Three Months Ago
Logan
"I know, sir. I get it, and I appreciate the offer, I really do. You have been an amazing mentor and I've Learned so much working here. But I already made up my mind, I hope you don't take this the wrong way. I want to thank you so much for all of your help sir. You gave me an awesome opportunity to intern with your firm while I was still studying, no one else would have been so kind to take undergraduates as interns. This makes you into a better boss, and a better person, but Lakeview is calling to me. I want to go back to my town. Besides, technically, I will still be working for you until we can become independent." It was true. I missed my mom and my sister Ashley.
Life in New York has been good to me, I liked the experience of being in the big apple and I had the opportunity to meet so many people. I can't complain about the outcome of my hard work.
I miss my town though. My house was left abandoned for years after I left for college. When Sophie and I were still dating, I wanted to give her everything. I worked harder and tried to achieve to make her proud. I began building a house in the same spot where we had our first date. I will never forget that day, not the first time I kissed her.
Jealousy was eating at me thinking she and Troy were a thing. I let my actions speak for themselves pulling her against me and kissing her. I could still see her face, blushing, breathing erratically, and telling me I was the worst kisser.
I had moments where I didn't care about anything for a while. It was hard for me to be in New York and not know where she was. She just left one day. The same day we graduated high school to be exact. No word, no note, no explanation. She just left.
While everyone else would be off to party during vacations, I'd spend most of my days roaming through the empty halls of that house I built for her. The halls that I once thought would be filled with laughter and joy next to Sophie.
I could imagine a life with her, having kids, and growing old together. I fucking hate being in that house. But I can't find myself selling it either.
I recently began remodeling mom's house. She had no choice but to stay in that house for now. Ashley is in her third year of college and will probably be home this summer as well. I got to see them a few weeks ago when I graduated from law school. But, Ash had to leave soon after.
She promised to come to Lakeview to see us before heading to Chicago and spend time with dad.
My parents are divorced, I was devastated when I got the news, and I made the bad decision to take it out on Sophie. Dad recently started dating a girl he met at a dinner in Lakeview as well, he comes often to visit but he always stops by mom's house to make sure she's doing well also. I haven't completely forgiven him for what he did to mom, they divorced because he was cheating on her. But I realized later, I was wrong to judge him. He's my dad after all. I do talk to him now, even if it feels a little weird to do so after everything went down.
I work mostly probono for now, but Derreck, Aiden, and two other lawyers are leaving the firm we work for to start our own firm in Lakeview. When Mr. Jacobs pitched the idea to expand, Derreck told him it would be a better idea to expand nationwide since he already owned various firms around New York. He loved the idea, and I loved it more when he said he'd help open an office in our town. That's when I joined in on the plan.
Though Mr. Jacobs wished I'd stay and learn more under his wing, I know Derreck will keep guiding me.
I'm not sure how things will go, but I do know that a lot of people back home need lawyers out there. There are only two law firms in our town, and the town is growing fast.
"Very well son, I guess I have to let you go sometime. Good luck to you out there. Take good care of yourself, and don't hesitate to reach out to me if you ever need me." He shook my hand firmly and pulled me into a hug making me chuckle.
"Thank you. And again, I want to extend my gratitude for all you've done for me."
"No, Logan. I have you guys to thank. You and the rest will be out there not only representing this firm but also opening new doors to a better future. Good luck out there son." Mr. Jacobs said shaking my hand firmly.
"Thank you, sir. We won't let you down."
"I know you won't son. Now get out of here, we wouldn't want you to miss your flight." He added waving me off and smiling.
I took off and made my way to the airport. My luggage was already inside the rental I had. I made my way down, saying bye to everyone. Derreck and all the other lawyers had left a few weeks ago, but I had stayed back because needed to go through the whole graduation ceremony. I also had to terminate my lease, which cost me a good penny, and I had to find a way to get rid of all the furniture I had in my place.
I drove down the busy streets one last time, sighing as I made myself ready to finally leave New York and go back home.
It wasn't long before my plane landed in Tennessee. Boy, I missed the smell of country meets modern. It defined our town, made it one of a kind. Unique, tourist worthy, homey. Just what I needed.
"Hey asshole, can't you hurry up and grab your bag? I'm dying here. I've been waiting on your ass for the last hour." Troy called out to me making me chuckle.
I pulled him into a headlock, making him chuckle.
"Good to see you too, jerk."
"Hey, watch the hair man," he said as I messed his hair up.
"Welcome home Spencer. Now let's get you home."
Home. . . I'm definitely home. Only one thing could make this return perfect. Seeing that brown-haired beauty I fell for back when we were in fifth grade. Maybe I should have gone to L. A. First? I wonder if she still lives in that same apartment?
Damn it, just thinking about her makes me feel angry. I still don't understand why she'd just leave. I should have stayed longer four years ago when I went to see her.
I regret not fighting for us longer. But it tore me apart to know she didn't want me anymore.
"Come on Spencer! I'm getting wet here!" Troy called out as the weather got chiller, and it began to pour down hard on us.
We drove down towards our town making time pass by, joking around, and catching up.
