Hey guys, I suggest you read this with the song "wait for you" of elliot yamin, much more drama and feelings. Enjoy reading!
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San Francisco, California
October 16, 2013; 10: 43 PM
San Francisco Airport
BROOKE'S POV
Brooke,
I know you're probably on your plane right now, somewhere far from me. I just like to say that I'm sorry for everything I've done to you, and I mean- EVERYTHING. Just so you know, from the first time I saw you in my car, I already knew you are "the one." I can't believe how much time and circumstances I have to face and go through just to realize that I was, I am, and I will always be in love with you no matter what happens. I'm sorry for putting you through hell because of me. I know lots of times I took you for granted. There were time I chose Peyton over you and even when we were still together, I stuck close to her. I thought it was ok for you for me to do that. I thought you understood that I just have that "hero thing" I nm. But obviously, I thought wrong- and I don't blame you for that. I was too numb to notice that I was slipping away from you. And then things changed. You had Chase, and I had Peyton. I first thought that I was happy with Peyton because we were so much the same. But I slowly realized that being too alike never satisfied me. We've finally decided to end things and just to be best friends. Yeah, we had the same interests and attitudes, but I never felt complete. I still feel that half of me hasn't been filled up yet. That's when it hit me- I NEED YOU SO BAD! Before, I believed that I love you because I need you. But now it's 'the other way around- I need you because I love you- and it's true. You're the only one who could cheer me up when I'm down. You're the yin to my yang. You're the sun in my cloudy days. You're everything I could ever wish for- no words can and will ever fit you because nothing can ever describe how precious and valuable you are.
There was a time I lost hope on us. I thought you finally found your soulmate- Chase. I was vulnerable and afraid that I'll be alone without you by my side. Slowly, I lost myself too. I had you again but I took you for granted- again. I only realized how much you're worth when you were out of my life. Then Chase and you broke up. I took this as a sign that there's still a chance. I was willing to fight like hell- whatever I need to do. But you're the one who gave up that time. You left for California without any answers to any of my questions. I was confused and clueless as to why you left so sudden ad why you didn't give me a chance to prove my love for you.
Then things happened when we went our separate ways. But still, fate did a lot of things for us to meet and sort things out. But still, fate thought we still need to learn a lot of things. Now here we are again, back at the same place, back at the same situation we thought we long has escaped. Question is, have we learned from before?
What stopped us, Brooke? I can see that we're very much in love with each other, but still I feel like there are some things that are stopping us. With all my heart, I am serious about this and I'm sincerely saying that I want you back. But I think it's very obvious that you do not feel the same way. I don't blame you for putting up your walls again.
I'm still not letting go, but it looks like you are. I just want you to know that I'll always be waiting. Maybe someday, when we see each other again, maybe we have moved on with our lives, but one thing still remains true, I still love you. Maybe we'll be with different people, just remember that none of them can ever be compared with you because they're nothing like you. Maybe when we see each other again, we'll be more mature. Maybe when we see each other again, you'll be able to give me that "chance" I have long wanted from you. I'll never give up, Pretty Girl. I'll never give up.
This time, maybe we'll not be seeing each other, but a deep feeling in the pit of my stomach says we'll see each other someday and our love will rekindle. Like I told you before, this will never be goodbye. By this time, I think you should know that both of us never say goodbyes, just "see you later." This is not the end, Cheery- and there will never be an end to our relationship. So, see you later.
Remember, I'm not giving up- I'm just giving you the space that I think you wanted. I'll always be here wherever you go, whenever you need me. I have no idea on how I will survive the days that I don't see you, but I think just the memories you have with me will give me the courage to go on.
In the end, we'll still be together- I know it. We may not be in a relationship but I believe wherever we are, we'll always have this "connection" between us. But who knows, right?
I just keep in mind what one person said to me, "People who are meant to be together always find their way to each other again." I believe you know that person too. I'm always going to love you.
