Then And Now

Chapter 28- "The Promise of Soon" - Part 2

Narrator-

Upon opening the door, Savannah was met with the giddy and wide grin of a healthy looking Natalie.

"Hello!" Natalie greeted while fully embracing Savannah.

"Hey it's so good to see you. You look amazing." Savannah returned the hug, "But where's your key?"

"Eh it's probably in one of my bags," Natalie brushed, then she entered the hall while calling her brother's name, "Naaathaaan!"

Savannah shook her head and smiled softly while turning her attention to the other people approaching the front door.

The first was Sam, who carried Natalie's duffel bag and purse.

"Good afternoon." Sam greeted Savannah with a smile.

"Hey Sam, it's good to see you." Savannah stepped aside to allow him through the door.

"It's good to see you too. I have two cooks with me and two servers, can you show them where to set up please?" Sam requested while entering Nathan's home.

"You got it." Savannah agreed, then she took note of Sam's team.

Lisa was present, dressed in black pants and a black blouse. There was another man also dressed in an all black get up. In addition to the pair of servers, Savannah noted the cooks dressed in white coats and black pants, with aprons already on.

"Hey guys, right this way." Savannah invited them in, just as Nathan crossed the entryway with Sam behind him.

During that travel, Nathan glanced at Savannah swiftly. She could see the unspoken frustration behind his teal spheres, but she pretended not to care. There was nothing to care about anyway. So what Nathan was angry that she didn't let him speak? He had done enough speaking, and he constantly sang the same tune. Savannah was ready to experience a new genre, one that didn't involve the whiplash that came with Nathan Court's unpredictability.

Breaking the swift eye contact, Savannah closed and locked the door, then with a soft and friendly "right this way," she invited Sam's team to follow her to the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Nathan and Sam reached his home office.

"So how you been?" Sam asked, while following Nathan inside his personal space.

"Close the door." Nathan prompted his best friend as soon as he was behind his desk.

"That bad huh?" Sam wondered as he complied by closing the door softly.

Nathan stared straight on at his best friend. He waited for Sam to take a seat and make himself comfortable.

Then, the strict and cold man revealed, "I made a mistake."

This made Sam weary, and settling even more in his seat, Sam prepared to play his role as Nathan's best friend.

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Out in the kitchen, Savannah introduced the chef's to the space. She directed them to the pantry and the cabinets which held all that they would possibly need to prepare the short-notice dinner. The cooks nodded at Savannah's directions, then thanked her before heading back out to the van in which they drove from the restaurant. In the van they carried all the necessary items and ingredients needed to make the dinner possible. As the cooks settled in starting the meal prep, Savannah then led the servers to the kitchen.

"So the dinner is for five people, but I'm not sure who the guests will be. I hope this arrangement is good and won't get in you guys' way." Savannah expressed while showing them the dining room.

"The décor is great, this is fine." Lisa peppily encouraged.

"Great, so the fridge has an icemaker if you need it for tonight, but as for the drinks I believe those were up to Sam." Savannah continued.