Words Aren't Enough
Chapter 33
Sometime Later
The rush of the other shoppers, children playing on various kid equipment and the countless stores and endless aromas you can smell at every turn from multiple food courts.
Brooke gazed over at Astrid. "I know you agreed to come with me today. But you don't have to stick around while i shop feel free to do you're own." She said.
Astrid looked back at Brooke. "I didn't come here for a free ride. I came here because i wanted to spend quality time together and i had hope that we could talk." She said.
Brooke was taken aback and surprised by this admission. Being able to bond and have a true relationship with the teenager is all she's ever wanted. But up until this point Astrid has had these walls up around any attempt Brooke made to get closer.
"Sure normally i visit the food court. Go shopping then revisit the food court before i go home. Since you're here today with me you decide the order of what we do." Brooke said.
"I like you're plan alot better. Then anything i could think of. Let's head to the cinnabon place then work our way around." Astrid said.
Brooke smiled shook her head in agreement and followed Astrid's lead.
Awhile Later
Brooke and Astrid assembled a multi tray array of different foods and their beverages from the food courts. They decided to pick a table nearby the window.
Brooke took a long sip from her cup and looked to Astrid.
"So what did you want to talk to me about.?" She asked.
Astrid took a large bite from her cinnamon bun ate it took a sip from her cup and looked back at Brooke.
"I'm sorry for how i've treated you from the begining. It has nothing to do with you. My mom and i weren't close i don't know how to do the whole mother/daughter relationship thing." Astrid admitted.
Brooke reached over putting her hand on Astrid.
"You don't know how alike we are. I've had issues with having no relationship with my mom too. It got the point where i had convinced myself that i didn't want to be a mom because i was afraid to end up like her. If you're open to it we can figure out and create a mother/daughter relationship of our own." Brooke said.
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