Torn

Chapter 1

I would be lying if I said. I didn't love him. Our relationship changed me in every way. It showed me I had more to offer than my body to boys. That I was capable of more in life. Then marrying a rich guy.

The triangle between me, him, and Peyton. Was alive and well. Which affected Peyton and I's friendship. Everything came to a head at Nathan and Haley 's wedding reception.

It became this ongoing rumor around school. About a possible pregnancy. We were seniors in high school only 18 years old then.

He asked me straight out of there was any truth to the rumors.

My first reaction was to deny it. But I knew keeping the truth a secret wouldn't change it. So why lie.? I looked back at him. And was honest.

I admitted that I was pregnant and the baby was his.

I will never forget the look on his face.

Or the sting of the slap Peyton gave me when she found out accusing me. Of trying to get back at her for the kiss she and Lucas shared some time before.

I ended up keeping the baby. Throughout that time I was able to really lean on Haley, Nathan, Karen as a mother figure. And Lucas. Who was by my side throughout the entire pregnancy. While maintaining his relationship with Peyton. I found a devoted friend in Jake. Given how he had lived through this already.

Throughout my pregnancy I created my fashion line Clothes over bros. I was determined to make that dream come true.

9 months later our son was born. Eli Henry Scott.

He was healthy and strong. He had my dark hair his father's blue eyes. And a combination of both our personalities.

Becoming parents cemented the bond and connection between Lucas and I. But then there was Peyton who made everything so much more difficult. Refusing to accept and love our son as her own.

I wasn't going to tell Lucas what to do or who to love.

As the years went by Lucas and I managed to co parent peacefully.

I was able to accomplish my dream of creating my fashion line and making it into a complete success. 5 years later. I owned my store in town.

Jake and I have become best friends. Peyton and I avoided each other at all cost. My son was my life. We were 23. Juggling our separate lives with Eli being our greatest accomplishment.

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