After getting the permission I needed, I started my plan. Since I was a regular at the pizzeria, and made friends with both owners, I changed my routine and went into the pizzeria when Laken was working.
When I walked in, Laken was working the counter, taking orders and the cash as her brothers ran the orders out to the customers. Laken saw me walk in, and she practically froze. I gave her my order, and Sofia came out of the kitchen, taking it in the back. A few minutes later, my pizza was ready, but not my cheesy bread.
I tried to make small talk with her while I waited for my cheesy bread. After I introduced myself, she told me her name. I think she was distracted because I talked to her, despite my attempts at small talk.
“Here you go,” Sofia said, smiling, as she handed my cheesy
