Chapter 2: Chapter Two
Keystone in Jail
Gwen placed the hot cup of coffee and freshly baked doughnuts in front of Mr Douglas,one of her favorite old customers,who lives down the street.He was part of her favorite customers who was sure to come here every morning to order for doughnuts and a hot cup of coffee.Sometimes,he opts for the freshly baked hot bread brought out from the oven.
"Exactly like your mother's".That was the compliment he always made whenever he takes a bite of his doughnut.
The art of baking has been passed down from her grandmother. Her grandmother,lady Beautrice ,had run this shop in her own days feeding the people of their town with the best breads and snacks they could ever ask for.No one ever held a wedding without having 'Happy O'Neill' cakes.
And then her mother, Theresa ,had taken up the task of rejuvenating the bakery and turned it into a mini restaurant where you stop to grab burgers and hot free cup of coffee. Side by side,Gwen saunders worked beside her mother learning every recipe and art of baking.
Theresa passed away four years ago.It was painful and the town mourned the death of Mrs Theresa saunders because she was a good woman and had been active in the community donations.
That was when Gwen knew it was up to her to carry on the family legacy.She and Joanne,her best friend,reopened the place and within thirty minutes , Happy O'Neill was busting with customers.
The door of the restaurant pushed open and Joanne entered .Gwen looked up watching as Joanne greeeted some of the customers before walking towards her.
"You're late again,Joanne."
"Come on, Gwen.You know how it is with Gabriel this time.Since i signed him up for art classes,he's been making a fuss.He just wants to run around with Roy playing basketball and hitting every game station."
" He'll get over it, Joanne.He's still a teenager ".
" That's not what even delayed me.Can you imagine Gabriel has been sneaking behind the house to make calls with some girl from the neighborhood?"
Gwen laughed loudly as she handed Miss Andy a burger and a cup of black coffee.
"He's growing,Joanne .Let the kid grow."
"Gwen,I kind of overheard something on my way here.Can we talk behind the counter?"
" Okay" Gwen said as she saw the look on her face.She could tell from the look on Joanne's face that she was about to say would be serious. They went behind the counter and Gwen dropped her baking tray on the shelf to face Joanne."What is it?"
"On my way here,I overheard some of the men saying the cops came around and took the bet king.I asked one of the men there if it was your dad and he said yes."
" my dad? arrested for what? No one would ever arrest my father."
" No one except Mr Carnegie. I advice you go to the police station.I'll take care of the shop."
Roy entered the shop grinning widely totally unaware of everything.
" Good morning, Gwen.Good morning,Joanne."
" Roy,you have to stay in the shop and help Joanne handle things here.I'll be back."
" But I've got practice with Coach Hugh".
" You heard me, Roy."And with that,Gwen hurried out of the shop.
Roy turned to face Joanne in confusion."What's wrong with Gwen?"
"Just help me with serving the customers so you can leave immediately Gabriel comes back from his art class.Go grab a tray".Joanne said patting Roy's shoulder before leaving to attend to one of the customers beckoning on her.
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