A Bakery Love Story.

Late.

*A few weeks later you run into work*

Grace: Your late.

You: I'm so sorry, dad had surgery today and..well it's gonna be a long road.

Grace: Why didn't you let me know? I could have covered for you today.

You: It's okay, we need the money. Besides...I'm fine.

*You wipe your face and hide tears*

Grace: Hey, come here.

*You fall into her arms and cry on her shoulder behind the counter*

Marco: Hey Grace, can you...what's wrong?

Grace: Her dad had surgery and everything is finally catching up to her. She just needs a minute.

Marco: Take all the time you need.

Aaron: Mr. Poloni, is y/n here yet?

*You quickly wipe your face and pull yourself together.*

You: I'm right here bud, what's up?

Aaron: Have you been crying?

You: No..no I'm fine. Just got some flour in my eyes, that's all. *You smile* what can I do for you?

Aaron: This came in the mail for you, it said urgent so I figured I should bring it.

You: Wait..did you walk here alone?

*He puts his head down*

You: Aaron Michael..*you sigh* It's alright. I know this hasn't been easy on you either.

*You hug him and open the envelope*

You: It's a wedding invitation.

Aaron: For who?

You: Shelby Andrews, my best friend from school. She's marrying Tommy Lucas.

Aaron: You have to go!

You: Aaron, I have to work plus I'd rather not show up by myself.

Aaron: But it's Shelby! We haven't seen her since moms funeral.

You: Bud, I..

Marco: I'll go with you.

*You look at him and Aaron smiles*

You: Mr. Poloni, I...

Marco: I don't mind, I'll give you a paid time off and you won't have to go alone. But I agree with Aaron, you should go.

*You smile*

You: You'll have to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Keith well I'm gone and I'll have to let dad know. You gonna be okay for 2 days?

Aaron: Yes! But I want you to call me every chance you get.

You: You know I will.

*He smiles*

You: Now I have to find you a ride home.

Grace: I'll take him. Come on pal, let's go.

*You set the invitation down and flop in a chair*

Marco: You okay?

You: Yeah, but I know assumptions are going to be made.

Marco: Assumptions?

You: Mr. Poloni..they are going to think your my boyfriend.

Marco: I don't mind playing along.

*You giggle*

You: Good to know.

*You stand up and walk behind the counter and start wiping down the counter and Marco takes the invitation and calls the number*

Shelby(phone): Hello?

Marco(phone): Miss Andrews?

Shelby(phone): Yes, who is this?

Marco(phone): This is Marco Poloni. I'm calling to RSVP for y/n Stevenson, I'm her plus one.

Shelby(phone): Ah yes! I will make sure you  two get on the list. Thank you for letting me know and please tell y/n to get ahold of me, I miss talking to her.

Marco(phone): I will. We'll see you soon.

*He hangs up*

You: Was that an order?

Marco: No, I was making sure they knew we'd be attending. I called Miss Andrews to RSVP.