"Are you here alone?" Louie asked Leila after a decadent portion of warm hugs and kisses. She was used to it, living for years in France. So it didn't bother her, writing it off to Louie, being French.
"Yes, I just ordered the chicken curry," Leila smiled at him.
The vendor looked confused between her and Louie, asking if she still wanted it. She was going to say yes, but Louie took the initiative, insisting they would eat at the pasta bar just around the corner, the famous Padella.
He didn't let her complain, showing her he had already applied for their virtual queue. So she said yes.
They talked about their high school days and life in Paris, joking and laughing. Louie discovered the adult Leila had more charm and was more relaxed than the one he dated in his teen years.
"Wait!" He
