201 Let’s Talk

Inviting Adler to dinner was a big deal because of his status. It was impossible to take him for fast food, and Calantha didn't want to take him to a cheap steakhouse either. She and Paula needed to treat him to a nice meal. That morning, Calantha and Paula had already booked a restaurant. It was still a members-only place, though less high-end than Freiherr's restaurant. It was the best Paula could afford since she insisted on paying half. After much deliberation, they chose a mid-range classic restaurant. The restaurant had a very tranquil environment, with beautifully designed booths. Each booth had miniature classical instruments, and in the center of the hall, there was a stage with a piano, a violin, and even a large harp. "A piano!" Isamia exclaimed in delight. "Can we play this piano?" "Of course," Paula said. "I chose this place because of the piano. Do you play?" Isamia proudly replied, "Of course, I'm a piano princess." Paula responded, "What a coincidence, I pla