Broken by Lies

Author:Rebecca Shea [Shea, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary
Goodreads: 20527380
Publisher: Rebecca Shea Author LLC
Published: 2015-02-17T05:00:00+00:00

I TWIST MY long, light brown hair into a messy bun and quickly run some lipstick over my lips. One last glance in the mirror, and I grab my wallet and phone off my nightstand. The house is still quiet, and I wonder what I’ve said or done to make Alex upset with me. He left brunch abruptly yesterday morning, and I haven’t seen or heard from him since.

It’s early, but Megan wants me there for the morning rush, so I scurry through the streets alongside the businessmen and women bustling to their jobs. As I push through the glass doors, Jax is wiping down a table.

“Good morning,” I say with a big smile. It may sound weird, but I’m excited for today. Working has always been a source of pride for me, and I love staying busy.

“Morning, Emilia.”

My name catches Megan’s attention behind the counter, and she waves me over. “Ready for your first day?”

“I am. I’m excited.” My clenching and unclenching hands prove it.

“Good. Let’s get you settled.” She shows me where I can put my wallet and phone under the counter, then she hands me a tan apron that has “Café Au Lait” printed across the front with a cup of cappuccino underneath it.

“This morning, just to get us through the rush, I’m going to have you plate or bag the baked goods and get any drip coffee that customers order. After the morning rush, I’ll show you how to work the espresso machine and how we make some of our specialty coffees. Jax will handle ringing them up and any cold drink orders. We do have some iced teas and frappuccinos. Does that sound okay?”

I nod, pleased. “Sounds perfect.”

“Good. I’m really excited you’re working with us, Emilia. Brace yourself; it’s about to get crazy.” She laughs just as the front door opens and people start shuffling in.

The next three hours are non-stop madness. I restock the pastry case three different times, and Megan, Jax, and I actually work well together. I sneak out from behind the counter a couple times to wipe down tables and restock the bar with more sugar, creamer, and other condiments. Megan seems pleasantly surprised with my willingness to jump in and make sure things are taken care of.

As the morning rush finally diminishes, Jax and I do a more thorough cleaning of the seating areas.

“You did good this morning, sunshine,” he says.

“Sunshine?” I cock an eyebrow at him and laugh.

“Yeah, you’re always so happy, like the sunshine. It’s my name for you.”

“Well, thanks.” Even though I don’t know him well, the nickname warms me. “We’re a good team.”

“We are. It’s nice to have someone who’s on top of things. I can already tell Megan has a crush on you.” He winks at me.

“She does not,” I say laughingly.

“Em, not ‘that’ kind of crush.” He rolls his eyes as if I’m totally naïve. “You’re kick ass, and she’s happy.”

“Oh.” I laugh out loud. “So, are the mornings always this busy?”

“Always. It’ll quiet down now for a while.

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