Policía Asqueado Por Mensaje en Tarta de Cumpleaños es Expulsado, Pero Contraataca

No Se Lo Podía Creer

Cuando esta pastelería sustituyó ciertas palabras en la tarta de este agente, no tenían ni idea de con quién estaban tratando.

El agente Powell miró su tarta y la sangre le hirvió en las venas.

Lo que estaba viendo no era solo un accidente, era un insulto descarado a su profesión, y no se lo iba a tragar. Aquella pastelería acababa de ganarse un enemigo, y lo lamentarían.

Agente Powell

El agente Jake Powell había pasado la mayor parte de su vida adulta en el departamento de policía de Newark, y nunca se arrepintió de la decisión que tomó de unirse al cuerpo.

Para él, era una vocación, pero lamentablemente, su tiempo en el cuerpo estaba llegando a su fin.

Después de tantos años, se acercaba su jubilación, y todos querían mostrarle su agradecimiento por su duro trabajo. Pero no salió como estaba previsto.

Ingreso En La Academia

El agente Powell tenía 25 años cuando entró por primera vez en la academia de policía de Newark, y desde su primer día de formación se dio cuenta de que era su vocación.

Sin embargo, quería hacer algo más que patrullar las calles y garantizar la seguridad de todos los ciudadanos.

El agente Powell tenía un gran sueño y estaba decidido a hacerlo realidad.

El Sueño De Toda Una Vida

Ingresar en el departamento forense era algo que el agente Powell había deseado desde que era pequeño.

Y aunque tal responsabilidad no le resultaba fácil, estaba decidido a poner todo el empeño que requería.

En cuestión de años, el agente Powell vio su sueño hecho realidad. No sólo fue ascendiendo en el cuerpo, sino que también consiguió entrar en el departamento forense. Una vez allí, escaló posiciones y consiguió el puesto que ocupaba aquel día en que se jubiló.

Años De Servicio

Cinco años habían pasado volando y, antes de que se diera cuenta, habían transcurrido otros diez.

Pero el agente Powell adoraba su trabajo, así que cada uno de esos años fue un recuerdo que no cambiaría por nada.

Durante ese tiempo, atrapó a cientos de delincuentes y vio cómo se hacía justicia a las familias de las víctimas. Pero nunca pensó que sería él quien haría justicia en una pastelería.

25 Años

Cuando se produjo el incidente, el agente Powell llevaba 25 años en el cuerpo.

Le faltaban meses para jubilarse y sus compañeros decidieron que sería el momento de demostrarle que apreciaban todo lo que había hecho por la ciudad.

Las conversaciones llevaban meses en marcha, y aunque él trató de restarle importancia, el resto de agentes querían celebrar su tiempo con ellos.

Una Gran Celebración

Y tampoco planeaban una pequeña reunión. El agente Powell era uno de los más veteranos del departamento.

Había enseñado a la mayoría de ellos todo lo que sabían, y muchos de ellos confiaban en él cuando llegaba un caso difícil.

Era un pilar en el que podían confiar, y querían que su marcha fuera una que recordara durante el resto de su estancia en este planeta.

Semanas De Preparación

Todos eligieron una tarea para el gran día y, durante las semanas siguientes, se dispusieron a llevarla a cabo.

Al agente Powell se le encomendó la tarea de preparar la tarta, cosa que hizo con mucho gusto.

Pero para una ocasión tan especial, no quería una tarta cualquiera. Quería algo que tuviera relación con todos los miembros del cuerpo y tenía en mente la idea perfecta.

Su Pastelería Favorita

Después de su turno, el agente Powell se dirigió a su pastelería favorita de la ciudad.

Les preguntó si podían encargarse de la tarea y les presentó una foto de lo que quería poner en la tarta.

El agente Powell estaba un poco nervioso, ya que la pastelería había sido vendida recientemente, pero los nuevos propietarios le aseguraron que la tarta sería exactamente como él quería. Si hubiera sabido la verdad, se habría ido a otro sitio.

Un Día Emocionante

Las semanas pasaron volando y, antes de que el agente Powell se diera cuenta, había llegado el día de la gran celebración.

Todos en la oficina estaban entusiasmados esa mañana, y se apresuraron a ocuparse de sus asuntos, para poder estar allí cuando llegara el momento.

