Different Souls

Chapter 46.

For these past days, all I've done is stared out my window.

I haven't gone out, I haven't gotten ready and I rarely ate.

It was New Years Eve.

I heard a knock on my door.

"Baby, I'm getting ready to leave. Are you sure you're going to be fine?" she asked.

"Yeah" I said.

She kissed my forehead.

"Take care" I said and she smiled at me.

She was going to go to a business trip in North Carolina.

"Dinner is already served okay? You go eat" she said and I nodded as I rubbed my eyes.

"Why don't you go to Becca's dinner she always throws? I think it'll help you feel better to see your friends" she said.

"I think I'll pass" I said.

She then kissed my forehead and left.

I decided to go take a shower.

When I got out, I went to my vanity and sat down, looking at myself.

I took a deep breath.

I took out my make up and started doing my makeup.

I looked at the time, it was 11 pm, I got dressed.

I put my jacket on, a beanie and gloves.

And then I went downstairs.

"Would you like me to serve you dinner miss?"

"No thank you. I'm going out, can you tell Nate to bring the car in front?" I asked.

"Yes miss"

She then came back.

"This is for you" she said and I turned to see her holding the box Angel gave me on Christmas.

I didn't know what to say.

I cleared my throat.

"You can throw that away" I said.

"Are you sure?"

I took a deep breath and said yes.

I saw the car and went outside.

"Where to?"

"Time Square" I said and we drove off.

When we got there, I got off.

"You can drive around. I'm going to see the ball drop and probably walk some time around. I'll call you" I told him and he nodded and left.

I walked around where there wasn't people around.

It was chilly.

I then looked at the time 11:58 pm.

I walked to the ball but kept a distance from the crowd and then I bumped into someone.

"I'm sorry" I said and I looked up.

"Brooklyn?" Luke said.

I didn't say anything and then we heard the 10-second countdown.

"What are you doing here?" he asked.

"Just walking around" I said.

"Happy New years!" everyone yelled.

We just looked at each other.

I placed my head on his shoulder as he wrapped his arm around my waist.

"Happy New Years" he whispered and I hugged him.

"Do you want to get coffee? You're shaking" he said.

"Yeah" I said and we walked to a closest coffee shop.

"Why are you here alone?" I asked him, taking a sip of my macchiato.

"I've always wanted to come to the city and see the ball drop on New Years" he smiled.

"And your family?"

"Well we were planning to come but my mom thought it would be freezing for Bruno and then Lu was going to come but she got sick" he said.

"What about you?" he asked.

"Well, the usual my mom had a business trip and I didn't want to be home alone"

"What about your boyfriend?" and my heart stung.

"I have to get going" I said, trying to hold back my tears.

"Brooklyn? Did I say something wrong? I'm sorry" he said.

"You're fine" I said, giving him a weak smile.

Be strong Brooklyn.

"Well can I take you home?" he asked.

"In your old truck?" I asked and he let a laugh out.

I smiled.

"Yes,in my my truck" he said.

"You forgot old but yeah please" I said and we walked to his truck.

He opened the door for me.

"You know, I'm saving up for a new car" he said.

"Is that so?" I said and he nodded.

I texted Nate to go home.

The ride was silent.

When we were in Queens, I told him to go to Becca's house.

"Thank you for the ride" I said and he nodded.

"Happy New Year" I said and I kissed his cheek.

I got off and went to the door.

I took a deep breath and knocked.

The housekeeper opened.

"Hi, is Becca here?" I asked.

"Yes come in" she said and she led me to the barn.

They were sitting down at the table.

"Brook" Becca said, surprised.

I took my jacket off and sat down.

And then I started to cry.

They quickly went to me and hugged me.