Reflected Back At You
Chapter 3
Author's Note : My readers thank you for the support. Unlike most of my brucas centric stories. Brucas only shared that one night as teenagers and never saw each other again. They didn't know each other.
It's crazy when
The thing you love
is the most detriment.
Lucas had reached 30 years old without a serious relationship under his belt or anything of substance to showcase proudly to the world.
Alex Dupre was an un expected encounter then grew into a relationship that Lucas was still unsure how they worked. Considering how different they were.
Alex loved and savored her freedom. The two had only been dating on and off for two years.
Lucas had this seeking feeling whenever he imagined a life with Alex. Simply because he was ready to settle down and build a life.
He knew and felt that Alex didn't have a want or need for a big commitment or a family.
But he knew he had to make it work with Alex. It was better then being alone.
...
Sometime Later
The River Walk
Brooke had looking forward to meeting with her girlfriends for hours now.
For years now Brooke had been solely focused on work and her sons. A personal and social life took a backseat.
"Whore!" Rachel exclaimed.
"Bitch!" Brooke exclaimed.
The two engulfing each other in a tight hug.
Bailey and Barney's eyes went wide.
"Momma's going to owe us ten dollars in the swear jar." Bailey stated matter of to his brother.
Barney nodded his head in agreement.
Peyton handed them a twenty dollar bill.
"The two of you get go get a 5 dollar box and some dessert." Peyton instructed.
She watched carefully as they joined the line of guests.
"Rach. We're being rude. Did you bring you're guy with you.?" Brooke asked. When they pulled apart.
"No he's at home. Between us finishing unpacking and the shower we had. He'll be asleep until i get back home."
"I wanted tonight to be just us girls." Rachel clarified.
The two women walked over to where Peyton was already seated.
"The boys are getting food for themselves. They can sit in the table next to us." Peyton announced.
"Thanks for looking for them. I really appreciate it." Brooke replied.
"His name is Marvin McFadden. You can meet him and Peyton's guy another time." Rachel stated matter of fact.
"Sounds great. Hopefully the three of us can make up for lost time." Brooke proclaimed.
The waitress handed the women menus and took their meal and drink orders before going back towards the resturant.
He recalled her laughter. And her dimpled grin.
Once he saw that. He knew it was her and he couldn't stay away.
"Brooke." A voice said. Reaching over to where she was seated amongst her friends.
Brooke felt her heart leap and her stomach drop.
"Lucas Scott." Brooke said softly. Recalling his face instantly from her memory.
"I'll be right back." Brooke said. Looking to her friends. Before leading the way to an empty table.
"I never thought i would see you again. We had that one night together so long ago. Which i'm sure is a distant memory. But for me. I never forgot it."
"Not just because it was my first time. But because. I got pregnant."
"I gave birth to two babies. Our sons." Brooke confessed.
Lucas didn't know what to say or how to react.
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