Hey all you gorgeous readers...
So I know I've lost a reader and reviewer which devastates me, but I will not stop this story. I will complete it and I oew it to all you readers and reviewers who are my true fans and have given me the motivation to continue. I LOVE YOU ALL!
Anyway there will be 2 more chapters of this story. I know I've said that before, but I've had to break this chapter into two different chapters so don't hate me lol.
Anyway here is the next chapter... ENJOY!
"I heard Lucas leave" Rachel says walking into the den. I was sat on the white couch with Savannah beside me laid down and Wyatt on my lap laid down. I look up through my tear filled eyes and hold back a sob.
"Yeah... Erm... His staying with his Mom for a little bit" I answer turning my gaze back to my two babies "The whole Tegan thing just overwhelmed me and I just need some space from him"
"And he took Tegan with him?" I nod with a sad smile "I'm sorry Brooke"
"Yeah well Lyndsey is finally getting what she wants right. Lucas and I aren't stronger than this" I give a small shrug "I'm not stronger than this Red... I've got no more fight in me"
"But Brooke Lucas didn't know about her doesn't that count for anything?"
That fact has been running through my head ever since I found out about Tegan. I didn't want to sound like a heartless bitch who is trying to destroy Lucas's relationship with his daughter because I'm not. Call me selfish fine, but why fight for something that Lyndsey will come fighting for once again?
"That isn't the point Rach" I state picking Wyatt up and placing him in his bouncing chair beside the couch "I'm not doing this because of Tegan, I'm doing this because I need to know if Lucas and I's relationship is strong Red. I know what it sounds like, but I love Lucas... I love him too much to lose him against Lyndsey"
"So you just need thinking space?"
I nod picking up Savannah and kissing the top of her cheek as I place her on my lap laid down just like Wyatt was a moment ago "Yeah I just need to come to terms with everything... Maybe time away from Lucas will be good for me"
"You're Brucas Brooke... Your love is strong and I know you'll come through this I know it" She smiles at me. Her reassurance made me have hope for this relationship to work... Maybe Lucas and I will be okay again.
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2 months later
LPOV
It's been 2 months and I'm starting to doubt whether Brooke and I can come back from this one. I know that me having another daughter wounded her and this relationship, but I really wish she would just consider adopting Tegan... Actually I really wish she would just accept her and then maybe the whole adoption thing can happen later who knows?
Brooke brought the twins by yesterday afternoon because she had an emergency with the building she had brought in California. Was I thrilled she was going to her home state without me no, but I trust her. Yeah we're on a break, but I know Brooke loves me. I know she wouldn't go back to Chris or anyone else for that matter. Yeah Brooke and I have been on a break for 2 months, but I know she wouldn't throw what we have away and go with someone else. She loves me and I love her just as much.
Tegan was now in Lilly's room playing with her and I was happy Lilly accepted her I just wish Brooke did the same.
"She still hasn't called yet?" Ma asks as she walks into the kitchen. I was currently sitting at the island staring down at my phone. Brooke said she'll call me when she landed and that was meant to be two hours ago. My heart was pounding against my chest worried for her safety.
I shake my head with a small sigh looking up at ma "I know she's hurting Ma. I just... I just need her to understand that things don't have to change. That they won't change"
"She just needs time Lucas" Ma replies placing a hand to my shoulder and giving it a light squeeze "It's a lot to take in"
"I know, but it's been 2 months Ma" I utter just as my phone buzzed and Brooke's name popped up on my phone, but a text instead of a call.
Sorry for late reply. Julian picked me up from the airport. I'll ring you later. B x
Okay Pretty girl. Glad your safe. Julian? L x
Son of one of the investors. You don't need to worry Lucas... I'm yours remember (-; B x
I then received a picture of her hand with her engagement ring shining on the screen. Okay so that must mean something right? If she was flirting in the messages. She said she was mine. There could be light at the end of the tunnel yes?
Love you Pretty Girl. L x
No reply after that. Maybe she was in a rush... I can't think too much into it otherwise I'll make myself go crazy and I don't think that's good for anyone.
