Page 27 of Kian's Devotio
Karalee shook her head, “Actually, I wanted to see if you were hiring.”
The girl smiled, “You know what? We are. We just opened the new position. My grandma is getting old and can’t wait tables like she used to, and I can’t do it alone. It’s gotten too difficult to manage.”
She led her to a table and held out her hand, “My name is Mila Thomas. What’s yours?”
Karalee took Mila's hand, “Karalee White. It’s so good to meet you. Sorry I didn’t do that earlier. I was just so excited. I love this town.”
Mila laughed, “New here?”
Karalee nodded, “Brand new. Just moved my boxes in today.”
Mila grinned, “Welcome. That’s exciting. Where are you living?”
“With Viv and Emery. Emery is my best friend.”
Mila lit up, “Oh, she's a sweet girl. I like her Grandma too. Emery snagged a great guy.”
Karalee laughed, “She sure did. I like him already.”
Mila laughed, “I can’t wait to see who is next. The love bug has hit hard. First it was our Sheriff, Brek. And then it was Trace. And then it was Scott. Now that we have two more officers joining them, I wonder who else it will be.”
Karalee raised her eyebrows, “I don’t know anyone in town yet, but who are the new officers?”
Mila smiled, “Kian and Reid Collins. They are Emery’s brothers. She is so excited too. We are hoping for a speedy recovery for Reid so he can help out. Not that it's too busy here, but it’s just exciting.”
Karalee felt her stomach drop. If the other officers had found love, was someone truly next?
What if it was Kian? But with someone else?
She had to swallow the bile in her throat. If he ended up with someone else, it was her own stubborn fault.
Mila touched her hand, “You know Reid and Kian don’t you?”
She nodded, “I grew up with them. Reid is like my big brother.”
Mila smiled, “Oh that’s great. What about Kian? Is he handsome?”
She nodded, because he was. He had gotten more muscular since she had last seen him and seeing him this morning holding her heavy boxes like they were nothing, was something else.
“You could say that.”
Mila raised her eyebrows, “Really?”
Karalee nodded, “Yeah. He is pretty handsome.”
Mila sighed, “I want to find a guy for me. Seeing Emery and Trace so happy and Stacy and Scott and Brek and Sienna? I want that. I never did before, but maybe Kian or Reid is meant for me?”
Karalee felt her stomach cramp at the mention of Kian’s name, and she gave a tight nod, “Yeah, it’s possible.”
Mila shook her head and then laughed, “Listen to me, going on about silly things. Okay. Tell me. Do you have experience waitressing?”
Karalee nodded, “I do. I waitressed for years at a diner back home. I know it all.”
Mila grinned. “Good. That’s good to hear. Okay, when can you start?”
Karalee felt her jaw drop, “That’s it? You don’t need to see my resume or anything?”
Mila shook her head, “Nope. I don’t. My grandparents are trusting. And so am I. Do you have any nefarious intentions?”
