Authors Pov –
That evening…
Jay Jay returned home after another exhausting day at Moonveil Bakery.
The moment she entered the house, she noticed the living room was empty.
A small sigh escaped her lips.
Without saying anything, she started walking upstairs.
Then
Voices stopped her.
Jeana and Adrian.
They were talking in the kitchen.
Jay Jay paused.
She wasn’t trying to listen.
But the next words froze her completely.
“The groom’s family called again.”
Jeana sounded pleased.
“They seem very interested.”
“Good.”
Adrian nodded.
“The marriage should happen as soon as possible.”
Jay Jay’s heart sank.
She remained standing near the staircase.
Unable to move.
Unable to breathe.
“What if she refuses?” Adrian asked.
Jeana laughed.
A cold laugh.
“As if she has a choice.”
Those words pierced through her chest.
“The family is wealthy.”
Jeana continued.
“This marriage will solve many problems.”
“Jay Jay just needs to cooperate.”
” Let’s keep jay jay under more control so she can’t disturb our plans”
“Also let’s talk about the advance payment” jeana continued For a moment…
Jay Jay felt like an object.
Not a daughter.
Not a person.
Just a solution.
A deal.
A transaction.
Quietly, she walked upstairs before they noticed her.
Jay Jay’s Pov –
The moment I entered my room, I locked the door.
I sat beside my table.
My eyes slowly drifted toward Dad’s photograph.
“Dad…”
My voice cracked.
“I don’t know what to do.”
The room remained silent.
Just like always.
Tears gathered in my eyes.
“They never ask me what I want.”
I lowered my gaze.
Sometimes…
I wondered what life would’ve been like if Dad was still here.
Maybe things would’ve been different.
Maybe I would’ve been different.
Eventually, I placed the frame back on the table.
But sleep never came easily that night.
Authors Pov
The next morning…
Moonveil Bakery was already busy.
Customers continued entering and leaving.
Fresh pastries filled the display shelves.
And behind the counter…
Jay Jay worked quietly.
Smiling.
Greeting customers.
Pretending everything was normal.
Around noon…
The bakery bell chimed.
Ding.
A young man entered.
He looked energetic.
Cheerful.
The complete opposite of Keifer.
His eyes immediately wandered around the bakery.
Curious.
Interested.
Almost childlike.
Jay Jay approached him.
“Good afternoon.”
The young man smiled brightly.
“Hi.”
“I’d like to order a birthday cake.”
“Of course.”
Jay Jay grabbed a notebook.
“What name should be written on the cake ?”
“Dad” i said.
She wrote it down.
“Also what flavor you need ?” She asked This chapter was copied from g.com without permission.
“Ofcourse my favourite, Chocolate” he smiled while saying this .
She wrote it and Then looked up.
“And the name for the order?”
The young man grinned.
“Mark Keifer Watson.”
Jay Jay blinked.
“Your name?”
“No.”
“Then why?”
The young man laughed.
“Because he’s paying.”
For the first time that day…
A genuine smile appeared on Jay Jay’s face.
” I don’t think that’s how it works.”
“It absolutely does.”
He nodded confidently.
“My brother is rich.”
Jay Jay laughed softly.
“Okay,take your order at tomorrow evening ” jay jay said .
Keigan’s Pov
I was going to home from my university.
That’s when i remembered dad is coming back tomorrow.
I am so excited.
Can’t wait to surprise him on the birthday.
When i was passing by i saw a bakery
Named as Moonviel Bakery
I went inside the bakery
It was soo good .
I visited here for the very first time .
Then i went more further
A girl was standing there packing the pastry for someone.
As she was done with it
She looked at me , greeted me .
Then i ordered the cake .
When she told me to pick up tomorrow
I didn’t wanted to cause me n mom will do the decoration and i also want to record my dad’s expression when he comes So instead i told her to deliver at the home .
“Can you personally deliver it tomorrow?”
She looked confused.
“Me?”
“Yes.” I said
“Why?”she asked me
I smiled.