El alboroto que había a su alrededor hizo que el agente Powell se sintiera como si se estuviera graduando de nuevo. Pero esa alegría se desvaneció en cuanto vio lo que había escrito en su tarta.

Todo Estaba Preparado

Hacia las 15.45 horas, todo estaba preparado y listo para que la fiesta empezara a las 16.30 horas.

Lo único que quedaba por hacer era que la agente Powell recogiera la tarta y la tuviera en la comisaría cuando saliera el primer turno.

Pero llegó un nuevo caso y distrajo al agente Powell. Para cuando alguien le recordó la tarta, ya eran las 16:15.

A Por La Tarta

El agente Powell cogió su chaqueta y corrió hacia su coche.

Todos le estarían esperando para cuando volviera, así que no tenía tiempo que perder.

Entró corriendo en la pastelería, pagó su tarta y volvió a salir corriendo sin comprobar lo que le habían dado. Pronto se daría cuenta de que había pasado por alto algo crucial.

Había Llegado La Hora

Cuando el agente Powell regresó a la oficina, todos le estaban esperando.

Le felicitaron por su tiempo en el cuerpo y por su jubilación antes de ahondar en las historias que rodeaban sus casos más importantes.

Fue una fiesta fantástica con un gran aura rodeando a todos los asistentes, pero eso cambió en cuanto abrieron la caja de la tarta.

Abrió La Caja

El oficial Powell se lo estaba pasando en grande cuando alguien sugirió cortar la tarta.

Pusieron la gran caja sobre la mesa delante de él y abrió la tapa con impaciencia.

Miró el pastel con disgusto. Tenía todo lo que había pedido y tenía buen aspecto. Pero algo había cambiado en sus instrucciones y le hizo ponerse colorado.

Una Oleada De Jadeos Recorrió La Sala

Una oleada de jadeos de asombro resonó por toda la sala cuando todos y cada uno de los agentes presentes tuvieron la oportunidad de ver lo que había escrito en la tarta.

Estaban tan asombrados como el agente Powell y no podían entender por qué alguien haría algo así.

Quién arruinaría la fiesta de jubilación de un hombre con palabras tan desagradables?

Un Insulto

Pero, ¿cuál era la cuestión que había sacado de quicio a todo el mundo?

Bueno, el oficial Powell había pedido a la panadería que añadiera las palabras Honor, Integridad y Compromiso en la parte inferior de la insignia, pero eso no era lo que ponía en absoluto.

En lugar de atender su petición, alguien escribió Soborno, Corrupción y Asesinato debajo de la placa de policía de Newark. Fue un insulto sin igual.

Furioso

La sangre hervía en las venas del agente Powell mientras leía las palabras una y otra vez.

¿Quién haría algo así? Y nada menos que en un día tan especial.

Todo lo que el equipo quería era divertirse un rato. Pero la pastelería lo arruinó. Lo que el agente Powell quería saber era si lo habían hecho a propósito o no.

Triste Realidad

El agente Powell miró a su equipo y se dio cuenta al instante de que se sentían tan mal como él por todo el incidente.

La alegría que estaba grabada en sus rostros hacía unos momentos había desaparecido, y había sido sustituida por disgusto.

Se merecían algo mejor. Merecían que se les agradeciera su duro trabajo.

El Día Se Arruinó

El agente Powell vio cómo su equipo salía de la oficina con los hombros caídos.

Su fiesta se había echado a perder, así que más les valía volver a sus obligaciones. 

Era algo que el agente Powell no quería ver. Quería que se divirtieran ese día. Pero, lamentablemente, las cosas no salieron como habían planeado, y el oficial Powell se culpó por ello. 

Herido

El agente Powell estaba profundamente dolido por lo ocurrido.

Todo el mundo había estado esperando ese día durante semanas, y acabó de forma tan trágica.

Él no lo toleraría. El agente Powell llegaría hasta el fondo del percance de la tarta y, cuando lo hiciera, los responsables pagarían por arruinar su fiesta. De eso se aseguraría.

Fixing The Issue

Officer Powell grabbed the cake and went back to the bakery.

He wanted an explanation, and he wanted it right away.

He wanted to explain this to his team. To inform them that it was a simple mistake and that they could continue their party. But when he arrived at the bakery, he got far more than he bargained for.

Demanding An Explanation

When Officer Powell arrived at the bakery, he slammed the cake down on the counter and demanded an explanation for what was written on it.

