Chapter 61: The Restaurant Part 3

The walls were a warm chocolate color with cream accents. There were long banquette tables and booths that matched the creme and brown aesthetic. Hand-written recipes were framed on the walls as art and vintage baking items were decorating the place. She took in a vintage dress form that held a vintage apron on it.

"This place really is cute and full of love. It feels like home." Ariana sighed as she took it in. "How long have you had this place?"

"Oh... maybe five years now? It feels like I've had it for ages though." Carter softly laughed and suddenly walked away from her to greet an elderly man that had a beard and worn-out clothing.

"Ciao!" Carter smiled and hugged the man like he was family.

Ariana watched Carter speak in fluent Italian to the older man and watched as they laughed, enjoying each other's company. She didn't know how long he had known the man, but clearly it had been a while. She smiled when Carter gestured for her to come over to them.