Abby

“What’s going on?” I ask Karl as we approach the restaurant, checking my

watch. The lights are off and it’s an hour before closing. “Why is it so dark?”

“Um, actually, I wanted to tell you earlier but I figured you’d rather see it

firsthand,” Karl says, looking a little embarrassed. “So, the power went out…”

My eyes widen. “You’re joking. Seriously?”

Karl nods. “Yeah. We closed the restaurant early. The electric company said it’s

a power grid issue.”

Enter title…

I sigh and pass my hand over my face. “Geez. Alright… It’s fine, I guess. Where

is everyone? I thought you said there was a surprise.”

Nodding again, Karl gestures for me to follow. We open the front door and walk

in. “They’re in the back,” he says, clearing his throat. “Just lit some candles and

ordered some pizza…”

eyes haven’t even adjusted to

cheer, and I quickly

the electric company

faces lit up in glee.

the bar, reading ‘Good

my eyes scanning over each one

at me erase

clearly

guys did this

from the kitchen,

of delectable hors d’oeuvres

big day tomorrow! How could we not celebrate

eyes, but I blink them back. “Thank you, all

the world to

handed out and music begins to

served, candles are lit, and the air becomes filled with the scent of

at one of the tables, a wine glass

laughing at Ethan and Daisy as they

Bavarian pretzel bite.

dish in front of me. My eyes widen as

aroma—truffles. “Anton, is this…?”

“Indeed.

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