With much bittersweet love,
A Familiar Stranger
I already know who wrote this. Maybe he was not here to stop me, but he still made a way to change my mind. Maybe he wanted to give my space, but he still managed to make me believe that the space I wanted was with him. I unfolded the letter he gave, the letter that made my eyes tear up. I opened the box again to see the letters he was supposed to give me but never did. I looked at the envelopes and saw that there were no addresses. I don't have time to read them one by one but I promised myself I will.
Flight 181 to Los Angeles, now boarding. Please proceed to Gate 27.
Lucas Scott- the guy who never failed to give me dilemmas. Right now, as I was leaving, he left me with another dilemma- should I go or not? I rummaged through the box and I found the 82 letters I gave him 5 years ago. I never thought he would still keep these, after everything I've done to him. I thought he gave up already and threw them out. Upon seeing this, he already made up my mind.
I AM GOING BACK TO HIM. I'M GOING TO GO TO HIS APARTMENT, JUMP IN HIS ARMS, AND SAY THAT I'M CHOOSING HIM AND THAT I LOVE HIM.
I hurriedly grabbed my things and headed for the exit. Nobody is going to stop me now! I immediately hailed a cab and proceeded to Lucas' apartment. Looks like it's going to rain…
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Lucas' Apartment; 11: 00 PM
LUCAS' POV
I was talking to someone on the phone, with my television turned on. It was raining cats and dogs outside- a perfect way that suits my mood. I suddenly turned my attention to the TV when I heard the breaking news that says,
"Breaking News: A plane from San Francisco just crashed few minutes ago. The plane is heading to Los Angeles and is Flight 181. Many of the victims are rushed to the hospital, but some of them, unfortunately, did not make it. Pilots say that they did not anticipate the heavy rain, thus, they were not able to control it. That is it for now, stay tuned for more news later."
I suddenly dropped my phone and tears dropped from my eyes. That was the flight Brooke was on! What if she was one of the many people who died?
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BROOKE'S POV
"Mister, could you please hurry up? It's kind of an emergency."
"Sure thing."
"Thanks."
I can't wait any longer! I'm going to burst inside! Wow! This driver can really go fast!
All of my thoughts about Lucas were suddenly pushed away when a car screeched loudly and the cab braked. All I saw was the collision of two cars…
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LUCAS' POV
Brooke couldn't be dead, could she? But it was clear, the plane that she was on has just crashed. What will I do?
I grabbed my keys and went through the door. Then suddenly, the world came to a stop…
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BROOKE'S POV
Thank God it wasn't our cab! Apparently, the car in front of us collided with another car. And thank God I have my seatbelt on!
Finally, we're here! I hurriedly got out of the cab and ran to Lucas' doorstep. I was about to knock when someone suddenly opened the door. I was shocked to see Lucas on the door. Suddenly, it felt like the world came to a stop…
"Lucas," I said.
"Brooke, you're here. I thought you were on the plane back to L.A."
"Well, you could say that I back out."
"Why? Not that I don't want you to, you just surprised me."
"Well, your letter changed my mind."
"Oh…that. I dropped that off your apartment a while ago."
"I know. My neighbor went to the airport just to give me these. Wait a minute, were you crying?"
"Huh? What? Oh…yah…I was."
"Why?"
"The breaking news said that your plane to L.A. just crashed. I was actually about to go to the hospital. I thought you were dead."
"Oh my gosh! Good thing I didn't get in. Lucky you, I'm here."
"I am lucky. So…do you want to go in?"
"Yah…sure."
"Come on."
"Lucas, why are there suitcases in here? Where are you going?"
"Umm…since I thought that you left, I decided on coming back to Tree Hill. I transferred to another newspaper company that is much nearer there. Besides, what's the point of living here, right?"
"Right." I said sadly.
"Brooke, I just want to know, why did you come back? You made it perfectly clear that you want to get away from me," he said with anger and bitterness very evident in his voice.
