New Beginnings Spring 20 Book Box Set by Hope Sinclair

Author:Hope Sinclair [Sinclair, Hope]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Clean and Wholesome Romance
Published: 2018-05-17T04:00:00+00:00

FOUR

The next morning, Hannah woke up refreshed, determined, and cheerful. She was still upset about what had happened at Mrs. Thomas’s bakery, of course, but she was resolved to move past it, get a new job, and continue on with her life.

Hannah took a little extra time getting ready that morning, just to make sure she looked her best. She combed her hair slowly and tied it back in a tight ponytail that framed the delicate, kind features of her face, and she put on freshly laundered garments, the likes of which she normally wore to church. She figured she had only one chance to make a first impression on her potential employers, and she wanted it to be a good one.

Once Hannah was ready, she set out to the first of the other two bakeries in town. Along the way, she saw several people she knew, but, other than exchanging basic pleasantries, she didn’t stop to talk with anyone—nor did anyone stop to talk with her. Under normal circumstances, this would have been out of the ordinary. But today, it was not, because Hannah was on a mission and would not allow herself to be sidetracked.

As she drew near to the first bakery, she smiled brightly. There was a “Help Wanted” sign in the front window, and she was sure that, once she met with the owner of the shop, the sign would no longer be there.

“Greetings,” a plump middle-aged woman said from behind the counter as soon as Hannah walked in. “How may I help you today?”

“I’m here to apply for a job,” Hannah answered, standing tall and proud.

“Ah, your timing is perfect,” the woman replied with a broad smile. “We’re looking to hire someone, you know.”

“Indeed,” Hannah smiled back. “I saw the sign in the window.”

“I just put it up yesterday,” the woman told her, holding out her hand. “My name is Mrs. Evans. I am the chief baker and owner of this shop.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you,” Hannah returned, taking Mrs. Evans’s hand and shaking it. “My name is Hannah Howell, and I’m sure you’ll find—”

“Did you say ‘Hannah Howell’?” Mrs. Evans asked, interrupting Hannah and pulling her hand away abruptly.

“Yes,” Hannah answered, trying not to appear shocked at the woman’s response.

“Oh,” Mrs. Evans said, bowing her head and averting her eyes. “I’m sorry, Miss Howell, but the position is already filled.”

“What?” Hannah asked, very confused. “You just said you were looking to hire someone, and the sign is still up in the window.”

“Yes, yes,” Mrs. Evans replied, shaking her head. “My apologies. It’s still quite early in the morning, and I haven’t come to my senses just yet. I forgot that my husband hired someone just last night.”

“I see,” Hannah frowned. “Very well.” She turned to leave the store, but then turned back again. “I have a great deal of baking experience,” she added as a last-ditch effort. “I’ve been baking since I was a child, and I’ve accumulated six months of professional baking experience at—”

“The position is already filled,” Mrs.

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