Unfortunately, he didn’t get the kind of response he wanted.

But that wasn’t the most irritating part of this situation. The way he was treated is what made the officer’s fury shoot through the roof.

Their Response

Officer Powell’s complaints fell on deaf ears. Everyone who worked in the bakery was completely ignoring him.

But the customers heard every single word he had to say.

And their opinions were split in half. Some started taking the officer’s side, whereas others thought he should grow up and take the joke. But what did the staff have to say about the whole ordeal?

Completely Unexpected

His infuriation with the fact that he was getting ignored made Officer Powell get louder and more aggressive.

He was demanding to know who was responsible for what was written. 

That was when someone stepped up and informed him that, in their opinion, police officers didn’t deserve better. As far as they were concerned, police officers were the problem, not the solution.

Speechless

The man continued, stating that his words were factual and that police officers were just as bad as the criminals they arrested.

Officer Powell was speechless. He’d never heard of people having such an impression of his profession before.

But he was even more shocked when the man told him to get out of the store. He wasn’t trying to solve the problem or be reasonable. He just wanted to voice his opinions.

Tossed Out

Although he was irritated with the man, Officer Powell tried to remain calm and asked for a refund.

But the man didn’t think he deserved that, either. 

Officer Powell, on the other hand, thought he was in the right and demanded his refund. But the man grabbed Officer Powell by the shirt and dragged him to the door. He then pushed the 50-year-old out of his shop.

Down And Out

A few of the customers who took the officer’s side followed him out and asked if he was okay.

But that was something Officer Powell didn’t know himself.

He felt so guilty about the party, and the fact that the baker threw him out like a piece of trash didn’t help. All he wanted was to find a peaceful solution to all this. But it seemed like he was out of luck.

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Officer Powell hated the way he felt. And he hated that people had such a strong opinion about something that simply wasn’t true.

But that didn’t mean he was going to back down.

If that was how the bakery owner felt, there was nothing Officer Powell could do. However, he was entitled to his money, and he wasn’t going to stop until he got it.

Explaining

Officer Powell returned to his office and explained what had happened to his team.

He never meant to insult anyone. He just didn’t have time to check the cake before he left.

Everyone understood that before he said it and tried to comfort him by telling him that they were just upset that people saw them that way.

Out For Revenge

But Officer Powell was still furious and seeing his team so upset forced him to do something.

He wouldn’t just let the bakery get away with what they had done.

It was no longer about getting his money back. It was about revenge, and he would do whatever it took to make that man pay for what he had done.

All Is Fair When Fighting Dirty

The new bakery owner had crossed so many lines that Officer Powell lost count. He ruined the man’s favorite snack spot. He ruined the party. And he even went as far as to make the officer look like a fool.

Unfortunately, he didn’t know Officer Powell all too well.

The officer was a calm man who could wait to exact his revenge. So when it came, it would be devastating. And there would be no turning back.

Formulating His Plan

That night, Officer Powell couldn’t sleep.

His need for revenge kept him awake, and the sadness on his team’s faces just worsened the urge.

He kept replaying the scene in his mind, hoping to find something he could use against the man who threw him out. At first, there was nothing, but as he drifted to sleep, Officer Powell got his answer.

Gathering Information

Officer Powell was in his office early the next morning.

He had the idea, now he needed to find out if he had any grounds to stand on.

He researched the matter and gathered as much information as he could get his hands on. It wasn’t anything new, but every good officer knows that when it comes to conflict of interest, it is best to brush up on the rules before acting.

Getting Legal Advice

After gathering all the information he thought would be useful, Officer Powell got in touch with a local lawyer and explained the case to him.

The lawyer agreed that Officer Powell had the right to do what he intended to do and even offered to be the lead on the case.

But Officer Powell wanted to make sure he was doing the right thing before he acted.

A Choice

Officer Powell was still furious with the man, and he knew that acting out of anger usually led to more problems further down the line.

But after a few days of calming down and thinking it over, he decided that he was well within his rights, and he would proceed with opening a case against the bakery.

It wasn’t something he would usually do, but he felt that a lesson had to be learned.

Heading To Court

Officer Powell called the lawyer back and told him that he would require his assistance to open a case.

The lawyer then proceeded to do just that.

But what surprised everyone, including Officer Powell, was the charges the lawyer laid against the bakery. Hate crime, assault against a public official, and verbal assault were just some of the charges.

