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She sly, as if she can read my mind “Very well I’ll let Carlotta know you’re here”

“You don’t need to do that,” I insist “I’m sure she’s busy”

She waves her hand dismissively “Nonsense I can keep an eye on the kitchen for a few moments She can take a break for her husband”

“Uhokay Thanks” Oh, that’s right; Charlee told her about the wedding

One guy brings me some silverware rolled into a linen napkin and another delivers the alcohol About halfway intoa white chef’s coat that’s splattered with various sauces Her long hair is pulled back with several strays frizzing out and there’s a slight sheen to her face She looks like so her ass for hours, kind of a mess, but also insanely beautiful Evensive her up?

“Well, this is a nice surprise”

I try standing up when she approaches the table but she motions for me to stay seated “Hey I hope this is okay”

She sits across from me “Of course it is What’s the occasion?”

I shrug “I was hungry and I kind ofended up here I guess I just wanted to see you”

She hooks her ankle around lad you came” She looks behind her as a waiter leaves the kitchen with a full tray “Although I’m afraid I don’t have more than a few minutes”

I ood here?”

Her lips curve “Everything I’ it”

I laugh “Touché, wiseass Let me rephrase What would you recommend, Chef?”

“Our special tonight is swiss chard gnocchi with brown butter and crispy prosciutto”

My sto I’ll have that”