“Oh my God! You’re Addison Keller! I saw you on the cover of People Magazine last month,” she cries enthusiastically. Was that last month? Wow, feels like a lifetime ago. “You are truly an inspiration to me, especially given everything you have had to battle to get to the top and after what happened with…” her voice trails off. My face starts to flush.
“Thank you so much,” I say quietly.
“We have a lovely table ready for you in the main dining room if you would like. It’s our best table,” the hostess offers.
“Oh thanks but I don’t have a reservation,” I reply.
“No reservation necessary for you, Ms. Keller. We will just move some things around.” “No, please, that’s not necessary. I am actually content just sitting at the bar. My friend is already there waiting for me.” I nod in Julie’s
