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Chapter 4:

Lucas rubbed her cheek, "I heard everything you said about waiting till you're divorced," he tilted her chin towards him, "But I NEED to kiss you again. So I'm going to count to three, if you don't want me to kiss you that gives you an adequate amount of time to get off this couch and go get into bed, there won't be any awkwardness or hurt feelings I promise." He closed his eyes, "1... 2..."

Lucas felt Brooke's lips on his, a few minutes later she pulled back and smiled, "3..."

Brooke rolled over and was face to face with Lucas. "Shit," she whispered. She looked down and sighed in relief when she discovered she was still dressed. She uncovered herself slowly and crawled out of the bed, she paused when Lucas stirred. Her heart was racing, she let out a deep breath when he rolled over without waking up. She picked up her purse and searched for paper and a pen, 'I have to leave him a note,' she told herself, 'I can't just leave without leaving a note, but I don't want him to wake up,' she sighed, 'I'll lose my nerve.' She frowned when she couldn't find any paper, she usually carried a small notebook but of course it wasn't in her purse this time. She pulled out a tube of lipstick and went into the bathroom. She hurriedly pulled open the lipstick and began scribbling on the mirror, Lucas: Last night was a lot of fun... But before I get into a relationship with you I need to take care of my outstanding businesses. Forgive me, I'll text you soon. XOXO Brooke. Before she could change her mind she felt the hotel room and didn't look back...

Twenty minutes later she was home. She opened the front door and found Julian slumped in his favorite chair, a bottle of tequila in his hand. Brooke narrowed her eyes and slammed the door behind her, Julian jumped up startled. "Oh Julian I'm sorry, did I wake you?" Brooke asked.

"Where were you?" Julian rubbed his eyes and took a swig of the tequila, "Who were you with?"

"I'm not talking to you if you're gonna get wasted again," Brooke put her hands on her hips, "It's not even seven in the morning."

Julian put the bottle on the end table next to him and put his hands up, "Calm down baby, I'm not the one that was out all night."

Brooke folded her arms across her chest, "I'm not your baby." She headed toward the staircase.

"Hey," Julian said, "what crawled up your ass?"

Brooke shook her head, "I want to go upstairs and freshen up." She looked down at his hand on her arm, "Nothing crawled up my ass, we need to talk but clearly that isn't going to be a good idea right now."

Julian dropped his hand, "Let's talk then, is this about the baby talk? I was thinking about it and I don't think we're ready for that sort of commitment."

"I agree," Brooke smiled.

"So are we good here?" Julian smiled back with a wink.

Brooke rolled her eyes, "I suppose so." Brooke felt her phone vibrating in her pocket. "Can I go upstairs now?"

"Yeah, sure." Julian paused, "Oh and baby, I don't know what your day looks like today but maybe you should make some time for the gym later. You're starting to look a little fluffy." Julian smacked her behind as she headed up the stairs. "In three months there will be a lot of red carpets to walk, don't forget that."

Brooke opened her mouth to respond and decided against it, 'You just have to make it through the next few days and then he'll never get to abuse you again.' She told herself as she hurried up the stairs.

Lucas heard a knock at his door and assumed it was Brooke coming to her senses. He jogged to the door and quickly opened it, "Br- brother, baby brother. What are you doing here?"

Nathan walked passed Lucas, "Away games bro," Nathan smiled. "We talked about meeting up when you got into town? Did you forget?"

"No," Lucas said closing the bathroom door, 'No need to get the third degree from Nate about the note on the mirror,' he told himself, "Let me just get changed and we'll go grab breakfast."

"Awesome," Nathan said walking towards the bathroom door, "How'd your meeting go?"

"Great, I signed a contract." Lucas paused, "Where are you going?"

Nathan kinked his eyebrow at his brother, "Where does it look like I'm going?"

"Why don't you go down to the lobby and I'll meet you in a few minutes," Lucas said, trying to control his breathing.

Nathan was confused, "I need to take a piss, what's wrong with your bathroom?"

"Nothing," Lucas squeaked, "Let's get going Nate."

Nathan put his hand on Lucas's shoulder, "Do you have a woman in there?"

Lucas shifted his eyes, "No."

"Okay then," Nathan walked to the bathroom and opened the door, Lucas walked back to the bed and sat down. When Nathan reemerged from the bathroom, "So who is Brooke and what does she have to sort out?"

"She's married," Lucas said while putting his head in his hands.

Nathan laughed, "Shit Luke, Haley's going to kill you when she finds out."

"It get's worse," Lucas huffed, "She's married to the studio guy who I just signed a contract with."

Nathan laughed so hard he snorted, "When we talked about you getting back into the dating scene I thought you would be typical man. Date an eighteen year old, date a cougar, have a one night stand. I never told you to bang a married lady."

Lucas glared at his brother, "I didn't have sex with her. We kissed a few times that's it." Lucas pulled a clean shirt over his head.

"Sure," Nathan scanned the room, "If you haven't knocked boots with her why was she here?"

"Her and Julian got into a fight so she came over last night." Lucas quickly changed into a pair of jeans and slipped on a pair of Vans sneakers.

Nathan nodded, "When did she write that little love note then?"