Presenting The Evidence

A few months later, Officer Powell appeared in court, and his lawyer presented all the evidence they had. 

This included images of the badge Officer Powell asked for, pictures of the cake he received, and the surveillance footage taken by the bakery’s CCTV cameras on the day Officer Powell was thrown out.

With so much evidence against the bakery, the case looked like a simple one, but the bakery had a trick or two up its sleeve.

Verbal Statements

When the time came to make their verbal statements, Officer Powell told the judge exactly what had happened on that day

He never expected the bakery owner to tell the truth, but what he heard left him shaken.

The bakery owner stated that he gave Officer Powell exactly what he ordered and that he could not be blamed for the words Officer Powell had chosen himself. He also claimed that he kicked Officer Powell out of the store because he threatened to arrest him.

Deliberation

While the court was taking a break so that the judge could review the evidence, Officer Powell’s lawyers informed him that the case could go either way.

They had no evidence to prove that what the man said was incorrect, as the CCTV footage had no sound.

So at this point, it was Officer Powell’s word against that of the bakery owner. That was when the bakery owner said something he would come to regret.

Outside The Courtroom

In an attempt to rile the officer up, the bakery owner taunted him, saying, “it will be a miracle if you win this case.

My lawyers are ready to sweep the carpet with you.” He had no idea he was being recorded.

But it was a harsh fact he would learn once they appeared before the judge again.

The Recording

Once Officer Powell and his lawyers returned to the courtroom, his lawyers asked to have a new piece of evidence submitted to the judge.

The bakery owner turned pale when the recording of his threats was heard by the judge.

And Officer Powell could tell that he wasn’t as confident anymore. This evidence was enough to break his case.

The Judge’s Response

The judge asked Officer Powell’s lawyer to stop playing the recording and turned her attention to the bakery owner.

From the look on her face, it was clear that she wasn’t pleased with what she had heard.

She asked the bakery owner if he wanted to defend himself, but his lawyer intervened and said that they didn’t have anything to add to the case.

It Wasn’t Looking Good

With that, the judge reiterated what the case was about. And things weren’t looking good for the bakery owner.

The judge was already unhappy with the pictures she saw of the cake.

But it was the recorded threats that ultimately buried the man. If he had just kept quiet, there might’ve still been a chance.

The Judgement

The judge decided that Officer Powell was well within his rights.

She ordered the bakery to refund him his money and to issue a public apology to the police station. But she wasn’t done yet.

The judge also fined the bakery because of their actions, and it wasn’t a low fine either. The amount that had to be paid was so high that the owner ended up declaring bankruptcy.

Bittersweet Victory

Officer Powell was happy with the outcome, but deep in his heart, he was also disappointed.

Things didn’t have to go as far as they did.

His favorite bakery didn’t have to be closed down over one person’s opinion. But it was, and all the memories Officer Powell had in that place seemed to disappear with it.

Sad Thought

It was a tragic conclusion to something that could’ve been solved so quickly.

But they were where they were, and there was no turning back.

Every time Officer Powell walked past that bakery and saw its doors closed, he winced. But this wasn’t the end of the journey between the bakery and the officer who adored it.

What Was Next?

A few weeks later, Officer Powell retired from the force.

But it wasn’t what he expected it to be. He was so bored, and he wasn’t the type who just sat around the house or worked in the garden.

He needed to do something. To mingle with people and have meaningless conversations. He couldn’t just sit around and do nothing.

For Sale

Frustrated with the path his life had taken, the officer decided to take a leisurely walk through the city.

And that was when he saw that the bakery had been put up for sale.

He wondered who the new owners would be and if they would bring his beloved shop back to life. And the more he thought about it, the more the idea started to tempt him.

Would It Work?

At this point, Officer Powell was seriously considering buying the shop.

But he had no idea if he would be able to run a bakery.

Sure, his wife and daughter loved baking, but he had no idea how to do it or how to make it sell. How would he ensure the shop made money?

Worth A Shot

After discussing the idea with his wife, Officer Powell decided that it didn’t matter if the shop made money or not. He would buy it as a gift to his family and turn it into a family-run business.

What would happen after that would be at the discretion of the customers. A few weeks later, the shop was in his name, and his wife and daughter were baking up a storm.

In order to protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblances to actual events or places or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.