Reasons that reason cannot know
Chapter 2
Brooke woke up early. It was around 6.30 am. She looked at the sleeping boy who was holding her. The boy who she loved so much, but who she had to leave, this time for good. It was so good to be there, in his arms, it felt like heaven on earth. That's why she decided to stay a few more minutes before leaving. Brooke closed her eyes and thought about the night they shared and she was grateful to fate about it. She was lying next to him, watching him sleeping and listening him breathing. It was all she wanted. She could stay like that forever. However, reality was still there and she had to go and probably not see him ever again. But for the next 5 minutes, she would be lying right next to him, forgetting about the world outside for a while.
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Lucas woke up around 10.30. He opened his eyes and saw he was alone. He thought that Brooke would still be there. Then he noticed a letter on the pillow and supposed it was from her. He felt so strange. Last nigh, it was like escaping from the real world and it felt so good. But he knew that it was just for one night. This made him a bit upset. He opened the letter and started reading.
"Hey Broody,
I'm sorry I left without saying goodbye, but I just thought it was the best thing to do. Last night was something … Let just say it was a good night. At least for me it was. But we both know it made things between us more awkward than they've ever been. You love Peyton. I know it, you know it and I bet she knows it too. You have to know she loves you too, no matter what. I hope you will find your way back to each other, because as we all know, you are meant to be from the beginning. Last night you needed me because you were hurt, weak and insecure and I get that. I did not jump to any conclusions. About me… Well, after all the stuff with people thinking we were engaged, I remembered how bad I wanted to be with you forever when we were together, how much I wanted to be your wife someday. That's it – I was just reminded of the dreams I had before. I am still sorry about the way I came and blow this on you, but it was a moment of weakness. Anyway, I do not regret for what happened. But you have to understand why this means we can't be as close as we both wanted to. Even thou I said I don't regret about what happened between us, it still very wrong in so many ways. You and Peyton just broke up and 24 hours later you, her boyfriend, and me, her best friend, slept together. It was not fair to her, no matter that she doesn't know about it. And that's just one of the reasons. I think the best thing for right now would be for us to keep distance. That doesn't mean I won't be here for you if you need me, because I always will be, Lucas.
I hope you understand.
Brooke"
Lucas read Brooke's letter and he knew what she wanted to say. He wasn't sure how he felt about it. It's true he and Brooke hadn't been in touch a lot lately, but she still was a huge part of his life and one of his closest friends. He knew that this night changed things between them, but for better or for worse, that was it. He read it again. "Let just say it was a good night. At least for me it was. " Yeah, it was a good night for him too. Then he realized something. This was the second time one of his dreams came true and both times Brooke was there. He smiled. Lucas knew that no matter what happened, he and Brooke would still be there for each other.
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Brooke came home at about 8 am. She was still in that hotel room in her mind, lying next to Lucas. She knew now that he would never be able to get rid of her feelings for him, at least not absolutely. Because he was her first love and the one who made her who she was now. She sat in one of the chairs, drowned in her thought, when something interrupted her.
"Where for God's sake were you?"
Victoria was mad. Brooke hasn't seen her so angry.
"Mom, it was something I had to do."
"Well, I think the name of that thing is Lucas, isn't it?"
"It doesn't matter know. I had to do this for me, because otherwise I'd become a mess. But it's over now."
"Thank God! You don't have time for romances right now, you have a lot of work to do."
And Victoria started with the plans for the company, the new wine, the magazine. Brooke ignored it.
"Mom, ok. We'll take the company to the next level. But let me ask you a question."
"Oh, Brooke, I'm glad you are using your brain now. And what is the question?"
"Have you ever been in love with my dad?"
Victoria seemed surprised by the question at first, but then answered.
"Love is useless. What matters is your work. Oh, by the way, please, stop calling me 'Mom', I prefer Victoria."
Then she left Brooke alone in the room. She couldn't believe what her mother just said. But she still wasn't surprised. She has always been cold and acted as if she never had a heart. That's why Brooke didn't tell her what happened. Victoria couldn't understand how she felt. She looked at her hand, exactly where the ring was the previous night. She smiled and went back to the real world.
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