"Was that Brooke?" Ma questions looking over shoulder
"Yeah she's been busy, but she'll call later" I reply putting my phone into my jacket pocket just as a cry came from the monitor on my belt loop. I jumped up from the stool and turned towards the kitchen door "Duty calls Ma" Ma just laughed nodding her head as I left the kitchen to tend to my twins.
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"I didn't think I'd ever see you in California" I turn around and see Chris standing behind me "Hi Brooke"
"Hey Chris" I reply taking my cup of coffee from Mandy behind the counter "Thanks Mandy always a pleasure seeing you" She smiles at me and nods. I turn back around to Chris "How you been?"
"I've been okay thanks" He replies taking a sip of his own coffee "You?"
"I've been okay"
"And how is motherhood?" I couldn't help, but notice the sadness in his voice that reached his eyes. I haven't heard that tone since I ended things with him nearly a year ago.
"Motherhood is great actually" I answer back with a smile on my face.
It was true... I never thought motherhood could be so great, but it is and I wouldn't change it for the world. My little family mean the world to me. I stopped my hand in mid air and thought back to Lucas at home with the twins. The family I have is all I need.
"Well actually I have something I need to tell you"
"There you are baby" I look pass Chris and see Holly a girl I use to go school with walking up behind Chris. She pecked him on the cheek then turned to me and smiled "Brooke... Hi. I didn't know you were back in Cali"
"Yeah I'm not staying" I state sipping at my coffee "It's just a business call"
"Oh right well it's nice seeing you again, but Chris and I really need to get to our appointment" Holly says entwining her fingers with Chris's. This girl has always been after Chris and she hated me throughout high school and college because I had him and now the first chance she got she snapped him up. I look down at the massive engagement ring on her finger. Wait... What the hell.
"You're engaged?" That wasn't meant to come out. I hate when that happens.
Chris's eyes turned to me "Yeah, I was going to tell you Brooke.."
"You don't have to" I cut in putting my now empty cup in the trash can beside us "I'm glad you could get some use out of the ring you brought me... It's amazing how low you thought of our relationship Chris" I plaster a massive smile across my face "I'll see you around... Actually scratch that no I won't" I then walk pass them both and out the cafe door. I needed to get home. I'm rearranging my flight for tonight.
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"Hi Luke" I walk into the living room of his Moms house and see him playing with Lilly and Tegan while the twins were sleeping. It was almost mid day the next morning and I flew in last night. I wanted to come by once I got home, but I needed to think of how I would face Lucas without wanting to cry and break down in front of him. So here I am now facing the man I love forcing myself not to cry or show weakness. I needed to be strong for myself.
Lucas turns around and stands up, shock evident on his face along with a smile "Brooke... your back?"
I nod walking closer to him "I flew in last night" I state shifting my bag up my shoulder some more "How were the twins?" I ask taking a seat on the couch.
"They were good" Lucas answers taking the couch opposite me "Lil take Tegan to play in your room please" Lilly nods and walks over to me and places a soft kiss to my cheek.
"Hey Brooke" I turn to her and smile picking her up I place her on my lap.
"Hey there Lil" I kiss her cheek too and she flings her arms around my neck hugging me closer to her "I've missed your company"
"I've missed you too Brooke" She swings her legs.
"Well how about you come and stay for a weekend when Mom says its okay" I suggest and her eyes light up and a huge smile formed on her pretty face.
"Really?" I nod and she kisses my cheek again
"Okay Lil can you please take Tegan to your room" Lilly nods again jumping down from my lap and over to Tegan.
"Come on Tegan lets go play" Lilly took hold of Tegan's hand and they both went running down the hall.
"So how was your meeting?" Lucas questions once the girls were out the way
"It was good. Julian happens to be the new owner of his dad's company so seems I'm doing business with him" I see the worry and maybe a slight anger written across his face.
"Julian the guy who picked you up?"
"Lucas I told you... It's just business with Julian and I. We used to go college together that's all" I assured him and he nods "I did see Chris though"
"You did?" His attitude perked up as he sat up straight and watched me.
"His engaged to a girl who despised me for years just because I was with him" I laugh at the stupidness of it "At least we don't have to worry about him anymore"
"We?"
"Yes Lucas... We"
"What does that mean though Brooke... Am I coming home?"
