The Interview. Book 4. Chapter 1

"Welcome to the Java Joint," Lacey Easton said as she offered her latest customer a laminated menu. "We're featuring our espresso happy hour with two for one latte flavor shots. What can I start you off with, sir?"

The burly man didn't even glance at the menu but instead leered at her. "What makes a beautiful woman like you wait tables in a dump like this?"

Lacey forced a smile. "Five bucks an hour plus tips, which are always deeply appreciated. Would you like to try a Cuban coffee? They're half off."

The man shrugged. "Sure, why not?"

Lacey retreated behind the counter to prepare the order and compose herself. Since she'd started working at the cafe not a day went by without some guy hitting on her, something she'd forgotten about her waitressing days back in college. Fortunately the cafe was constantly busy, keeping her on the move and making it more difficult for customers to chat h