Lucas grabbed his key card, phone and wallet and walked towards the door, "She stayed the night but nothing happened I swear."

"Sure Luke, whatever you say," Nathan snorted. Lucas opened the door and didn't turn around, Nathan slapped him on the back, "So was she good at least, you risked your entire life for this girl please tell me it was worth it."

Lucas stopped walking and did an about face to look at his brother, "She's worth loosing it ALL Nathan, I would risk it all to be with her, she's special."

Three hours later Brooke headed into the Los Angeles corporate office for Clothes Over Bros. "Brooke, how was your trip?" Millicent asked handing her a latte as she walked passed her desk.

"Thanks for this, it was a decent trip? Is the lizard lady in yet?" Brooke asked, continuing towards her office.

"Victoria is in her office, your father is on his way in." Millicent stops outside Brooke's office, "Would you like me to call you when he gets in?"

"Yes," Brooke added, "I need fifteen minutes with both of them this morning. It cannot wait."

Millicent took out her tablet, "I'll look at their calendars and let you know what works for both of them. Do you want me to have them meet you in your office or the conference room?"

"My office," Brooke unlocks the door, "I don't want to be disturbed today Mills, I just want to meet with my parents and that's it. Push everything else till tomorrow."

"Alright," Millicent looked concerned, "Is everything alright Brooke?"

"No," Brooke smiled to herself, "But it's going to be." Brooke closed the office door behind her and pressed her back to the cold metal. She hated her office, Victoria had decorated it for her after they opened this office. The furniture was modern and cold, her chair was hard plastic and uncomfortable and the walls were painted a stark white. Any attempt she had made to liven the place up had failed, NOTHING could fix this sad space. "No wonder I can't create anything new in here." She said aloud. She sat down at her desk and pulled out a business card she had been avoiding for the last year... At least.

She picked up her office phone and dialed the number, "Evans, Sackett & Associates how may I direct your call?"

"Yes hello, my name is Brooke Davis and I would like to speak to Clay Evans please." Brooke held her breath as she waited for a response.

"Hold please Miss Davis."

"Brooke, it's Clay," Clay said into the receiver, "How is everything? I'm surprised to hear from you."

"Am I keeping you from something?" Brooke started tapping her pen on her desk. "You can call me back if you're busy."

"I've got some time." Clay answered, "What can I do for you?"

Brooke closed her eyes, "I need to retain your services. I need to have papers drawn up to dissolve my marriage."

"Petition for divorce," Clay said taking a few notes, "Date of separation?"

"Yesterday," Brooke paused, "I need something else too, I'm not sure if you're going to be able to help me with it or not."

"What do you need Davis," Clay replied quickly, "We've been friends forever. Anything you need, I'm your man."

Brooke smiled, she had met Clay Evans in the third grade, they along with Rachel had been inseparable until Clay's parents relocated to California the summer before freshman year, much to Julian's dismay they had kept in constant contact after the move. "I want to remove myself from Clothes Over Bros."

"What?" Clay said, sounding shocked, "Are you alright? What's going on with you?"

"Nothing, I have been thinking about my life Clay." Brooke blinked away a few tears, "And it's time I take my life back. I haven't been happy in my marriage in a LONG time and my creatively is being stifled here. Because my parents are the majority owners I am always overruled, it's time for me to go out on my own."

"I understand," Clay huffed, "What does your afternoon look like? Can you come down to my office at say 1:30pm? I am going to need signatures on a few things. Once documents are filed, it will be out in the open. Are you sure you want to do this Davis?"

"Yes," Brooke hesitated a moment to stare at the wedding photo on the corner of her desk, she turned the frame down on the desk, "I have never been more sure of anything in my life. I'll see you at 1:30 Clay." After exchanging goodbyes they each hung up.

Brooke heard a knock on her door, Millicent opened it a crack, "I cleared your calendar and you are meeting with Ted and Victoria in conference room one at 10:15am."

Brooke looked at the clock, it was now 9:37am, "Thank you Mills," Brooke leaned back in her chair, "Do you think you can get a hold of a few boxes for me?"

The concerned look returned to Millicent's face, "Absolutely Brooke. I'll be back in a few minutes."

"Close the door after you leave Mills," Brooke sighed, after the door was closed and she watched Millicent walk away she took out her cell phone and texted Rachel, Can you meet me at my house at 3:00pm? I need help packing, I did it Rach. I finally did it.

A few moments later Brooke's phone chimed with a response, I'm proud of you bitch. I'll see you at 3, are you staying at my house?

Brooke hurriedly texted back, Yes. Just till Julian is served then I'll look for my own place.

Rachel replied, You can stay as long as you need... So does that mean it went well last night with Lucas?

Brooke laughed, Rachel was too predictable, I am doing this for me... It's just the timing of everything... Lucas doesn't have anything to do with this.

Her phone chimed again, Sure he doesn't... Whatever you have to tell yourself sweetie, see you later.

Brooke put her phone back in her purse and leaned back in the horrible plastic chair, "Your life begins today Brooke Davis," she closed her eyes, "Your life begins today."

So what did you all think? Don't be mad at me... Brooke is going to spend the next two chapters sorting out her life issues, but the next chapter will still have some brucas. :) So stay tuned!

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Krystal