My Bestfriend's Brother Shouldn't Know How I Taste free chapter novel Chapter 22

Bailey's pov

"How was school? Didn't drink anything right?" Dad asked amused, sparing me a swift glance before returning his gaze to the road.

I groaned, kicking up my feet on the seat while pinching the seat belt.

"Dad come on, it was one time. I promise to not drink again until I turn twenty one."

I turn to look out the window, chewing on my bottom lip.

Dad chuckled. "I'm just looking out for you Bailey. I want you to enjoy your youth days but I also want you to be safe."

I nod. "I get that dad."

The soft hum of Niall Horan's song heaven made me smile as I looked out the window. I pushed the window down and let the wind blow my hair.

My smile widen until I noticed his car behind us. That smile fade and I rolled up the window as my heart sped.

In seconds his car was beside ours. Mira is in the passengers side and waves at me.

I manage to crack a grin despite the painful squeeze of my heart as my eyes fell on him.

He spares me a quick glance before stepping on the gas and disappearing from our sight in minutes.

I swallowed.

"His grandfather used to race before." Dad suddenly uttered.

"Who? Kaleb?" Even his name made me have a lump in my throat.

Dad nod. "Yeah," his lips tip into a small smile. "I guess it passed down to him."

We stayed quiet for a couple minutes before I turn to him and ask him. "Hey dad?"

He sent me a glance, his brow lift to silently tell me to go on.

"You and mom were high school sweethearts right?"

He nods, a small smile on his face. There was gleam in his eyes, as though he was back in high school with mom.

"Yes we were."

I chewed on my lips before questioning. "How did you know you had feelings for her?"

Dad spared me a glance, and the smile on his lips grew brighter. He chuckled.

"I had been in love with your mom years before I even got the guts to make a move. You can say I knew I had loved her more than a friend when my heart refused to stay calm when she was in the room."

He sighed fondly. "It's like she lit up every room she walked in. Her aura was beautiful and there was just something about her that always set her apart from everyone else. My heart would beat for her and I kid you not, I would take a bullet for her."