Not A Cinderella

25

April

Waking up to my phone ringing I reached over grabbing it.
"Hmm dad?" "Didn't think you would still be sleeping sorry" "it's alright is everything alright?" "Yes I was going to suggest lunch but you are still resting" pulling the phone from my ear I looked at the time "shit it's ten a.m" dad laughed "I can do that but it will be brunch for me. Where are you thinking?" "Roseanne's" "alright I can meet you there. What time?" "Hmm twelve thirty" "sounds good it will give me time to shower and have an extra large coffee" "big night huh?" "Very" "I will talk to you then" "okay bye" "bye".
Putting my phone on my bedside table I went to move to my back but It felt like a brick wall was behind me. Oh shit I forgot Brenton was in my bed and he now has his arm over me.
"Brenton?" "Hmm" I grinned "wake up" "no" I chuckled "you can atleast let me go" Brenton laid silent for a moment then gripped me tighter "nope" "I need to get up, have a shower and a coffee before I go out" "when are you going out?" "Leaving at twelve" "what time is it?" "Ten" "nope I want to hold you" I couldn't help but grin not that he could see. Its quite nice to be held like this.
Laying in his arms I didn't move just took in the feeling of his arm over me holding me tight against his chest. I knew he had gone back to sleep just by his breathing. Not moving for half an hour, I gently lifted his arm you and slid out.

Going for a quick shower, I got dressed and brushed my hair then walked out. Brenton was still sound asleep. He is definitely a good looking man.
Heading down stairs to the kitchen, I turned the kettle on and made myself a coffee.
"Hmm I want one too please" "didn't think you would get up" "when did you move?" "About twenty minutes ago. I just entered the kitchen" "you could've woke me" "I did and you fell back asleep" Brenton grinned "I was comfortable" "I know".
Making us both a coffee I chuckled "you look like shit" "how are you so refreshed?" "I had a Luke warm shower" "where are you going?" "Brunch with dad" "hmm speaking of parents. Mom wants to meet you" "why?" "I spoke of you" I nodded "okay I think it's fair. you know my dad" Brenton grinned "just a warning my dad may not say some nice things" "oh I can use words too" "don't I know it. Mom knows how you are though" "let me guess Meredith Coleman spoke of me?" "Yes but I told mom the truth" I nodded "alright I am prepared then. When do you want to do it?" "When are you free?" "Today" "that soon?" "Well I have a busy week ahead" "fair enough. I will give her a call" "okay".

"Mom... Good are you free today?.. sometime this afternoon...I will bring April to meet you... No... Just to introduce you, April thinks it's fair considering I know her family" I grinned "alright we will see you later..  bye".
"Time?" "Whenever you are free" "after brunch I'm starving" "mind if I join?" "You need to shower and get changed" "that's easy done" "alright we are going to Roseanne's" Brenton nodded.
"Let's drink these and then I will head off" "alright".

"Dad" "hey April" "how are you?" "I'm good. You look better than you sounded" I chuckled "shower and coffee. Oh Brenton is joining us" "is he?" "Yes he has gone to have a shower and get changed" "fun night?" "Somewhat. remember how I mentioned Zane?" "Yeah.." "the guys who left him in the car were at the pub" "left him in the car?" "They were all high. Only cared about themselves and the drugs. Zane was unconscious. They got themselves out but just left him in there. The car went up in flames" "oh" I nodded "why were you drinking?" "Celebrating" "the purchase?" "Yep" dad shook his head with a grin. "Heard from Stan?" "No not yet but I'm sure I will".
"Hi" "hey come take a seat" "have you ordered?" "No not yet. you arrived just in time" Brenton nodded "how have you been Dallas?" "Great actually. All settled in now and it's so peaceful. I did hear from Reilly yesterday though" "what?" Dad shook his head "it seems she is running low on money" "you are going to help her?" "No" I internally grinned "I told her she needs to find a job" "oh I'm sure that sat well" I chuckled "this will be fun to see" "she needs to learn" "I agree".
"Hi what can I get for you all?" "Two lattes with two sugars and a black coffee with one Sugar" "meals?" "We will have a look now" "okay I will go make the drinks for you".
Looking at the menu seeing a parma roll I grinned "definitely the parma roll" "knew it" I grinned "what?" "It's the fattiest thing on the menu and you were drinking last night" "she more than drank. Christian said said she was drinking from three o'clock and we didn't stop until four this morning" "christian?" "He owns the pub but we ended up back at mine" "the pub you paid for" "basically. I just paid the loan, it's still his" dad grinned.

"Here you go. Two lattes and a black coffee. Have you decided on a meal?" "The chicken banquet" "a parma roll with salad" "and I will have the fillet burger" "sure I will be back with your meals shortly".

"Your birthday is coming up" "it is" "what have you got planned?" "Nothing away from work. I am closing the park at three on Sunday so the staff can have fun. Pizzas and drinks. That's about it" "you don't really celebrate do you?" "Not really. just drinks and lots of food" dad and Brenton laughed. "if you would like to come to mine in the evening for dinner you are welcome to. I will cook for you" "Monday week?" "Yes" "then I would love to" I grinned "sorted".
"Any more news about the case?" "No today is Sunday, so I probably won't hear anything until tomorrow. How has work been going?" "I stopped" "what when?" "Wednesday. Bill is running it. I didn't want to anymore. I have way more than enough so I stepped back, but it's good as I get my time and still have income" "as long as you are happy" dad nodded.
"Brenton have you started at the park?" "No with everything going on I have yet to have a conversation about work with April" "life can get hectic" "it sure can but I'm sure the discussion will happen soon" I grinned "he will fit right in now he has got rid of those suits".
"Here you go everyone" "thank you".
Eating our meals in silence a chaos started in the cafe.
"Brenton Mancini can you tell us where your girlfriend is and why you are here?" I kept my head down "let me make this clear to you all. I do not have a girlfriend and I am obviously eating or are you that stupid you couldn't tell this place is a cafe. Leave me alone" "we heard you sold your company. Is this correct?" "Yes" I grinned "who is your company. Oh Mr Gomez are you .."maltri get your facts straight and piss off would you. Go harass someone else" "we heard you split up with your wife" "yep good riddance" I chuckled "who.." "we said leave. can't you see we at trying to eat" "we just..." "Leave" "who is this beautiful lady?" "don't answer". Keeping my face away from them, no one spoke a word "story is over let's go" I internally grinned as I waited to hear the door.
"Look at me sitting with two celebrities" Brenton smirked while dad laughed "I'm surprised you didn't say something" "nope I'm staying away from those dickheads" "April" "what? They are. They can't even get a story straight" "do you deal with the public eye?" "No I only let them do articles with out my face. I do not want or need the attention on me" dad shook his head "unbelievable" "I'd say smart" "I just don't know how you do it with out people chasing you" I grinned "grandfather once told me something. He said you tell them all and they.." "have nothing on you" I nodded "he always used to say that" "it's true and has helped me stay away from the paparazzi" "who writes for you?" "Montana harding" "leads magazine?" "Thats the one" "she has obviously met you" "no she contacted me and I wrote out it and sent it to her via email" dad and Brenton grinned "well played" "thanks".
Spending another hour with dad and Brenton. Dad said he needed to go.
"I will see you again soon?" "Definitely bye dad" "bye April and brenton".