"Ha! You still haven't changed, haven't you, Lucas?"
"What do you mean?"
"You still don't give up."
"Still not getting it, Brooke."
"What I'm trying to say is, your letter changed my mind. You perfectly stated there that you're not giving up on us. And I'm willing to risk my heart again. But Lucas Scott, you have to promise me everything you promised before! I'll have your word for that!"
"Yes, Ma'am." He said with a grin on his face.
"What about Peyton?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well, we're going back to Tree Hill. I'm very sure we're going to see her again. So what do we do?"
"Wait a minute, we? Brooke Davis, you're really fast! Are we together?" he said playfully.
"My, my, Lucas Scott! Are you rejecting, Ms. Davis? No worries, I can just find myself another guy. NO guy can resist my charms, anyway. Bye, Lucas." I said, waving my hand at him.
"Not so fast," he said grabbing me by the waist and kissing me.
"That's more I like it! So, seriously, what about Peyton?"
"Don't worry. I'm not into her anymore. Trust me!"
"I trust you."
"Wow! Feels good to hear you finally say it. But there are two more things I need to settle."
"And what are those? I think I could help, since we're together now."
"Number one, Ms. Brooke Davis, are you willing to move back with me to Tree Hill?"
"I'm sure as hell!"
"Good! Number two, will you have the honors of becoming Mrs. Lucas Scott?" he said while kneeling in front of me and flashing a very beautiful diamond ring.
"Uh- huh!"
"Really?"
"Really, really!" I said with my dimples showing! This has got to be the best day of my life!
"One more thing, I want to give this to you." He said while handing me a book entitled, "With Love: Poems for a Familiar Stranger."
"What is this?" I asked.
"It's just a collection of poems I have written about you. I had it bound but I never published it. It's too personal."
"Thank you so much- for everything."
"Anything for you. I love you."
"I love you too."
Tonight, I'm leaving all my worries behind. Right now, I'm just going to chill in with my fiancé, read all the sweet nothings he has written about me, and just enjoy and savor every moment I spend with him. Starting this time, I am looking forward to "forever" which I am going to spend with the man I love.
William Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 once said, "Let me not to the marriage of true minds; Admit impediments. Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove: O no! It is an ever-fixed mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wandering bark, whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken. Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, but bears it out even to the edge of doom. If this be error and upon me proved, I never writ, nor no man ever loved." Remember love is something that does not go away that easily. It only vanishes when you let go of it. But even if you let go of it, it does not disappear. It is just around the corner, waiting for you to grasp it again. It does not change, it's how you view it that does change. Never lose hope on love just because it changes over the course of time. Love somebody while there is still time, never be afraid to risk your heart out and get it crushed. It's part of loving; it's part of getting your heart stronger and more able to love somebody even more.
"Losing your heart's desire is tragic. But gaining your heart's desire…It's all you can hope for. This year, I wished for love; to immerse myself in someone else and to wake a heart long afraid to feel. My wish was granted. And if having that is tragic… then give me tragedy, because, I wouldn't give it back for the world."Peyton once said that, and I believe it's true. I wished for true love a long time ago, I didn't get it easily. I have to go through a lot of failed relationships to get that. But look at where I am right now? I am here in the arms of the person I truly love. And yet they say gaining your heart's desire is still tragic. But if that is tragedy, the give me all of the tragedies there is in the world, because I wouldn't give it back for the world. I have learned not to be afraid of love, because I believe and I know that in the end, true love remains the same.
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AN: Hey guys, this is the final chapter. I'm sad to end this, but I'm also happy in a way, because I have let out my thoughts to other people. I hope you enjoyed this story as much as I did. It brought me laughs and tears. But I surely learned a lot from it, especially from this chapter.
Thank you to everyone who has reviewed! To my faithful readers and reviewers, thank you so much! I can't enumerate you all but you know who you are. Hope you'll continue to support me and my other stories!
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BRUCAS STILL ROX MY SOX!
--cheery