Of course" Peyton says
"Great!" Larry responds "Great party kiddo. You've made me proud"
"Thanks daddy" Peyton answers hugging him
"We'll see you back at the penthouse" Anna says hugging Peyton
"Ok"
Everyone hugs everyone and the elderly members of the group leave. Peyton sighs and takes a drink.
"Come on let's go dance" Haley says
"I will in a minute" Peyton answers
"Brooke?"
"What the hell" Brooke says getting up and heading towards the dance floor.
Rachel goes to get up and Peyton grabs her arm.
"Will you guys give us a minute?" She says looking at Nathan and Lucas
"Sure" They both say at the same time and head towards Haley and Brooke on the dance floor.
Rachel looks at Peyton a little concerned "What's up?"
"What happened between Emma and Brooke?"
"Emma walked out on her"
"Cut the bullshit, Rachel" Peyton says "From the way Emma was talking to me in the bathroom there's more to the story"
Rachel sighs "It's not my story to tell. If you want to know you'll have to ask Brooke but I'm warning you it could break Brooke if you push her about it"
Peyton looks at her "Rachel" she says "You're scaring me"
"It was a horrible thing that happened to Brooke and I didn't think she'd make it and when Emma left it got even worse. She hasn't talked about it since the day she walked out of her bedroom acting like it never happened."
"Wow" Peyton sighs "She's had a shitty life hasn't she?"
"It hasn't been sunshine and roses" Rachel sighs
"Well from now on it's going to be!" Peyton says "I'm going to make sure the rest of Brooke's life is everything she ever wanted and more"
"She deserves that" Rachel says "And maybe if you give her time she'll open up about what happened"
"I hope so" Peyton says "But I'll understand if she doesn't"
"I'm glad you understand"
Brooke approaches the two "Are you two going to come join us?"
Peyton put a smile on her face "Of course" she says getting up and grabbing Brooke's arm.
The rest of the night the gang danced and drank and had a wonderful time. It was getting close to midnight.
"The countdown will begin in one minute" Lucas says
"Then we better get our champagne" Peyton says smiling
The group walks back to their table and get their glasses of champagne. The countdown begins.
"10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1"
"Happy New Year" Everyone shouts
Brooke grabs Peyton and gives her a huge romantic kiss.
"Happy New Year, baby" Brooke says
"Happy New Year" Peyton says smiling "I plan to spend the next year making you happy!"
"Then you're already done because I am happy!"
"I hope so" Peyton says
Brooke looks at her funny "Is everything ok?"
"Of course" Peyton says "What do you say about getting out of here and heading home?"
"Sounds good" Brooke says "Except your parents are there"
"Oh" Peyton says "I forgot. How about we head to my office?"
"Sounds like a plan"
Peyton and Brooke grab their things and head to their towncar.
"My office!" Peyton says in a heated voice
Brooke is sitting there and Peyton leans into here. She kisses her neck softly. Brooke moans lightly.
"You are so beautiful" Peyton whispers into her ear
"So are you"
"I need to taste you" Peyton whispers
Brooke laughs a little "Someone's horny tonight"
"You have no idea how bad I need you"
Brooke loved hearing that "I need you too baby"
The two make out all the way to Peyton's office and all the way up the elevator. They reach Peyton's office and Peyton pushes Brooke onto the couch. She then straddles her. She kisses her softly on the mouth and then the jaw line. She moves down to her neck and lightly sucks on it.
"Peyton" Brooke whispers softly "You're making me so wet"
"Mmmm" Peyton moans without another word she gets off Brooke and pushes her down. She lifts up her dress. "No underwear… mmmm"
Brooke laughs a little "Taste me, please"
Peyton smiles and runs her fingers along Brooke. Brooke smiles and Peyton slowly opens Brooke's lady business. She runs her fingers along it soaking them in Brooke's wetness. She then licks her finger.
"Mmmm" she says again
Peyton then slowly lowers her face and licks the length of Brooke. Brooke relaxes at the feel of Peyton's tongue.
"Stop for a minute" Brooke says
Peyton stops and looks up at her "What's wrong?"
"I want to do this together"
Peyton smiles "Ok"
Brooke gets off couch and moves to the floor. They kiss a little before Peyton turns around putting her lady business in Brooke's face.
"You aren't wearing underwear either"
Peyton smiles "Nope"
The two explore one another touching and tasting and rubbing all the right spots. Before either knew what had happened they were both thrusting their fingers in and out of each other faster and faster. Both moaning in pleasure. It was perfect because each of them shook in pleasure at the same time. Peyton turns around crashing next to Brooke.
"That was amazing"
"It sure was" Brooke says kissing her softly
"You know I love you, right?"
"Of course and I love you too" Brooke says
"Good" Peyton says yawning "I have some blankets in the closet." She says getting up.
Peyton returns with two pillows and a blanket. The two cuddle up with each other and fall fast asleep. This was the perfect beginning to the new year. Hopefully they will spend the whole year like this.