“Because I asked nicely.”
For a second she stared.
Then laughed again.
Success.
And then Ieft for my house .
Authors Pov
Meanwhile
On the other side of the city.
Inside a luxurious office.
A man sat comfortably in his chair.
A photograph rested on his desk.
Jay Jay’s photograph.
His mother sat across from him.
“What do you think?”
She asked.
The man glanced at the photograph.
Then leaned back.
“She works at a bakery?”
“Yes.”
A small frown appeared on his face.
“That will change after marriage.”
His mother laughed.
“You haven’t even met her.”
“I don’t need to.”
The answer came immediately.
Cold.
Confident.
Certain.
A strange smile appeared on his lips.
” I don’t like women working late.”
“My wife should stay home.”
Something about the way he said it felt wrong.
Possessive.
Controlling.
As if Jay Jay’s future already belonged to him.
Without her permission.
Without her choice.
His mother looked at him.
“What if she disagrees?”
The man laughed.
A short laugh.
One that made the room feel colder.
“Our families already agreed.”
He picked up the photograph again.
“She doesn’t really have a choice anyway.”
“She will do whatever i say and if she don’t she will have to bear the consequences”
He smiled while looking at the photo
And then left from the room .
Keifer’s Pov –
I saw mom and keigan talking about tomorrow’s surprise.
We All are the dinner
And the mom said” Keifer you have go to the airport tomorrow and don’t wish him a happy birthday or anything we all will surprise him”
My mom love for my dad is something really different.
She now too gets happy in small things.
And the smile she carries
Has my heart.
The next morning
I stood near the airport entrance waiting.
A few moments later
A familiar voice reached my ears.
“My son ”
I turned around.
Dad.
Kaizar Watson.
A small smile appeared on my face.
“It’s good to see you.” I said
“It’s good to be back.” He replied
He pulled me into a brief hug.
” How was your trip dad ?” I asked” Yes it was good ” he replied I grabbed his luggage.
As we walked toward the parking lot, he narrowed his eyes at me.
“What?”
I asked.
“Nothing.”
He smiled suspiciously.
“You’re being unusually nice today.”
I rolled my eyes.
“Should I start being rude?” I asked
“See?”
He pointed at me.
“Suspicious.”
I laughed despite myself.
The drive home continued peacefully.
Dad talked about his trip.
I listened.
Completely unaware…
That a birthday cake was waiting for him.
Keigan and mom has already planned everything.
From the cake to the decorations and food .
Jay Jay’s pov –
The order was packed .
It was the first time I am going to someone’s house for delivery the order as always the others have went before Yet i agreed as the young boy was so cutee I took my notebook And saw the name under which the order was placed Mark Keifer Watson The address is little bit far so I just took th vehicle the two wheeler Of the bakery used for delivery the orders So i took the box and starting going to the that address.
Keigan’s pov –
Everything is all set
Not just can’t wait for dad’s reaction and yess the cake i forgot it I should have called the bakery no to atleast confirm it’s packed or not Just then I heard the voice of doorbell Dad and Kuya entered I ran to my Dad and hugged him “Dad” i said “Yes my son ”
“I am soo happy that you are back ”
“Me too ” he replied
Just then mom entered
My mom and dad hugged
They both looked so good together
Our party is planned at the garden backside.
We decided not to wish dad a happy birthday too Then he went upstairs to take rest “Keigan where is the cake , from where did u ordered it ?
” Kuya asked
I froze shit i again forgot to call .
Then the bell rang again
“Kuya that’s the cake , just go and take it ” i said He didn’t said anything and went to the door .
Keifer’s pov –
I don’t know from where keigan has ordered the cake The doorbell ranged As he told me to go and take the order The moment I opened it I froze.
For a second, I thought I was imagining things.
Standing there…
Holding a large birthday cake box in her hands…
Was Jay Jay.
My eyes widened slightly.
“You?”
The word left my mouth before I could stop it.
And judging by the surprise on her face.
She was just as shocked as I was.
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