Claudio stops at our table, his hands behind his back.
“How was everything?” He asks, eying our empty desert plates. “I’m guessing it went well, but you never know, you might have a dog hidden under the table…”
“It was perfect,” Nate says.
“Just like I remember. We’ll come back before we leave,” I smile. “This time I’ll bring Jack. We’ll all come, actually. It’ll be a nice last meal before our flight, right?” I ask Nate.
“Definitely. I’m absolutely convinced that Evie will have the most fun composing the weirdest shit ever just to irk Ikram.”
I snort at the mental picture. She’d absolutely do that.
“Everyone has left, and Scarlett will be done in a minute. Would you guys want to stay with us for a drink before we close for the night?”
I look at Nate, hoping he won’t mind, and he smiles in return.
“Absolutely. I can’t wait to hear all the stories about Jack and Prue when they were teens.”
Claudio grins as he sets two chairs next to our tables. “They were thebest.”
41
LIFT YOUR HIPS, SWEETNESS
Prudence: How was your evening?
Jack: Surprisingly good.
Jack: We’re not making friendship bracelets yet, but who knows, maybe in a couple of months.
Jack: How’s your evening? Having fun?
Prudence: We’re just leaving the restaurant.
Jack: Some place I know?
Prudence: Let’s just say I had my favorite compose your own pasta and we shared a large bowl of heart fillers.
Jack: Noooooooooo
Jack: They’re still open?
Prudence: Do you want to go before we take the plane?
Jack: Do you even have to ask?!
Prudence: I’ve already booked our spot for 5 people.
Jack: You’re the best.
PRUDENCE
Is there a word to describe when you’re feeling kind of anxiously excited and completely relaxed at the same time?
Because that’s how I feel right now, my hand in Nate’s as we’re waiting for the elevator to reach our floor.
I don’t want our night to end.
How far I’ve come from dreading getting in a car with him to dreading the idea of our time together ending so soon.
