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

cheer, and I quickly

about the electric company was completely made

in chorus, their faces lit

reading ‘Good

over each

they shoot back at me

they clearly closed the restaurant early

did this

from the kitchen, a chef’s

tray of delectable hors

your big day tomorrow! How could we not celebrate

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

world

are handed out and music begins

the air becomes filled with the

I’m sitting at one of the tables, a wine

me, laughing at Ethan and Daisy as

Bavarian pretzel bite.

of me. My eyes widen as I recognize

aroma—truffles. “Anton, is this…?”

grins. “Indeed. Farro

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255