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Chapter 10

As Cole escorted Phoebe through the company, she was wondering what it was going to be like when she sees him again. They haven't spoken to each other in years and here she was finally getting a chance to see her father again. She was really grateful that Cole found her father for her. She doesn't know how he does it, but he does and she's just happy to have him by her side.

The elevator was taking forever to get to level 10. Phoebe was practically shaking now and just extremely nervous. Cole must have noticed this cause he squeezed her hand and lifted her chin up to face him.

"Are you okay?" Cole asked. "Uh...no," Phoebe finally said truthfully. "Whatever happens, it happens for a reason. Don't stress about it too much. Remember, I love you," Cole stated melting her heart slowly. "Thank you. I love you too," Phoebe managed to say and he leaned down to kiss her lips gently.

The elevator stopped and they parted each other. Cole guided her back around the floor to find her father's office. He stopped at these double doors leading to what looked like a huge office.

"Is this it?" Phoebe asked. Cole nodded. "He's right through those doors and he's half expecting you," Cole added. Phoebe looked terrified. "You want me to go in with you?" Cole asked. Phoebe nodded. "Okay, I'll go but for moral support," Cole said.

They were heading towards the double doors, but right when Phoebe almost got to it, she stopped. "I can't," Phoebe turned back around. "Phoebe, he's your father. It should be easy to talk to him. Besides from what he says about you, you're like daddy's little girl. Now, come on," Cole said pushing her gently towards the door.

"BUT...What if--" "What if nothing. Phoebe, come on," Cole insisted. Phoebe was reaching for the doorknob when it suddenly opened and revealed Victor.

Phoebe stood looking at him without saying anything. She didn't expect the door to be opened by him. She couldn't manage to say anything except stand there. Victor looked at Phoebe the same way after acknowledging Cole who was standing behind her.

Cole gave her a nudge from behind. "Dad..." Phoebe managed to say softly. She could feel her eyes tearing up. "Phoebe, sweetie...I haven't seen you in such a long time. You've grown so much. Come here," Victor said hugging his daughter. Phoebe embraced him almost on the brick of tears. She never thought she'd be this emotional to see him again.

"Well, come on in here and let us catch up," Victor stated inviting them inside. "Make yourself comfortable," Victor added.

They sat down on the black leather couch in the office. "Phoebe, I can't believe how grown up you are now. I can hardly recognize you," Victor stated. Phoebe smiled. "People grow and change," She said. Victor nodded.

It was time to play catch up with everything. Only they didn't discuss the details. Just the big picture.

"Dad, I came here cause I'm planning to go back to San Francisco to live with my sisters. I was sort of hoping that you'd come back with me," Phoebe announced. Victor looked up surprised by her announcement. "Phoebe, you know how your sisters are when it comes to me. I can't possibly go back," Victor said.

It was the same thing with him all the time. Nothing ever could convince him to go back to San Francisco. She didn't know why she even tried. It was useless.

"Dad, you never even tried to go back and work things out. I don't even know why I came here. You haven't changed a bit from when you left," Phoebe said angrily. "Phoebe, you don't understand. I have a life here now. Responsibilities," Victor stated. "Responsibilities? You have responsibilities with us. Why don't you mend that first before you do anything else?" Phoebe asked.

Victor sat back in his chair and sighed. "Mr. Turner, could you excuse us for a minute?" Victor asked politely. Cole nodded and told Phoebe he'll be right outside. He stepped out of the room leaving them alone.

"Why won't you come back with me, dad?" Phoebe asked obviously hurt. "I have a life here now. I can't just move when you want me to. You have to give me some time, Phoebe. Trust me I want to go back with you and mend things with your sisters but I can't do that right now," Victor explained.

"I understand, but will I see you soon?" Phoebe asked. "Soon enough," Victor stated. "Okay, well, I guess I'm just going to..." Phoebe's voice trailed off. "You be careful, sweetheart," Victor stated.

Phoebe was walking to the door when she glanced back she couldn't help but to give him one last hug before she left. "Oh, dad!" Phoebe said embracing him again. "Are you sure you don't want to come back with me?" Phoebe asked. Victor gave a slight chuckle. Phoebe let go and said, "I got it. I was hoping you change your mind. I hope to see you soon, dad," Phoebe stated.

The office doors opened and Phoebe took Cole's hand.

"How did it go?" Cole asked squeezing Phoebe's hand. "Ugh...same old, same old. Let's go," Phoebe insisted starting to walk out of the building.

Boy, was she ever glad to get that over with.

TBC

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