I glanced towards the side and saw the sign, "Welcome to Lakeview"
Boy did I miss that sign. "Welcome home Logan." I said under my breath and smiled.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟SophieIt's been three weeks since Troy told me about his wedding. I check on him daily, but I just can't seem to be able to get a break. It's as if all California suddenly wants to get married. I am completely booked for the next three months, and I have no idea how I am going to do this.Linda sent me a message stating that the house needs major repairs. The inspector will not allow anyone to move in until it gets fixed, so I had my dad volunteer to take care of things for me while I get these gigs out the way.For now, I don't think I will book anyone else, otherwise, I will never be able to get out of here and move back home.My phone began to ring, I glanced at it and
Next Morning- Lakeview's town cemeteryI quietly sat on the grass. Tears rolled down my eyes as the lump in my throat kept me from speaking a word. I finally took a big gulp, inhaling a deep breath, cleared my throat, and wiped away my tears."Hi, mom. I miss you." I finally say after many minutes of sitting there, but it soon gets the best of me. I can't take the pain inside, letting go and crying in my hands as I cover my face and lean against my knees."I'm sorry. I know I've been gone for so long. I just, I've been a coward. I haven't had the guts to come back and see you...I needed to see you so bad, you have no idea how much I need you. Do you have no idea how hard this has been? I kept my promise to you though, I got my shit together as I promised. I graduated this year with my
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟SophieI drove down to IKEA, parked my car in a space, and made my way inside grabbing a kart. I am so overwhelmed with all that is happening, coming out here was definitely a game-changer for Nathan and me, but I had a good talk with him this morning before taking off, he surprised me by taking it fairly well.It feels good to be back home, the more I roamed through these old streets, the more at ease I became. I pushed my kart around as I shopped for new plates and kitchen goods; Deciding on blue and light gray colors for my kitchen."Uff. I am so sorry." I said as my kart bumped into a girl that looked around my age. Her eyes went wide as if she had been startled."Oh,n- no, it's ok. Don't worry about it. I wasn't looking to where I was going." She smiled and moved her kart the other way. She had a kart full of stuff as well. She tucked
SophieI was anxious for my baby and Nancy to hurry out of the restaurant before Logan decided to get up to leave or look my way. My nerves were eating me alive.Finally, I see the door open. Nancy had two big brown bags that I'm guessing had the food she had ordered for Nathan, herself, and Lexie. She held my son's hand walking along his side. Walking an awful too slow if you ask me. "Come on, come on." I fidgeted in my seat, speaking under my breath.He kept looking back and waving at Logan and Troy, though they were oblivious to Nathan's waving. I closed my eyes, cursing under my breath. If Logan so decided to look out through the window, I am done with it.That's it! The bomb will go off, exposing me and the truth about Nathan.I curved the car a little so I was facing away from the restaurant. This way, Logan would not be able to see me for sure.I unlocked the car as soon as they were in front. Nancy opened the door a
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟LoganI couldn't wait to get out of here. Apart from me wanted to run out there and look for her, but I knew I had to be cautious. I haven't seen her in so long. I'm unsure of what I will say when she's in front of me. What if she moved and I find she's not alone? What if she came back married, or engaged? I know Troy has great communication with her, but one rule I had to enforce was that he was not allowed to talk about her. It was too painful for me. I itched to know about her, the little that he knew, I wanted to know; all of it. But, it was doing more damage than good to me.I had to beg him not to tel
LoganI was shocked to see Sophie at the park. Talk about meant to be. I am not sure what to think right now. I mean, come on? I was trying to give her space, clear my head to think of what I wanted to say when I finally saw her, and here she was! At the park- with a son?She has a son. And not just any son! It's the same kid I saw at the restaurant just hours ago.A lot is going through my head. Troy said the boy looked like me. But- if he's mine, then? No, no no no, it's impossible. Sophie would have told me if she was pregnant with my baby. Right? Man! That- that would be heaven. But, there's a fifty-fifty percent chance that kid could be someone else's.Fuck! I have to talk to her. I need to ask her what's going on. And why the hell would she call McKenzie my daughter?I walked back to Amber to take Charlie back. This has been a long day for us. We both need to get home and think of a
SophieI was so mad as I left the park. Just when I had gotten my hopes up and was about to talk to Logan, Amber had to show up. But not just shows up! She....was with her daughter."She had a daughter! and she's...... She's so beautiful, Lexie. God, I feel like yelling, and crying so damn bad!" I ran my hands through my hair, unaware my little man stood by his door."And then... he still had the nerve to go after me? For what? To rub it in my face, that Amber and he still have great communication? To tell me that he has had a blast raising a daughter, without me in the picture? God, I hate this! I should not have come back.""Sweetheart, calm down. You're upset, but that doesn't mean coming back was a mistake. This is your hometown too."I couldn't help but cry silently.Nathan was silently listening, with his little pouty lips. I knew he was confused. He didn't know what just happened back there. But by now he figur
SophieNathan and I sat at the table to eat with Ashley and Riley. "I hope you don't mind, I took the liberty to order a few things for Nathan." She smiles and looks to him, giving him a wink. 'I'm not sure what you like, so I got a few things." She says , taking her seat closer to him and cupping his cheeks, bringing a bright smile to his face. "I got a few dishes. Pasta, chicken tenders with fries, a cold sandwich, oh, I ordered chocolate cake for dessert, do you like chocolate cake sweetheart? It's your dad's favorite." Her eyes filled with tears as she said those last words. It made my heart sink. I was starting to feel so guilty about leaving and not tell them all these years about my son."It's ok, I like everything." Nathan smiled and sat straight on his seat. The food soon arrived, and we all began to eat, making small, but pleasant conversations. Ashley hadn't changed much, other than her physical appearance. She was much more beaut