*your morning started as usual, getting up, getting yourself ready for the day, making breakfast, preparing your dad's lunch for work and your brothers lunch for school and doing everyday household chores.*
You: Aaron! Get up breakfast is ready!
*He runs downstairs*
Aaron: What did you make today?
You: Your favorite, bacon and french toast.
*You smile seeing him get so excited*
Joel: Good morning.
*He kisses your forehead*
You: Morning dad, coffee is already in your thermos and your lunchbox is in the fridge.
*He grabs everything and a piece of toast*
Joel: I'll see you after work, remember..
You: Don't leave the door unlocked and make sure Aaron doesn't miss the bus..oh and emergency numbers are on the fridge.
*He smiles*
Joel: Exactly, love you guys.
You &Aaron: Love you to dad.
*He walks out and you start cleaning up the kitchen*
Aaron: Can I tell you something?
You: Sure bud, you can tell me anything.
Aaron: I miss mom..
*You set the dishes down and hug him as he tears up*
You: Me to bud, but hey..she wouldn't want us mopping around. She would want us to remember all the happiness and joy she brought to us.
*He smiles and you wipe his face*
You: Come on, don't wanna miss the bus.
*He grabs his backpack and you walk him to the bus*
You: Good morning Mr. Dunkin.
*He was your bus driver growing up so you knew your brother was in good hands*
Mr. Dunkin: Good morning y/n, any big plans for the day?
You: The usual.
*You giggle and wave them off and walk back inside just as the phone rings*
You: Hello, Stevenson residence.
Mr. Andrews(dad's boss): Y/n, honey I'm sorry but I'm afraid there's been an accident.
*You heart sinks*
You: What do you mean?
Mr. Andrews: Your father has suffered a heart attack and he was rushed to the hospital.
You: I'm on my way now.
*You hang up and run to the neighbors house who give you a ride*
Nurse: Ma'am I'm sorry but I can't just let you in!
You: My name is Y/n Stevenson, my father's name is Joel! They said he..*you tear up* is he..
Nurse: I'll take you to him. Just take some deep breaths.
*After she slams you down she leads you into your dad's room*
You: Dad?
Joel: Oh honey..
*You walk over to him crying and he hugs you tightly*
Joel: I'll be alright babygirl.
You: Do you need anything? Can I get you a drink, something to eat? Do you need another blanket?
Joel: I need you to calm down. I'm alright.
You: When Mr. Andrews called..I thought..
Joel: I know sweetie, I know. But I'm here, I'm not going anywhere.
*You take his hand and the Dr comes in*
Dr.: Mr. Stevenson, are you aware you don't have insurance?
Joel: Yes I am.
Dr.: I'm gonna be honest with you between the hospital stay, tests, ambulance ride and surgery..this is going to be very expensive.
You: I'll get a job.
Joel: Y/n..
You: Dad, I'll find a job. You need to have more tests done and bills will add up and if your worried about Aaron, Mr. and Mrs. Keith nextdoor would keep an eye on him till I got off. You have taken care of everything since Mom died..it's my turn.
*He smiles with tears and holds your hand tightly*
Joel: Okay.
*You smile and kiss his cheek and walk out. After leaving the hospital you start looking at the business around when you spot a bakery with a now hiring sign and walk in*
You: Excuse me, I saw your sign and I was wondering if the position is still available.
Grace: It is, my names Grace.
You: I'm y/n.
*You smile and shake her hand*
Grace: Do you have any baking experience?
You: A little, I baked a lot with my mom and I did a few bake sales in school but beyond that..not really.
Grace: I'm sorry but..
You: Please..*you sigh* my dad just had a heart attack, my mom died 2 years ago and I have a 10 year old little brother..my dad was the only one working and he doesn't have insurance so I really need this job. I'll do anything, I'll wash the dishes, I'll take out the trash, I'll..
Grace: What time can you start tomorrow?
You: I get my little brother on the bus at 7:30am, I can be here at 8..we don't live that far.
Grace: Write down your address and I'll pick you up. Do you have a plain white shirt?
You: No..but I can get one.
Grace: Size?
You: Medium..why?
Grace: I'll have one for you tomorrow when I pick you up and don't worry about breakfast, I'll make sure you eat.
*You hug her*
You: Thank you so much!
*She hugs you back*
Grace: Your welcome.
*You run out smiling*
YOU ARE READING
A Bakery Love Story.
RomanceWhen 19 Y/n Stevenson's father Joel is hospitalized bills and hospital expenses start adding up, in an attempt to try and save what little they have left she goes job hunting and ends up trying for a job at a local bakery. You see y/n's parents neve...
