Author's Note: Hey everyone, I've started my second story. It's something I'm going to have to update on, but I hope you like it. Here's the first chapter.
Remembering The Past
Karen, a middle aged woman who looked to be in her late 20s but was actually 35 years old, stood behind the counter of her café in downtown Tree Hill. She was lost in her thoughts when her two boys walked in from basketball practice.
Nathan and Lucas, two 17 year old brothers, walked up and sat at the counter. "You okay?" The tall dirty blonde haired Lucas asked as he looked up at his mom.
"What?" She said, snapping out of her thoughts as she looked at the two young men in front of her.
"You look like you've seen a ghost. Are you okay, mom?" The dark haired boy named Nathan said as he looked at his brother then back at his mom.
Karen looked at Nathan and smiled. "Yeah. I'm fine." She poured each a soda. "I just thought I saw someone…" Her words trailed off as she shook her head. It couldn't be her. She thought before focusing again on her boys. "So, how was practice?" She asked trying to change the subject.
"Same as usual." Nathan said as he sat his soda back on the counter.
Karen nodded. "If you boys are hungry, you should order something now. Me and your father are going out tonight for our anniversary."
"Oh yeah, 18 years now, isn't it?" Lucas asked.
"Yeah…and speak of the devil." Karen said as Dan walked into the café, greeted by his wife. "Hey" She said before reaching up to kiss her husband.
The two had gotten married shortly after they found out they were having Lucas. A week after their honeymoon, they had to overcome their first obstacle…
Start Flashback
Karen was sitting on the living room of their two bedroom house when Dan walked in, looking as if he was about to cry. Karen looked over at Dan smiling, but was quickly worried at how he looked. "Dan, what's wrong?" She had asked as she to up and started towards her husband.
"You should sit down." Dan had said quietly as he helped his new bride down in a chair. She's going to hate me. He thought as he took a deep breath.
Karen looked at Dan as he told her about sleeping with some other woman…before he found out Karen was pregnant…and how she was now pregnant also. Karen said nothing as she concentrated on keeping her anger at bay. However, her face had softened when he proceeded to tell her that this woman, Deb was what he called her, didn't want to keep the baby.
"I need to ask you possibly the biggest favor ever…" He said looking up at her finally then continued. "I might be able to convince her to have the baby…as long as I take him or her after it's born.
Karen took a steady breath before she stood up again and walked over to Dan, wrapping her arms around his large frame. "Then do it," was all she had said.
Dan looked down at his pregnant wife. "Are you sure?"
"Yeah, and when the baby's born, we'll bring him home to meet his brother…or sister." She smiled as Dan let out a sigh of relief.
"Thank you." He kissed her softly. "I love you so much."
"Yeah…I know." She said with a goofy grin.
End Flashback
Dan had convinced Deb to have the baby. After he was born, he brought him home to Karen, who immediately adopted him. She took care of him and raised him as if he were her own. And in her mind, he was. As far as anyone besides her and Dan knew, Karen was his mother, in every way.
Dan pulled out a bouquet of red roses and handed them to Karen. "Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart." He said as Karen took the roses with a smile.
"Thank you." She put the roses up to her nose to smell them then looked back at Dan. "I love you." Dan put his arm around his wife and the two walked over to their boys.
Karen went to the back to find a vase while Dan sat down next to his sons. "Hey boys, me and your mom will probably be out most of the night," he started looking at the two teenagers next to him, "So no parties. Brooke and Peyton can come over if you four can remember the rules." He finished with a smile. "Just keep it clean." He added.
"Okay, Dad." Both said in unison.
"Oh and don't let Tim on my house again. Every time he comes over, something gets broken." Karen said as she came out with her roses in a vase.
The three guys laughed. "Okay, Mom." Nathan said with a nod.
"You ready to go?" Dan asked Karen, watching her admire her roses. She nodded as she grabbed her purse and jacket.
As they started to leave, Karen turned around to Lucas and Nathan. "And please grab something here. I don't want you two to eat me out of house and home."
"Bye Mom." Lucas said with a smile and a small wave.
"Have fun." Nathan said before watching his parents leave the café. He shook his head as he looked at Lucas.
"What?" Lucas asked as he grabbed a menu.
"Dad told us to keep it clean…" He shook his head with a smile. "…Such a hypocrite. He couldn't even wait till after you were born to start making me."
"Eww, Nate, bad mental image." Lucas said with a disgusted look.
Nathan laughed. "Sorry." He thought for a minute. "Maybe your adopted."
Lucas turned to look at his brother with a confused look. "What are you talking about."
"Well, you are the only one with blonde hair." Nathan joked.
"We could always bleach yours." Lucas said, suppressing a laugh as Nathan reached over and hit Lucas in the arm. Don't you even think about it."
Lucas rubbed his arm as he laughed. "Damn, Nate, I was only joking."
"Your such a wimp." Nathan shook his head and laughed.
Lucas socked Nathan in the arm. "Ow"
"Whose the wimp now?" Lucas said as the two started laughing.
Author's Note: Okay guys, I hope you like the first chapter. I know it's short, but there it is. Let me know what you think, then I will update as soon as I can.