Broken Heart

Chapter 4

Zachery Williams
Kayla Wilson was a mystery to me. Maybe it's beacuse she was all new to place or the fact that I just met her today. Either way, I can't help but feel that there is more to her than she lets on. It was like there was wall around her which blocks everything out. I watched her carefully as she sipped her coffee, her eyes twinkling with delight.

"What about you? What are you doing here?" Kayla's low voice grabbed my attention.

"I'm just helping Liam's brother. He runs this place." I answered smiling. "Anyways, you said you were looking for something right? Did you find it?"

"Nop, I didn't." She replied disappointed.

"How do you like it here so far?" I asked changing the topic after seeing her disappointed face.

"It's really different than back in New York. This place is really quiet. I really like it here." She answered with a small smile.

"Well, you have not seen the whole town yet. I can show you around if you want." I offered.

"No, that's okay. I'm sure there would be other things more important to you than showing me around the town. But thanks for the offer." Kayla said looking down.

"Oh, I don't have that much important stuff to do, except babysitting Lucy if that counts." I said thinking about my adorable baby sister.

"Is she your sister?" She guessed.

"Yup, she's my princess." I replied. "Do you have any siblings?"

My question froze Kayla a bit as she hesitated before giving an answer.

"Yes, five siblings." She mumbled shortly before sipping her drink.

"Wow, that's a lot." I said amused.

"Zach, can I ask you a favor?" She asked ignoring my remark.

I nodded slowly wondering what favor she wanted from me. Kayla bit her lip before glancing at me with a hopeful look.

"Does this place offer a part time job?" She inquired.

Without answering her question I grabbed her hand and led her to the room where Jack usually stays. I knocked on the door before entering the room leading Kayla inside.

"Zach, is there a problem in the café? And who is this, your girlfriend?" Jack asked grinning.

"No!" Kayla and I cried out at the same time.

"Jack, this is Kayla. She is a friend of mine." I explained to him. "Kayla was asking me if this place offers a part time job. So I brought her to you."

"Well, I need so help around the cafe', guess you are lucky Kayla." Jack said with a gentle smile.

"Does that mean I got the job?" Kayla asked in a small voice.

"Of course, you work on Mondays through Fridays after school hours till six as a waitress. Is that okay with you?" Jack said. "Oh and please call me Jack, not sir."

"Yes, thank you so much sir. Sorry, I mean Jack. You won't be disappointed." Kayla said giving a large smile. I couldn't help but notice how her face brightens up with that smile. The dimple on her left cheek was visible as she directed that smile at me. For a minute, I was mesmerized by how beautiful she looked when she laughed. My heart started beating fast and everything around me faded as I only saw Kayla in front of me. It was like there was only the two of us in the world. I came back to reality when Jack called my name.

"Zach, have you seen Liam? He said he'd be here like thirty minutes ago but still hasn't showed up." Jack asked me glancing at his watch.

"Nope, the last time I saw him, he was leaving school with Melissa." I answered with a shrug.