Ridge steals Brooke and runs away on her and Nick’s wedding day
On a sun-drenched afternoon, the ocean sparkled like a thousand diamonds, and the air was filled with the scent of salt and blooming flowers. The luxurious yacht, adorned with white roses and flowing ribbons, was ready to host the wedding of Brooke Logan and Nick Marone. Friends and family gathered, their laughter mingling with the gentle sound of waves lapping against the hull. Yet, amidst the joy and celebration, a storm brewed on the horizon, one that would change everything.
Ridge Forrester stood on the shore, his heart heavy with indecision. He had just made a choice, one that he believed would finally bring him peace. After years of being torn between two women he loved—Brooke and Taylor Hayes—he had chosen Taylor. But as he watched the yacht set sail, a wave of doubt washed over him. Could he truly let Brooke go? The memories of their passionate love, the laughter they shared, and the dreams they once built together flooded his mind. Ridge felt a pull, an undeniable urge to fight for the woman who had always held a piece of his heart.
Meanwhile, on the yacht, Brooke was radiant in her wedding gown, a vision of beauty and grace. She had finally moved on from Ridge, convinced that Nick was the man who could offer her the stability and love she had longed for. As she stood at the altar, surrounded by friends and family, she felt a sense of hope for the future. Nick, with his kind heart and unwavering support, had been her rock during the tumultuous times. Yet, as she exchanged vows, a flicker of doubt crept into her mind. Was she truly ready to close the door on her past with Ridge?
As the ceremony began, Ridge’s heart raced. He could no longer stand idly by, watching the woman he loved marry someone else. The thought of Brooke walking down the aisle with Nick was unbearable. He had to act. With determination coursing through his veins, Ridge made his way to the yacht, his mind racing with plans to stop the wedding.
The moment he stepped onto the deck, chaos erupted. Guests gasped, and whispers filled the air as Ridge confronted Brooke. “Stop the wedding!” he shouted, his voice filled with desperation. Brooke turned, her eyes widening in shock as she faced the man who had once been her everything. The atmosphere shifted, tension crackling like electricity.
“Ridge, what are you doing here?” Brooke asked, her heart pounding. She had thought she was finally free from the emotional turmoil that Ridge brought into her life. But seeing him now, the memories of their love flooded back, and she felt torn between the past and the present.
“I can’t let you marry Nick without telling you how I feel,” Ridge said, his voice raw with emotion. “I thought I had made my choice, but I can’t ignore the love I have for you. You are the one I want to be with.”
Brooke’s heart raced as she processed his words. She had spent so long trying to move on, to build a life with Nick, but Ridge’s presence stirred feelings she thought she had buried. “Ridge, this isn’t the time or place,” she replied, her voice trembling. “I’m about to marry Nick.”
Nick, who had been standing to the side, watching the scene unfold, felt a mix of confusion and hurt. He had been excited to marry Brooke, but now he was faced with the reality that her heart might still belong to Ridge. “Brooke, is this true?” he asked, his voice strained. “Do you still have feelings for him?”
Brooke looked between the two men, her heart heavy with the weight of her decision. “I… I don’t know,” she admitted, tears welling in her eyes. “Ridge and I have a history, a deep connection that I can’t just forget. But I thought I was ready to move on with you, Nick.”
Ridge stepped closer, his eyes pleading. “Brooke, we have something special. We always have. I know I made mistakes, but I want to make things right. I want to fight for you.”
The guests watched in stunned silence as the emotional confrontation unfolded. Brooke felt the pressure of their gazes, the weight of their expectations. She had always been the one to fight for love, but now she was caught in a whirlwind of emotions, unsure of what to do.
“Brooke, you deserve to be happy,” Nick said softly, his voice filled with sincerity. “If you still love Ridge, then you need to follow your heart. I won’t hold you back.”
Brooke’s heart ached at Nick’s words. He was a good man, someone who had always treated her with kindness and respect. But the connection she shared with Ridge was undeniable, a bond that had weathered the storms of time. “I need a moment,” she said, stepping away from both men, her mind racing.
As she walked to the edge of the yacht, the wind tousled her hair, and she gazed out at the vast ocean. Memories of her time with Ridge flooded her mind—the laughter, the passion, the love that had once consumed them. But she also thought of the pain, the heartache, and the uncertainty that had plagued their relationship.
Ridge approached her, his heart pounding. “Brooke, I know I hurt you, and I’m sorry. But I can’t let you go without fighting for us. I love you, and I always will.”
Brooke turned to face him, her eyes glistening with tears. “Ridge, I loved you too, but we’ve both changed. Can we really go back to what we had?”
Ridge took a step closer, his voice filled with conviction. “We can create something new, something stronger. I want to be with you, Brooke. I want to build a future together.”
As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the water, Brooke felt a sense of clarity wash over her. She had spent so long trying to move on, but the truth was that her heart still belonged to Ridge. The love they shared was a part of her, and she couldn’t ignore it any longer.
With newfound determination, Brooke turned to Ridge. “I choose you, Ridge. I want to be with you.”
