Only One
Chapter 15
It was 10 or 11 in the morning when I woke up. Thankfully not as drunk as I expected.
I felt sick and my head hurt but I could function. The earlier hours weren't a blur.
I remembered what I said to Lucas. I turned into another person when I drank which is why I don't. But every so often something brings me back to that out of control mess I was before Lucas and I met.
Just hearing the name Chris Keller. Made me want to shower and cleanse my mind.
It's no surprise I woke up alone. I'm such a bitch.
Lucas didn't deserve that. He's never not been the greatest person in my life.
After a shower I made my way downstairs. Lucas took the kids to school before work.
And left breakfast for me. I needed to apologize.
To make things right between us. I know that.
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Brooke drove to Clothes over bros. Taken off guard by the sight of Julian.
(I knew you felt the same way I did. You wanting me to stay in town.)
(I'm looking for a place to buy. I can make movies anywhere.) Julian explained.
Brooke felt herself cringe. (Julian I was upset and drinking when I reached out to you.)
(I like you as a friend. But nothing beyond that is going to happen here.) Brooke replied.
(You kissed me last night. You said you wanted me. Had feelings for me.)
(Lucas wouldn't give you what you wanted. And you knew that I would.) Julian replied.
Brooke gazed up at him. (None of that happened.) Brooke replied.
(Lucas won't know a lie from the truth. You've been leading me on.) Julian proclaimed.
(Me being a friend to you isn't leading you on. It's not my fault you have feelings for me!) Brooke exclaimed.
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