Written in the Rockstars (Completed)

Chapter 32- Confessions

Lucy's P.O.V

" Oh my god, Brodie. "

I  raked a trembling hand through my copper hair,  shock washing over me like a tsunami.

" It's true, " He assured me,  his gaze fixed on his thumbs. 

" I-"

I was interrupted by a shriek that sliced through the air like a sharp knife.

" MUM!" followed the sound.  I sprang from my position,  my chair flying backwards as a pain shot up my spine. I winced, hobbling forwards. 

" Hey, hey," Brodie said,  hurrying to my aid. 

" I have to see-"

But before I could finish my sentence,  the door burst open violently,  the hinges complaining. My mum appeared, her frame thin and her cheeks hollowed. 

My lip curled up into a scowl.  I couldn't believe what Abbey had done to my mother.

"Lucy," Mum said, staring levelly at me. 

A smile dragged the scowl off my face as I held my arms out to my mum.  Her eyes dropped to my abdomen,  resting there reluctantly.  I frowned,  following her gaze. 

Ah.

" Mum," I began.

" Don't," She growled.

" Just let me explain!" I cried desperately.

At that moment,  Jack and Annabel entered the room,  worried looks on their faces.  Mum's head snapped towards them.

"You knew, didn't you? " Mum said to Annabel. 

"Of course," Annabel replied matter-of-factly, "She's my sister.  We stick together."

Silence stretched between us. 

" This is my fault."

All heads swivelled to face Brodie,  mum's eyes narrowing.

" You're fault?" She repeated slowly.

He swallowed,  nodding hesitantly.  " I'm Brodie Wilson.  I'm the father of Lucy's child. "

Mum swore colourfully, her hands positioned on her hips. 

"Please can you get into the habit of not swearing, " I said quietly,  "Since there will soon be a child in our midst. "

Mum gawped at me,  shaking her head in disbelief.  " How can you be so calm? Why didn't you get rid of it?  You can't have a baby!  You're at university.  You can't be laden with a child! "Mum shrieked hysterically. 

" Enough, " I said coldly, "I've left uni.  I'm not going back.  Brodie and I are going to raise this child in a home of love.  You may have no regard for human life,  but I, on the other hand, do."

Mum raised her palm to her forehead,  exhaling slowly. " This is a mess, " She breathed.

I shook my head hastily.  " No. It's not. "

She held her hands up in surrender.  " Very well."

"Right, " I nodded curtly. 

"Cuppa' tea, anyone? " Jack called,  grinning brightly. 

~●~●~

Jack took mum home after lunch, which was probably for the best, as she spent most of the time shooting Brodie and I disapproving looks. 

" I have an idea, " Annabel stated when there was only the four of us left, "Let's play Confessions."

I cocked my brow.  " Why?"

" Well, there's been so much tension recently and we've all had a lot going on.  I think it would be good to just be honest, get everything out in the open," She explained.

Jack shrugged.  " I'm game. "

I nodded reluctantly,  with Brodie following my example. 

Annabel grinned triumphantly. “ Alrighty then.  Each person has to reveal one thing that they feel guilty about.  Be totally honest. "

I swallowed. This was gonna be a tough one. 

"I'll go first," Annabel announced,  "I feel guilty about acting like a right cow.  I was being selfish and worried you all by just disappearing.  If I had died, the last thing you would've heard me say was some snarky comment. I'm sorry. "

Jack stretched his arm across her shoulders,  resting his head on hers. " I feel guilty about kissing Lucy. "

Annabel's body tensed as my mouth formed a silent 'o'.

" What? " She spat, pushing Jack away angrily. 

His colour drained from his face. " It was when we didn't know where you'd gone.  I felt alone.  I was scared.  I needed someone to comfort me and I kissed Lucy.  But it was just because I was confused and upset.  It didn't mean anything, honest! "

Annabel's eyes were swimming with unshed tears,  her lip quivering dangerously.  She turned to me.  " Did you let him?"

I frowned.  " What? "

" Did you let him kiss you?"

I froze,  unsure of what to say.

"Well?" She prompted impatiently. 

" Um, I guess at first,  but it's kind of the normal reaction. I was stunned,  unsure of how to react. When I got over my shock I pulled away, " I told her. 

Annabel's eyes darted between us, a tear sliding down her cheek slowly. Suddenly,  she jumped up and sprinted from the room, a sob escaping her lips as she disappeared from sight.