Following The Heart
Chapter 9
(Sweetheart you are beautiful. Perfect.)
(Don't let boys or anyone else. Define who you are.) Brooke replied.
(You have to say that. You're my mom.) Belinda Brooke replied.
(Why don't we hang out that night instead. When is the last time we've had a mother/daughter night?) Brooke suggested.
(That would be fun. I do like hanging out with you.) Belinda replied.
(Great. We can have a movie night. We haven't done that in years.) Brooke replied.
Brooke pulled her daughter into her arms hugging her tightly.
It's in moments like these that Brooke was reminded that her positive outlook and support could only do so much for her children.
The outside world showcased a world that was built of false advertising and lies. But their minds young and easily influenced.
Her beautiful baby girl. Didn't see how she truly looked at all. Her mind already starting to morph into beauty standards that would only lead her chasing an image that didn't exist.
Brooke wouldn't have that.
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Hours Later
In the morning
Brian was awoken by his alarm on his cellphone.
He stared at the time and started to sleep again.
The bedroom door opening.
(You start work at the cafe. At 7am and finish 4:30.) Lucas explained.
(Get up and get ready. Or you'll walk there.) Lucas announced.
Before leaving the bedroom.
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(When did start writing this story?) Brooke questioned.
Looking to her husband.
(Years ago. When the kids were younger and wouldn't sleep. And we took turns driving around plus whenever I'm not busy at the body shop. I forgot I even wrote that.) Lucas admitted.
(I read it all. I couldn't put it down. Luke this needs a be seen by more people. It's being wasted. You're talent.) Brooke insisted.
(I gave that up years ago. No one is going to care about this.) Lucas replied.
As he started to get ready for work.
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Awhile later
(What do you think.?) Brooke questioned.
(I think he needs an agent and an editor. This is a story. The world would want to read. We would call it the suburban.)
(He left the ending open there is the chance for a second novel.) Lindsey Strauss explained.
(I would love to work with him. You're husband has talent and this is just the start.)
(Give him my card.) Lindsey said.
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