The Takeover

Chapter 33

authors Note : Peyton didn't cause the fire. It really was wiring and issues Karen knew nothing about. But her intensions aren't pure or out of friendship. Her feelings for Lucas have been there before Brucas's marriage. Lucas has been aware of Peyton's feelings for him. That has never been a secret.

"I told you when all this started. I wanted to love and support you through this. So explain to me why you would turn to Peyton of all people?" Brooke questioned.

Lucas sighed deeply. "You've always been estranged from you're parents. You've never got along with Victoria."

"So how exactly would we connect on this?" Lucas questioned.

Brooke glared at him. Putting her hand on her heart.

"I loved Karen too. She was so important to me since we got together all those years ago."

"She took me under her wing. Supported encouraged and loved me in the ways i wish Victoria did."

"So yes this loss should bring us closer. Make us cherish what have. What we're building." Brooke proclaimed. Her voice breaking with emotion.

"She is using you to finally live out the dreams you denied her."

"This tragedy is her open door to you're heart and its obvious to Haley. To me. To all of us."

"Tell me you see that Lucas?" Brooke questioned.

"Peyton is blocked and out of my life."

"You and our babies come first. Now and for the rest of our lives."

"I promise you." Lucas proclaimed. Taking her in his arms and hugging her securely.

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Peyton found herself angry and frustrated. Lucas hadn't been in communication or even seen her since their kiss.

She stayed in town for him and it was like none of that mattered.

Brooke and those babies were all he cared about and Peyton couldn't stand it.

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