Promise Never to fall in-love with Me (Editing)

Chapter 17

"Alright it's cleaning time" my dad says and we all agree. We got to work until the place was clean as a whistle. The oven goes off and more customers came in.

I waltz to the oven  and take out my freshly bake donuts. I smell the sweet aroma and put it to cool. I decided to give the first customer one to try. I'm confident in myself even though no one tasted it yet. I bag it up and walk over to the counter.

"Good afternoon. Here you go it's on the house for our first afternoon customer. It's hot so handle it with care" I say smiling and handing the bag to the middle age lady in-front of me.

"Why thank you sweetheart. You must be Phoebe your dad told me so much about you"  she says smiling and takes the bag cautiously.
"Yes I am and you must be?" I ask.
"Kathrine Crook" she says stretching forth her hand for me to shake. I take it and smile.
"Nice to meet you" I say.

"Like wise"she replies.  She's quite nice.
"Thank you for this I'm sure I'll enjoy it" I nod and she tells my father goodbye and went her way.
"Sooooo" I exaggerate looking at him.
"Phoebe" he warns. I grin. 
"You need to get back out there dad please your happiness counts and plus I don't want to leave you by yourself" I say waiting for his response. He sighs.

"It's not easy and I'll be fine kiddo." He says and I huff.
"Do it for me please dad we both need to join the moving on phase I miss her so much too I do but I'm trying and so should you she will never be forgotten but she'll live in our hearts forever and I'm sure she would want us to be happy" I tell him with tears filling my eyes.

"You're right honey but don't worry about me ok" he says  and I nod. I'm gonna take no for an answer. We walk back into the kitchen while Tom takes the other customers orders that are standing for take out while Nicole and Bri take the orders of others  sitting down.

By this time the donuts are cool. Bri and the others take theirs and three were left behind. My dad takes up one and takes the first bite. Nervousness takes over my entire body and I watch as they all chew I close my eyes and reopen them.

"So?.." I ask unsure of their answer. My confidence has now drop.
"These are awesome!" Bri squeals and hugs me.
"It's really tasty" Tom compliments giving me a warm smile. "They taste heavenly darling" Nicole says with her mouth full then apologizes before they all went back to work and it's just me and dad.  I look at him he takes a small pause before answering.

"These are......amazing!!" Dad shouts at first taking me up and swirling me around. I'm a bit frighten at first but happy the  next. He puts me down and I taste one of donuts it tastes really good. I'm more than happy with my results.
"This is definitely going on the list tomorrow" he says excitedly.
"Really!!!" I exclaim.

"Yes what should we name it?" He asks.
"How about CSC donut for chocolate;strawberry and cherry?" I suggest.
"That's superb" dad says and I agreed. He informs the others that after we close that we are going to have a little celebration for the new dessert on the menu.
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"....and that's it" I announce as I  finish counting the sum of money we made today.
"Ok good job everyone and thank you for helping Brith you're always welcome anytime" my father says giving her a huge hug. I smile at the scene with teary eyes.

Tom turns around the sign on the door switching it to closed. Everyone gathers around with wine in their cups but I and Bri got juice.
"Toast to making a wonderful sum of money and for my sweet daughter for coming up with a new tasty dessert we named CSC donut" he announces.

We all applaud and begin to eat the treats my father made. They are tasty as usual. They're small chocolate and vanilla muffins.
"B..." Bri says I turn around and she has a worried look on her face.
"What's wrong?" I ask alarmed.
"B-Brent's in p-prison" she says worryingly.

My mouth drops in shock and I'm left dumbfounded at the same time. I know we aren't on good terms but I can't help but worry about people especially if I care about them.
"I have to go"she says rushing out as she waves goodbye.
"Wait-" she went through the door before I could finish.

"What happened to Brith?" Dad asks confused.
"I'll explain later I have to go" I say and run to catch Bri who is starting her car engine.
I enter the car with her.
"But-" I cut her off.
"Don't worry about me drive" I demand and she shakes her head and drives off.

The police station is a good twenty minutes drive and as soon as we arrive we exit the car and walk swiftly up to the front desk where we see an officer skipping through some papers.
"Excuse me miss where can I find Brent Palmer?" Bri asks.
"Who are you to him?" The lady asks.

"His sister" Bri replies anxiously playing with her fingers she's making me nervous too. I haven't had a panic attack in a while and it's progress right?  
"Ok he's just right around the corner" she says.

"Who are you to him?" She asks and I freeze. "A friend" Bri answers and grabs my hand we give her a quick thank you smile and jog to his cell.
"You're here" a lady says and hugs Bri.
"Yes. Mom this is my best friend Phoebe. Phoebe this is my mom Keran" Bri introduces us. I hold my hand out for her to shake and instead of shaking it she embraces me into an unexpected hug.

I'm taken aback by her actions but I hug her back.
"I'm so sorry we had to meet under these circumstances but you look like a very nice girl for my daughter to call you her best friend and you're beautiful too" she says and I blush at her comment.

"Thank you" I said and turn to Bri who's talking to Brent who doesn't acknowledge me as yet. When my eyes land on him I felt like crying I remember the short times with him they were so unreal. He looks tired;rugged and stressed.
"What the hell happened?" Bri asks angrily.

"Nothing" he grits.
"No why else would you be in here...a damn prison cell if you didn't do something wrong. A-Aren't you tired of disappointing me?" she asks as she brakes down in full on tears. Keran walks over and sooth her while I stand there helplessly looking at my best friend crying. It hurts me. A fury of anger ignites in me giving me the urge to confront him.

"May I?" I ask Keran and she nods.
"Now look you disrespectful being. Your sister is here crying and your mom is tired of your crap you have a loving and supportive mother and sister who loves you dearly and you're wasting time doing God knows what.

You need to get yourself together cause I know you Brent even if it has been a few weeks this is not you and we both know. Everyone deserves Chances. So why are you in here?" I ask demandingly trying to lower my voice.

"Phoebe why- ......" he couldn't finish what he was going to say. I felt tears pinching my eyes and I blink it away. We stare each other in the eye.
His lip is busted and his cheek is bruised. I look away from his intense stare.
"I'm sure dad can fix it so that it doesn't go on my record...after all he has money and power tell him I got into a fight at a party also" his voice is fill with venom when he talks about his father.

Footsteps captures my attention and I look up to see a male officer coming towards us.
"Mr.Plamer you're free to go" the officer says and open his grill. He steps out and walks pass his mom and sister with clenched jaw. I turn away.

"Go in the car I'll be there" Keran says and we nod.
"It's late B how about you stay with me tonight" Bri suggests.
"I don't know. I'll have to call dad first." I say and dial dad's number.

I explain to him what happen and he agrees to let me stay at Bri's. We enter into the car, Brent and I haven't exchange a word to each other. When Keran came into the car she scolds Brent a million times and apologizes to me for her behavior. I understood her and I respected that.

When we reached at the house I'm mesmerized by its beautiful. I slowly  exit the car and follow them to the front door. The entire house is plain white but when we got inside it's screams welcome and warmth. It has wooden shiny floor and the walls are beige this house is a beauty.
"Come on I'll show you my room"