Chapter 11

I looked at Mr. Reynolds and my heart seemed to flutter taking in this beautiful man. He had to be over 6 foot tall, he had a boy next door look to him his crystal blue eyes surrounded by full lashes, he had dirty blonde hair, while he had muscles he didnt look to big, like some men get when all they do is work out. He had lucscious lips that looked extremely kissable, I couldnt stop staring and taking him all in. He was absoluletly gorgeous. 

A throat clearing had me jump a bit, but it took me out of my lustful thoughts. I looked around again at the sweet old woman and she winked at me.  I felt a blush creep onto my cheeks and looked back at Mr. Reynolds. He gave me a sweet, teasing smile and i felt the blush get deeper.

Jeez, I needed to focus. I need this job and its something I would actually be interested in, I did not want to work at a big chain store because it can be a shit show. Focus Lorna.

"Hi, Mr. Reynolds my name is Lorna Frances. It is a pleasure to meet you." I extended my hand for a handshake.

He looked at my hand for a second and looked back at me straight into what seemed to be the depth of my soul.

Liam placed his hand into mine and we shook both giving each other a small smile.

"Mrs Frances, if I could have your application. Even though we are a small store we do require background checks for all employees." 

I nod my head and give him back the application. He looks over it and I feel a lot our of place as the three of us are all just standing around the cash register. 

Story of your life Lorna, I said to myself. The past 10 years have felt as awkward, tense and in slow motion as this moment. I try to think back to a time where my life felt secure and for the life of me I cant. I'm going through a divorce hiding money from my soon to be ex, and in lust with the man before me. Who also happens to be the man who witnessed my abuse with my neighbors.

Wait isnt he the trash man?

"Everything looks great here on my end, we will put a rush on your background check so hopefully you can start at the end of the week. If thats alright with you?"

I look at him and give a soft smile.

"That should work out great! Thank you so much for the chance to work for you."

"Great, I will call you when I get the check back, and we can work out a schedule for you then." 

"I look forward to the call, and Ill see you both soon." I smile at the two of them grab my things and walk out the door. Letting out a breath of relief. 

I look back at the store and see the stores name in old english lettering Reading Nook.

I couldnt help but smile as I walked away. 

Now it was time to find out who Lorna really was.