After The Storm
Chapter 39
Authors Note :Thank you my readers for always keeping it honest in the reviews. Lucas wanted Peyton in his life and his relationship with Brooke. But clearly that just isn't possible. He has to decide what he truly wants.
Brooke stared at the clock in the kitchen. It was nothing 8am. Lucas had left 30 minutes ago. And Salem was still upstairs in her bedroom.
Brooke had breakfast waiting on the table. Cinnamon waffles. Bacon. Eggs. Apple and orange juice. In large pitchers on the table.
She made her way upstairs and was surprised to find Salem back in bed.
Brooke took off her shoes and climbed into the empty space beside her daughter.
Wrapping her arms around her.
Salem then started to cry.
Brooke held her securely. And wiped her tears away.
(What's wrong?) Brooke asked.
(I don't want to go to school. I'm too sad and upset.) Salem replied.
(How about a spend the day together. I'm not really in the mood to go to work.) Brooke revealed.
(A Davis woman day.) Salem said with a small smile.
(That's right. We need some cheering up. Mom/daughter bonding.) Brooke proclaimed.
And with that in mind. Salem got up and headed towards her closet.
...
(I told you everything was going to get messed up if you didn't let Peyton go.)
(Are you and Brooke going to get married?) Nathan questioned.
(Yes. I hope so. I don't know.)
(She's hurt confused angry.)
(Salem is upset. The way she looked at me. It's way I used to look at Dan.)
(My family is being torn apart. And I feel powerless on how to stop this.) Lucas said.
(This is all you're fault Luke. You wanted what you wanted no matter the consequences.)
(Was it worth it?) Haley asked.
(Haley I really don't need anyone else piling on.) Lucas replied.
...
Lucas had put off seeing or interacting with Peyton since last night.
But something had to give.
(I've been reaching out to you all night. Are you okay?) Peyton asked.
(Us being in each other's lives is costing me more then I am willing to give up.)
(I will always care about you. But I we need to lead separate lives.) Lucas explained.
Peyton swallowed hard. (You still love me. I can see it on you're face. In you're eyes.)
(You're choosing her over me.) Peyton said.
(This is how it has to be. ) Lucas said. Turning from her as he walked away.