I shake my head with a small sigh "I still need a little time Lucas... I just came for the twins, but if you wanna talk about it we can"
"I just... I can't understand"
"It's a lot to take in Luke" I state "I love you I do... I love the family we have and I just need you to understand how hard this is for me. Tegan isn't my daughter"
"But she could be Pretty Girl"
"Sighing those papers won't mean anything Lucas. When's she older it will change" I tell him and I run my hands through my hair "I love you and the twins, but signing those papers are different"
"This really because of Lyndsey isn't it Brooke" I look down at the ground and slump my shoulders "Because she isn't coming back"
"You don't know that Lucas and I can't chance it. I'm sorry"
"Please just... please don't finalise this break Brooke. I can't do it without you. I need you" He pleads and my heart went out to him. I missed him. I missed us.
"I love you" I mutter standing up "I need to go, but I'll keep thinking about it okay" Lucas nods standing up also "Are the twins ready?"
"I'll get them ready. You just... You stay here okay" I nod and watch as Lucas walks out of the room to get the twins ready for me.
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"Mommy" I turn around and see the blond haired blue eyed girl standing behind me. Her big blue eyes were looking up at me and she looked frightened. I looked around my store not seeing Lucas, Karen or Haley in sight. How the hell did she get here? "Mommy" She said again.
I'm not her Mommy... She must know that right. I mean she was with Lyndsey for three years. I know she's only young, but she must know I'm not her mother, but the way she was looking up at me told me otherwise. I stepped towards her and saw the tears that were starting to form in her eyes. Without giving it a second thought I scooped her up in my arms and she flung her arms around my neck burying her head in my shoulder.
"Tegan sweetie where's daddy?" I ask cradling her close to me "Tegan?" She just shrugs and buries her face into my shoulder again. I then remember Lucas telling me he was looking after the cafe while Karen took Lilly to her doctor's appointment "Come on Princess let's take you to daddy" I tell Lacey to look after the shop for a moment while I take her across the road.
I push open the cafe door hearing the bell above the door chime. I see Lucas straight away behind the counter talking to a customer. He had on his perfect smile, but not any smile... A fake smile only I could see through. The break obviously hurting him more than I wanted it to. I push those feelings behind me and make my way towards him.
The look on his face shifted when he notices me behind then customer. I watch him say something to her then turn his eyes back to me and his original smile returned to his face and straight up to his eyes. I loved that smile. I gave him a small smile back as I stop in front of him and shift Tegan on my hip "Hi" I utter Lucas's eyes travelling to Tegan "I found her in the store"
"Tegan baby where's Auntie Haley" Lucas asks reaching his arms out taking Tegan from me. Tegan shrugged wrapping her arms around Lucas "Thank you for bringing her back to me Brooke" Lucas put Tegan down and told her to play in the back which she did.
I wave it off like it's no big deal "She called me Mommy" Lucas's eyes snapped back up to mine and his eye brow raised.
"She... She did?" I nod crossing my arms across my chest.
"I'm not her Mommy Lucas" I state the obvious "Why would she think I am?"
Lucas eyed me carefully and I knew he was trying to read my thoughts. Trying to understand what I was getting at and that's when his eyes widened realising what I was trying to say "I didn't... Brooke I wouldn't do that" The hurt behind his eyes proved he was right and I felt guilty. I felt really guilty. What the hell was happening?
"I know Luke" I look around the cafe and see it was kind of empty "I'm going to go. I just came to bring Tegan back" I turn around and head to the door.
"Brooke... Wait" Lucas calls out making me stop in my steps by the door "Let me come by later and make you dinner. We can talk properly about everything"
I debated it for a moment thinking about what could happen if we did talk about everything. Maybe that will be good for us. Maybe if we get everything out in the open things could work out for us. I miss us... I miss him and I miss the family we have built.
"Okay" I nod and the smile that lit up his face melted my heart "6:30 don't be late"
"Wouldn't dream of it"
"Bring Tegan... She should see her new room" I smile at Lucas and nod at him before I leave the cafe and head back to the shop.
So it looks like Brucas are finally coming back together aye. Keep reading to find out what happens to them (-:
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