#Chapter 36 - A Family Dinner

Stella I approach the restaurant with a big smile on my face while dragging a small wagon of wrapped gifts behind me. The host immediately opens the door for me and I thank him, allowing him to guide me to the back of the building where I have reserved a large room for my family and I to privately dine in. As soon as I step into the room, a sigh escapes my lips. One of the severs inside the restaurant approaches me with a kind smile. “Hello, my name is Amber, I’ll be helping and serving you today,” she says in a cheery tone. It’s so sweet and innocent it makes my teeth hurt. “Hi, Amber,” I breathe out, extending my hand to shake hers. “Is there anyone else that will be helping you? My family is on the bigger side.” I begin to remove the presents from the wagon and onto one of the empty tables, something that I specified when I reserve the space. Amber nods and helps me close the wagon once it is empty, hiding it underneath the table where nobody can see. “Of course! But I’l