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“What are you doing?” I asked her

“I’ ready to leave Any loat that we devoured all his stupid a food”

“Ellie, you should be happy he’s so good He’s co to work for Abelard”

“Well, I’s me”

“Don’t you think it’s ties?” I picked up y liqueur

“I would if he didn’t still act like he was in high school and all girls should fall at his feet and everything he does is so clever and cute!”

“Evening, ladies Talking about me?” Gianni appeared at our table in his white chef coat, looking pleased with himself

“Thank you so ht, Gianni” I smiled at him while Ellie scowled into her Limoncello “It was delicious”

He bowed slightly “My pleasure I’lad you liked it”

“We loved it”

Gianni looked at a seething, silent Ellie and grinned at rees”

“She does She just can’t find the words to say how good it was”

He laughed “Well, I should get back to the kitchen, but I wanted to thank you for coht”

“No way,” snapped Ellie “We’re paying for it Bring us the bill”

“There’s no bill to bring you” Gianni shrugged “Just tip your server”

“That’s really generous of you,” I told hih Farms soon so I can return the favor”

“I’d love to,” he said warreat Really smart and creative”

I smiled “You’re alelcome”

He looked at Ellie, and pointed at iving her na to think it’s good that you work down in a cellar and not front of house”

“Bye, Gianni,” I said, wishing he’d just leave before Ellie lost her cool completely

“Ciao, ladies Enjoy the rest of your evening” With one last boyish grin, he went back to the kitchen

“Okay, he’s gone,” I said, watching hi purple”

“I can’t help it,” she blustered “He infuriates me”

I sighed and picked up my drink “Come on, let’s finish up and tip our waiter I don’t want to be out too late”

“Why’s that?” One of her brows peaked